HB1597Introduced in the House
Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.
Introduced by John George, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.
Where it stands
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: THIRD READING · May 7, 2025
38
Yes
6
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Micheal Bergstrom | 1 | Yes |
| Ally Seifried | 2 | Yes |
| Julie McIntosh | 3 | Yes |
| Tom Woods | 4 | Yes |
| George Burns | 5 | Yes |
| David Bullard | 6 | Yes |
| Warren Hamilton | 7 | Yes |
| Avery Frix | 9 | Yes |
| Bill Coleman | 10 | Yes |
| Regina Goodwin | 11 | No |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative George
Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Criminal Judiciary
Authored by Senator Weaver (principal Senate author)
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 84 Nays: 5
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Wolfley
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 6
Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Amendment 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Policy Committee Recommendation (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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