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2012 Legislative Priorities
Updated February 28th, 2012. Click here to download the PDF.
Non-Discrimination
HB2245 (Rep. Mike Reynolds)
- Bars municipalities from enacting nondiscrimination ordinances granting municipal employees nondiscrimination protections that exceed those given to state employees.
- Nullifies any existing municipal nondiscrimination order, regulation, or ordinance granting municipal employees nondiscrimination protections that exceed those given to state employees.
TEN OPPOSED this bill
Legislative History
- February 6 – First Reading
- February 7 – Assigned to House Judiciary Committee
- February 27 – Fails in House Judiciary Committee
Voting Record:
NAY – Reps. Inman, Kirby, Morrissette, Stiles, Virgin, Williams
YEAS – Reps. Cooksey, Jordan, McCullough, Osborn, Wesselhoft
Military Service
HB2195 (Rep. Mike Reynolds)
- Reinstitutes the ban on gays and lesbians serving in Oklahoma National Guard.
TEN OPPOSES this bill
Legislative History
- February 6 – First Reading
- February 7 – Assigned to House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
