58th Oklahoma Legislature

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58th Oklahoma Legislature
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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 Majority Leader Kim David (R)
Senate Minority Leader Kay Floyd (D)
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Speaker of the House Charles McCall
House Majority Leader Jon Echols
House Minority Leader Emily Virgin
Sessions
1stJanuary 3, 2021 – May 28, 2021

The Fifty-eighth Oklahoma Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the government of Oklahoma, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It met in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from January 3, 2021, to January 3, 2023, during the second two years of the first administration of Governor Kevin Stitt. The 2020 Oklahoma elections maintained Republican control of both the House and Senate.

Contents

Dates of sessions

Previous: 57th Legislature • Next: 59th Legislature

Major Legislation

First Session

Abortion

Civil Service reform

  • HB 1146- This bill, called the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act, creates a new internal state agency in charge of arbitrating and settling state employee complaints. This agency would have the power to contract administrative law judges to oversee these cases. The bill eliminates the Oklahoma Merit Protection Commission. [10]

Criminal Justice

Education

Healthcare

  • HB 1019- This bill caps the cost of a 30 day supply of insulin at $30 and a 90 day supply at $90. [11]

Religious Freedom

Second Session

Abortion

  • SB 612- This bill makes it a felony to perform an abortion, except to save the life of the mother. [15]
  • SB 1503- This bill allows civil lawsuits against those who help a woman get an abortion after about six weeks into her pregnancy. The Oklahoman reported the bill as a "Texas-style abortion law." [16]
  • HB 4327- This bill allows civil lawsuits against those who help a woman get an abortion at any point during her pregnancy. The woman pursuing the procedure cannot be sued. The bill contains limited exceptions for medical emergencies, rape and incest. The Oklahoman reported the bill as being the "strictest anti-abortion law in the nation." All four abortion providers in the state stated they stopped performing abortions once the law took effect. [17]

Criminal justice

Education

  • HB 2046- This bill authorizes the creation of higher education districts for two-year colleges to access property tax dollars. The bill was vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt, but the legislature overrode the veto. [20]

Environmental

Government Agency reforms

  • HB 4457- This bill establishes an Oklahoma Route 66 Commission. The bill was vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt, but the legislature overrode the veto. [20]
  • SB 1695- This bill requires the filing of financial disclosure statements for agency directors and cabinet secretaries appointed by the governor. The bill was vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt, but the legislature overrode the veto. [20]

Subsidies

  • HB 4455- This bill creates a 3.4% state rebate on qualified capital expenditures with a minimum investment of $3.6 billion and a maximum of $4.5 billion. The rebates also require meeting certain employment minimums and other conditions over five years. Rebates are paid from the Large-scale Economic Activity and Development (LEAD) Fund created by the bill with an initial funding of $698 million. [21] The bill was reported as being nicknamed "Project Ocean" and was intended to attract Panasonic to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Oklahoma. [22] Panasonic later announced it would build its electric vehicle battery factory in Kansas. [23]

Transgender rights

  • SB 2- This bill prevents transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams in public, private, and charter schools and college sports. [24]
  • SB 1100- This bill bars issuing non-binary birth certificates in Oklahoma. [25]

Tribal Relations

Calls for additional special sessions

On August 2, 2021, the Oklahoma House Democrats released a statement pointing out rising COVID-19 rates in the state and called for a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature in order to repeal SB658. The bill bans local school districts from instating mask mandates unless the Governor of Oklahoma institutes a state of emergency. Governor Kevin Stitt has refused to issue a state of emergency. [26] [27] [28] [29]

Major events

In January 2021, Mauree Turner (D-Oklahoma City) became the first publicly non-binary U.S. state lawmaker and the first Muslim member of the Oklahoma Legislature. [30]

On May 6, 2021, the Oklahoma Legislature formed its first Latino Caucus. Founding members included Senators Michael Brooks (D-Oklahoma City) and Jessica Garvin (R- Duncan) and Representatives Jose Cruz (D-Oklahoma City) and Ryan Martinez (R-Edmond). [31]

On December 17, 2021, Representative Terry O'Donnell (R-Catoosa) was indicted in a corruption scandal. [32] He did not resign his seat and filed for re-election in the 2022 election.

On January 21, 2022, Representative Jose Cruz (D-Oklahoma City) resigned after accusations of sexual misconduct at a New Year's Eve party. [33]

On February 8, 2022, Representative Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow), at 27, was elected as the youngest House speaker pro tempore in modern state history. [34]

On February 28, 2022, the legislature formed its first American Irish Caucus. Founding members included Senators Carri Hicks (D-Oklahoma City) and Mary Boren (D-Norman) and Representatives Terry O'Donnell (R-Catoosa) and John Waldron (D-Tulsa). [35]

In May 2022, a bipartisan, 15 member House Special Investigative Committee was formed to investigate the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and Swadley's Bar-B-Q. Swadley's Bar-B-Q had contracted with the state to run restaurants in state parks until the contract was cancelled for "suspected fraudulent activity and questionable business practices." The State of Oklahoma paid Swadley's over $16 million dollars while the contract was in effect. [36]

In May 2022, the Oklahoma Legislature formed its first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus. Founding members included Representatives Cyndi Munson (D-Oklahoma City), Andy Fugate (D-Oklahoma City), and Daniel Pae (R-Lawton). [37]

Membership

Changes in membership during session

Senate

Overview

Party composition of the Oklahoma Senate in the 57th Legislature Oklahoma senate diagram april 2019.svg
Party composition of the Oklahoma Senate in the 57th Legislature
↓
399
RepublicanDemocrat
ChangesParty
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
VacantTotal
Republican Democratic
End of 57th Oklahoma Legislature 399048
Beginning of 58th legislature389148
After 2021 Oklahoma Senate special election399048
Latest voting share

Leadership

Senate Leadership

OfficeOfficerPartySince
President of the Senate Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma Matt Pinnell.jpg Matt Pinnell Rep2019
President Pro Tempore Greg Treat 2019.jpg Greg Treat [40] Rep2018

Members

DistrictNamePartyHometownFirst ElectedSeat Up [46]
Lt-Gov Matt Pinnell Rep Oklahoma City 20182022
1 Micheal Bergstrom Rep Adair 20162024
2 Marty Quinn Rep Claremore 20142022
3 Blake Stephens Rep Tahlequah 20202024
4 Mark Allen Rep Spiro 20102022
5 George Burns Rep Pollard 20202024
6 David Bullard Rep Durant 20182022
7 Warren Hamilton Rep McCurtain 20202024
8 Roger Thompson Rep Okemah 20142022
9 Dewayne Pemberton Rep Muskogee 20162024
10 Bill Coleman Rep Ponca City 20182022
11 Kevin Matthews Dem Tulsa 2015†2024
12 James Leewright Rep Bristow 2015†2022
13 Greg McCortney Rep Ada 20162024
14 Frank Simpson Rep Ardmore 20102022
15 Rob Standridge Rep Norman 20122024
16 Mary B. Boren Dem Norman 20182022
17 Shane Jett Rep20202024
18 Kim David Rep Wagoner 20102022
19 Roland Pederson Rep Burlington 20162024
20 Chuck Hall Rep Perry 20182022
21 Tom J. Dugger Rep Stillwater 20162024
22 Jake A. Merrick (Vacant before April 14, 2021)Rep Yukon 2021†2022
23 Lonnie Paxton Rep Tuttle 20162024
24 Darrell Weaver Rep Moore 20182022
25 Joe Newhouse Rep Broken Arrow 20162024
26 Darcy Jech Rep Kingfisher 20142022
27 Casey Murdock Rep Felt 2018†2024
28 Zack Taylor Rep Seminole 2020†2022
29 Julie Daniels Rep Bartlesville 20162024
30 Julia Kirt Dem Oklahoma City 20182022
31 Chris Kidd Rep Waurika 20162024
32 John Michael Montgomery Rep Lawton 20182022
33 Nathan Dahm Rep Tulsa 20122024
34 J. J. Dossett Dem Owasso 2016†2022
35 Jo Anna Dossett Dem Tulsa 20202024
36 John Haste Rep Broken Arrow 20182022
37 Cody Rogers Rep20202024
38 Brent Howard Rep Altus 20182022
39 David Rader Rep Tulsa 20162024
40 Carri Hicks Dem Oklahoma City 20182022
41 Adam Pugh Rep Edmond 20162024
42 Brenda Stanley Rep Midwest City 20182022
43 Jessica Garvin Rep Duncan 20202024
44 Michael Brooks-Jimenez Dem Oklahoma City 2017†2022
45 Paul Rosino Rep Oklahoma City 2017†2024
46 Kay Floyd DemOklahoma City20142022
47 Greg Treat RepOklahoma City2011†2024
48 George Young DemOklahoma City20182022
†Elected in a special election

House

Overview

Party composition in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in the 57th Legislature Oklahoma house diagram april 2019.svg
Party composition in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in the 57th Legislature
↓
8219
RepublicanDemocrat
AffiliationParty
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Republican Democratic Vacant
End of 57th Oklahoma Legislature 76250101
Beginning of 58th Legislature82190101
January 21, 2022 [47] 82181101
Latest voting share

Leadership

House Leadership

OfficeOfficerPartySince
Speaker of the House Charles McCall.jpg Charles McCall [48] Rep2017

Members

DistrictRepresentativePartyResidenceFirst elected [52]
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 Wendi Stearman Republican Collinsville 2020
12 Kevin McDugle Republican Broken Arrow 2016
13 Avery Frix Republican Muskogee 2016
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 Dustin Roberts Republican Durant 2011
22 Charles McCall Republican Atoka 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 Danny Williams Republican Seminole 2020
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 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 Gerrid Kendrix Republican Altus 2020
53 Mark McBride Republican Moore 2013
54 Kevin West Republican Moore 2016
55 Todd Russ Republican Cordell 2009
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 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 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 Collin Walke Democratic Oklahoma City 2016
88 Mauree Turner Democratic Oklahoma City 2020
89 Jose Cruz (Democratic)
Vacant after January 21, 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

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