Representative Dean Davis

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Dean Davis represented the people of Oklahoma’s 98th District.


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Mar 8, 2023
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'Andy's Law' Passes House; Would Require Boat Carbon Monoxide Stickers

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would require carbon monoxide poisoning warning stickers on motorized boats that operate in Oklahoma waters. Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow, named House Bill 2010 "Andy's Law" after Andrew Free, who died in 2020 of open-air carbon monoxide poisoning after a day spent wakeboarding with his family at Lake Eufaula. The nine-year-old is the son of Brett and Cassi Free of Broken Arrow. Cassi Free, a former teaching colleague of Davis, brought the need for the legislation to his attention after the death of her son. She was in the House gallery on Wednesday to witness the bill's passage. "Andy's death was shocking and heartbreaking not only to his family but also to our entire community," Davis said. "No parent should have to go through what my friends have endured. "While this is a bill I would certainly rather there never be a need for, I'm grateful to Andy's parents for bringing this to our attention. This gave us the opportunity to turn this horrible tragedy into some great legislation that will protect health and save lives. It is necessary that we be proactive in warning others of this invisible danger." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gasoline-powered engines on boats, including onboard generators, produce carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas that can poison or kill someone who breathes too much of it. CO can build up near swim decks or water platforms and in the air spaces inside a boat. The CDC says Every year, at least 420 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning. More than 100,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning. HB2010 would amend state statute to require certain boats and other water vessels to have a carbon monoxide warning sticker affixed in plain view to the interior of the vessel. The sticker and related literature would be developed by the Department of Public Safety and distributed by Service Oklahoma through annual boat registration or when a title is transferred. The bill now moves to the state Senate where it is authored by Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry.

Mar 6, 2023
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House Passes Davis Bill to Allow Vehicle Registration Every Two Years

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House on Monday unanimously passed a bill that would allow personal vehicle owners the option of registering their personal vehicles every two years instead of just annually. House Bill 2011 is authored by Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow. "This will save time and effort for Oklahomans who choose the option of registering their vehicles biennially," Davis said. "The licensing and vehicle registration process can be time-consuming, and this should create greater convenience. I'm glad my colleagues in the House saw the merits of this effort." The bill directs Service Oklahoma to promulgate rules and procedures to establish an option for a biennial registration for all vehicles other than manufactured homes, vehicles with a permanent non-expiring license plate and commercial vehicles registered pursuant to an installment plan. Those choosing biennial registration would just pay double what they pay annually. HB2011 now moves to the state Senate where it is authored by Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry. The bill has the title off as it has a fiscal impact, so it will return to the House for final passage

Feb 15, 2023
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"Andy's Law" Passes Committee; Would Require Boat Carbon Monoxide Warning Stickers

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow, unanimously passed a bill in the House Public Safety Committee on Tuesday that would require a carbon monoxide poisoning warning sticker on motorized boats that operate in Oklahoma waters. House Bill 2010, known as "Andy's Law," is named after Andrew Free, the son of Brett and Cassi Free of Broken Arrow. He died in 2020 of open-air carbon monoxide poisoning after a day spent wakeboarding with his family at Lake Eufaula. He was nine years old. "This bill is very close to my heart," Davis told committee members. "Andy is the son of a teaching colleague, and his death hit our community particularly hard. By telling Andy's story and passing this legislation, this will prevent other Oklahoma parents from suffering the same way my friends have." Davis said the purpose of the bill is to alert boat passengers to the potential dangers of open-air carbon monoxide poisoning and to be alert to watch for symptoms.  "I have nieces, and we wakeboard and sit on the boat. So many of my friends and family just never had the realization that this was a danger," he said. HB2010 would amend state statute to require certain boats and other water vessels to have a carbon monoxide warning sticker affixed in plain view to the interior of the vessel. The sticker and related literature would be developed by the Department of Public Safety and distributed by Service Oklahoma through annual boat registration or when a title is transferred. The bill is now eligible to be considered by the full House.