Henry Receives Political Donor Measure
Governor Henry has on his desk a bill that would ban political contributions from legal judgments or settlements.
The bill was filed following a series of articles in The Oklahoman about contributions made by cliernts to political committees operated by attorneys.
The Senate approved the bill on Wednesday.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee said the bill was filled following the reports that money from workers' compensation awards was funneled into the political process by plaintiff attorneys without the knowledge of injured workers.
House Bill 1601 passed on a 26-22 party-line vote.
The bill was filed following a series of articles in The Oklahoman about contributions made by cliernts to political committees operated by attorneys.
The Senate approved the bill on Wednesday.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee said the bill was filled following the reports that money from workers' compensation awards was funneled into the political process by plaintiff attorneys without the knowledge of injured workers.
House Bill 1601 passed on a 26-22 party-line vote.
Labels: Oklahoma Workers Alliance, Political Donations, Workers Compensation Judges
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