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State of Oklahoma
Posted: May 26, 2017 2:46 PMUpdated: May 26, 2017 3:24 PM
Legislative Session Wraps Up
Ben Nicholas
Today was the last day for the 2017 session of the Oklahoma Legislature. Notably, legislators have battles with balencing a budget for most of the session. The House voted for a $6.8 billion budget with all 26 Democrats and 16 Republicans voting against it. Debates are still on-going, however, on items such as a $1.50 "fee" increase for cigarettes. The House requires 76 votes for revenue raising measures, however, a fee would only require 51.
Governor Fallin also signed SB 867 which pertains to long lateral drilling. This could generate $18 million in new revenue.
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