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Tulsa Women’s Commission approves May minutes, discusses legislative outcomes and July retreat
Summary
Commission approved May minutes, received legislative updates about child‑care and breast‑cancer screening bills, and set a July 25 all‑Title‑5 commissions retreat; members were encouraged to nominate candidates for the Humanitarian of the Year award.
The Tulsa Women’s Commission on June 6 approved minutes from its May meeting, heard updates on state legislation affecting child care and cancer screening, and discussed nominations and planning for upcoming events including an all‑Title‑5 commissions retreat set for July 25.
A motion to approve the May meeting minutes was made, seconded and passed by voice vote. Members later moved to adjourn at the scheduled time; that motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
On legislation, the commission was told that recent action at the Oklahoma legislature included a bill described to the group as providing no‑cost child care for early‑education staff; meeting participants said the measure has now become law. The commission also received a summary about an extension of breast‑cancer screening coverage described by staff as recently enacted. Commissioners were reminded that Head Start funding currently is not scheduled for cuts but that continued advocacy remains important.
The group discussed the Humanitarian of the Year award run by the Human Rights Commission. Members asked for the award criteria and suggested the commission consider coordinating a nomination or submitting multiple nominations; staff offered to facilitate introductions to the Human Rights Commission.
Commissioners were reminded of a combined Title‑5 commissions retreat on July 25 and encouraged to attend in whole or in part. The meeting packet and slides referenced will be distributed to members after the meeting, and staff said follow‑up materials will include legislative summaries and resources for advocacy.
Votes at a glance
- Motion: Approve May meeting minutes. Mover: not specified in record; Second: not specified in record. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Motion: Adjourn meeting. Mover: not specified in record; Second: not specified in record. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
