Votes at a glance: seven bills advanced by Senate Public Safety Committee

The Senate Public Safety Committee advanced a slate of bills during its morning session. Below are short summaries and committee outcomes:

• SB 1226 — Add property to 'leaving the scene' provisions. Committee moved the bill to the floor after a due‑pass and recorded 6 ayes, 0 nays.

• SB 1456 — Extend the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence (sunset extension to 2036). Committee passed 6 ayes, 1 nay; members questioned a 10‑year sunset length.

• SB 1462 — Extend the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force for 10 years. Committee passed 6 ayes, 2 nays; authors said they would review the length.

• SB 1463 — Extend the Polygraph Examiner’s Board to 2036. Committee passed 8 ayes, 1 nay; proponents called the board necessary for quality oversight.

• SB 1980 — Add gift cards and redemption information to larceny when possessed with intent to defraud. Passed 7 ayes, 2 nays; authors said the focus is organized crime but senators asked for clearer language and penalty thresholds.

• SB 1479 — Restrict first responders and scene‑support personnel from releasing scene images until authorized. Passed 6 ayes, 2 nays; the author agreed to strike the title and refine scope language.

• SB 1608 — Amend the offender registry to include school location and employer (removing place of worship). Passed 6 ayes, 2 nays; DOC advised the change is implementable.

• SB 1923 — Prohibit inmates from using contraband phones or modified devices to access social media. Passed 7 ayes, 1 nay; sponsor said contraband phones have been used to groom victims.

Each bill will be scheduled for floor consideration according to Senate procedures.