Oklahoma lawmakers had some unfinished business as they passed their first major deadline of the 2015 Legislature.
Thursday was the deadline for bills to be considered in their chamber of origin. The state House wrapped up its business Wednesday night without hearing about 20 bills that were eligible to be considered. The Senate adjourned Thursday without hearing about 30 bills that they could have considered.
Other measures were left on the legislative table after lawmakers who filed them decided not to pursue them.
Among measures that were not considered was one approved by a House committee that would have protected the practice of therapy that seeks to change people's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Also not heard were measures to increase teacher salaries and provide more money for public schools.
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