What's your agenda?

As we enter 2008, we are reminded all that Oklahoma accomplished in 2007. We at 100 Ideas believe that one of the greatest things accomplished in our centennial year was the creation of a blueprint, for Oklahoma, by Oklahomans.

Right now, Democrats and Republicans are forming their gameplans for the upcoming legislative session. We want to know what you think should be on it? What legislaton or policies to you want to see changed? Let us know by submitting your ideas at http://www.100ideasok.org/.

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State Lawmaker Encourages Citizen Participation in House Research Projects

After the Oklahoma Legislature adjourns each May, state lawmakers conduct interim studies on issues that could be addressed during the next session, which begins the following February. To encourage Oklahomans to become more involved in state government, state Rep. Joe Dorman used the World Wide Web to solicit their input this year. The response was overwhelming.

"I asked people to turn in ideas for issues they thought the Legislature should address during the interim," Dorman said, "and I had a huge response from people all across the state."

The study proposals submitted as a result of Dorman’s online request include a review of animal cruelty laws affecting laboratories, gasoline prices, the legal definition of mental illness, protection of the state’s water supply, driver’s education classes, global warming, state-funded medical research opportunities, the state contracting process, a proposal to install ATMs on toll roads, creation of a NASCAR race track in Oklahoma, encouraging the production of biofuels from switch grass, and more.

Read the full press release at the House website.

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.”

Speaker Cargill & House GOP Announce Entrepreneurial Society Agenda

Less than a month into Oklahoma’s centennial year, House Speaker Lance Cargill and House Republicans took the first step in laying out a new vision for the state’s second century Tuesday.

Speaking at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) -- a premiere 60-year-old research facility that is a focal point for a growing bioscience industry in the state -- Cargill introduced the first part of the House Republican caucus 2007 legislative agenda.

The Entrepreneurial Society platform will focus on removing barriers to economic growth and opportunity in Oklahoma. Cargill and House leaders will unveil more of the agenda over the next two weeks.

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