2023 OK Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Oklahoma Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
HJR1032 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a term limits amendment.
The Oklahoma State Senate passed HJR1032 on April 20, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called "Convention of the States" would not be of "limited" purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a "Convention for proposing Amendments" or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. HJR1032 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.
HB2052 demands written certification from multistate voter list maintenance organizations, confirming compliance with specified requirements before Oklahoma can join. The bill also limits the provision of motor vehicle license data to non-U.S. citizens. These provisions make it harder for Oklahoma to join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).
The Oklahoma State Senate passed HB2052 on April 25, 2023 by a vote of 39 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because ERIC is a George Soros-funded program that states have no business being involved with. ERIC collects private election data handed over by the states and is not transparent in how it manages that data. Instead of cleaning up the voter rolls, they inflate voter rolls significantly via private voter data.
SB212 enacts that individuals who are not citizens of the United States are prohibited from directly or indirectly owning land in the state.
The Oklahoma State Senate passed SB212 on May 19, 2023 by a vote of 40 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this is a great first step in preserving state sovereignty. Ultimately, allowing foreigners from countries that reject American values, such as Communist China, to purchase mass amounts of land is a sure way to lose national and state sovereignty. This also compromises national security and impedes on citizens’ rights.
SB13 increases the payment period for certain qualifying entities within the sports teams and clubs industry from 15 years to 30 years as it relates to the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act.
The Oklahoma State Senate passed SB13 on May 24, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill extends state subsidies for professional and semiprofessional sports teams, which is beyond the limited purpose and scope of government. It's nothing but theft from the taxpayer, and Oklahoma ought not to disparage people of their income or property.
SB93 requires students to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to graduate from a public high school.
The Oklahoma State Senate passed SB93 on March 9, 2023 by a vote of 37 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because requiring mandatory completion of the FAFSA infringes on individuals’ autonomy and personal financial choices. This bill establishes an overreaching precedent where the state dictates personal decisions and forces citizens to engage in a federal financial aid process, potentially compromising their privacy and freedom of choice.
SB613 forbids healthcare providers from performing gender transition procedures on minors. Violation of this prohibition may result in the revocation of licensure and constitutes a felony offense for the healthcare provider involved.
The Oklahoma State Senate passed SB613 on April 27, 2023 by a vote of 37 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage.
