Friday, May 25, 2007

Update from the State Capitol

Oklahoma House of Representatives, May 25, 2007
"Speaker Cargill Praises Successful 2007 Legislative Session"
Leadership of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Friday capped a legislative session marked by continued tax relief for working Oklahomans, a cut in government spending and landmark legislative accomplishments such as pro-life and immigration reforms.

Oklahoma State Senate, May 24, 2007
"Coffee Grades Legislative Session 'B+'"
Oklahoma Senate Co-President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee graded the 2007 legislative session a “B+,” but said the session could have gotten an “A” if Gov. Brad Henry had signed a bipartisan lawsuit reform bill passed by the Legislature.
“This was a ‘B+’ session that could have been an ‘A’ if Gov. Henry had signed the lawsuit reform bill,” stated Coffee, R-Oklahoma City. “But we still accomplished a lot for the people of Oklahoma, and the Senate finished the people’s business early and in an orderly fashion.”

3 comments:

OK Donkey said...

Thank God we've got a Governor that is willing to make a stand against tort reform and the pro-life radicals. Too bad he couldn't stand up against the tax cut legislation though.

The Chairman said...

What are you talking about?!?! Those were two of the most idiotic vetoes I've ever seen. I mean really, how on earth is funding abortions fair? And heaven forbid we actually try to keep frivolous lawsuits to a minimum!

Concerned Citizen said...

It shouldn't be a surprise that Senator Coffee graded the Senate wiith a B+. I can only imagine that his position of shared power gave him an increased grade of the session.