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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Gabe Woolley, R–Broken Arrow, urges the Oklahoma State Senate to consider House Joint Resolution 1084 , which he said the measure is intended to ensure that Oklahoma courts remain grounded solely in the Oklahoma Constitution and the United States Constitution. HJR1084 would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Woolley says it would allow voters to decide whether foreign legal systems or foreign legal codes may be considered in Oklahoma court decisions. "This measure is important because it would amend our state Constitution, and, if passed by voters, judges would be required to base their decisions on the Constitution and the rule of law, not outside legal systems," Woolley said. "This ensures clarity that the governing authority in Oklahoma courtrooms is our state and federal Constitutions." If the Senate approves the measure and it is passed by the people of Oklahoma, the state would join seven other states that have already enacted laws restricting the use or consideration of foreign legal codes in judicial decisions. "Other states have already taken steps to make clear that American courts should rely solely on domestic constitutional law and not be influenced by foreign legal systems," Woolley said. "Oklahoma voters should have the same opportunity to decide this issue for themselves." Woolley added that, as a Republican-led state, Oklahoma should be at the forefront of addressing this issue. "Given growing concerns about foreign influence, now is the time to reaffirm our commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law," Woolley said. "I appreciate my colleagues in the House for advancing this resolution, and I am grateful to the thousands of Oklahomans who have engaged with this effort as we work to reaffirm our commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law. I urge our friends in the Senate to pass this measure and send it to the people. Oklahomans deserve the opportunity to have their voices heard on this issue."

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, applauds Governor Stitt's executive order to ban illegal immigrants on welfare benefits. The executive order comes after House Bill 4422 and House Bill 4423 did not advance in the State Senate. "I am thankful that Governor Stitt takes the issue of illegal immigration seriously and recognizes the importance of enforcing the rule of law at every level of government. Oklahoma taxpayers should never be forced to subsidize benefits for individuals who are in our country illegally. These services are intended for legal tax-paying citizens, and we are going to make sure that is who is receiving these benefits in Oklahoma. Oklahoma must send a clear message: we stand with legal immigrants, American workers and the men and women of ICE and Border Patrol who enforce our laws. The House stands with President Trump and with Governor Stitt in protecting American citizens and our tax dollars."

OKLAHOMA CITY- Legislation that will improve awareness and prevention of dangerous blood clots is now in the hands of the Governor. Authored by Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, House Bill 3644 , titled the Blake Burgess Act, would require hospitals with emergency departments and ambulatory surgical centers to develop policies and procedures for identifying and responding to patients at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The measure also would require annual training for nonphysician staff on these procedures. The Act is named after a 21-year-old former neighbor and constituent of Stinson's who died from a pulmonary embolism in 2020. "This is a step toward better understanding the realities of this condition so we can increase awareness, recognize the warning signs earlier and respond faster," Stinson said. "Blake’s death is a heartbreaking reminder of how serious venous thromboembolism can be, and every six minutes, someone dies from complications related to VTE. We owe it to families across Oklahoma to improve education and help prevent more lives from being lost to a condition that is often overlooked until it is too late." A pulmonary embolism is a serious form of venous thromboembolism, or VTE, which occurs when blood clots develop in the veins and travel to the lungs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 60,000 and 100,000 Americans lose their lives to VTE-related complications each year, while many others face lasting health effects. The measure would also incorporate definitions for pulmonary embolism and venous thromboembolism into the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act. In addition, assisted living facilities would be required to provide new residents with educational materials about VTE at the time of admission. The informational pamphlets would be supplied free of charge through the National Blood Clot Alliance. Stinson said his thought behind the legislation is to improve coordination across the health care system. "Blood clots remain one of the leading preventable causes of hospital-related deaths in the United States, claiming more than 100,000 lives each year," Stinson said. "The reality is that many of these cases can be prevented, and as the old saying goes, that which gets measured gets managed. Through proper risk assessment and early intervention, we can definitely save lives."