57th Oklahoma Legislature

The Fifty-seventh 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, 2019, to January 3, 2021, during the first two years of the first administration of Governor Kevin Stitt. The November 2018 elections maintained Republican control of both the House and Senate.

For a general discussion of Oklahoma's state legislative branch, see Oklahoma Legislature.
Oklahoma Legislature
57th Oklahoma Legislature
Seal of Oklahoma
Type
Type
HousesSenate
House of Representatives
Term limits
12 years total
History
Preceded by56th
Succeeded by58th
New session started
January 3, 2019
Leadership
Matt Pinnell (R)
since January 14, 2019
Greg Treat (R)
since January 3, 2019
Speaker of the House
Charles McCall (R)
since January 3, 2017
Structure
Seats48 Senate
101 House
Senate political groups
  Republican (39)   Democrat (9)
House political groups
  Republican (76)   Democrat (25)
AuthorityArticle V, Oklahoma Constitution
Salary$38,400
Elections
Last general election
November 6, 2018
Next general election
November 3, 2020
Meeting place
Oklahoma State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Website
Oklahoma Legislature

Dates of sessions
  • Organizational day: January 3, 2019
  • First Session: February 4, 2019 - May 23, 2019

Previous: 56th Legislature • Next: 58th Legislature

Major legislation
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Constitution
Executive
Legislature
Judiciary
Elections
Divisions
Federal Relations

First Session

In the First Session, the Legislature enacted 516 bills, including the following:

  • Guns - HB2597 established permit-less carry of concealed and unconcealed firearms for all Oklahomans over the age 21
  • Government Reform - HB2479 granted the Governor the authority to directly hire and fire the Director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
  • Government Reform - HB2480 granted the Governor the authority to directly hire and fire the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
  • Government Reform - HB2483 granted the Governor the authority to directly hire and fire the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • Government Reform - SB456 granted the Governor the authority to directly hire and fire the Director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority
  • Government Reform - SB457 granted the Governor the authority to directly hire and fire the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
  • Medical Marijuana - HB2612 enacted the Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act to regular medical marijuana in Oklahoma
  • Highways - HB1071 increased speed limit to 80 miles per hour on state turnpikes and to 75 miles per hour on state highways
  • Hemp - SB868 authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to oversee the Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Program
  • State Employees - SB234 requires all non-merit state employee positions be approved by the Legislature
  • Attorney General - HB2751 requires all settlement proceeds collected by the Oklahoma Attorney General to be deposited into the State General Fund
  • Budget - HB2765 adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 state budget
  • Education - HB2769 repealing the annual April 1 deadline for the Legislature to fund common education
  • Government Reform - SB1 establishing the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency within the Legislature to audit state agencies
  • Elections - HB1259 allowing voters to take and post pictures of their marked ballot to social media
  • State Employees - HB2771 granted a pay raise for all State government employees

Second Session

In the Second Session, the Legislature enacted 167 bills, including the following:

  • Government Reform - SB661 amended the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act to allow public bodies to hold videoconference meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Government Reform - HB3870 permits the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office to increase its investment in commercial real estate
  • Elections - SB210 allows for additional absentee voter methods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Transportation - HB2744 authorizes the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to issue $200 million in bonds to finance highway construction
  • Juvenile Justice - HB1282 prohibiting the placement of certain minor child into the custody of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
  • Crime - HB2777 criminalizes the theft or destruction of mail and packages
  • Education - HB2905 amends the process whereby virtual charter schools accept new students
  • Crime - SB1461 criminalizes the dissemination of private sexual images
  • Privacy - HB3613 prohibits any state or local agency from requiring a nonprofit organization to disclose its members and supports
  • State Employees - SB285 requiring State agencies to accommodate lactating mothers
  • Firearms - SB1081 prohibits any state agency rule or local government ordinance from enforcing gun restrictions greater than required by state law
  • Tobacco - SB1428 increases the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco products from 18 to 21
  • State Employees - SB1424 authorizes a pay raise for employees of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
  • Abortion - SB1728 allows for a wrongful death suit if an abortion provider does not perform an abortion as required by law

Leadership
Oklahoma State Capitol

Since the Republican Party holds the majority of seats in both the Oklahoma Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives, they hold the top leadership positions in both chambers.

In Oklahoma, the lieutenant governor serves as President of the Oklahoma Senate, meaning that he serves as the presiding officer in ceremonial instances and can provide a tie-breaking vote. Todd Lamb served until January 14, 2019, Matt Pinnell was then sworn in as the current Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma. The current President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, who presides over the state senate on the majority of session days is Greg Treat of Oklahoma City. He is aided by Majority Floor Leader Kim David of Porter. The Democratic minority leader of the state senate is Kay Floyd of Oklahoma City. Paul Ziriax serves as the Secretary of the Oklahoma Senate.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives is led by Speaker Charles McCall of Atoka. He is aided by Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols of Oklahoma City. The Democratic minority leader is Emily Virgin of Norman. Joel Kintsel serves as Chief Clerk of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Membership

Overview
Party composition of the Oklahoma Senate in the 57th Legislature
↓
39 9
Republican Democrat
Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total
Republican Democratic
End of previous legislature 40 8 48
Begin 39 9 48
Latest voting share 81% 19%

Leadership

Senate Leadership

Office Officer Party Since
President of the Senate Matt Pinnell Rep 2019
President Pro Tempore Greg Treat Rep 2018

Members
District Name Party Hometown Occupation First Elected Seat Up
Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell Rep Tulsa Businessman 2018 2022
1 Michael Bergstrom Rep Adair Teacher 2016 2020
2 Marty Quinn Rep Claremore Insurance Agent 2014 2022 (term limited)
3 Wayne Shaw Rep Grove Pastor 2012 2020
4 Mark Allen Rep Spiro Businessman 2010 2022 (term limited)
5 Joseph Silk Rep Broken Bow Real Estate 2014 2022
6 David Bullard Rep Durant Teacher 2018 2022
7 Larry Boggs Rep Wilburton Rancher 2012 2020
8 Roger Thompson Rep Okemah Journalist 2014 2022
9 Dewayne Pemberton Rep Muskogee Teacher 2016 2020
10 Bill Coleman Rep Ponca City Businessman 2018 2022
11 Kevin Matthews Dem Tulsa Firefighter 2014 2022 (term limited)
12 James Leewright Rep Bristow Businessman 2016 2020
13 Greg McCortney Rep Ada Businessman 2016 2020
14 Frank Simpson Rep Springer Pastor 2010 2022 (term limited)
15 Rob Standridge Rep Norman Pharmacist 2012 2020
16 Mary Boren Dem Norman Attorney 2018 2022
17 Ron Sharp Rep Shawnee Teacher 2012 2020
18 Kim David Rep Porter Real Estate 2010 2022 (term limited)
19 Roland Pederson Rep Burlington Rancher 2016 2020
20 Chuck Hall Rep Perry Banker 2018 2022
21 Tom Duggar Rep Stillwater Accountant 2016 2020
22 Stephanie Bice Rep Oklahoma City Businessman 2014 2022
23 Lonnie Paxton Rep Tuttle Insurance Agent 2016 2020
24 Darrell Weaver Rep Moore Police Officer 2018 2022
25 Joe Newhouse Rep Broken Arrow Real Estate 2016 2020
26 Darcy Jech Rep Kingfisher Insurance Agent 2014 2022
27 Casey Murdock Rep Felt Rancher 2018 2022
28 Jason Smalley Rep Stroud Businessman 2014 2022
29 Julie Daniels Rep Bartlesville Attorney 2016 2020
30 Julia Kirt Dem Oklahoma City Nonprofit Professional 2018 2022
31 Chris Kidd Rep Waurika Rancher 2016 2020
32 John Michael Montgomery Rep Lawton Legislator 2018 2022
33 Nathan Dahm Rep Broken Arrow Software Developer 2012 2020
34 JJ Dossett Dem Owasso Teacher 2016 2020
35 Gary Stanislawski Rep Tulsa Financial Advisor 2008 2020 (term limited)
36 John Haste Rep Broken Arrow Businessman 2018 2022
37 Allison Ikley-Freeman Dem Tulsa Therapist 2017 2020
38 Brent Howard Rep Altus Attorney 2018 2022
39 Dave Rader Rep Tulsa Businessman 2016 2020
40 Carri Hicks Dem Oklahoma City Teacher 2018 2022
41 Adam Pugh Rep Edmond Businessman 2016 2020
42 Brenda Stanley Rep Midwest City Teacher 2018 2022
43 Paul Scott Rep Duncan Businessman 2016 2020
44 Michael Brooks Dem Oklahoma City Attorney 2016 2020
45 Paul Rosino Rep Oklahoma City Real Estate 2016 2020
46 Kay Floyd Dem Oklahoma City Attorney 2014 2022
47 Greg Treat Rep Oklahoma City Campaign Strategist 2011 2022 (term limited)
48 George Young Dem Oklahoma City Pastor 2018 2022

Committees
Committee Chair Vice chair
Agriculture and Wildlife
Agriculture industry, hunting, and fishing		 Casey Murdock (R-Felt) Roland Pederson (R-Burlington)
Appropriations
Annual budget		 Roger Thompson (R-Okemah) Dave Rader (R-Tulsa)
Business, Commerce and Tourism
Occupational licensing, business and industry standards, alcohol regulation, state recreational areas, labor and employment practices		 James Leewright (R-Bristow) Gary Stanislawski (R-Tulsa)
Education
Common education, higher education, and career and technology education		 Gary Stanislawski (R-Tulsa) Joe Newhouse (R-Broken Arrow)
Energy
Water resources, oil and gas, telecommunications, coal and other minerals, public utilities, and protection of land, air, and water quality		 Mark Allen (R-Spiro) Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle)
Finance
Taxation, public finance, state lottery, and banking		 Stephanie Brice (R-Oklahoma City) Chuck Hall (R-Perry)
General Government
Functioning of state agencies and municipal and county government		 Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow) Tom Dugger (R-Stillwater)
Health and Human Services
Public health, health care, mental health, social safety net programs, aging population, people with disabilities, juvenile justice programs, and foster care		 Greg McCortney (R-Ada) Paul Rosino (R-Oklahoma City)
Judiciary
Courts and judges, civil and criminal procedure, real and personal property, corporate law, and workers compensation, child custody and support, adoption, and parental rights		 Julie Daniels (R-Bartlesville) Darcy Jech (R-Kingfisher)
Public Safety
Firearms, drivers licenses, law enforcement training, corrections, crime and punishment, and motor vehicles		 Wayne Shaw (R-Grove) Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle)
Retirement and Insurance
Private insurance and state pension systems		 Marty Quinn (R-Claremore) Ron Sharp (R-Shawnee)
Rules
Election law, ethics, administrative rule procedure, and constitutional amendments		 Darcy Jech (R-Kingfisher) Mark Allen (R-Spiro)
Transportation
Roads, bridges, turnpike system, airports, railways, and waterways		 Rob Standridge (R-Norman) Michael Bergstrom (R-Adair)
Veterans and Military Affairs
Veterans and the Oklahoma National Guard		 Frank Simpson (R-Springer) Larry Boggs (R-Wilburton)

Overview
Party composition in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in the 57th Legislature
↓
76 25
Republican Democrat
Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
 Total
Republican Democratic
End of previous legislature 75 26 101
Begin 76 25 101
Latest voting share 75% 25%

Leadership

House Leadership

Office Officer Party Since
Speaker of the House Charles McCall Rep 2017

Members
DistrictNamePartyCityOccupationFirst Elected
1 Johnny Tadlock Republican Idabel Police Officer 2014
2 Jim Olsen Republican Sallisaw Businessman 2018
3 Lundy Kiger Republican Poteau 2018
4 Matt Meredith Democratic Hulbert Insurance Agent 2016
5 Josh West Republican Grove 2016
6 Rusty Cornwell Republican Vinita 2018
7 Ben Loring Democratic Miami Attorney 2014
8 Tom Gann Republican Inola Businessman 2016
9 Mark Lepak Republican Claremore 2014
10 Judd Strom Republican Copan 2018
11 Derrel Fincher Republican Bartlesville 2018
12 Kevin McDugle Republican Broken Arrow 2016
13 Avery Frix Republican Muskogee Businessman 2016
14 Chris Sneed Republican Fort Gibson Insurance Agent 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 Dustin Roberts Republican Durant 2011
22 Charles McCall Republican Atoka Banker 2013
23 Terry O'Donnell Republican Catoosa 2013
24 Logan Phillips Republican Mounds 2018
25 Ronny Johns Republican Ada 2018
26 Dell Kerbs Republican Shawnee 2016
27 Danny Sterling Republican Wanette 2018
28 Zack Taylor Republican Seminole 2017
29 Kyle Hilbert Republican Depew 2016
30 Mark Lawson Republican Sapulpa 2016
31 Garry Mize Republican Guthrie 2018
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 Sean Roberts Republican Hominy 2011
37 Ken Luttrell Republican Ponca City 2018
38 John Pfeiffer Republican Orlando 2014
39 Ryan Martinez Republican Edmond 2016
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 Emily Virgin Democratic Norman Attorney 2011
45 Merleyn Bell Democratic Norman 2018
46 Jacob Rosecrants Democratic Norman 2017
47 Brian Hill Republican Mustang 2018
48 Tammy Townley Republican Ardmore 2018
49 Tommy Hardin Republican Madill 2011
50 Marcus McEntire Republican Duncan 2016
51 Brad Boles Republican Marlow 2018
52 Charles Ortega Republican Altus 2009
53 Mark McBride Republican Moore 2013
54 Kevin West Republican Moore 2016
55 Todd Russ Republican Cordell 2009 [1]
56 David Perryman Democratic Chickasha 2013
57 Harold Wright Republican Weatherford 2009
58 Carl Newton Republican Woodward 2016
59 Mike Sanders Republican Kingfisher 2008
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 Jadine Nollan Republican Sand Springs 2011
67 Jeff Boatman Republican Tulsa 2018
68 Lonnie Sims Republican Tulsa 2018
69 Sheila Dills Republican Jenks 2018
70 Carol Bush Republican Tulsa 2016
71 Denise Brewer Democratic Tulsa 2018
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 Chelsey Branham Democratic Edmond 2018
84 Tammy West Republican Bethany 2016
85 Cyndi Munson Democratic Oklahoma City 2015
86 David Hardin Republican Stilwell 2018
87 Collin Walke Democratic Oklahoma City 2016
88 Jason Dunnington Democratic Oklahoma City 2014
89 Shane Stone Democratic Oklahoma City 2014
90 Jon Echols Republican Oklahoma City 2013
91 Chris Kannady Republican Oklahoma City Attorney 2014
92 Forrest Bennett Democratic Oklahoma City 2016
93 Mickey Dollens Democratic Oklahoma City 2016
94 Andy Fugate Democratic Oklahoma City 2018
95 Kelly Albright Democratic Midwest City 2018
96 Lewis H. Moore Republican Arcadia 2009
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

Committees
Committee Chair Vice chair
Administrative Rules Tom Gann (R-Inola) Denise Crosswhite Hader (R-Piedmont)
Agriculture and Rural Development Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee) Jim Grego (R-Wilburton)
Appropriations and Budget Kevin Wallace (R-Wellston) Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow)
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Mark Lepak (R-Claremore) Jeff Boatman (R-Tulsa)
Business and Commerce Ryan Martinez (R-Edmond) Rusty Cornwell (R-Vinita)
Children, Youth and Families Services Carol Bush (R-Tulsa) John Talley (R-Cushing)
Common Education Rhonda Baker (R-Yukon) Mark Vancuren (R-Owasso)
County and Municipal Government Brad Boles (R-Marlow) Lonnie Sims (R-Tulsa)
Energy and Natural Resources Terry O'Donnell (R-Catoosa) Trey Caldwell (R-Enid)
Government Efficiency Mike Osburn (R-Edmond) Daniel Pae (R-Lawton)
Health Services and Long-Term Care Chad Caldwell (R-Enid) Marilyn Stark (R-Oklahoma City)
Higher Education and Career Tech Jadine Nollan (R-Sand Springs) Derrel Fincher (R-Bartesville)
Insurance Lewis Moore (R-Arcadia) Chris Sneed (R-Fort Gibson)
Judiciary Chris Kannady (R-Oklahoma City) Danny Sterling (R-Wanette)
Public Health Sean Roberts (R-Hominy) Cynthia Roe (R-Purcell)
Public Safety Justin Humphrey (R-Lane) Johnny Tadlock (R-Idabel)
Rules Lundy Kiger (R-Poteau)
Tourism Josh West (R-Grove) Mickey Dollens (D-Oklahoma City)
Transportation Avery Frix (R-Muskogee) Ronny Johns (R-Ada)
Utilities Mike Sanders (R-Kingfisher) Kenton Patzkkowsky (R-Balko)
Veterans and Military Affairs Tommy Hardin (R-Madill) Ty Burns (R-Morrison)
Wildlife Kevin McDugle (R-Broken Arrow) David Smith (R-McAlester)

References
  1. "Representative takes Oklahoma House post". Oklahoman.com. October 22, 2009.
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