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FIND YOUR VOICE Youth & Government

Middle School Model Legislative Day January 30, 2019

Funded by Hatton W. Sumner Foundation

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City www.ymcaokc.org/yag

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Oklahoma YMCA Youth & Government Middle School Model Legislative Day

January 30, 2019

Agenda

9:00 Welcome – Joint Session House Chambers 9:05 Introductions Maggie McDonald 9:10 House of Representatives Address Representative Cyndi Munson District 85 9:20 Committee Assignments Barb Perkins

Legislative Coordinator 9:30 Hearing Committees

1. Room 412-A 6. Room 419-A 2. Room 412-B 7. Room 419-B 3. Room 412-C 8. Room 419-C 4. Room 512 A 9. Room 511-A 5. Room 252 10.Senate Assembly Room - 535

11:30 Restroom Breaks 11:45 Lunch 4th Floor Rotunda 12:30 Bill Presentations House Chambers & Senate Assembly Room (535) 4:00 Closing and Awards Barb Perkins &

Whitney Chandler 4:30 Adjournment A special thanks to the Oklahoma Bar Foundation for their support in helping fund this event.

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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Mission of YMCA Youth & Government Program

To provide a unique learning experience to help participants reach their highest potential as citizens and leaders of our country.

Purpose of YMCA Youth & Government Program

The Youth & Government program is to enhance the development of the democratic process through the study of public issues, legislation, and debate. In order to accomplish the above purpose, the Advisory Board has established the following goals:

To provide principle-centered leadership training to meet the needs of a democratic society.

To develop an understanding and awareness of Oklahoma State Government.

To provide opportunities in legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Oklahoma State Government.

To provide opportunities to become significantly involved in social issues.

To develop an appreciation for the need of interdependence in today’s society.

To sponsor a sophisticated inter-association event attractive to school youth and provide stimulation for local associations in developing community leadership.

To expose self-confidence and self-expression.

To expose international students to the democratic process at work. Democracy and all that it represents will remain only so long as its youth are exposed to its ideals and potentials. Those who would work to guarantee the right of every person to the voice in government are those who will perpetuate the democratic way of life. The youth of our nation are those upon whom this trust is placed.

Oklahoma YMCA Youth & Government Model Legislature 12th Annual Model Legislature

January 30, 2019 Oklahoma YMCA Youth & Government

Delegates

First Name Last Name School/ Club Name Grade Bill # Page

# Comm

# Chamber

Murphy Barnett Alcott Middle School 7th Grade 2 2 1 House

Miranda Campbell Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 2 2 1 House

Owen Dalton Alcott Middle School 7th Grade 2 2 1 House

Gautam Das Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 3 3 2 Senate

Renato Giusti Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 3 3 2 Senate

Justin Hill Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 3 3 2 Senate

Lucy Kershen Alcott Middle School 6th Grade 4 4 7 House

Adler Minson Alcott Middle School 6th Grade 4 4 7 House

Everett Moore Alcott Middle School 6th Grade 4 4 7 House

Graeme Newhouse-Velie Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 1 1 4 Senate

Harouna Saho Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 1 1 4 Senate


# Comm

# Chamber

Cayden Ball Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 9 House

Lily Boevers Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 14 14 6 House

Kinley Bunce Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 13 13 6 Senate

Cole Champion Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 7 7 7 House

Emily Dickerson Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 11 11 8 House

Grant Eakins Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 15 15 9 Senate

Julius Ejike-Charles Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 12 12 10 House

Drake Ellis Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 8 8 1 House

Mason Fair Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 15 15 2 Senate

Zamiyah Faye Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 8 8 1 House

Charlie Greene Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 6 6 3 House

Cadence Jordan Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 5 House

Fiona Kanaly Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 13 13 6 Senate

Beau Law Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 9 9 4 House

JJ McComas Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 6 6 3 House

Jessica Meyers Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 11 11 8 House

Terry Nguyen Belle Isle Middle School 5 5 5 House

Jacob Rieger Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 9 9 4 House

Emma Rose Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 8 House

Ashley Ruiz Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 5 5 5 House

Jake Schwartz Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 10 10 6 Senate

John Vazquez Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 10 10 6 Senate


# Comm

# Chamber

Madison Antkowiak Central Middle School - Edmond 8 House

Michael Antkowiak Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 30 31 7 House

Stacy Coleman Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 31 32 8 Senate

Emma Daman Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 32 34 9 House

Ashlyn Downing Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 37 40 10 House

Berlin Flurry Central Middle School - Edmond 39 42 6 House

Zane Francis Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 38 41 1 Senate

Abby Frank Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 33 35 2 House

Wesley Hobbs Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 34 36 3 House

Tyler Lyons Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 35 37 4 House

Emily Mansfield-Hall Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 10 House

Kyler McCormack Central Middle School - Edmond 36 39 5 Senate

Emily McDonald Central Middle School - Edmond 6th Grade 39 42 6 House

Randie Oliver Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 37 40 10 House

Christopher Parry Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 38 41 1 Senate

Lizy Rogers Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 33 35 2 House

Mia Sanchez Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 32 34 9 House

Avery Shinn Central Middle School - Edmond 6th Grade 39 42 6 House

Brock Smith Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 31 32 8 Senate

Madisyn Stogsdill Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 35 37 4 House

Ryan White Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 38 41 1 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Meera Abuelshar Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 16 16 7 House

Gulnessa Asif Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 17 17 8 Senate Thrisha Saranya Duggisetty Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 18, 19 18, 19 9 House

Eryn Featherstone Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 20 20 10 House

Zane Fidler Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 21 21 1 House

Gopika Gopakumar Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 22 22 2 Senate

Aarthi Gudivada Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 23 23 3 House

Norah Hager Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 10 House

Carter Haney Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 24 24 4 Senate

Samuel Hart Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 20 20 10 House

Abhijitkumar Jayasekar Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 9 Senate

Maha Khan Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 25 25 5 House

Sourish Pasula Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 5 House

Abigail Pham Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 26 26 6 House

Maggie Raper Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 16 16 7 House

Hagen Renschen Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 19, 27 19, 27 9 House

Faith Renschen Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 18, 27 18, 27 9 House

Hannah Rose Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 28 28 8 House

Michael Sampson Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 21 21 1 House

Sudiksha Sugunan Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 23 23 3 House

Mason Taylor Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 17 17 8 Senate

Hannah Taylor Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 22 22 2 Senate

Alisha Zheng Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 29 30 10 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Braden Breinholt Irving Middle School 8th Grade 55 58 1 Senate

Lillian Cleek Mitchell Irving Middle School 6th Grade 48 51 2 House

Codi Cochran Irving Middle School 7th Grade 51 54 3 House

Torsten Ekadis Irving Middle School 8th Grade 54 57 4 Senate

Emma Fletcher Irving Middle School 7th Grade 46, 50 49, 53 5 House

Cuinn Hayes Irving Middle School 8th Grade 54 57 4 Senate

McKenzie James Irving Middle School 6th Grade 49 52 6 House

Sofia Kirk Irving Middle School 7th Grade 50 53 5 House

Eli McCrackin Irving Middle School 8th Grade 54 57 4 House

Evan McCrackin Irving Middle School 8th Grade 53 56 3 Senate

Corinne McKay Irving Middle School 6th Grade 47 50 7 House

Corinne McKay Irving Middle School 6th Grade 6 House

Sienna Rosales Irving Middle School 6th Grade 48 51 2 House

sophie Shotton Irving Middle School 7th Grade 51 54 3 House

Kayne Smallwood Irving Middle School 8th Grade 7 House

Kadence Sober Irving Middle School 7th Grade 50 53 5 House

Samantha Stewart Irving Middle School 7th Grade 52 55 8 House

Connor Willis Irving Middle School 8th Grade 55 58 1 House

Justin Yang Irving Middle School 8th Grade 53 56 3 Senate


# Comm

# Chamber

Samuel Zimms Midwest City YMCA 8th Grade 8 Senate


# Comm

# Chamber

Monica Acuna Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 68 71 10 House

Dylan Gallope Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 69 72 1 House

Anhthy Le Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 71 75 2 Senate

Jennifer Nguyen Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 9 Senate

Melany Sanchez Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 71 75 2 Senate

Emily Shelton Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 70 73 3 House

Alexandria Simmons Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 68 71 10 House

Lily Smith Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 70 73 3 House

Kathy Tran Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 71 75 2 Senate


# Comm

# Chamber

Lilly Boone Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 40 43 4 Senate

Lucy Davis Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 41 44 5 House

Nicole Green Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 10 House

Ella Hickey Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 43 46 6 House

Emma Irving Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 42 45 7 House

Brenna Leeds Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 40 43 4 Senate

Juliana Paruolo Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 44 47 8 House

Logan Smith Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 9 Senate

Chloe Stout Sequoyah Middle School 77 84 7 House

Kenni Walker Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 45 48 9 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Kayden Bezdek Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 65 68 9 Senate

Cleo Cornell Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 59 62 10 House

Devyn Gannaway Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 60 63 1 House

Gavin Grady Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 61 64 2 House

Chloe Hurst Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 63 66 3 Senate

Catherine Lay Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 66 69 4 House

Adrianna Mascote Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 56, 62 59, 65 5 House

Jyllian Moody Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 63 66 3 Senate

Trinity Pope Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 67 70 6 Senate

Alisondra Pope Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 58 61 7 House

Katherine Stockstill Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 64 67 8 House

Makenzie Thetford Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 58 61 7 House

Alexandria Watson Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 57 60 9 House

John Wishard Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 62 65 5 House

House of Representatives Seating Chart

1 2 17 18 Floor Leader 67 68 85 86

3 4 19 20 35 36 51 52 69 70 87 88

5 6 21 22 37 38 53 54 71 72 89 90

7 8 23 24 39 40 55 56 73 74 91 92

9 10 25 26 41 42 57 58 75 76 93 94

11 12 27 28 43 44 59 60 77 78 95 96

13 14 29 30 45 46 61 62 79 80 97 98

15 16 31 32 47 48 63 64 81 82 99 100

33 34 49 50 65 66 83 84

Senate Seating Chart

1 2 13 14 25 26 37 38

3 4 15 16 27 28 39 40

5 6 17 18 29 30 41 42

7 8 19 20 31 32 43 44

9 10 21 22 33 34 45 46

11 12 23 24 35 36 47 48


# Comm

# Chamber

Jordan Bacon Whittier Middle School 6th Grade 72 76 10 House

Cesily Covey Whittier Middle School 6th Grade 76 82 1 House

Alexis Kotoucek Whittier Middle School 7th Grade 74 79 2 Senate

Elias Sikavitsas Whittier Middle School 7th Grade 75 80 3 Senate

Madison Tsotigh Whittier Middle School 7th Grade 73 78 4 House

Speaker’s Desk


January 30, 2019

Committee Assignments


# Comm

# Chamber

Gautam Das Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 3 3 2 Senate

Renato Giusti Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 3 3 2 Senate

Justin Hill Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 3 3 2 Senate

Mason Fair Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 15 15 2 Senate

Abby Frank Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 33 35 2 House

Lizy Rogers Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 33 35 2 House

Gopika Gopakumar Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 22 22 2 Senate

Hannah Taylor Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 22 22 2 Senate

Lillian Cleek Mitchell Irving Middle School 6th Grade 48 51 2 House

Sienna Rosales Irving Middle School 6th Grade 48 51 2 House

Gavin Grady Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 61 64 2 House

Anhthy Le Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 71 75 2 Senate

Melany Sanchez Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 71 75 2 Senate

Kathy Tran Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 71 75 2 Senate

Alexis Kotoucek Whittier Middle School 7th Grade 74 79 2 Senate


# Comm

# Chamber

Murphy Barnett Alcott Middle School 7th Grade 2 2 1 House

Miranda Campbell Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 2 2 1 House

Owen Dalton Alcott Middle School 7th Grade 2 2 1 House

Drake Ellis Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 8 8 1 House

Zamiyah Faye Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 8 8 1 House

Zane Francis Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 38 41 1 Senate

Christopher Parry Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 38 41 1 Senate

Ryan White Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 38 41 1 House

Zane Fidler Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 21 21 1 House

Michael Sampson Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 21 21 1 House

Braden Breinholt Irving Middle School 8th Grade 55 58 1 Senate

Connor Willis Irving Middle School 8th Grade 55 58 1 House

Devyn Gannaway Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 60 63 1 House

Dylan Gallope Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 69 72 1 House

Cesily Covey Whittier Middle School 6th Grade 76 82 1 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Charlie Greene Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 6 6 3 House

JJ McComas Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 6 6 3 House

Wesley Hobbs Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 34 36 3 House

Aarthi Gudivada Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 23 23 3 House

Sudiksha Sugunan Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 23 23 3 House

Codi Cochran Irving Middle School 7th Grade 51 54 3 House

Evan McCrackin Irving Middle School 8th Grade 53 56 3 Senate

sophie Shotton Irving Middle School 7th Grade 51 54 3 House

Justin Yang Irving Middle School 8th Grade 53 56 3 Senate

Chloe Hurst Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 63 66 3 Senate

Jyllian Moody Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 63 66 3 Senate

Emily Shelton Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 70 73 3 House

Lily Smith Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 70 73 3 House

Elias Sikavitsas Whittier Middle School 7th Grade 75 80 3 Senate


# Comm

# Chamber

Graeme Newhouse-Velie Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 1 1 4 Senate

Harouna Saho Alcott Middle School 8th Grade 1 1 4 Senate

Beau Law Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 9 9 4 House

Jacob Rieger Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 9 9 4 House

Tyler Lyons Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 35 37 4 House

Madisyn Stogsdill Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 35 37 4 House

Carter Haney Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 24 24 4 Senate

Torsten Ekadis Irving Middle School 8th Grade 54 57 4 Senate

Cuinn Hayes Irving Middle School 8th Grade 54 57 4 Senate

Eli McCrackin Irving Middle School 8th Grade 54 57 4 House

Catherine Lay Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 66 69 4 House

Lilly Boone Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 40 43 4 Senate

Brenna Leeds Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 40 43 4 Senate

Madison Tsotigh Whittier Middle School 7th Grade 73 78 4 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Cadence Jordan Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 5 House

Terry Nguyen Belle Isle Middle School 5 5 5 House

Ashley Ruiz Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 5 5 5 House

Kyler McCormack Central Middle School - Edmond 36 39 5 Senate

Maha Khan Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 25 25 5 House

Sourish Pasula Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 5 House

Emma Fletcher Irving Middle School 7th Grade 46, 50 49, 53 5 House

Sofia Kirk Irving Middle School 7th Grade 50 53 5 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Lily Boevers Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 14 14 6 House

Kinley Bunce Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 13 13 6 Senate

Fiona Kanaly Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 13 13 6 Senate

Jake Schwartz Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 10 10 6 Senate

John Vazquez Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 10 10 6 Senate

Berlin Flurry Central Middle School - Edmond 39 42 6 House

Emily McDonald Central Middle School - Edmond 6th Grade 39 42 6 House

Avery Shinn Central Middle School - Edmond 6th Grade 39 42 6 House

Abigail Pham Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 26 26 6 House

McKenzie James Irving Middle School 6th Grade 49 52 6 House

Corinne McKay Irving Middle School 6th Grade 6 House

Trinity Pope Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 67 70 6 Senate

Ella Hickey Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 43 46 6 House

Kadence Sober Irving Middle School 7th Grade 50 53 5 House

Adrianna Mascote Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 56, 62 59, 65 5 House

John Wishard Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 62 65 5 House

Lucy Davis Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 41 44 5 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Lucy Kershen Alcott Middle School 6th Grade 4 4 7 House

Adler Minson Alcott Middle School 6th Grade 4 4 7 House

Everett Moore Alcott Middle School 6th Grade 4 4 7 House

Cole Champion Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 7 7 7 House

Michael Antkowiak Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 30 31 7 House

Meera Abuelshar Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 16 16 7 House

Maggie Raper Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 16 16 7 House

Corinne McKay Irving Middle School 6th Grade 47 50 7 House

Kayne Smallwood Irving Middle School 8th Grade 7 House

Alisondra Pope Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 58 61 7 House

Makenzie Thetford Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 58 61 7 House

Emma Irving Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 42 45 7 House

Chloe Stout Sequoyah Middle School 77 84 7 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Cayden Ball Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 9 House

Grant Eakins Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 15 15 9 Senate

Emma Daman Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 32 34 9 House

Mia Sanchez Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 32 34 9 House

Thrisha Saranya Duggisetty Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 18, 19 18, 19 9 House

Abhijitkumar Jayasekar Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 9 Senate

Hagen Renschen Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 19, 27 19, 27 9 House

Faith Renschen Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 18, 27 18, 27 9 House

Kayden Bezdek Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 65 68 9 Senate

Alexandria Watson Moore Central Jr. High 8th Grade 57 60 9 House

Jennifer Nguyen Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 9 Senate

Logan Smith Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 9 Senate

Kenni Walker Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 45 48 9 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Julius Ejike-Charles Belle Isle Middle School 7th Grade 12 12 10 House

Ashlyn Downing Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 37 40 10 House

Emily Mansfield-Hall Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 10 House

Randie Oliver Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 37 40 10 House

Eryn Featherstone Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 20 20 10 House

Norah Hager Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 10 House

Samuel Hart Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 20 20 10 House

Alisha Zheng Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 29 30 10 House


# Comm

# Chamber

Emily Dickerson Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 11 11 8 House

Jessica Meyers Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 11 11 8 House

Emma Rose Belle Isle Middle School 8th Grade 8 House

Madison Antkowiak Central Middle School - Edmond 8 House

Stacy Coleman Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 31 32 8 Senate

Brock Smith Central Middle School - Edmond 8th Grade 31 32 8 Senate

Gulnessa Asif Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 17 17 8 Senate

Hannah Rose Deer Creek Middle School 7th Grade 28 28 8 House

Mason Taylor Deer Creek Middle School 8th Grade 17 17 8 Senate

Samantha Stewart Irving Middle School 7th Grade 52 55 8 House

Samuel Zimms Midwest City YMCA 8th Grade 8 Senate

Katherine Stockstill Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 64 67 8 House

Juliana Paruolo Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 44 47 8 House

Cleo Cornell Moore Central Jr. High 7th Grade 59 62 10 House

Monica Acuna Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 68 71 10 House

Alexandria Simmons Moore West Jr. High 8th Grade 68 71 10 House

Nicole Green Sequoyah Middle School 8th Grade 10 House

Jordan Bacon Whittier Middle School 6th Grade 72 76 10 House


January 30, 2019

Order of Business for Debating a Bill

1. Bill is “Laid Out” by the Chair 2. Author’s Explanation – 2 minutes 3. Question Period – 2 minutes 4. Debate on the Bill

a. Proponents – 2 minutes b. Opponents – 2 minutes

5. Author’s Summation – 2 minutes 6. Voting on the Bill

Standing Rules of the Oklahoma YMCA Youth & Government Model Legislature

1. All delegates and all participants must be properly attired in all sessions. Coat

and tie for men and dresses or slacks for ladies. Those not properly attired will not be able to participate.

2. Since the Capitol is a no smoking environment, no smoking will be allowed by any participants or advisors.

3. We are the guests of the Legislators and the Capitol staff. Respect must be given to the desks of the Legislators and no items will be disturbed. No food nor drinks (including water) will be allowed in the House and Senate chambers.

4. The question period may not be extended more than twice (for a total of four minutes). The author’s summation may not have more time yielded to it than twice the original amount (for a total of four minutes).

5. The legislative coordinator and the youth officers are responsible for the smooth operation of the legislature. Al legislative procedure questions will be referred to the legislative coordinator whose decision will be final.

6. No delegates from the opposite chamber will be allowed in the chamber during the sessions unless admitted according to the rules of that chamber. Each delegate must be wearing the appropriate nametag of the chamber to gain access to the floor. No advisors will be allowed on the floor of the House and Senate during the sessions except for the legislative coordinator, program advisors and YMCA Conference Staff.

Oklahoma Model Legislative Day House of Representatives/Senate

Spring 2019

Bill # 1 By: Graeme Velie, Harouna Saho Alcott Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO BANNING PLASTIC BAGS; “PAYING FOR SHOPPING BAGS”; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

Section 1: This act shall be known as the “PAYING FOR SHOPPING BAGS”.

Section 2:

i. All stores will be required to add on a small fee for each plastic/paper shopping bag they use to carry their groceries

ii. Stores will be required to sell reusable bags.

iii. An extra fee of $0.10 (cents) for plastic bags, and $0.06 (cents) for paper bags, if the store has them in stock

iv. Consumers will NOT be required to buy a reusable bag, and can use other items, such as backpacks, to carry their items so long as they accept their proof of purchase …

Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Plastic bag – A bag made out of polyethylene plastic commonly used to carry groceries B. Proof of purchase – a piece of paper that lists the items you bought, their price, the tax, and your signature Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.

Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval.

Section 8: This act shall become effective 90 days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019

Bill #2 By: Owen Dalton, Murphy Barnett, Miranda Campbell Alcott Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO INCREASING RECYCLING RATES, “RECYCLE, RENEW OKLAHOMA”; THE RECYCLING FEE WILL BE INCREASED BY 7 DOLLARS, RAISING IT TO 10 DOLLARS. HOWEVER, FOR EVERY TEN POUNDS RECYCLED PER HOUSEHOLD, YOU WILL RECEIVE A DOLLAR OFF YOUR BILL. THE DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Recycle, Renew Oklahoma Act”.

Section 2: The Recycle, Renew Oklahoma Act will raise the recycling fee by seven dollars collectively to 10 dollars.

Section 3: For every 10 pounds of trash recycled, you receive a dollar off your fee.

1. you can only reduce the cost to the current monthly cost of 3 dollars a month. 2. if you fail to recycle for a month, the citizen’s discount will be reset.

Section 4: To raise income for trash collectors.

1. Adding a 3% raise for trash collectors by adding higher rate per trash receptacle on their utility bill.

Section 5: The maximum you can recycle each month would be 70 pounds


A. recycle – convert waste into reusable material. B. Income – money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through

investments. C. receptacle - object or space that is used to contain something.

Section 7: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.





Spring 2019 Bill #3 By: REN GIUSTI, GAUTAM DAS

ALCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

AN ACT RELATING TO TAX DEDUCTIBLE BIKES; “CLEAN AIR TRANSPORTATION ACT”; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “CLEAN AIR TRANSPORTATION ACT”. Section 2: Bill shall deduct 12% in the total cost of the bike(s) when the customer provides

proof of purchase when paying state taxes.

A. The customer is NOT obligated to buy a bike, but If the customer wants the tax deduction, the customer shall pay for the bike.

Section 3: This law will be valid if the customer pays to repair a bike. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Tax Deduction – A tax credit which reduces the amount of taxes owed. B. Customer – A person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or

business.

Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and

approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective 90 days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019

Bill #4 By: Lucy Kershen, Everett Moore, Adler Minson Alcott Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO GETTING RID OF STYROFOAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE, ELIMINATING STYROFOAM IN SCHOOL LUNCHES ACT; DEFINING TERMS; ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO USE RENEWABLE SUBSTANCES OTHER THAN STYROFOAM IN CAFETERIA USE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Eliminating Styrofoam in School Lunches Act”.

Section 2: There have been studies done to show that when food or drink are put on and in Styrofoam plates and cups the Styrofoam contaminates the food or drink on top of that, styrofoam has been linked to the cancers leukemia and lymphoma.

Furthermore, Benzene is another ingredient in Styrofoam. But here is where Benzene

comes in as one of the main pollutants of the air and the environment.

Section 3: In the place of Styrofoam, schools can choose between plastic reusable trays and compostable paper plates. If a school chooses to replace the plates with plastic trays, the government will fund the school a thousand dollars at the beginning of the first year. After the first year, the government will fund the school one hundred dollars less each year ending after the fifth year. After the fifth year, the government will fund the school five hundred dollars every year after that.


A. Polystyrene – (the actual name for Styrofoam) - Polystyrene has been linked to cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma

B. Benzene – (The main pollutant in Styrofoam) - Benzene has been found as a big pollutant when used to manufacture with.

C. Petroleum - (Another part of polystyrene) - petroleum is a fossil fuel, or it can’t be renewed, also petroleum is a big pollutant.






Spring 2019 Bill #5 By: Ashley Ruiz

Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO DRUG SENTENCEING; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “The Fair Drug Sentencing Act”. Section 2: Currently the county jail is getting close to their capacity mostly because of the

amount of people getting long years for carrying marijuana. Many people are getting up to 10 years in jail for small amounts of marijuana. This bill will not only reduce the sentencing for future offenders depending on the amount of marijuana in their possession. This bill will also reduce or vacate the sentences of those offenders already serving time based on the amount of marijuana in their possession.


A. Offenders - People with 5 years or less since the day of booking B. Vacate - leaving or getting rid of





Spring 2019 Bill #6 By: Charlie Greene and JJ McComas,

Belle Isle

AN ACT RELATING TO THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE; SETTING A SHORT TITLE MINIMUM PAY RAISE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Minimum Pay Raise.” Section 2: The act will raise the current state minimum raise from the current minimum

raise ($7.25 an hour) to $12.00 an hour. Oklahomans are constantly living paycheck to paycheck or working more than one job to help make money. The biggest problem causing this is having a minimum wage that is one of the lowest in the nation. It is time to help everyday Oklahomans succeed.


Minimum Wage: the basic wage a person can make for doing a job. Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared




Spring 2019 Bill #7 By: Cole Champion

Belle Isle Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO PRISON LABOR; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Prison work”. Section 2: The State of Oklahoma will provide more volunteer opportunities for prisoners to

contribute to the state. The goal is to acclimate them to society when they are released. Currently, Oklahoma State Penitentiaries create jobs for inmates to acquire skills in food preparation, plant operations, warehousing, record keeping, freight transportation, vehicle maintenance, animal husbandry, farming, construction, building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and many other occupations. These jobs pay the prisoners a small fee. At the same time as working, prisoners should complete community service hours to help give back. Community service hours can be completed through fields such as picking up trash, creating community programming, such as community gardens, teaching reading and/or writing skills to other inmates, performing duties requested by State officials and prison administration.


A. Job –something that provides payment for service B. Community Service—activity completed without expectation of pay





Spring 2019 Bill #8 By: Drake Ellis and Zamiyah Faye Belle Isle Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO OKLAHOMA TAXES; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Grocery Tax Removal”. Section 2: This act will eliminate the current grocery tax in the State of Oklahoma. The

taxes disproportionately hurt the poor and may affect the quality, variety and even the amount of food they can afford to put on the table. One and four Oklahoma children suffers from food insecurities. This act aims to level the field for food availability and options.


A. Grocery-canned goods, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, bakery

products, including bread, or rolls, frozen foods, including frozen dinners or entrees, baking

ingredients, including baking chocolate, packaged salads sold by the pound, granola and

cereal bars, dried fruits, including raisins and Craisins® (however, if any of these items are

sugar-coated, chocolate-coated, or candy-coated, they are taxable), nuts, unless honey-

roasted, chocolate, or candy-coated, baby food Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared




Spring 2019 Bill #9 By: Jacob Rieger, Beau Law


AN ACT RELATING TO PHONE CHARGERS ON THE STREET; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Street Chargers”. Section 2: This act will add incentives to cities who put in outlets on the side of the streets

and getting apple and Samsung chargers to plug into the outlets. We will also provide apple and android chargers to plug into these outlets. Incentives will be monetary compensation.


A. Outlet - a receptacle for the plug of an electrical device





Spring 2019 Bill #10 By: Jake Schwartz, John Vasquez

Belle Isle

AN ACT RELATING TO VOLUNTEERISM IN OKLAHOMA; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “volunteer frenzy.” Section 2: The People of Oklahoma shall complete any type of community service for an average of

an hour a week throughout the year, totaling 52 hours at the end of the year. There will be a record keeping tool created for the purpose of keeping track of volunteer hours. The State Department of Education will oversee the implementation and yearly completion of these service hours.

Section 3: If service hours are not completed on time, there will be a consequence process put into

place. The first infraction will be a fine of $250, the second consecutive infraction will be 30 days of probation, the third consecutive infraction will result in jail time lasting no longer than 20 days.


a. Community service: an act that contributes to the bettering of the community, including volunteering with non-profit organization and schools, helping the local community in any of its event planning, set up, and clean up.


unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective 90 days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #11 By: Jessica Meyers, Emily Dickerson

Belle Isle

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTHCARE AND HYGIENE; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Hygiene Products for Everyone Act”. Section 2: Health care/Hygiene Products are currently not available for “purchase” through

welfare programs. This puts those who need welfare at a great disadvantage to those who do not participate in welfare programs. This act will allow a monthly allowance regarding Health Care/Hygiene Products will be provided under the Human Services Department.

This act includes basic over the counter prescriptions and other basic necessities, such as hair care items, such as shampoo/conditioner, body care items, such as body wash, face wash, and lotion, toothpaste (and other dental related products), or any other products that relate to health and hygiene.


A. Hygiene – conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and

preventing disease, especially through cleanliness B. Healthcare – The maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health





Spring 2019 Bill #12 By: Julius Ejike-Charles


AN ACT RELATING TO TEACHER PAY RAISE; SETTING A SHORT TITLE;DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Ensuring the Teacher Pay Raise”. Section 2: The Gross Production tax was recently (in March 2018) raised to 5% for 36

months to help give teachers a pay raise. This bill removes the timeline and makes the GPT 5% indefinitely giving more money to education and ensuring that money will be available for teacher and support staff pay raises.


A. (Gross Production Tax) – The Gross Production Tax is a tax on the production of oil and gas produced in Oklahoma. Generally, the tax is remitted to the Tax Commission on a monthly basis by the first purchaser.

B. (Indefinitely) – Forever Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared




Spring 2019 Bill #13 By: Kinley Bunce/Fiona Kanaly


AN ACT TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES TO PRISONERS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “PRISONER DECREASE ACT.” Section 2: Through raising the tax currently imposed on junk food in the State of Oklahoma,

we hope to provide more teachers and therapists in Oklahoma State Prisons. The hope is to expand on rehabilitation programming in prison across the state. Oklahoma is the 6th largest state in the nation, in terms of obesity, so raising the tax imposed on junk food could help people not buy as much, but if they do, at least our prisoners would benefit.


A. Junk Food – any processed, prepackaged food with high amounts of preservatives of sugars.





Spring 2019 Bill #14 By: Lily Boevers


AN ACT ALLOWING POLICE OFFICERS TO ORDER A BLOOD TEST ON SOMEONE SUSPECTED OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND WHO APPEARS TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; OUTLINING IMPORTANT PROVISIONS; DEFINING TERM(S); REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Grandma Mary’s Law”. Section 2: Description

Persons suspected of criminal activity who appear to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol may be required to submit to a blood test at the discretion of police. In each county, a phlebotomist would be available at the county jail and/or police station at all times to draw blood.

Section 3: Penalty

If the suspect refuses to comply, he/she will be fined $500 and sentenced to 50 hours of community service in a drug/alcohol rehabilitation organization.


Phlebotomist -- a person who draws blood Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared




Spring 2019 Bill #15 By: Mason Fair, Grant Eakins Belle Isle Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO GIVE REWARDS FOR RECYCLING; SETTING A SHORT TITLE RECYCLE BONUS; THIS WILL LOWER THE AMOUNT OF TRASH AND RAISE THE AMOUNT OF RECYCLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Recycle Bonus”. Section 2: This bill gives rewards for recycling and the more you receive money off taxes

and or bills.

A. If this bill does well in the first couple years then we could also do the less trash you use the more money you get off.

If this works, then we could try it with trash and that the less you put in the trash then the more you get off.


A. (transaction) – (an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.) B. (discount) – (A certain amount of money of something.)





Spring 2019

Bill #16 By: Abuelshar, Raper Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO INCREASE SUICIDE AWARENESS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE STOP SUICIDE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Stop Suicide Act ”. Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall institute a test among randomly generated students

that shall test for suicidal tendencies in adolescence to be conducted quarterly in Oklahoma Public Schools.

i. If a student shows tendencies, they must consult a mandatory counselor.

ii. After consulting the school counselor shall decide the next steps necessary.

Section 3: The State of Oklahoma shall increase the days that counselors spend teaching in the classroom about suicide awareness from 2 to 4.



approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective in the next school year.


Spring 2019

Bill #17 By: Asif, Taylor Deer Creek AN ACT RELATING TO LOWERING THE VOTING AGE FROM 18 TO 16 FOR ALL NON-FEDERAL ELECTIONS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “16 Voting Act”.

Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall change the legal age for voting from 18 to 16 for all state,

county, and local elections. This legal change would not apply to federal elections which

have voting age set by the U.S. Constitution.


A. Voting: a formal expression of an individual's choice for or against some motion (for example, a proposed resolution); for or against some ballot

question; or for a certain candidate, selection of candidates, or political party. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.



Section 8: This act shall become effective the next voting period after passage and approval.


Spring 2019

Bill #18 By: Duggisetty & F. Renschen Deer Creek Middle School

AN ACT TO MAKE HOMEWORK FOR ELECTIVE OPTIONAL IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: The State of Oklahoma shall establish the following rules for elective course homework within public schools in the State of Oklahoma.

A. Homework for elective coursework shall be optional. B. This shall not apply to in class work not finished in class assigned to be

finished at home.


A. Electives: -Shall mean non-core curriculum which is a type of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies such as but not limited to: Foreign Language, the Arts, Athletics, Technology, Student Assistant Hours, Home Economics, or any other non core class.

B. Homework: – Shall mean any work assigned for the child to do at home such as work to finish at home or assigned directly as homework.




Section 8: This act shall become effective in the school year 19-20.


Spring 2019 Bill #19 By: Duggisetty & H. Renschen

Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A FREE RECREATIONAL ELECTIVE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Brain Break Hour Bill ”. Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall create a recreational elective hour.

A. This recreational hour shall be for students to complete personal needs related to making the school day less stressful and helpful to students who are struggling in school with a difficult schedule.

1. Activities in this hour shall consist of napping, snacking, conversing with classmates, study, homework help, Netflixing, drawing, reading, playing video games, playing board games and in general de-stressing.

2. If a student is a behavior problem in this class then that student can lose this elective class privilege.

3. Students who are failing their course in any core classes can also lose this elective class privilege.


C. Netflixing – Watching Netflix on your personal device. D. Brain Break – A down time in a person’s schedule whereby they can rest the brain

or catch up on tasks in order to feel less stress.



approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective in the 2019-2020 school year.


Spring 2019

Bill #20 By: Featherstone and Hart Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO SIMPLY CHANGING SOCIAL SECURITY DEMOGRAPHIC DATA; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Demographics online Bill ”.

Section 2: The state of Oklahoma shall make the following changes to how people change their

demographic data in social security …

i. Oklahoma shall create a website where people can register their demographic data changes online similar to websites that many states now use for this purpose.

ii. Passwords and usernames shall be issued to people by registration using their Social Security Numbers and other forms of identification verification through mail in applications.

iii. After receiving and activating their passwords and usernames on the website they will be able to make changes to their demographic information online.


A. Demographic – Shall mean information pertaining to address, age, marital status, spousal death, etc.






Spring 2019

Bill #21 By: Fidler & Sampson Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO MODIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUS EQUIPMENT; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “GET ON THE BUS GUS BILL”.

Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall require public schools to make the following equipment

modification to all public school buses:

A. Public schools shall be required to install seat belts for every seat on a school bus.

1. Students will not be required to wear said seat belts. B. Public schools shall be required to install standard sized cargo storage on all

buses. Section 3: Bonds to achieve funding to meet this requirement will not be voluntary, but

compulsory.

Section 4: All new bus purchases by school districts shall include both modifications

Section 5: Cargo storage- would be used to store standard sized instruments, backpacks, and

athletic equipment. This storage would be similar to






Spring 2019

Bill #22 By: Gopakumar and Taylor Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO CHANGE EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE MAINTENCE VEHICLES; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Red and Blue Saves Lives Bill ”. Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall make the following changes to 47 O.S. § 12-229

(OSCN 2018): Shall read as follows:

A. The Department of Transportation shall adopt standards and specifications applicable to headlamps, clearance lamps, identification and other lamps on snow-removal equipment, when operated on the highways of this state in lieu of the lamps otherwise required on motor vehicles by this chapter. Such standards and specifications may permit the use of flashing lights for purposes of identification on snow-removal equipment when in service upon the highways. The standards and specifications for lamps referred to in this section shall correlate with and, so far as possible, conform with those approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials. B. It shall be unlawful to operate any snow-removal equipment on any highway unless the lamps thereon comply with and are lighted when and as required by the standards and specifications adopted as provided in this section. C. Flashing amber (red and blue) lights may be used on vehicles or machinery owned or operated by any agency of the state or by any county or city when engaged in the performance of emergency work or on the construction or maintenance of highways. D. Rear facing flashing red and blue lights may be used on vehicles or machinery owned or operated by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, or by any county when engaged in the performance of emergency work or on the construction or maintenance of highways.




Oklahoma Legislative Day House of Representatives/Senate

Spring 2019

Bill #23 By: Gudivada, Sugunan Deer Creek Public Schools AN ACT RELATING TO RAISING SALARIES FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Helping the Helpers Bill.”

Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall raise the salary by $6 per hour for all public school

support staff:

A. Which amounts to about $ 9,000 per year per support staff raise. 1. Based upon a standard 40-hour workweek school calendar

contract. Section 3: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Support Staff shall include bus drivers, cafeteria personnel, custodians, library assistants, teacher assistants, and secretaries.

a. Support Staff shall also include any person fulfilling the functions listed above who is not a public school employee but is contracted to perform the functions listed above through a third party company.

Section 4: Funding shall be derived from an additional $.004 gasoline tax per gallon sold

within the State of Oklahoma.

A. Approximately 7,000 support staff in Oklahoma Public Schools. B. Approximately 4,000,000 gallons of gasoline per day are used by motor

vehicles in the State of Oklahoma. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.



Section 8: This act shall become effective the 2019-2020 school year.

Oklahoma Model Legislative Day House of Representatives/ Senate

Spring 2019

Bill #24 By: Haney Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO REINSTITUTING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS AN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE FOREIGN LANGAUAGE OPTION; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Sign Up for Success Bill ”. Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall require all Oklahoma institutions of higher

education to recognized American Sign Language as a foreign language for a student’s foreign language requirement for college admittance.

Section 3: Grants shall be given upon application to all Oklahoma Public High Schools to pay

for up to one half day salary for an ASL teacher per 1,000 students in attendance. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Foreign Language Requirement: Shall mean any language not native to a person either a spoken language or a visual language which shall be accepted as requirement for admission into Oklahoma Universities, Colleges, and Junior Colleges.

B. American Sign Language: A form of sign language developed in the United States. Not to be confused with British Sign Language, or International Sign Language.



approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective the following school year 19-20.


Spring 2019

Bill #25 By: Khan Deer Creek AN ACT RELATING TO PROVIDING RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Country Buses Act”.

Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall provide public bus services for rural areas in Oklahoma.

A. Routes shall be determined by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Section 3: Pricing and Regulations

A. The standard fare shall be set at five dollars. Reduced fare shall be set at three dollars. 1. "Special Patron" fares are available for seniors (60+), persons with disabilities,

Medicare cardholders, and kids ages 7-17. To qualify for a reduced disability fare, one must submit an application.

2. Children 6 and under ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult. 3. Unlimited ride passes are valid for 30 days, for 7 days, or for 1 day.


A. Rural – any open country, or any place, town, village, or city which is not part of or associated with an urban area and which (1) has a population not in excess of 2,500 inhabitants, or (2) has a population in excess of 2,500 but not in excess of 10,000 if it is rural in character, or (3) has a population in excess of 10,000 but not in excess of 20,000 and is not contained within a standard metropolitan statistical area.




Section 8: This act shall become effective 1 year after passage and approval.


Spring 2019

Bill #26 By: Pham Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO LOOSENING RESTRICTIONS ON OKLAHOMA ADOPTION LAWS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Simple Adoption Bill”.

Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall amend the age of eligibility for adoption from 21 years of

age to 18 years of age.

A. Adoptions to siblings or relatives who are 18 years of age shall be allowed in the case of emergencies:


A. Emergency – Shall mean family emergency such as the death or incapacity to parent by the legal guardians of the child.






Spring 2019

Bill #27 By: Renschen and Renschen Deer Creek Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF HOMEWORK FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: The State of Oklahoma shall establish time limits per grade for the amount of homework that can be assigned to students.

Section 2: The amount of homework shall be determined by the following formula based upon age

and research regarding learning.

C. Ten minutes plus the age of the child. 1. For Example, a 13 year old would be assigned not more than 23

minutes of homework per subject.


C. Homework: – Shall mean any work assigned for the child to do at home such as work to finish at home or assigned directly as homework.




Section 7: This act shall become effective in the school year 19-20.


Spring 2019 Bill #28 By: Rose Deer Creek

AN ACT RELATING TO IMPROVING STATE ROADS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Ban Bumpy Roads Act ”. Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall improve roads using the following protocols:

B. Establish a Road Improvement Fund that dedicated only for the purpose of repairing and smoothing Oklahoma State roads and re-pairing or replacing existing Oklahoma State bridges used for motor vehicles.

1. This fund shall be financed through the collection of taxes of:

i. An additional Excise Tax on new motor vehicles sold in Oklahoma in the amount of $50 shall be placed on each new vehicle sold.

ii. An additional Gasoline Tax shall be placed upon each gallons sold in the amount of $0.01 per gallon.

iii. An additional tax on new tires sold in the State of Oklahoma shall be placed upon each new tire sold for the amount of $5 per tire.

iv. An additional tax shall be placed upon each oil change in the sum of $5 per oil change conducted at establishments that provide motor vehicle service.

2. This fund shall not be used to add additional roads or lanes to existing roads and or create new bridges.

Section 3: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation shall identify the roads and or bridges each year that needs immediate attention due to their state of disrepair and focus these funds on those existing roads and bridges.


E. Repair– Filling potholes, and cracks in roads, or repairing bridge structure. F. Smoothing – Repaving roads with Asphalt graders.


unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and

approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective 180 days after approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #29 By: Zheng Deer Creek AN ACT RELATING TO IDENTIFYING COLUMBUS DAY IN OKLAHOMA AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Indigenous People’s Day Act”.

Section 2: The State of Oklahoma shall change the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s

Day on all official State of Oklahoma documents.


A. Indigenous – originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.





Spring 2019 Bill #30 By: Madison Antkowiak, Edmond Central

AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA; SETTING A SHORT TITLE SCHOOL MEDICAL MARIJUANA; ALLOWING MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN SCHOOLS BY THE HELP OF TRAINED MEDICAL PROVIDERS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as the “(School medical marijuana)”.

Section 2: The use of medical marijuana in schools dispensed by a trained/certified medical professional to students with the approval of their physician/medical care provider following the 3-ounce limit given to the state. Before the dispense of medical marijuana all medical professionals must go through training as well as having a locked

facility to contain scheduled drugs.

Section 3: If citizen of Oklahoma holds more than 3 ounces they will be sentenced prison. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. medical marijuana - the use of cannabis as medicine B. physician/medical marijuana - a doctor of medicine or osteopathy


Section: 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected.




Spring 2019 Bill #31 By: Brock Smith, Brock Coleman Edmond Central Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA; SETTING A SHORT TITLE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY RESTRICTIONS; PREVENTING OVERSELLING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PER MONTH TO DECREASE CHANCES OF HEALTH RISKS AND ILLEGAL SELLING OF MARIJUANA; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as the ¨ Medical Marijuana Dispensary Restrictions Bill¨ Section 2: The Medical Marijuana Dispensary Restrictions Bill will decrease the amount of

Marijuana a dispensary can sell to one individual per month from 8 ounces to 4 ounces.

A. Medical Marijuana can cause short term memory loss, lung issues, and being under the influence can cause many automobile and workplace accidents. B. Smoking marijuana contains cancer causing compounds, and consuming 8 ounces, or 226.796 grams in a month or less could cause fatal issues with health. Section 3: Having this much marijuana available for one person per month is not necessary,

it gives people the option to buy a absurd amount of marijuana and sell to minors easily for a profit. Being allowed to hold this much marijuana could cause major addiction and abusive issues.

Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill: A. Prevent- keep something from happening or arising.

B. Restrict- put a limit on; keep under control. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared


approval.

Section 8: This act shall be become effective in less than ninety days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019

Bill #32 By: Emma Daman, Mia Sanchez

Edmond Central Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO FCS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE FOSTER CARE SAFETY; COMPLETION OF ALL FORMS AND RECOGNITION; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Foster Care Safety”.

Section 2: The completion of, all forms and recognition, if a child ever feels endangered or is endangered they will have a help line and a person will come to the house to take care of the situation.

Section 3: If you have ever hurt, assaulted, abused, or neglected any child in the foster care system the person responsible for the abuse will pay for any bills needed for the child the child will be removed immediately from the foster care home immediately to prevent any other altercations. He or She will need an emergency foster care home placement so the child will have somewhere to sleep and will be taken care of for the time being or for as long as needed.


A. Recognition – identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or

knowledge. B. Altercations – a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.



Section 8: This act shall become effective days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019

Bill #33 By: Abby Frank, Lizy Rogers, Edmond Central Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO VETERANS BENEFITS AFTER THEIR SERVICE; SETTING A SHORT TITLE: VETERANS BENEFITS; SERVING VETERANS WILL BE ABLE TO GET MORE AND BETTER WHEN THEY ARE DONE SERVING;

BE IN ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as the “VETERANS BENEFITS AFTER SERVICE. ” Section 2: The Veterans Benefits After Service bill will allow EVERY veteran who has served in ANY

BRANCH of the military to receive the VA benefits that will take less time to receive and hopefully creating less delays in the GI Bill. Our bill will also provide a better system of getting many more veterans the care they need and the benefits they deserve in a shorter time.

A. This bill will focus on how long it takes veterans to get their benefits and what happens in the time that it takes to get their benefits.

1. Delay with the GI Bill can cause the beneficiary to lose their house, having their utilities turned off, and receiving many notices.

Section 3: We will make this bill possible by hiring more people to the VA team/crew. We will also implement a new computer system and more advertising making it easier to get veterans the care they need in a shorter time. Out of all of the veterans that serve our country only 62% are using the VA system to get the benefits they need the advertising will help get more veterans interested in the benefits they need. Hopefully making the 62% of veterans that use the VA system an 89% or more.

A. This will cost about 15 or more million a year for employment of 400 and 200 people who have degrees in computer science to accumulate the amount of technical difficulties they are having. It will also cost about 5 to 7 million for a new computer system. Section 4: This bill will be in effect on May 22, 2019.

Oklahoma Model Legislative Day House of Representative/Senate

Spring 2019 Bill # 34 By: Wesley Garrett Hobbs,

Edmond Central Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO THE UCCJEA AND WHAT AGE YOU CAN SIT IN ON A CUSTODY COURT; SETTING A SHORT TITLE(CCA ACT); BEING A CHILD IN A CUSTODY CASE IS HARD THIS ACT WILL MAKE IT SO CHILDREN 14+ MAY SIT IN ON A CUSTODY COURT CASE (AS A 14+ YEAR OLD YOU ARE HOPEFULLY AWARE ON THE MATTER AT HAND AND ARE MATURE ENOUGH TO SIT IN ON THE CUSTODY CASE) WITH THIS CLAUSE; IF THE COURT OR JURY FIND THE CHILD IN AN UNTRUTH THEY MAY DISPEL HE/HER FROM THE CASE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES


Section 1: This act shall be known as the Child Choice Act

Section 2: The Child Choice act, in short, will allow the Child a spot in the court and have a chance to put opinion in on what might happen, if not that they will at least get the details of the case so they may know why the court ruled in favor of the father or mother in the matter.

Section 3: The child choice acts rights shall be terminated from the moment the court is aware of whether the case being physical, sexual, or mental abuse toward the child therefore at the minimum a hearing in the judge's chamber.


Custody - parental responsibility, especially as allocated to one of two divorcing parents. UCCJEA - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed



Section 8: This act shall become effective 90 days after approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #35 By Tyler Lyons, Madisyn Stogsdill

Edmond Central Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH; SETTING A SHORT TITLE MHS BILL; REQUIRING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO REQUIRE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as the “ MHS BILL ” Section 2: The requirements of State Mental health regarding this bill:

A. This bill shall require the current parent or guardian to have a mental screening. For the purpose of finding mental disorders and other disorders which could learning and or could cause the student harm or others harm.

B. If the student is found with one or more of the minor mental disorders then the school should help the student with dealing with that disorder in a small confidential way.

C. The school should check in with students after they have been diagnosed with depression or anxiety, but this should be carried out with the students and parents consent.

Section 3: Depression and Anxiety and how to help A. The teachers should be able to spot the symptoms of the flowing mental illnesses and help as they see fit. B. Depression - the loss of appetite, Low energy even when the student is not physically active, slowed activity and speech, and self-depriving speech.

Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill: A. Screening - The testing of a person or group of people for the presence of a disease or other condition B. Depression - A state of mind producing a serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

C. Anxiety - An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension, and obsession or concern about some uncertain event D. Bipolar Disorder - Characterized by both manic and depressive episodes, or manic ones only. E. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ( ADHD ) - F. Anti-Social Personality Disorder ( ASPD ) - G. Oppositional Defiant Disorder ( ODD ) - H. Borderline personality disorder - ( BPD ) - Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and

approval Section 8: This act shall become effective 90 days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #36 By: Kyler McCormack

Edmond Central Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO FOUR (4) DAY SCHOOL WEEKS; REDUCING A FIVE (5) DAY WEEK TO A FOUR (4) DAY WEEK; SETTING RESTRICTIONS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “School Reformation”

Section 2: The bill would provide an extra day of rest, and a chance to catch up on all

activities, such as chores. The purpose of this bill would be to prohibit unrested children, and to during a school week, children would have a more rested mindset and is able to learn more.

Section 3: Students who cannot hereby afford to have food will be provided with food from

the school pantry on Friday. This could also raise teacher pay, and give the school more money for projects and maintenance.

Section 4: Restrictions: Students should not attend public schools on the days of the week:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed.

Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and

approval. Section 8: This bill would come into enactment on April 17, 2020.


Spring 2019 Bill #37 By: Randie Oliver Ashlyn Downing Edmond Central Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO MUSICAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE MTF; REQUIRING MORE FUNDS FOR EDMONDS SCHOOL MUSICAL EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: Section 1: This act is known as the ”MTF”. Section 2: The MTF was created to help support the musical transportation for performing arts. In

this bill we plan to raise funding for the performing arts buses including, band, orchestra, musical productions, drama, etc.

Section 3: For this bill to work we would need a budget big enough to cover all middle schools in

the Edmond Public Schools District. The provisions for our bill would be to gain an estimate of 60,000 dollars. Of the 60,000 that would pay for gas, and drivers. This 60,000 would be split into around 7500 dollars per school. The 60,00$ should be enough to pay around 128 trips for 32 programs and 4 trips per program a year.

Section 4: Definitions for this bill:

Funding - a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose. Transportation - the act of transporting someone or something or the process of being transported Provision-the action of providing or supplying something for use.

Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; should any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma state statutes upon passage and approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective 90 days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #38 By: Christopher Parry,

Zane Francis, and Ryan White Edmond Central Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO PESTICIDES; SETTING A SHORT TITLE THE PESTICIDE ACT; REMOVING HARMFUL PESTICIDES; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as The Pesticide Act of 2019 Section 2: The pesticide act will restrict the use of harmful pesticides. Natural insecticides will be

used more than other pesticides. Section 3: We will be removing harmful pesticides like dichloropropene, and chlorpyrifos. They will

be replaced with safer insecticides like beneficial nematodes. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Pesticide caused Birth Defects-Pesticides, being as dangerous as they are, can also cause birth defects. Birth defects can ruin the brain, and external features to a child.

B. Pesticide caused cancer-Pesticides can also cause rapid cell production, filling up an organism, that cannot receive the proper nutrients as needed. This can also cause other animals to die so when we get this pesticide out they will cause other animals, like dogs and cats to not die and have a longer life.


unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Sections 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective 90 days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #39 By: Avery Shinn, Emily McDonald, Berlin Flurry

Edmond Central Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO STARTING SCHOOL NO EARLIER THAN 8:30; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; STARTING SCHOOL LATER IN THE MORNING; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.|

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as the start school later act Section 2: The provisions of bill #34 will be that school for children 6th through 12th grade must

start no later and no earlier than 8:30 A.M school for 6th through 12th graders will also end no later than 3:40.

Section 3: No more provisions are necessary

Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill: To start school later Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; Shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval.



Spring 2019 Bill #40 By: Brenna Leeds, Lilly Boone Edmond Sequoyah

AN ACT RELATING TO BATHROOM USAGE; SETTING A SHORT TITLE NO RESTRICTIONS ON BATHROOM USAGE; DEFINING TERMS; SCHOOLS CANNOT RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF TIMES A STUDENT GOES TO THE BATHROOM; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; THERE IS NOT A LIMITED BATHROOM PASS PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “No Restrictions on Bathroom Usage ”. Section 2: The teachers and administrators cannot restrict the amount of times a student

goes to the bathroom per semester. Schools in multiple districts have put a limit on how many times a student can go to the bathroom.

Section 3: Penalties of this bill:

1) If a school fails to allow students to use the restroom at any time when the student is in serious need, they must pay 1% of their monthly budget to Oklahoma University Gynecology Department, and 1% of their monthly budget to the Oklahoma University Urology Department.

2) This can be negotiated depending the situation and severity. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Restriction – refusing to allow a student to use the restroom B. Need – when it is imperative for a student to leave class to use the

restroom Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared




Spring 2019

Bill #41 By: Lucy Davis Edmond Sequoyah

AN ACT RELATING TO SAVE SCHOOLS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Energy Saving Schools Bill”. Section 2: Schools should start taking advantage of natural light, solar panels, switch over

to LED lights, invest in energy-saving power strips, invest in better cooling options, etc..


A. Conserve – save from harm or danger Section 4: Local bond election issue. The money invested with recouped by future energy

saving. The benefits of doing so will be save school, district, and state money on energy cost and save the environment





Spring 2019 Bill #42 By: Emma Irving

Sequoyah Middle School

THE PREVENTION OF GUN VIOLENCE IS A LAW THAT REQUIRES A PERSON TO BE COMPLETELY SANE AND HAVE A STABLE LIFESTYLE IN ORDER TO PURCHASE A GUN IN OKLAHOMA; THE PEOPLE OR PERSONS MUST PASS TESTS PROVIDED WITH THE RIGHT CRITERIA IN ORDER TO PURCHASE A FIREARM; IF THE PERSON SELLING THE FIREARM DOES NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA AND GIVE THE REQUIRED TEST WHEN SELLING SAID FIREARM THEY COULD POTENTIALLY FINE 2,000-5,000 DOLLARS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “PREVENTION OF GUN VIOLENCE” Section 2: The Prevention of Gun Violence Act is designed to reduce gun-related crimes. In

order to purchase a firearm, the person purchasing it must be medically sane and have a stable lifestyle. The person or persons selling the firearm must give a test provided by the government. This test will see if the person or persons purchasing the gun is living a stable lifestyle.

Section 3: The test that is provided by the government is a monitored test that makes you

able to purchase the firearm. The questions will involve your past, your reasoning for purchasing the firearm and if you are stable enough to handle it. There will be a Psychological evaluation made by professionals. They will be asked certain questions about how to use the firearm and the understanding of what they are handling.


A. Firearm – a rifle, pistol, or other portable guns B. Lifestyle – A way in which a person or group lives




Oklahoma Model Legislative Day House of Representatives

Spring 2019 House Bill #43 By: Ella Hickey

Edmond Sequoyah Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO SCREENING AND QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR PURCHASING FIREARMS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the "Gun Purchase Screening Act”. Section 2: My bill is designed to reduce the amount of gun related crimes. By requiring a permit

issued by the government to purchase a gun. In order to receive a permit you must take a thorough online course on gun safety and gun management also undergoing a thorough background check.

A. The online course asks simple questions about firearms and the proper care of

such firearms after a quick and brief lesson about such topic(s). This allows people with a minute understanding of the topic to be able to complete the following questions. You will put in mandatory authentication to identify you as a legible citizen of the United States and someone who has no felons or criminal background(s).


A. permit- an official document giving someone authorization to do something like purchasing a firearm

B. Screening- The act of someone or something getting checked for a particular reason

C. Management- the act of maintaining an object such as a firearm Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #44 By: Juliana Paruolo

Edmond Sequoyah Middle School

AN ACT TO GIVE ALL STUDENTS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE MENTAL HELP THAT THEY NEED; SETTING A SHORT TITLE (THE YOUNG MINDS ACT); DEFINING TERMS; STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SPEND AT LEAST 10 MINUTES WITH A CERTIFIED PERSONNEL PER MONTH; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Young Minds Act”. Section 2: The definitions for the purpose of this bill:

a. Students - Any person regardless of grade who attends a public school in Oklahoma

b. School - Any public school in the state of Oklahoma c. Certified Personnel - A therapist or student counselor

Section 3: Penalties for this bill: A. If schools fail to meet the requirement, they must pay 2% of their monthly

budget to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to make up for the lost time and the loss of student mental health.

Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill A. Any previous bills preventing the ratification of the Young Minds Act shall be

repealed. B. School districts must hire as many certified personnel as they need in order to

meet the minimum of ten minutes per person. C. Every student must meet with certified personnel for a minimum of ten minutes

per week. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective the next school year after passage and approval.


Spring 2019

Bill #45 By: Kenni Walker, Dejah Cunningham Edmond Sequoyah Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO NEWBORNS BEING TAKEN HOME AFTER BIRTH; IN HOSPITAL; GUARDIANS TAKING CHILDREN HOME WHILE USING NARCOTICS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: Any guardian wanting to take home a newborn must be tested for both alcohol and drugs before allowed to take home the newborn.

Section 2: If the hospital fails to drug test the guardian taking home the newborn, the hospital will

be fined $2,000 per newborn. Section 3: If guardian tests positive for either drugs, alcohol, or both, they can recommend another

caretaker for the baby. Section 4: The guardian who failed the test(s) can be recommended places to seek help for their

addiction(s). Section 5: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Wellbeing – This bill was created to ensure the safety and wellbeing of newborn babies being taken from the hospital.




Spring 2019 Bill #46 By: Emma Fletcher, Irving Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY; SETTING A SHORT TITLE SOUNDS OF SAFETY); REQUIRING TRAIN HORNS TO SOUND WHEN GOING CITY LIMITS); DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Sounds of Safety”. Section 2: Requiring train horns when going through all Oklahoma cities and towns. Section 3: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Township: –




Spring 2019 Bill #47 By: Corinne McKay,

Irving Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act requires the use of bicycle helmets for children under 17 on all public streets and highways.


A. Bicycle – pedaled vehicles B. Helmet – Bicycle crash helmet of a type which complies with Consumer Product

Safety standards Section 3: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 4: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #48 By: Lillian Cleek Mitchell and

Sienna Rosales, Irving Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Safer Classrooms Act ”. Section 2: All full time public education teachers get a 30-minute lunch away from professional

duties. Section 3: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 4: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #49 By: McKenzie James,

Irving Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO: MOTOR VEHICLES; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: Amend Section 12-609 of law related to Motorcycles:

A. Section B. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate or ride upon any motorcycle unless such person is properly wearing a crash helmet of a type which complies with standards established by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.218.


unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 4: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 5: This act shall become effective days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #50 By: Kadence Sober, Sofia Kirk and Emma Fletcher,

Irving Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO CHILDREN; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: Public School testing for dyslexia in first grade based on teacher recommendation in consultation with school counselor. This will be paid for by reducing inefficiencies in the state testing.


A. Dyslexia – Reading disorders than involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.




Spring 2019 Bill #51 By: Sophie Shotton and Codi Cochran, Irving Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO CHILDREN; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: All divorces and custody cases with children, should take place in family court with judges with special retaining related to families. If conflict is about custody, a social worker will investigate the homes and make a recommendation to the court.




Spring 2019 Bill #52 By: Samantha Stewart,

Irving Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO WORKERS COMPENSATION; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: If an employee is injured on the job, they will not be cut off from employment until they recover from the injuries related to the workers compensation claim.




Spring 2019 Bill #53 By: Justin Yang and Evan McCrackin, Irving Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Safer Sidewalks Act ”. Section 2: Scooters owned by private rental companies cannot be left on public walkways,

roadways highways. Section 3: A fine of $100.00 will be imposed for violation of this statute. Section 4: Private Scooter rental companies are required to negotiate for private parking space. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #54 By: Eli McCrackin, Torsten Ekadis and

Cuinn Hayes Irving Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Oklahoma Auto Protection Act ”. Section 2: Creates a database of Oklahoma stolen vehicles and shares it with other states and law

enforcement in order to facilitate the return of stolen vehicles. Section 3: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 4: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #55 By: Braden Breinholt and

Connor Willis, Irving Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Electric Scooter Safety Act ”. Section 2: Requires a permit that includes safety awareness training (that can be done online)

before being allowed to drive an electric scooter on public streets and highways. Scooter rental companies will require permit number to rent scooters.

Section 3: The fine for being caught without a proper permit is 30-50 depending on severity of

driving. Section 4: Online training program paid for by $10.00 permit fee and revenue from fines for

unsafe driving. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #56 By: Mascote

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR OKLAHOMA STUDENTS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “(Investing in Oklahoma’s Future Act)”. Section 2: This act ensures that all Oklahoma High School graduates can attend an Oklahoma

community college tuition free for two years that meet the prescribed requirements. Section 3: Requirements for the Investing in Oklahoma’s Future Act:

A. Must be a graduate from an Oklahoma Public High School

B. Must have scored at least a 24 on the ACT or;

C. Must be graduate in the top 10% of student’s class




Spring 2019 Bill #57 By: Watson

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL CHEERLEADER WAGES; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Cheerleader Act ”. Section 2: The cheerleader act ensures that all professional cheerleaders in the state of Oklahoma

are being paid at a minimum $15 an hour. This act requires all companies that employ professional cheerleaders to provide a safe and respectful work environment.

Section 3: Companies employing professional cheerleaders cannot discriminate against their

female employees in favor of their male employees. Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #58 By: Thetford, Pope

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF SERVICE ANIMALS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Service Animal License Act”. Section 2: This act will require all service animal owners to get a license to use their service in the

state of Oklahoma.

A. Licensing registration Fee: $50

1. Go to your local City Hall and register you service animal

B. Violating Fee Law: $125

1. If you do not have a license you will be fined

C. License is good for life if animal

D. License is not transferable


A. Service animal – A service animal is any animal that is individually trained to do

work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including

a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.




Spring 2019 Bill #59 By: Cornell

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT TO BAN 3-D PRINTER SOFTWARES FROM PRINTING GUNS AND OTHER VIOLENT WEAPONS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Stop School Shootings Act”. Section 2: This act makes it illegal to download guns and other violent weapons on a 3-D printer in

the state of Oklahoma. This act also makes it illegal for 3-D printer companies to provide ban all gun. STL formats.

Section 3: Penalties:

First Offense For Illegal Gun Holders: $100 First Offence For The 3-D Printer Companies: $200 Second Offence for Illegal Gun Holders: Probation for two months. Second Offence for the 3-D Printer Companies: $500 Third Offence for Illegal Gun Holders: Jail for a minimum of three years. Third Offence for the 3-D Printer Companies: $1000

Section 4: This bill will make it harder to get free guns off a 3-D printer. Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #60 By: Gannaway

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO THE BANNING OF ALL JUUL PRODUCTS FROM OKLAHOMA; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Juul Ban Bill”. Section 2: The Juul Ban Bill bans all e-cigarette products produced by the Juul company from being

sold in the state of Oklahoma. Section 3: The penalties for selling Juul products are:

A. First offense there will be a fine of $200 B. Second offense there will be a fine of $500 C. Third offense there will be 30 hours of community service, along with a fine of

$1000 Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 6: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 7: This act shall become effective 90 after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #61 By: Grady

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO REQUIRING SEAT BELTS ON ALL NEW SCHOOL BUSES; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Bus Belt Act “ Section 2: The Bus Belt Act requires all Oklahoma Public Schools to put seat belts on new school

buses. Section 3: Penalties:

First Offense: Warning Second Offense: Shall be fined $50 Third Offense: Shall be fined $1000




Spring 2019 Bill #62 By: Wishard and Mascotte

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF TROPICAL BIRDS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Tropical Bird Bill”. Section 2: The Tropical Bird Bill will permit ownership of tropical birds or any other species of birds

under the weight of 15 lbs. The permit of ownership will be given to the recipient t after they have paid the bird tax of $100. The bird ownership license will apply to any bird under 15lbs or (average weight of species) to be owned by recipient after one payment.


unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 5: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 6: This act shall become effective 90 days after passage.


Spring 2019 Bill #63 By: Hurst and Moody

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT TO BAN EUTHANASIA IN ANIMAL SHELTERS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “No Kill Shelter Bill”. Section 2: This act will forbid the practice of euthanasia in all animal shelters in the state of

Oklahoma. All funds that were previously used for euthanasia will be used to increase advertising for adoptions and $10 adoption days.


A. Euthanasia- is the act of putting an animal to death or allowing it to die by withholding extreme medical measures




Spring 2019 Bill #64 By: Stockstill

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO MANDATE AUTISM TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Autism Training Act”. Section 2: This bill makes it required for fall first responders in the state of Oklahoma to get

training on how to identify and handle encounters with people with ASD. Section 3: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Autism – a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by

difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in

using language and abstract concepts.

B. Spectrum disorder - a spectrum disorder is a mental disorder that includes a range of linked conditions, sometimes also extending to include singular symptoms and traits. The different elements of a spectrum either have a similar appearance or are thought to be caused by the same underlying mechanism.

C. ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 6: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 7: This act shall become effective days after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #65 By: Bezdek

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT TO ADD PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS TO THE STATE CURRICULUM; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Life Skills Bill”. Section 2: This act will require Oklahoma Public Schools to add the practical life skill classes to its

required curriculum

This will add new course to Oklahoma Public Schools, like how to do taxes, take care of a baby etc. 1. It will be taught all year like regular classes. 2. The math teacher will teach a separate class. 3. The students will be taught different skills depending on grade.

Section 3: This act will be applied to grades 4-12. Each year will go into more detail. Section 4: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 5: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #66 By: Lay Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO PAYING MEN AND WOMEN EQUALLY IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Gender Equal Pay Act”. Section 2: The Gender Equal Pay Act requires all employers to pay employees fairly based on

experience and work performance. No person shall be paid less for based on gender. Section 3: The Governor’s office would enforce this law FIRST OFFENCE: WARNING SECOND OFFENCE: $15,000 FINE FOR THE COMPANY THIRD OFFENCE: $35,000 FINE FOR THE COMPANY Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. DISCRIMINATION- the unjust or prejudicial treatment or different categories or

people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

B. EQUALITY- the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and

opportunities.




Spring 2019 Bill #67 By: Pope

Moore Central Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO STEP-PARENT RIGHTS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Child’s Voice Act”. Section 2: The Child’s Voice Act gives rights to step-parents about the child's wellbeing. Dealing

with any medical and dental treatments Section 3: Requirements: The step-parent must have been in the child's life for at least five years

and must have consent form the child’s biological parent. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Step-parent: A step-parent refers to a person who has married one's parent after the death or divorce of the other parent.




Spring 2019 Bill #68 By: Alexandria Simmons and

Monica Acuna Moore West Junior High

AN ACT RELATING TO DECREASING THE POVERTY RATE IN OKLAHOMA; SETTING A SHORT TITLE POVERTY IN OKLAHOMA ACT; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as “POVERTY IN OKLAHOMA ACT”. Section 2: The Poverty in Oklahoma Act will result in decreasing the amount of citizens living in

abjection. This act will increase minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.


A. Poverty- extreme need for shelter, money, and/or food B. Abjection- the condition of being servile, wretched or contemptible (in terms of

poverty) C. Citizen- legal inhabitant of a state D. Minimum Wage- the least amount of money that is received for work services




Spring 2019 Bill #69 By: Dylan Gallope Moore West Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE AND DISTRIBUTION LAWS OF MARIJUANA. THE I.D.M. LAWS REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO COVER SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE COST AND THE PRESCRIPTION HOLDER MUST GET MEDICAL MARIJUANA FROM A PHARMACY; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “I.D.M. laws”. Section 2: Marijuana must be sold at a special licensed pharmacy, and Insurance must cover

marijuana. Businesses can only sell marijuana accessories Section 3: Penalties:

A. First offense there will be a fee of $100. B. Second offense some jail time. C. Third offense some years of prison.


A. Medical marijuana– Marijuana used for medical purposes. B. Prescription–An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a

patient to be provided a medicine or treatment. C. Accessories- any device or cigarette used for consumption of marijuana




Spring 2019 Bill #70 By: Lily Smith, Emily Shelton

Moore West Junior High AN ACT RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF NEWBORNS FROM THE USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES DURING PREGNANCY; CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES DURING PREGNANCY; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as “an act to protect newborns affected by drugs during pregnancy.”

Section 2: This act will protect unborn children or newborns that are affected by the use of illegal

drugs while the mother is or was carrying the child. This act would protect newborns from illegal substances like marijuana, meth, or cocaine. If the mother is caught with using illegal substances during the pregnancy she will then give birth, then face the penalties.

1. If the mother does use illegal substances during the pregnancy and the baby

isn’t affected she will she face charges for illegal drugs, during this time a family members or DHS will take custody of the child. Refer to the penalties for farther information.

2. The only exception to this act is medical marijuana and prescription drugs only under doctor supervision.

Section 3: Underage women who commit this crime will be charged with Juvenile Drug Possession, which their punishments will be forced to rehab while family members or DHS has custody of the child. Depending on the case they can also be on probation.


A. Illegal substances - Marijuana, meth, cocaine, etc. B. Clean - Off of drugs for more than 9 months or longer C. Lose custody - If dad or other family members are clean and want to take the

child that is allowed, if not DHS will take custody D. DHS - Department of Human Services E. Marijuana - illegal marijuana, not medical marijuana F. prescription drugs - drugs that the doctor is okay with

Section 5: Penalties:

1. First Offense: Shall be forced to a year of rehab or until clean, during this time a family member if clean can take the child or DHS.

2. Second Offense: Shall lose custody of the child 3. Third offense: sentenced 3 years in prison and 2 years of parole and charged

with child abuse Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared



Spring 2019 Bill #71 By: Kathy Tran, Anhthy Le,

Melany Sanchez Moore West Jr. High

AN ACT RELATING TO REMOVING TAX ON FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS; TAMPON TAX; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Tampon Tax.” Section 2: The purpose of the “Tampon Tax” is to eliminate taxes on feminine hygiene products.

A. This law shall eliminate tax on the following feminine hygiene products. 1. Pads 2. Tampons 3. Menstrual cups 4. Liners

Section 3: We project to lose five to ten million a year in State revenue from the removal of the Tampon Tax. This Bill proposes to replace the funds lost from the Tampon Tax with revenue generated from sales of medical marijuana.


A. Feminine Hygiene products – Relating to the products needed during a menstrual cycle.

B. Necessary – Required or needed Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared


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Spring 2019 Bill #72 By: Jordan Bacon

Whittier Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO BANNING PLASTIC BAGS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as the “BTB Act”. Section 2: NEW LAW. A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2-

11-504 of Title 27A, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE BANNED FROM DISTRIBUTION AT ALL COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES,

RETAILERS, AND GROCERY STORES. Section 3: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. “Plastic Bags” – Plastic bags with a thickness of 1 Mil intended for one time use and does not include: I. Bags used by consumers inside stores to:

a. Package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy, or small hardware items;

b. Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish; c. Contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where

dampness may be a problem d. Contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods; or e. A non-handled bag used to protect a purchased item from

damaging or contaminating other purchased items when placed in a recyclable paper bag or reusable bag.

II. Newspaper bags, door-hanger bags, laundry-dry cleaning bags or bags sold in packages containing multiple bags for uses such as food storage, garbage, pet waste, yard waste bags, or personal gift or “goody” bags.

B. “Reusable Bag” means a bag that is: I. Designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period

of time; II. Is made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly;

III. That is at least 2.25 Mil if made from plastic; IV. Designed to have a minimum lifetime of 75 uses; and V. Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds.

Section 4: Plastic bags will be banned from distribution at all commercial businesses, retailers, and grocery stores.


Spring 2019 Bill #73 By: Madison Tsotigh

Whittier Middle School

AN ACT RELATING TO SEXUALITY AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; THIS BILL ENDS SEXUALITY AND GENDER BASED DISCRIMINATION IN ALL OF OKLAHOMA (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING); AN ACT TO END SEXUALITY AND GENDER BASED DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, REGARDLESS OF AGE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Maddison Rose Act ”. Section 2: The Adding to 25 OK State Section 25-1350 …

1. Specifically include this language "sexual orientation" and "gender identity (not relating to birth sex)"

2. A charge of discrimination will be filed with the Attorney General's Office of Civil Rights Enforcement and within ninety (90) days a re-education class should be attended.

3. If they have refused to attend the re-education class, civil action including a jury trial will be pursued.


1. Gender – a person's perception of having a particular gender, which may or may not correspond with their birth sex.

2. Sexuality – a person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted





Spring 2019 Bill #74 By: Alexis Kotoucek

Whittier Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO PRACTICE OF ADVANCED NURSES AND REDUCING THE REQUIRED LEVEL OF SUPERVISION; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; REDUCING THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF SUPERVISION CURRENTLY IN PLACE BY SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN AND INCREASING THE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO RURAL AREAS AND THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE CARE; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “ (APRN LEAST RESTRICTIVE ACT) ”. Section 2: NEW LAW. A NEW SECTION OF LAW TO BE CODIFIED IN THE OKLAHOMA STATUTES AS

SECTION A. ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES SHOULD BE ABLE TO TREAT PATIENTS AT

MOMENTS NOTICE WITHOUT SUPERVISION OF A HIGHER UP PHYSICIAN 1. IF SAID ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO TREAT

SAID PATIENT THEN THEY MUST REFER OUT. 2. COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED OF A APRN

IN THE FIELD OF OKLAHOMA Section 3: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Practice of Advanced Nurses – An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has master’s, post-masters certificate, or practice focused doctor of nursing practice degree in four separate specific roles. They are able to have a expanded practice.

B. Collaborative agreement – An agreement between a APRN and a supervising physician




Spring 2019 Bill #75 By: Elias Sikavitsas

Whittier Middle School AN ACT TO CONSOLIDATE OKLAHOMA SCHOOL DISTRICTS; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING TERMS; SETTING PENALTIES; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the Act to Consolidate Oklahoma School Districts. Section 2: This act shall consolidate school districts in the state of Oklahoma, forming county-wide

school districts, unless student enrollment exceeds one-thousand, in which case multiple school districts shall be allowed, each one of minimum five-hundred students. If a county has less than five-hundred students, then the state of Oklahoma shall provide funding for e-learning opportunities in a cross-district fashion.

A. School facilities shall not close and teachers’ positions shall not be eliminated

following the consolidation. Excessive administrative positions shall be eliminated and the savings shall finance the infrastructure development for each school to be ready for e-learning.

1. All classes provided in the school curriculum and any additional not yet offered, shall be available to all school districts. The enlarged district shall identify the teacher specialized in each class and appoint them as the class teacher.

2. District teachers shall teach the class in their classroom (main classroom) while the students in other schools of the district that do not offer this class (virtual classrooms) shall be able to remotely attend the class by means of an online connection to the main classroom.

3. The students in the virtual classrooms shall be supervised by a local teacher.

4. Parent teacher conferences shall follow the same follow the same way of communication through online connection.

B. School principals and district supervisors shall have the opportunity to utilize existing teachers and e-learning for filling teaching positions.

C. This act shall be overseen by the board of education. Section 3: Penalties: Any school district breaking this law will lose state funding. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Consolidate – to combine a number of things into a single more coherent whole

B. Main Classroom – the classroom where the teaching is physically done C. Virtual Classroom – the classroom where the teaching is done through online

connection to the main classroom D. e-Learning – learning through online connection with a virtual classroom E. Online Connection – live face-to-face connection through the internet F. Infrastructure for e-Learning – necessary upgrades in software, hardware,

bandwidth, and other items necessary for a virtual classroom setup Section 5: All acts or parts of acts in conflict with this bill are hereby repealed. Section 6: The provisions of this act are severable; shall any part of this bill be declared

unconstitutional the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Section 7: This act shall be codified into the Oklahoma State Statutes upon passage and approval. Section 8: This act shall become effective on August 1, 2019, after passage and approval.


Spring 2019 Bill #76 By: Cesily Covey,

Whittier Middle School AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND HOW IT IS DISTRIBUTED; SETTING A SHORT TITLE; DEFINING REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVRABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND SETTING AN EFFECRTIVE DATE.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “SAMM Act”. Section 2: NEW LAW. A NEW SECTION OF LAW TO BE CODIFIED IN THE OKLAHOMA STATUTES AS

SECTION 420 2.0 OF TITLE 63

A. A person in possession of a state issued medical marijuana license shall be able to: 1. Consume medical marijuana in an officially licensed medical facility.

B. An officially licensed medical facility is a medical facility in which one ill, can take their medical marijuana on site as prescribed by the Oklahoma state department of health.

C. A regulatory office shall be established under the Oklahoma state department of health.

D. The Oklahoma state department of health shall within thirty (30) days of passing this bill, shall provide the new licensing provisions.

E. Medical marijuana license applicants will submit their application to the Oklahoma state department of health for approval and that the approval and the applicant must be an Oklahoma state resident and shall prove residency by a valid driver’s license, utility bills, or other accepted methods.

F. The Oklahoma state department of health shall review the medical marijuana application, approve/reject the application, and mail the applicant’s approval or rejection letter to applicant within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the application. Approved applicants will be issued a medical marijuana licenses which will act as proof of their approved status. Applicants may only be rejected based on applicant not meeting stated criteria completion or improper completion of the application.

G. The Oklahoma state department of health will only keep the following records for each approved medical license. A. A digital photograph of license holder; B. The expiration date of the license; C. The county where the card was issued; and D. A unique 24-character identification number assigned to the license.

H. The department of health will make available, both on its website, and through a telephone verification system, an easy method to validate a medical license holders authenticity by the unique 24-character identifier.

I. The state department of health will ensure that all application records and information are sealed to protect the privacy of medical license applicants.




Spring 2019 Bill #77 By: Chloe Stout Edmond Sequoyah AN ACT RELATING TO STUDENTS KEEPING OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE IN THEIR BACKPACKS ; SETTING A SHORT TITLE OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE WITH STUDENTS; DEFINING TERMS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ACTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; SETTING EFFECTIVE DATES.


Section 1: This act shall be known as the “Over the Counter Medicine With Students”. Section 2: Students will have to check medicine in with office but they can keep it in their

backpacks. Each year at the beginning of the year, teachers hand out permission slips and students have their parents sign them and make sure the parent is comfortable with the student keeping medicine in their bags. The permission slip will be pre signed by the principal and administrators.

Section 3: Prescription medication and prescription strength pain medication will not be allowed.

Those types of medications have to be checked into the office. Section 4: Definitions for the purpose of this bill:

A. Comfort- Students having medicine like ibuprofen and for girls menstrual pills, it makes them feel more comfortable being at school if they have a headache of a stomach ache being able to simply open their backpacks instead of walking all the way up to the office.

B. Embarrassment- to go to the office to get medicine, you first have to ask your teacher, which, for girls on their period, can be embarrassing to announce to your class.



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