SR 14 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Resolution; commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday; and reminding Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soil, water and other natural resources.

This resolution (SR 14) commemorates the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday (April 14, 1935), a devastating dust storm during the Dust Bowl era. It specifically honors Oklahoma's historical response to this environmental disaster and acknowledges the state's long-standing commitment to soil and resource conservation. The resolution serves as a symbolic reminder to Oklahomans of the ongoing importance of protecting soil, water, and natural resources. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise awareness through historical reflection.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2025
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MODERATE
This document transitioned from an introduced Senate resolution to an enrolled (final) version, primarily adding sponsor names, formal adoption language, and Secretary of State certification fields. No substantive policy changes occurred regarding the commemoration of Black Sunday or soil conservation messaging.
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Added full list of 42 sponsoring legislators to the enrolled version

Added formal adoption language stating the Senate adopted the resolution on April 14, 2025

Added Secretary of State certification fields for official enrollment

Removed page headers and tracking numbers from the introduced version

Reformatted text to match official enrolled document standards with consistent indentation and spacing

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
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Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, referred for enrollment
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Lonnie Paxton
Lonnie Paxton
RRepublican
OK
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