SB841Introduced in the Senate
Strong Readers Act; modifying use of Statewide Literacy Revolving Fund; modifying requirement for teacher preparation program students to complete certain training. Effective date. Emergency.
Introduced by Adam Pugh, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Strong Readers Act; modifying use of Statewide Literacy Revolving Fund; modifying requirement for teacher preparation program students to complete certain training. Effective date. Emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/23/2025
May 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: FOURTH READING · May 21, 2025
40
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
48 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Micheal Bergstrom | 1 | Yes |
| Ally Seifried | 2 | Yes |
| Julie McIntosh | 3 | Yes |
| Tom Woods | 4 | Absent |
| George Burns | 5 | Yes |
| David Bullard | 6 | Yes |
| Warren Hamilton | 7 | Yes |
| Bryan Logan | 8 | Yes |
| Avery Frix | 9 | Yes |
| Bill Coleman | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Pugh
Coauthored by Representative Hasenbeck (principal House author)
Second Reading referred to Education
Reported Do Pass as amended Education committee; CR filed
Title stricken
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Title restored
Measure passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 1
Emergency passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Common Education
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
General Order
Amended by floor substitute
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 81 Nays: 6
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
HAs read
HAs adopted
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 0
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/23/2025
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Floor SB841 (3-17-25) (PUGH) FS FA1 (amendment)
- Senate Floor SB841 (3-17-25) (PUGH) RT FA2 (amendment)
- House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by HASENBECK (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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- Enrolled (text)
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