48th Oklahoma Legislature

The Forty-eighth Oklahoma Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the government of Oklahoma, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It met in Oklahoma City from January 2, 2001 to January 7, 2003, during the second two years of the second term of Governor Frank Keating.

Dates of sessions

Anna McBride Act – HB 2105 expanded the use of mental health courts.
Cattle theft – HB 2304 authorized sheriffs to form regional task forces to investigate and prevent cattle theft
Crimes – SB 1536 created a life without parole penalty for repeat sex offenders.
Crimes – SB 1638 required DNA sample for felony prosecution of prostitution.
Crimes – HB 2836 made it a felony to steal or receive stolen farm equipment.
Mental health – HB 2149 created the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment of Minors Act.
School curriculum – SB 815 required schools to instruct students in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a dream" speech.
Victims – SB 1650 required law enforcement to inform victims of 24-hour statewide hotline.
Vulnerable adults – SB 1560 created court-appointed advocate for vulnerable adults program.

On March 7, 2001, Larry Dickerson died leaving SD-4 vacant the rest of the session.
On May 22, 2001, Jim Reese resigned from HD-38.
On August 14, 2001, Dale Dewitt was elected to HD-38, succeeding Reese.
On January 8, 2002, John Sullivan resigned from HD-71 after his election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
On April 2, 2002, Chad Stites was elected to HD-71, succeeding Sullivan.