State Representative Tim Turner (R-Kinta)
By Rep. Tim Turner
Not gonna lie, this has been a tough week. My momma, Tonia Williams, died Monday, May 4. Momma was beloved by all who knew her, and she loved much in return. She was a proud graduate of Checotah High School and a member of the Checotah Assembly of God Church. She attended Connors State College before she started her career in finance. She was devoted to her family and cherished the time she spent with us. She also took great joy in serving and working for her customers. She will be greatly missed, but I’m thankful I will see her again in heaven.
It was hard to return to my work at the Legislature, but in some ways it provided a needed distraction.
We spent a long night on the House floor Wednesday trying to approve the House bills on which we had Senate amendments and then finishing the Senate bills that needed final passage. We took up a few veto overrides and sent some final language over to the Senate for their consideration. That chamber decided to finish their session early rather than hear the remaining bills on their calendar. We have until Thursday, May 14, to see if they will come back in to finish their work.
In the meantime, six bills on which I am the House principal author have been sent to the governor for his consideration of signing them into law.
House Bill 3764 was amended in the Senate to specify that individuals convicted of committing a gang-related offense while in association with any foreign terrorist organization would be subject to double the time and double the fine.
House Bill 3767 would update the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to add to the list of Schedule I drugs substances that have a stimulant or depressant effect on the central nervous system. The measure adds N-proprionitrile chlorphine, 5, 6-dichloro desmethylchlorphine, or phenazolam to the list of Schedule I drugs, and Lormetazepam and Nifoxipam to the list of Schedule IV drugs. The measure also expands the definition of “dispenser” to include somebody who distributes Schedule III, IV, or V controlled dangerous substances.
House Bill 3982 would modernize how Oklahoma handles temporary license plates for vehicles purchased in state. The measure provides for a temporary license plate for 10 days for Oklahoma residents, 60-day plates for nonresidents in-transit, and 90-day plates for commercial fleet vehicles. This change would save buyers and businesses time, reduce waste and create a clearer process for dealers, buyers and the state.
House Joint Resolution 1023 that would approve the proposed medical provider fee schedule for the maximum workers’ compensation rates as updated by the Workers’ Compensation Commission. This is something that is done every two years.
Senate Bill 65 would not subject a person to criminal prosecution for possessing, storing or administering opioid antagonists to someone they believe is suffering from an opioid overdose.
Senate Bill 1980 would create new criminal offenses and penalties for anyone stealing or altering a gift card or gift certificate.
It is a privilege to serve House District 15. My family and I are proud to have this opportunity. If I can help you in my capacity as your representative, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Capitol. My office phone is (405) 557-7375, and my email is tim.turner@okhouse.gov.
Rep. Tim Turner, a Republican, represents House District 15 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes Haskell County and portions of McIntosh, Muskogee, Le Flore and Pittsburg counties.
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