As we enter the eighth week of the 2026 session, the legislative process has reached a pivotal juncture. Committee work on Senate bills was completed in early March, and two weeks of floor debates have already taken place on hundreds of bills in the weeks following. This leaves us with just one final week to advance bills from the Senate floor before the process flips with the House on March 26. As we near the halfway point of the session, the bills advancing from the floor reflect both the priorities of our constituents and the work still ahead.

I am proud to report that among the bills advancing is the very first bill I passed off the Senate floor, Senate Bill 1948, which began as a constituent request from the district. As a freshman lawmaker, reaching this milestone marks an exciting step forward in addressing the concerns and solving the issues brought forward by the people I serve. This legislation removes the longstanding restriction limiting fireworks sales to only certain days of the year and ensures that counties cannot prohibit private, noncommercial outdoor fireworks displays on private property, provided no county burn ban is in effect. I look forward to seeing this measure continue its progress as it heads to the House for further consideration. I also want to recognize Representative Scott Fetgatter of Okmulgee for working together with me on this legislation and other constituent priorities this session.

Before we left the Capitol for spring break, lawmakers took part in legislative showmanship at the Oklahoma Youth Expo, celebrating Oklahoma’s next generation of agricultural leaders. More than 145 legislators participated in the annual showmanship competition and became the first legislative showmanship champions of the Oklahoma Youth Expo events held in the new OG&E Coliseum. As the World’s Largest Junior Livestock Show, OYE gives Oklahoma students handson experience, leadership and scholarship opportunities and life skills that will serve them in any career. I want to especially thank Chayda Carpenter from the Muskogee County 4-H Club for giving me the opportunity to exhibit her animal in the legislative cattle show. As someone involved in agriculture, experiences like this remind me how important it is to mentor and support Oklahoma’s next generation of agricultural leaders.

It is also an honor when we get to welcome local students to the Capitol. Preston High School junior Navaeh Dukes recently served as a Senate page and gained a behind-the-scenes look at the legislative process. During her week at the Capitol, she assisted in committee meetings and full Senate sessions, participated in a mock legislative session called Pageville and met with legislative leaders. An active leader at Preston High School, Navaeh brought enthusiasm and dedication to every task, showing firsthand how Oklahoma’s young people are developing the skills that will carry our state forward.

Oklahoma students are shaping the future in many ways, and their experiences remind me why we continually work in the Legislature to improve our state for future generations. If you ever have questions, concerns, or ideas on how we can work together to make our communities and state stronger, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. You can reach us at 405-521-5588 or Bryan.Logan@oksenate.gov.