SB1027 to guide the initiative petition process was the subject of Friday’s podcast. It mandates that circulators be registered voters from the state, increasing accountability and transparency. The bill addresses issues with misleading ballot titles and signature gathering. The post emphasizes the importance of informed voting and understanding legislation independently.
On the March 26 podcast, Oklahoma Senator David Bullard discussed problematic bills in the Senate, including one addressing anti-Semitism, which he views as unnecessary government overreach. He also criticized House Bill 2298, allowing nurses expanded prescribing power without physician oversight. Bullard emphasizes the need for local governance and urges citizens to oppose these bills.
Oklahoma families, especially foster and low-income groups, struggle to access healthcare due to the shift from SoonerCare to the managed care system, SoonerSelect, initiated in 2021. This change faced bipartisan opposition, lawsuits, and concerns over inadequate services. Advocates urge Oklahomans to demand a return to the previous system by 2025.