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.Rep. 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.
Driver Protection from Protestors
HB 1674: Provides protection for drivers threatened by protesters blocking the roadway.Rep. 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.Rep. 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.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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