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Senator Allison Thompson, the bill’s author, told colleagues the measure is \"a proactive framework, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, ***, disability, religion, or marital status against a student or employee\" and that it creates \"Title VI coordinators, at the State Regents and the State Department of Education.\" Thompson said the IHRA working definition adopted in the bill is a reference point and is not legally binding.

The bill requires public institutions to designate a coordinator charged with monitoring complaints, reporting incidents electronically to a central harassment coordinator, and, when necessary, referring matters to law enforcement. Under language added on the floor, if a public school does not take necessary action on a complaint within 30 days, the Department of Education must report its findings to the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice by filing a Title VI complaint.

Senators debated definitions and scope for much of the discussion. Senator Jason Bullard questioned reliance on the IHRA examples, and Thompson responded that the IHRA definition (adopted by IHRA in 2016) is a non‑legally binding working definition that lists contemporary examples intended as illustrations. Senator Mary Devers and others raised concerns that the IHRA examples could, depending on context, sweep in religious or political speech; Thompson repeatedly reiterated the definition is a starting point for investigations, not a criminal code.

Other exchanges clarified scope: the author said public institutions under the State Regents and public K‑12 schools are covered; private institutions such as the University of Tulsa are not included. Senator Born and others pressed whether private institutions receiving public dollars (for example, via scholarship programs) would be covered; the author said the bill focuses on public institutions.

Floor amendments included a tribal‑clarity amendment inserted to ensure the bill does not limit Indian education programs; that amendment (Amendment 1) was explained by Thompson and adopted without recorded opposition.

Senate leadership said the bill imposes reporting and investigatory duties; Thompson asserted there is no fiscal impact because she expects existing staff who handle harassment and discrimination matters would be designated as coordinators. Critics disputed that conclusion during debate, saying the bill creates new mandatory reporting duties (\"shall\" language) that could have resource implications.

The bill advanced to third reading and final passage and was adopted as an emergency measure. The clerk recorded the final count on the emergency as 32 aye, 14 nay. The Senate earlier recorded an initial third‑reading tally of 31 aye, 15 nay before the emergency‑designation vote.

Discussion points on the floor ranged from support for a clear reference tool to protect Jewish students and staff, to objections that the IHRA examples were too broad or politically charged, and to concern that private institutions that receive some public funds were not covered by the measure.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 9-42 — passed; final emergency vote 32‑14. Amendment 1 (tribal/Indian education clarification) — adopted.

The measure now moves to the House or, if already transmitted, to administrative implementation steps at the State Regents and Department of Education as outlined in the bill.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Legislative Session in the Senate Chamber Mar 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 9-42, creating Title VI coordinators in public schools and public colleges and adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism as a non‑legally binding reference for investigations.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma","taxId",78380,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109098,"Senate adopts bill formally incorporating IHRA working definition as a reference; emergency status fails",579,8789000,9368000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2764572-7fcba7e49f7fadc8937436557f20a785&start=8789&end=9368","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2764572-7fcba7e49f7fadc8937436557f20a785/thumbnail_8789000.jpg","/articles/6109098/Oklahoma/Senate-adopts-bill-formally-incorporating-IHRA-working-definition-as-a-reference-emergency-status-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109098-55bb88b048eadf02c8decbe6fe2e3747/orig.mp4?Expires=1770885195&Signature=fDTFakVNQbPBTndYeR9Bpyc5858Ov~IIyy6bd3eT-u3Clgjte3fM3-l9WGViZXt78WeySzua-F2iPXrDXWb8S1-RiJSrgbsBUugfIozBKMrZwXh1ZuwqOxVwEiaGoNbmYhoAc6xmEmOV7fqFymX0liFauz5wkMQ1IBsf7xeOWRikfv~QVzhPwmD2W6y3lePmwOzox7ZTndmam2CQUma1rQ7DmcsL~behOscPxAQGHVwmU~k~rLjqJdGwoiWOeO-me286PDrs6g4hfWjzP0Q0BTQJyyK0gwEv1EB9O0Doi2NIsf1x3YesSD-qGl-7Ov0z-YLUVBuKXn93rGSpyl5jVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma Senate passed Senate Bill 991 on March 20 to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism into state statute as a non‑legally binding reference. The chamber later voted against adopting the bill as an emergency measure.

Senator Thompson, who carried the legislation on the floor, said the bill \"is adopting the IHRA definition\" and listed stakeholder partners who supported the measure, including the Jewish Federation of Tulsa, the Jewish Federation of Oklahoma City, the Anti‑Defamation League of Texas/Oklahoma and other national Jewish organizations. Thompson moved the bill's advancement and yielded for questions.

During floor questions, senators pressed how the definition interacts with First Amendment protections and whether the IHRA examples could be applied subjectively in ways that might implicate religious or political speech. Thompson repeatedly described the IHRA wording as \"non‑legally binding\" and said the measure provides a starting point for institutions and investigators; she also said the bill clarifies that criticism of Israel that is similar to criticism of any other country is not antisemitism.

On third reading the Senate approved the bill by roll call, 27‑15. Thompson then moved adoption of the bill as an emergency measure so it would take effect immediately; the subsequent roll call on emergency status failed on a separate tally recorded as 27‑15, and the Senate announced the emergency measure vote had failed. As a result, SB 991 passed the Senate but will take effect under standard statutory effective‑date rules rather than immediately via emergency designation.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 991 — third reading and final passage, 27‑15; emergency designation vote failed (27‑15).","Senate Bill 991, which adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism into state statute as a non‑legally binding reference, passed the Senate but the chamber rejected making it an emergency measure.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109103,"Senate adopts resolution honoring 2024 University of Oklahoma softball champions",201,2011000,2212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2764572-7fcba7e49f7fadc8937436557f20a785&start=2011&end=2212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2764572-7fcba7e49f7fadc8937436557f20a785/thumbnail_2011000.jpg","/articles/6109103/Oklahoma/Senate-adopts-resolution-honoring-2024-University-of-Oklahoma-softball-champions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109103-4cb1419d8e796689893efe8a6cd14e39/orig.mp4?Expires=1770885195&Signature=Kiu5XczDVgxmgV-hCLBiCgf7pTtoAJDd9i2vVsq0L5BYdqopoJx4j98gplClCGr-79ucheEyZyDTDJTB0gEdMogWWbWlG38aYsaxr52txc2p3Txa1SiItkfoR9EQzbKNco9pesw-h3vQfbDcGs-CVh9vBDTJ8dMG7apu669524bhHp~JKBshKNDLTcYC5W1xkR48J3g0Bnb~9egZeiZRPE2Jbd6DBGMDI-KBlFUUEaVzLYsMxxOVV3uURekJ4kBOMQdiKqo4KM7ffgtDuZkhs8HJjSKUChr8GL0NrPcMQKpiVvwg79Lzi9zYkKP9zRby11LWXEtFvz1dYqiBcNhqZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8 on March 20 honoring the University of Oklahoma’s 2024 softball team for its national championship and related accomplishments.

Senator Seifried introduced the resolution and moved unanimous consent for adoption; the measure was advanced without objection and adopted by the Senate. The resolution text cites the Sooners’ NCAA achievements, attendance records at Love’s Field, conference championships, and national recognitions for several players and coaches.

Joseph Harroz, president of the University of Oklahoma, addressed the Senate during the presentation and described the team’s accomplishments and the university’s broader goals in workforce development, health care and education. Players including Kenzie Hansen and others also spoke from the gallery and thanked the Legislature for the recognition.

The Senate additionally granted co‑authorship to all senators by unanimous consent. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create legal obligations or appropriations.","The Oklahoma Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8 recognizing the University of Oklahoma 2024 softball team for its national championship and athletic achievements; University president Joseph Harroz and players addressed the chamber during the ceremony.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109106,"Senate unanimously votes to raise Oklahoma age of consent from 16 to 18",174,2857000,3031000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2764572-7fcba7e49f7fadc8937436557f20a785&start=2857&end=3031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2764572-7fcba7e49f7fadc8937436557f20a785/thumbnail_2857000.jpg","/articles/6109106/Oklahoma/Senate-unanimously-votes-to-raise-Oklahoma-age-of-consent-from-16-to-18","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109106-1e29a68cdd8ed79499bf5e4a07417d4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770885195&Signature=Zc1Avyxoprr4OHz~f6a4~xOKsQDWqVmbq6WxBjypROsTJeKP35o1BVxXnFL2LVh3r5HMcjL5fOS9ANSQAVtslKdf9BmMz-iAVfc0R~R75H9go7YgaOwTEJkgxl3feYDV1F06YgXgGHQKaUR8vG3r8kcpZk326-Ao6SSUXsbBoA~DGjpjuw0BnUI2RhrPTv4DLy~xddV61k8fJ0WEvpwKZ9hpJG1THW-Swkmn8bKez2cQFHQCquGGgAekEt9XWUjDGmt9hRaG2gfrK9F-9SOM6dP5x76boF9XGHEeBpFtlFvVJDecVrrzeg6y0I~soGE8g6eBhdNAJiCoo1hxlQH6CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma Senate voted 46‑0 on March 20 to pass Senate Bill 445, a measure that raises the state's age of sexual consent from 16 to 18 and relocates the statute’s \"Romeo and Juliet\" close‑in‑age provision.

Senator Hamilton, the bill’s author, explained the measure on the floor: \"what we're attempting to do here is raise the age of consent in Oklahoma, which is currently 16. We're attempting to raise it to 18. And the operative language for this is on page 1, line 22.\" Hamilton also described an amended close‑in‑age window: the existing four‑year window that currently runs from ages 14 to 18 would be shifted to run from 16 to 20.

After the explanation, the Senate advanced the measure without recorded debate and the clerk recorded 46 aye votes and 0 nays. The author requested, and the Senate granted, that the vote on the bill be considered an emergency matter; the clerk announced the bill was adopted and designated an emergency measure.

Senate Bill 445 will move to the House for further consideration or to the enrolled process per legislative rules. The bill’s text locates key operative language on page 1, line 22 and the revised Romeo‑and‑Juliet provision starting on page 4, line 8.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 445 — third reading and final passage, 46‑0; adopted as an emergency measure.","Senate Bill 445, which raises Oklahoma’s age of consent from 16 to 18 and adjusts the Romeo‑and‑Juliet window, passed the Oklahoma Senate unanimously on third reading and was designated an emergency measure.","actionData","errors"]

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