Oklahoma Legislature Overrides Nearly 50 Governor Vetoes

Oklahoma lawmakers concluded the 2025 legislative session by overriding nearly 50 of the 68 vetoes issued by Governor Kevin Stitt, setting a new record for legislative overrides in the state. Key overridden measures included expanded insurance coverage for mammography screenings and the removal of funding barriers to investigations of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Most overrides required two-thirds majorities in both chambers. Governor Stitt defended his vetoes as necessary to prevent government growth and accused some bills of being influenced by special interests, urging voters to review lawmakers' votes ahead of the 2026 elections. Lawmakers and advocates argued the overrides were vital for public health and Indigenous community protections. The session ended with heightened legislative-executive tensions and ongoing debate over the state's policy direction.