SB244Introduced in the Senate
Higher education; establishing the Program of American Civic Thought and Leadership at the University of Oklahoma; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.
Introduced by Julie Daniels, District 29
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Official description
Higher education; establishing the Program of American Civic Thought and Leadership at the University of Oklahoma; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.
Where it stands
Laid over
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Appropriations and Budget Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED, STRIKE THE ENACTING CLAUSE · April 15, 2025
25
Yes
5
No
0
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
| John Kane | 11 | Yes |
| Scott Fetgatter | 16 | Yes |
| Jim Grego | 17 | Yes |
| Dell Kerbs | 26 | Yes |
| Danny Sterling | 27 | Yes |
| Mark Lawson | 30 | Yes |
| Trish Ranson | 34 | No |
| Ty Burns | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Pugh
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass as amended Education committee; CR filed
Title stricken
Placed on General Order
Remove as author Senator Pugh; authored by Senator Daniels
Coauthored by Senator Pugh
Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 34 Nays: 13
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
CR; Do Pass, as amended, Appropriations and Budget Committee
Enacting clause stricken
General Order
Laid over
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Floor SB244 (3-26-25) (DANIELS) FS FA1 (amendment)
- House Committee Committee Amendment 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Sub Committee Recommendation (amendment)
- House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by LEPAK (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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