{"id":17,"date":"2019-05-29T21:53:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T21:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bolesforok.com\/wp\/?p=17"},"modified":"2019-08-05T17:53:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T17:53:35","slug":"legislature-adjourns-gov-stitt-signs-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bolesforok.com\/legislature-adjourns-gov-stitt-signs-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislature Adjourns, Gov. Stitt Signs Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The first session of the 57th Legislature has officially passed a resolution to adjourn \u201csine die\u201d on Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. We\u2019ve heard all the bills we expect to hear this year, but we left a window open for next week just in case we need to come back. The Legislature is required by our constitution to adjourn by 5 p.m. on the last Friday in May, but we managed to finish our business a week ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve had a very successful session this year and passed legislation promoting government transparency, accountability and other conservative principles that will better our state. Now that session has wrapped up, we\u2019ll begin a number of interim studies on a variety of issues, including a cost-of-living adjustment for many state retirees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, the Governor signed the state budget agreement for the 2020 fiscal year. I outlined last week some specific highlights of the $8.1 budget that includes historic savings, pay raises for teachers and state employees, 5% increase in core services, additional funding for roads and bridges, rural healthcare and nursing home funding increases, and also builds upon the investment made in common education by the Legislature last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among other bills signed by the Governor, this week was Senate Bill 1, which creates the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) within the existing Legislative Service Bureau (LSB). The LSB is a shared office between the House and Senate that currently has limited functions. LOFT would employ financial examiners who would routinely audit agency budgets and spending and evaluate the effectiveness of agency programs and services. Reports are then given to the House and Senate. LOFT would have an oversight committee made up of an equal number of bipartisan House and Senate members who are appointed by their chamber\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With session finished, I\u2019m glad to be able to spend more time in District 51. I hope to see you out and about or at a community event soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorial Day is this weekend, and I hope that you plan to join a remembrance ceremony Monday to honor the sacrifices of our nation\u2019s bravest heroes. Thank you to the veterans in District 51 and throughout Oklahoma for your service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for choosing me to serve another term in the Oklahoma Legislature. It is truly an honor to represent the people of District 51. Please reach out to my office about policy questions or about legislation you\u2019d like to see considered next session. You can contact me at (580) 641-3153 or brad@bolesforok.com. God Bless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rep. Brad Boles <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Duncan Chamber Legislative Forum with Rep. McEntire and Rep. Hasenbeck.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Interviews with Channel 7 news.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Interviews with Channel 7 news.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Presenting a citation to Former Dist 51 Rep Corey Holland who is now a School Administrator at Cache and recently was named the Asst. Superintendent of the Year for his District.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sen Paxton and myself giving a legislative update to the Grady County GOP.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Speaking at the Tuttle Chamber of a Commerce Legislative Luncheon this week. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Giving a legislative update to the Marlow Lions Club earlier this month.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The first session of the 57th Legislature has officially passed a resolution to adjourn \u201csine die\u201d on Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. We\u2019ve heard all the bills we expect to hear this year, but we left a window open for next week just in case we need to come back. The Legislature is required … <\/p>\n

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