This race is not about me. It’s about you. I’m running for the simple reason that our district’s values and best interests are not being well-represented. Our current representative, Melissa Provenzano, is many things. She’s charming, well-connected, and well-funded. She’s a democrat, though you’ll never hear her say it. But the most important thing about her – all you really need to know about her – is her voting record. She doesn’t stand for Oklahoma values, and she doesn’t stand for you. And that’s not OK.
The Strong Readers Act
SB 362: Supports training teachers and tutoring students in the Science of Reading including phonological awareness. Similar legislation has moved Mississippi from 49th to 21st in the US over the last ten years.Provenzano did NOT vote
As a former educator, Representative Provenzano should be endorsing literacy and advocating for the Science of Reading. She did not sponsor the bill, and she did not vote for it.
Private Property Protection
SB 1994: Protects rights of property owners against illegal squatters.Provenzano voted NO
Representative Provenzano voted to make it easier for squatters to illegally occupy private property and harder for property owners to evict them.
Tax Relief for Low Income Earners
HB 2950: Exempts income tax for the first $13,350 of income for single filers and $27,100 for joint filers. Unlike Federal Income Tax, Oklahoma currently taxes its citizens starting at $7,500 of incomeProvenzano voted NO
Representative Provenzano touts her support for families, but she voted against the legislation to provide tax relief to low income earners.
Driver Protection from Protestors
HB 1674: Provides protection for drivers threatened by protesters blocking the roadway.Provenzano voted NO
Thus leaving Oklahoma drivers at the mercy of protestors – sometimes violent and often hired and imported from other states.
Women's Bill of Rights
HB 1449: Protect women's privacy and safety by clarifying that biological sex is determined at birth.Provenzano voted NO
Her vote was to leave the door open to allow men/boys into women/girls’ private spaces, athletic teams, domestic violence shelters and detention facilities.
Sovereignty of Oklahoma
SB 426: Prevents imposition of mandates upon Oklahoma Citizens from the UN, WHO or WEFProvenzano voted NO
Her vote undermined Oklahoma’s sovereignty and leaves the Citizens of Oklahoma subject to mandates from unelected, foreign organizations.
Election Integrity
SB 523: Ensure that our robust and secure election process is safe from fraud.Provenzano voted NO
Oklahoma has one of the most secure election processes in the country. However, Rep. Provenzano opted to leave the door open to election interference.
Judicial Integrity
SJR 34: Removes unelected special interest groups from the selection process for Oklahoma judges and justices.Provenzano voted NO
Representative Provenzano voted against putting the selection of judicial officers solely in the hands of the People’s elected representatives.
Oklahoma Parental Choice
HB 1934: Increases parental control over educational choices, improves access to diverse schooling options, and supports families financially in pursuing the best education for their children.Provenzano voted NO
Representative Provenzano’s voted against empowering parents to choose the best educational path for their children. Her vote limited options for parents (particularly those in lower-income brackets) to pursue a better education for their children.
School Safety
HB 2903: Establishment of a School Resource Officer Program to place trained law enforcement in schools, and physical security enhancementsProvenzano voted NO
Representative Provenzano voted against providing essential security upgrades and trained School Resource Officers to protect Oklahoma’s students. She denied schools the funding needed for vital safety measures like security cameras, improved gates, and even storm shelters, putting students at greater risk in emergency situations.
Prohibit Unauthorized Encampments
SB 1854: Addressed homeless encampments in Oklahoma by prohibiting unauthorized camping on state-owned landsProvenzano voted NO
Representative Provenzano voted against improving public safety by preventing unauthorized camps on state-owned land. By opposing this bill, she rejected a balanced approach that offers compassionate assistance to homeless individuals which could have left both the public and vulnerable populations at greater risk.
Preventing Votes from Undocumented
SJR 34: Preventing non-citizens from voting and ensuring that only eligible U.S. citizens remain on voter rolls.Provenzano voted NO
Representative Provenzano opposed protecting the integrity of Oklahoma’s elections. She was not in favor of preventing non-citizens from voting and maintaining accurate voter registration rolls, which raises concerns about her commitment to ensuring fair and secure elections.
Opponent’s Voting Records
| Issue |
Opponent
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Facts |
Paul
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Economy
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| Protect business from COVID lawsuits |
NO
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SB 1946 5/14/2020 |
YES
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| Ease regulation on oil and gas producers |
NO
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HB 2034 5/04/2022 |
YES
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| Prohibit Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel |
NO
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HB 3967 3/03/2020 |
YES
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| Reduce personal income tax by .25% (would my opponent actually support tax reductions?) |
NO
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HB2962 05/18/2021 |
YES
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Education
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| Prohibit prejudice against individuals based on historical context from being taught in public schools |
NO
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HB 1775 5/10/2021 |
YES
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| Prohibit biological boys being able to compete in girls’ sports |
NO
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HB 4245 3/23/2022 |
YES
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| Prohibit biological boys from using girl’s bathroom and locker rooms |
NO
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SB615 5/19/2022 |
YES
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| Establish advanced teacher certificates with increased pay |
NO
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HB4388 05/20/2022 |
YES
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| Allow parents to send students to the public school that best meets needs (does my opponent support choice?) |
NO
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SB783 03/31/2021 |
YES
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Security
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| Protects against unauthorized migrants with outstanding warrants from evading federal authorities |
NO
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HB 3195 2/10/2020 |
YES
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| Protections for drivers threatened by protesters blocking roadway |
NO
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HB 1674 3/09/2021 |
YES
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Federal Overreach
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| Election integrity improvements |
NO
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SB 523 4/27/2022 |
YES
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| Require voter ID to request absentee ballots |
NO
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HB3364 05/16/2022 |
YES
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| Allow places of worship to set their own policies on closing during emergencies |
NO
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HB2648 03/03/2021 |
YES
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| Safeguard free speech on Oklahoma college campuses |
NO
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SB631 03/03/2021 |
YES
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| Require high school students to study Constitution |
NO
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HB2030 03/08/2021 |
YES
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| Allow attorney general to attack federal executive orders when they infringe on 10th Amendment |
NO
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HB 1236 5/18/2021 |
YES
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Mother and child protection
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| Abortion: Mandatory rape reporting |
NO
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HB 2591 2/11/2019 |
YES
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| Abortion: Restrictions | SB 1503 4/28/2022 |
YES
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Second Amendment Rights
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| Allow teachers to carry weapons at school |
NO
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HB 2336 3/13/2019 |
YES
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| Prohibit Red Flag Laws |
NO
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SB 1081 5/15/2020 |
YES
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| Permit Constitutional carry |
NO
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HB 2597 2/13/2019 |
YES
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