OK Legislature

Your Guide to "Bill Watching"

Interested in keeping an eye on specific legislation, but need a refresher on how to use the "Bill Watch" website effectively? We got you covered... Just take a look at the "How to" videos below.

Be sure to "Bookmark" our site. New episodes coming soon!

Episode 1

Basic Bill Search

Episode 2

"Keyword" Search Text of Measures

Episode 3

Find your Legislator

Episode 4

Legislative Lingo

Episode 5

Legislative Lingo II

Episode 6

Viewing live Meetings

OKlegislature.gov

Start Bill watching

Now that you are equipped with the knowledge of how to effectively watch bills, let's practice! Click the image or button to the right to get started.

State Bill Tracker

Want to see the latest legislative actions concerning Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and more? Please bookmark our site and visit the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Services Network of Care Bill Tracker.

Check out what's happening overall today in the House of Representatives or the Senate.

LEgislative Deadlines

Here you will find links to the House of Representative and the Senate important deadlines to be aware of when making contact with elected officials concerning policies your community would like to address.

Oklahoma Senate (oksenate.gov) Legislative Deadlines

Oklahoma House of Representatives (okhouse.gov) Legislative Deadlines

Best Practices for Contacting your legislator

There are some things you should focus on and things that add minimal value to the conversation. Get your learn on below!

Coming soon!

Advocacy Vs Lobbying

There is often confusion on what constitutes an advocacy or education based effort and what is considered legal or illegal lobbying efforts for non-profits and prevention programs who receive Federal funding. Check out this infographic and feel free to download and share with others!

OPPA Advocacy vs Lobbying Rackcard Revised.pdf