Senate recesses for joint session after roll call and ceremonial introductions

The presiding officer called the senate to order and the clerk completed roll call before a quorum was announced. The session opened with a prayer delivered by Senator Petersen.

On ceremonial matters, the senate recognized Dr. Jason Lee of Edmond as doctor of the day and Teddy Cole of Jenks as nurse of the day, each introduced with summaries of their academic and professional backgrounds. Senators also introduced a visiting group from Westmore High School, whose yearbook program won top honors at the state scholastic media competition.

A senator moved that, when the clerk’s desk is clear, the senate stand in recess until 1:30 p.m. for a joint session with the House of Representatives. The motion was put to a voice vote, the chair announced the ayes prevailed, and the motion was declared adopted. The senate stood in recess and was scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m.

No bills, ordinances, committee reports, formal amendments, or recorded roll-call votes on legislation were conducted in this transcript; the proceedings recorded here were primarily procedural and ceremonial.