OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given approval to a bill that would modernize Oklahoma’s 911 services. House Bill 1590 is named for Haiden Fleming, a 22-year-old Oklahoman who died after suffering a cardiac incident. Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, is the Senate principal author, Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens, R-Tahlequah, is co-author, and Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, is the House principal author.“I don’t think many Oklahomans realize that our current 911 system is still using technology from 40 years ago. It’s even more challenging in rural counties that sometimes have to piggyback off one another to answer calls. HB 1590…
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