Thursday, April 10, 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today expressed appreciation to members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Appropriations and Budget Committee for passing several key measures yesterday evening.
Bills that now await to be taken up by the full House include measures that would provide funding for state Capitol repairs; increase accountability at state charter schools; reduce Oklahoma’s personal income tax rate; provide a pay increase for state troopers; and appropriate funds to complete the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City.
“These measures are certainly worthy of further consideration this session,” Fallin said. “I appreciate members of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee working long hours to discuss and act on these bills.”
Key measures that the panel passed include: