The House also passed HB 1693, which puts in place the framework for a new school accountability system.

Officials respond to passage of HB 1482

“For years, Oklahoma has employed a ‘lock them up’ mentality when it comes to catching people with small amounts of drugs. The result is that Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation. One in 10 Oklahoma children will now have a parent go through the criminal justice system, mostly for nonviolent crimes like drug possession. We have to break the cycle of drug use, incarceration and poverty with smart reforms that emphasize treatment and rehabilitation over punishment and long prison terms. Voters recognized that when they passed State Questions 780 and 781. It’s time for our lawmakers to recognize the wisdom of Oklahoma voters and respect their decision rather than trying to reinstate policies that contribute to breaking up families and perpetuating the state’s incarceration crisis.” — Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy CEO Joe Dorman

"Absolutely infuriating." — Tulsa City Councilor Anna America