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Last Updated on Monday, 11 May 2009 09:44 Written by rslcpol Monday, 11 May 2009 09:44
From OUDaily.com:
This legislative session marked the first time in state history that Republicans controlled both houses of the Oklahoma Legislature, and the party has used its newly found power to successfully push its conservative agenda.
Before the session began, Republican leaders announced plans to tackle several priority issues, including tort reform energy independence.
To aid in this effort, House Speaker Chris Benge, R-Tulsa, put a major emphasis on the promotion of alternative energy sources as a way to reduce dependence on foreign oil. He personally proposed several bills, which have received bipartisan support, to incentivize alternative energy use.