Oklahoma Law Proposals Move Through Legislature
The House passed House Bill 1927 to require background checks by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for court appointed special advocates aiding abused and neglected children. House Bill 1295 advances a childcare tax credit for stay-at-home parents. Senate Bill 1 seeks an online database revealing state spending. Senate Bill 519 would raise dropout age to 17 but was defeated.
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Cargill backs more income tax cuts and immigration crackdown
Oklahoma House Speaker Lance Cargill urged tougher action on illegal immigration while keeping options open on accelerating income tax cuts. He warned Senate opposition could be risky and highlighted a proposed tax speedup and a federal style immigration package as top issues, alongside ongoing funding talks for education prisons and corrections.
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