The Fifty-ninth Oklahoma Legislature is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the government of Oklahoma, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It meets in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from January 3, 2023, to January 3, 2025, during the first two years of the second administration of Governor Kevin Stitt. The 2022 Oklahoma elections maintained Republican control of both the House and Senate.
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| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Oklahoma Legislature | ||||
| Meeting place | Oklahoma State Capitol | ||||
| Oklahoma State Senate | |||||
| President of the Senate | Matt Pinnell (R) | ||||
| Senate President Pro Tem | Greg Treat (R) | ||||
| Senate Minority Leader | Kay Floyd (D) | ||||
| Oklahoma House of Representatives | |||||
| Speaker of the House | Charles McCall (R) | ||||
| House Majority Leader | Jon Echols (R) | ||||
| House Minority Leader | Cyndi Munson (D) | ||||
| Sessions | |||||
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Dates of sessions
edit- Organizational day: January 3, 2023[1]
- First Session: February 6, 2023 - May 26, 2023[1]
- 2023 Special Session: May 17[2] - present
- Second Session:
Previous: 58th Legislature • Next: 60th Legislature
Major events
editRepresentative Annie Menz was sworn is as the first Latina member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[3]
On January 3, 2023, Representative Cyndi Munson became the first Asian-American nominee for Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[4]
Membership
editChanges in membership
edit- August 1, 2023: John Montgomery (R) resigned from SD-32 to become the Chamber of Commerce president for Lawton, Oklahoma.[5]
- September 1, 2023: Ryan Martinez (R) resigned from HD-39 after an eligibility requirement lawsuit was filed against him for negotiating a plea bargain to driving under the influence charges.[6]
- December 20, 2023: Dusty Deevers (R) is sworn in to fill John Montgomery's vacant SD-32 seat.[7]
- February 21, 2024: Erick Harris (R) is sworn in to fill Ryan Martinez's vacant HD-39 seat.[8]
- November 1, 2024: Roger Thompson will resign from SD-8.[9]
Senate
editOverview
edit| ↓ | ||
| 40 | 8 | |
| Republican | Democrat | |
| Changes | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus)
|
Vacant | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Democratic | |||
| End of 57th Oklahoma Legislature | 39 | 9 | 0 | 48 |
| Beginning of 58th Oklahoma Legislature | 38 | 9 | 1 | 48 |
| End of 58th Oklahoma Legislature | 39 | 9 | 0 | 48 |
| Beginning of 59th Oklahoma Legislature | 40 | 8 | 0 | 48 |
| Latest voting share | 83% | 17% | ||
Leadership
editSenate Leadership
| Office | Officer | Party | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of the Senate | 
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Matt Pinnell | Rep | 2019 |
| President Pro Tempore | 
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Greg Treat[10] | Rep | 2018 |
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Majority Leadership
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Minority Leadership
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Committee Leadership
| Party | Office | Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Rep | Agriculture and Wildlife Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Agriculture and Wildlife Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Committee Chair | Roger Thompson[11] |
| Rep | Appropriations Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Regulatory Services Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Regulatory Services Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Education | |
| Rep | Appropriations Subcommittee on Education | |
| Rep | Business Commerce and Tourism | |
| Rep | Business Commerce and Tourism | |
| Rep | Energy Committee | |
| Rep | Energy Committee | |
| Rep | Education Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Education Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Finance Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Finance Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | General Government Committee Chair | |
| Rep | General Government Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Health and Human Services Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Health and Human Services Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Judiciary Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Judiciary Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Public Safety Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Public Safety Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Retirement and Insurance Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Retirement and Insurance Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Rules Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Rules Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Transportation Committee Chair | |
| Rep | Transportation Committee Vice Chair | |
| Rep | Veterans and Military Affairs Committee | |
| Rep | Veterans and Military Affairs Committee |
Members
edit| District | Name | Party | Hometown | First Elected | Seat Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lt-Gov | Matt Pinnell | Rep | Oklahoma City | 2018 | 2022 |
| 1 | Micheal Bergstrom | Rep | Adair | 2016 | 2024 |
| 2 | Ally Seifried | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 3 | Blake Stephens | Rep | Tahlequah | 2020 | 2024 |
| 4 | Tom Woods | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 5 | George Burns | Rep | Pollard | 2020 | 2024 |
| 6 | David Bullard | Rep | Durant | 2018 | 2022 |
| 7 | Warren Hamilton | Rep | McCurtain | 2020 | 2024 |
| 8 | Roger Thompson (until November 1, 2024) | Rep | Okemah | 2014 | 2022 |
| 9 | Dewayne Pemberton | Rep | Muskogee | 2016 | 2024 |
| 10 | Bill Coleman | Rep | Ponca City | 2018 | 2022 |
| 11 | Kevin Matthews | Dem | Tulsa | 2015† | 2024 |
| 12 | Todd Gollihare | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 13 | Greg McCortney | Rep | Ada | 2016 | 2024 |
| 14 | Jerry Alvord | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 15 | Rob Standridge | Rep | Norman | 2012 | 2024 |
| 16 | Mary B. Boren | Dem | Norman | 2018 | 2022 |
| 17 | Shane Jett | Rep | 2020 | 2024 | |
| 18 | Jack Stewart | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 19 | Roland Pederson | Rep | Burlington | 2016 | 2024 |
| 20 | Chuck Hall | Rep | Perry | 2018 | 2022 |
| 21 | Tom J. Dugger | Rep | Stillwater | 2016 | 2024 |
| 22 | Kristen Thompson | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 23 | Lonnie Paxton | Rep | Tuttle | 2016 | 2024 |
| 24 | Darrell Weaver | Rep | Moore | 2018 | 2022 |
| 25 | Joe Newhouse | Rep | Broken Arrow | 2016 | 2024 |
| 26 | Darcy Jech | Rep | Kingfisher | 2014 | 2022 |
| 27 | Casey Murdock | Rep | Felt | 2018† | 2024 |
| 28 | Grant Green | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 29 | Julie Daniels | Rep | Bartlesville | 2016 | 2024 |
| 30 | Julia Kirt | Dem | Oklahoma City | 2018 | 2022 |
| 31 | Chris Kidd | Rep | Waurika | 2016 | 2024 |
| 32 | John Montgomery (until August 1, 2023) Dusty Deevers (after December 20, 2023) |
Republican | |||
| 33 | Nathan Dahm | Rep | Tulsa | 2012 | 2024 |
| 34 | Dana Prieto | Rep | 2022 | 2034 | |
| 35 | Jo Anna Dossett | Dem | Tulsa | 2020 | 2024 |
| 36 | John Haste | Rep | Broken Arrow | 2018 | 2022 |
| 37 | Cody Rogers | Rep | 2020 | 2024 | |
| 38 | Brent Howard | Rep | Altus | 2018 | 2022 |
| 39 | David Rader | Rep | Tulsa | 2016 | 2024 |
| 40 | Carri Hicks | Dem | Oklahoma City | 2018 | 2022 |
| 41 | Adam Pugh | Rep | Edmond | 2016 | 2024 |
| 42 | Brenda Stanley | Rep | Midwest City | 2018 | 2022 |
| 43 | Jessica Garvin | Rep | Duncan | 2020 | 2024 |
| 44 | Michael Brooks-Jimenez | Dem | Oklahoma City | 2017† | 2022 |
| 45 | Paul Rosino | Rep | Oklahoma City | 2017† | 2024 |
| 46 | Kay Floyd | Dem | Oklahoma City | 2014 | 2022 |
| 47 | Greg Treat | Rep | Oklahoma City | 2011† | 2024 |
| 48 | George Young | Dem | Oklahoma City | 2018 | 2022 |
- †Elected in a special election
House
editOverview
edit
| ↓ | ||
| 81 | 20 | |
| Republican | Democrat | |
| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus)
|
Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
| End of 57th Oklahoma Legislature | 76 | 25 | 0 | 101 |
| Beginning of 58th Legislature | 82 | 19 | 0 | 101 |
| End of 58th Oklahoma Legislature | 82 | 18 | 1 | 101 |
| Beginning of 59th Oklahoma Legislature | 81 | 20 | 0 | 101 |
| Latest voting share | 80% | 20% | ||
Leadership
editHouse Leadership
| Office | Officer | Party | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the House | 
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Charles McCall[13] | Rep | 2017 |
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Majority Leadership
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Minority Leadership
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Members
edit| District | Representative | Party | Residence | First elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eddy Dempsey | Republican | Valliant | 2020 |
| 2 | Jim Olsen | Republican | Sallisaw | 2018 |
| 3 | Rick West | Republican | Heavener | 2020 |
| 4 | Bob Ed Culver Jr. | Republican | Tahlequah | 2020 |
| 5 | Josh West | Republican | Grove | 2016 |
| 6 | Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Vinita | 2018 |
| 7 | Steve Bashore | Republican | Miami | 2020 |
| 8 | Tom Gann | Republican | Inola | 2016 |
| 9 | Mark Lepak | Republican | Claremore | 2014 |
| 10 | Judd Strom | Republican | Copan | 2018 |
| 11 | John Kane | Republican | 2022 | |
| 12 | Kevin McDugle | Republican | Broken Arrow | 2016 |
| 13 | Neil Hays | Republican | 2022 | |
| 14 | Chris Sneed | Republican | Fort Gibson | 2018 |
| 15 | Randy Randleman | Republican | Eufaula | 2018 |
| 16 | Scott Fetgatter | Republican | Okmulgee | 2016 |
| 17 | Jim Grego | Republican | McAlester | 2018 |
| 18 | David Smith | Republican | McAlester | 2018 |
| 19 | Justin Humphrey | Republican | Lane | 2016 |
| 20 | Sherrie Conley | Republican | New Castle | 2018 |
| 21 | Cody Maynard | Republican | 2022 | |
| 22 | Charles McCall | Republican | Atoka | 2013 |
| 23 | Terry O'Donnell | Republican | Catoosa | 2013 |
| 24 | Chris Banning | Republican | 2022 | |
| 25 | Ronny Johns | Republican | Ada | 2018 |
| 26 | Dell Kerbs | Republican | Shawnee | 2016 |
| 27 | Danny Sterling | Republican | Wanette | 2018 |
| 28 | Danny Williams | Republican | Seminole | 2020 |
| 29 | Kyle Hilbert | Republican | Depew | 2016 |
| 30 | Mark Lawson | Republican | Sapulpa | 2016 |
| 31 | Collin Duel | Republican | 2022 | |
| 32 | Kevin Wallace | Republican | Wellston | 2014 |
| 33 | John Talley | Republican | Cushing | 2018 |
| 34 | Trish Ranson | Democratic | Stillwater | 2018 |
| 35 | Ty Burns | Republican | Morrison | 2018 |
| 36 | John George | Republican | 2022 | |
| 37 | Ken Luttrell | Republican | Ponca City | 2018 |
| 38 | John Pfeiffer | Republican | Orlando | 2014 |
| 39 | Ryan Martinez (until September 1, 2023) Erick Harris (after February 21, 2024) |
Republican | Edmond | 2024† |
| 40 | Chad Caldwell | Republican | Enid | 2014 |
| 41 | Denise Crosswhite Hader | Republican | Enid | 2018 |
| 42 | Cynthia Roe | Republican | Purcell | 2018 |
| 43 | Jay Steagall | Republican | Yukon | 2018 |
| 44 | Jared Deck | Democratic | 2022 | |
| 45 | Annie Menz | Democratic | 2022 | |
| 46 | Jacob Rosecrants | Democratic | Norman | 2017 |
| 47 | Brian Hill | Republican | Mustang | 2018 |
| 48 | Tammy Townley | Republican | Ardmore | 2018 |
| 49 | Josh Cantrell | Republican | 2022 | |
| 50 | Marcus McEntire | Republican | Duncan | 2016 |
| 51 | Brad Boles | Republican | Marlow | 2018 |
| 52 | Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Altus | 2020 |
| 53 | Mark McBride | Republican | Moore | 2013 |
| 54 | Kevin West | Republican | Moore | 2016 |
| 55 | Nick Archer | Republican | 2022 | |
| 56 | Dick Lowe | Republican | Amber | 2020 |
| 57 | Anthony Moore | Republican | Weatherford | 2020 |
| 58 | Carl Newton | Republican | Woodward | 2016 |
| 59 | Mike Dobrinski | Republican | Okeene | 2020 |
| 60 | Rhonda Baker | Republican | Yukon | 2016 |
| 61 | Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Balko | 2018 |
| 62 | Daniel Pae | Republican | Lawton | 2018 |
| 63 | Trey Caldwell | Republican | Lawton | 2018 |
| 64 | Rande Worthen | Republican | Lawton | 2016 |
| 65 | Toni Hasenbeck | Republican | Elgin | 2018 |
| 66 | Clay Staires | Republican | 2022 | |
| 67 | Jeff Boatman | Republican | Tulsa | 2018 |
| 68 | Lonnie Sims | Republican | Tulsa | 2018 |
| 69 | Mark Tedford | Republican | 2022 | |
| 70 | Suzanne Schreiber | Democratic | Tulsa | 2022 |
| 71 | Amanda Swope | Democratic | 2022 | |
| 72 | Monroe Nichols | Democratic | Tulsa | 2016 |
| 73 | Regina Goodwin | Democratic | Tulsa | 2015 |
| 74 | Mark Vancuren | Republican | Owasso | 2018 |
| 75 | T. J. Marti | Republican | Tulsa | 2018 |
| 76 | Ross Ford | Republican | Broken Arrow | 2017 |
| 77 | John Waldron | Democratic | Tulsa | 2018 |
| 78 | Meloyde Blancett | Democratic | Tulsa | 2016 |
| 79 | Melissa Provenzano | Democratic | Tulsa | 2018 |
| 80 | Stan May | Republican | Broken Arrow | 2018 |
| 81 | Mike Osburn | Republican | Edmond | 2016 |
| 82 | Nicole Miller | Republican | Oklahoma City | 2018 |
| 83 | Eric Roberts | Republican | Oklahoma City | 2020 |
| 84 | Tammy West | Republican | Bethany | 2016 |
| 85 | Cyndi Munson | Democratic | Oklahoma City | 2015† |
| 86 | David Hardin | Republican | Stilwell | 2018 |
| 87 | Ellyn Hefner | Democratic | 2022 | |
| 88 | Mauree Turner | Democratic | Oklahoma City | 2020 |
| 89 | Arturo Alonso | Democratic | 2022 | |
| 90 | Jon Echols | Republican | Oklahoma City | 2013 |
| 91 | Chris Kannady | Republican | Oklahoma City | 2014 |
| 92 | Forrest Bennett | Democratic | Oklahoma City | 2016 |
| 93 | Mickey Dollens | Democratic | Oklahoma City | 2016 |
| 94 | Andy Fugate | Democratic | Oklahoma City | 2018 |
| 95 | Max Wolfley | Republican | Oklahoma City | 2020 |
| 96 | Preston Stinson | Republican | Edmond | 2020 |
| 97 | Jason Lowe | Democratic | Oklahoma City | 2016 |
| 98 | Dean Davis | Republican | Broken Arrow | 2018 |
| 99 | Ajay Pittman | Democratic | Oklahoma City | 2018 |
| 100 | Marilyn Stark | Republican | Oklahoma City | 2018 |
| 101 | Robert Manger | Republican | Choctaw | 2018 |
- †Elected in a special election
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "2023 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR - 1st Session of the 59th Legislature". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Krehbiel, Randy (July 14, 2023). "Legislature to take up veto overrides again; special session dates set at Capitol". Tulsa World. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Rep. Annie Menz makes history on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives". KOKH. January 3, 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ a b "First Asian-American nominated for Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives". Stillwater News Press. January 3, 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Patterson, Matt (July 7, 2023). "Sen. John Michael Montgomery resignation will trigger SD 32 special election". NonDoc. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ Kliewer, Addison (August 19, 2023). "Oklahoma Rep. Ryan Martinez to resign from office following plea". KOCO. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ Forman, Carmen (December 21, 2023). "Lawton-area state senator Dusty Deevers sworn in after special election victory". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Harris Sworn in to Serve Oklahoma House District 39". Oklahoma House of Representatives. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Savage, Tres (14 June 2024). "'Head held high': Sen. Roger Thompson submits resignation weeks after removal as budget chairman". NonDoc. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Treat to serve remainder of his tenure as Senate President Pro Tem". Oklahoma Senate. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Senate Pro Tem Treat Announces GOP Leadership Team". Oklahoma Senate. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Denwalt, Dale (January 4, 2023). "Treat, McCall officially chosen to lead Oklahoma's Legislature in 2023". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Hoberock, Barbara (3 January 2023). "McCall, Treat retain leadership positions in Oklahoma Legislature". Tulsa World. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "House Committee, Leadership Appointments Made". Oklahoma Farm Report. January 6, 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "House Democratic Caucus announces leadership team". Stillwater News Press. January 5, 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.