On Wednesday, on Wednesday, a bill that put women’s professional sports with men’s professional sports with men’s teams on Wednesday restricted the Senate approval.
Senate Bill 820Sean Mary Borne, De Norman, is trying to encourage the search for women’s professional sports in the state by expanding the five major sports league rabbat program in Oklahoma.
This program, which was approved last year, offers Tax concessions Only for men’s professional sports teams fulfill the ability.
Oklahoma City Thunder The only team that is participating.
The bill will expand access to the Women’s National Basketball Association, Women’s Professional Fastepach Softball League and the National Women’s Soccer League.
San Dusti Davers, R Elugin, who voted against the legislature, tried to link women’s teams to allow the tax credit program to allow abortion and access to religious rights.
They asked if some groups of women support access to abortion and abortion pills? He also said that some women’s sports organizations are punishing people for their religious beliefs.
Borne said he was unable to confirm the claims of the Davers.
“In Norman, we have seen that in recent years, the enthusiasm and excitement of fans for women’s sports like softball, football and basketball has really exploded, and our capital city is already the home of a professional women’s softball team, Oklahoma City Spark.” “Women’s sports opportunities must be included in any vision for professional sports in Oklahoma.”
The bill was approved by a vote of 26-18. The Senate takes 25 votes to pass the bill.
Now the bill is eligible to consider in the House.
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