Oklahoma Senate passes bill to display 'In God We Trust' in the State Capitol

The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday passed a bill to display the national motto, "In God We Trust," in the Oklahoma State Capitol.Senate Bill 1118, authored by Sen. Wayne Shaw, R-Grove, would align the state with the tradition established by the display of the national motto in the Tourist Information Center of the United Sates Capitol Building, according to officials. The measure would direct the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to utilize money from the Oklahoma State Capitol Building Repair and Restoration Fund to place the motto in the capitol.The measure now heads to the House for consideration. Click here to read the full language of the bill.

The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday passed a bill to display the national motto, "In God We Trust," in the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Senate Bill 1118, authored by Sen. Wayne Shaw, R-Grove, would align the state with the tradition established by the display of the national motto in the Tourist Information Center of the United Sates Capitol Building, according to officials.


The measure would direct the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to utilize money from the Oklahoma State Capitol Building Repair and Restoration Fund to place the motto in the capitol.

The measure now heads to the House for consideration.

Click here to read the full language of the bill.