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This resolution, originating from the Oklahoma Senate, expresses strong support for Senate Bill 1640, a proposed law aimed at strengthening existing prohibitions against intoxication while lawmakers are on duty in the Capitol. The resolution highlights that current Senate rules and Article 2, Section 11 of the Oklahoma Constitution already forbid alcohol consumption in the chamber and consider drunkenness in office grounds for removal, yet recent legislative sessions have seen apparent violations without enforcement. Senate Bill 1640, introduced by Senator Shane Jett, seeks to address this by introducing measures like Breathalyzer testing, escalating penalties such as fines and expulsion, mandatory treatment, and accountability for leadership who fail to act. The resolution urges legislative committees to promptly consider and pass Senate Bill 1640, emphasizing the Senate's commitment to upholding its rules, the Oklahoma Constitution, and maintaining sobriety and professional conduct among its members.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sr26&Session=2600