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Oklahoma Legislature
56th Oklahoma Legislature
Coat of arms or logo
Seal of Oklahoma
Type
Type
HousesSenate
House of Representatives
Term limits
12 years total
History
Preceded by55th
Succeeded by57th
New session started
January 3, 2017
Leadership
Todd Lamb (R)
since January 10, 2011
Mike Schulz (R)
since January 3, 2017
Charles McCall (R)
since January 3, 2017
Structure
Seats48 Senate
101 House
Senate political groups
  Republican (40)   Democrat (8)
House political groups
  Republican (75)   Democrat (26)
AuthorityArticle V, Oklahoma Constitution
Salary$38,400
Elections
Last Senate election
November 8, 2016
Next Senate election
November 6, 2018
Meeting place
Oklahoma State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Website
Oklahoma Legislature

The Fifty-sixth Oklahoma Legislature was the most recent 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, 2017, to January 3, 2019, during the final two years of the second administration of Governor Mary Fallin. The November 2016 elections maintained Republican control of both the House and Senate.

Dates of sessions

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  • Organizational day: January 3, 2017
  • First session: February 2-May 22, 2017
  • First extraordinary session: September 25, 2017
  • Second extraordinary session: December 18, 2017
  • Second session: February 5-May 25, 2018

Previous: 55th Legislature • Next: 57th Legislature

Major legislation

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2017 Legislative Session

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  • Criminal Justice - SB603 mandates the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to create individualized case plans for each offender
  • Education - HB1693 revised Oklahoma's A-F school grading system to comply with federal law
  • Education - SB301 expands the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship program
  • Public Health - HB1703 expands pregnancy resource centers
  • Public Health - HB2039 authorizes prescriptions of Naloxone to combat state's opioid crisis
  • Taxation - SB845 raises the state tax on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack to $2.53 per pack
  • Taxation - HB2433 raises the state tax on motor vehicle by extending a portion of state sales tax to include motor vehicle purchases
  • Drivers License - HB1845 brings Oklahoma into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act
  • Drivers License - SB643 eliminates Oklahoma's administrative hearing procedure for revocation of drivers licenses
  • Crime and Punishment - HB1468 expands time limits for prosecution of sex crimes against children
  • Taxation - HB2298 eliminates tax credits for wind industry
  • Energy - SB867 expand ability for oil companies to conduct horizontal drilling
  • Tourism - SB872 transfer ownership of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum from the state to the city of Oklahoma City
  • Taxation - SB120 extends tax credits for aerospace industry

2017 First Special Session

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Following the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling the tax increases found in SB845 unconstitutional, Governor Mary Fallin issued Executive Order 2017-29, later amended by subsequent order, to convene a special meeting of the Oklahoma Legislature. Pursuant to Section 7 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution, the Governor recommended the legislature adopt the following matters:

  • Address the budget shortfall associated with the loss of revenue from the unconstitutionality of SB845
  • Increase pay for public teachers
  • Increase pay for public employees
  • Provide supplemental funding for the Oklahoma State Department of Health

2017 Second Special Session

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Following her veto of the amended fiscal year 2018 Oklahoma state budget, Governor Mary Fallin issued Executive Order 2017-43,[1] later amended by subsequent order[2] and again by an additional subsequent order,[3] to convene a special meeting of the Oklahoma Legislature. Pursuant to Section 7 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution, the Governor recommended the Legislature:

  • Provided supplemental funding for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority
  • Adopt wide-ranging tax increases and elimination of tax deductions and credits
  • Authorize expanded gambling by Native American tribes
  • Grant the Governor greater appointment powers over Executive agencies
  • Increase pay for public teachers

2018 Legislative Session

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Subsequent Events

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  • On August 10, 2017, the Oklahoma Supreme Court, in the case of Naifeh v. Oklahoma ex rel Oklahoma Tax Commission, ruled 7-2 that SB845 violated the Oklahoma Constitution's tax raising clause by failing to obtain the super-majority of votes in the legislature needed to raise taxes. SB845 had sought to raise the tax on cigarettes in an attempt to balance the fiscal year 2018 Oklahoma state budget. The legislature had classified the measure as a "fee" as opposed to a "tax" but the Court disagreed with such classified. Without the revenues from the bill, the state budget lost over $200 million in anticipated revenue, forcing Governor Mary Fallin to convene an extraordinary session of the legislature to revise the budget.
  • On August 31, 2017, the Oklahoma Supreme Court, in the case of Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association v. Oklahoma ex rel Oklahoma Tax Commission, ruled 5-4 that HB2433 did not violate the Oklahoma Constitution's tax raising clause. HB2433 eliminated an exemption under the current state sales tax code which excluded motor vehicle purchases from the tax. By removing the exemption, the legislature did not raise a tax for the purposes of the Constitution's tax raising clause and therefore was not required to obtain the super-majority of votes in the legislature needed to raise taxes.
  • On December 19, 2017, the Oklahoma Supreme Court, in the case of Hunsucher v. Fallin, ruled 5-4 that SB643 unconstitutional under the Oklahoma Constitution's single-subject clause and Due Process Clause. SB643 eliminated Oklahoma's administrative hearings procedures for revocation of drivers licenses and allowed the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to revoke the license without granting the affected driver a hearing before the Department or an administrative opportunity to object.

Leadership

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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 serves 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 Mike Schulz of Altus. He is aided by Majority Floor Leader Greg Treat of Oklahoma City. The Democratic minority leader of the state senate is John Sparks of Norman. 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 Steve Kouplen of Beggs. Joel Kintsel serves as Chief Clerk of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Membership

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Senate

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40 8
Republican Democrat

Summary

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Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Republican Democratic
End of previous legislature 38 10 48
Begin 40 8 48
Latest voting share 83% 17%

Changes in Membership

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  • March 27, 2017— Ralph Shortey (R) resigned from representing SD-44 after being charged with three felonies relating to soliciting prostitution from a male minor.
  • April 27, 2017— Kyle Loveless (R) resigns from representing SD-45 following a embezzlement investigation into his campaigns.
  • July 11, 2017— Michael Brooks-Jimenez (D) takes office representing SD-44 filling the vacant seat left by Ralph Shortey's resignation. (Democratic gain)
  • September 12, 2017 — Bryce Marlatt (R) resigned from representing SD-27 after being charged with felony sexual battery.
  • November 22, 2017— Paul Rosino (R) takes office representing SD-45 filling the vacant seat left by Kyle Loveless's resignation.
  • January 31, 2018- Dan Newberry (R) resigned from representing SD-37 in order to accept a position with Tulsa Teacher's Credit Union.
  • February 2018- Allison Ikley-Freeman (D) takes office representing SD-37 filing the vacant seat left by Dan Newberry.
  • February 26, 2018— Casey Murdock (R) takes office representing SD-27 filing the vacant seat left by Bryce Marlatt's resignation.

Members

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District Name Party Hometown Occupation First Elected Seat Up
Lt. Gov Todd Lamb Rep Enid 2011 2018
1 Micheal Bergstrom Rep Adair Teacher 2016 2020
2 Marty Quinn Rep Claremore Insurance Agent 2014 2018
3 Wayne Shaw Rep Grove Pastor 2012 2020
4 Mark Allen Rep Spiro Businessman 2010 2018
5 Joseph Silk Rep Broken Bow Real Estate 2014 2018
6 Josh Brecheen Rep Coalgate motivational speaker 2010 2018
7 Larry Boggs Rep Wilburton Rancher 2012 2020
8 Roger Thompson Rep Okemah Journalist 2014 2018
9 Dewayne Pemberton Rep Muskogee Teacher 2016 2020
10 Eddie Fields Rep 2010 2018
11 Kevin Matthews Dem Tulsa Firefighter 2014† 2018
12 James Leewright Rep Bristow Businessman 2015† 2020
13 Greg McCortney Rep Ada Businessman 2016 2020
14 Frank Simpson Rep Springer Pastor 2010 2018
15 Rob Standridge Rep Norman Pharmacist 2012 2020
16 John Sparks Dem 2006 2018
17 Ron Sharp Rep Shawnee Teacher 2012 2020
18 Kim David Rep Porter Real Estate 2010 2018
19 Roland Pederson Rep Burlington Rancher 2016 2020
20 Ann "AJ" Griffin Rep 2012 2018
21 Tom J. Dugger Rep Stillwater Accountant 2016 2020
22 Stephanie Bice Rep Oklahoma City Businessman 2014 2018
23 Lonnie Paxton Rep Tuttle Insurance Agent 2016 2020
24 Anthony Sykes Rep Moore attorney 2006 2018
25 Joe Newhouse Rep Broken Arrow Real Estate 2016 2020
26 Darcy Jech Rep Kingfisher Insurance Agent 2014 2018
27 Bryce Marlatt (until September 12, 2017)
Casey Murdock (after February 26, 2018)
2009/2018† 2018
28 Jason Smalley Rep Stroud Businessman 2014 2018
29 Julie Daniels Rep Bartlesville Attorney 2016 2020
30 David Holt Rep Oklahoma City 2010 2018
31 Chris Kidd Rep Waurika Rancher 2016 2020
32 Randy Bass Rep Baseball 2005 2018
33 Nathan Dahm Rep Broken Arrow Software Developer 2012 2020
34 J.J. Dossett Dem Owasso Teacher 2016† 2020
35 Gary Stanislawski Rep Tulsa Financial Advisor 2008 2020 (term limited)
36 Bill Brown Rep Insurance Industry 2006 2018
37 Dan Newberry (R) (Until September 12, 2017)
Allison Ikley-Freeman (After January 31, 2018)
Dem Tulsa Therapist 2008/2017† 2020
38 Mike Schulz Rep 2006 2018
39 Dave Rader Rep Tulsa Businessman 2016 2020
40 Ervin Yen Rep Oklahoma City Doctor 2014 2018
41 Adam Pugh Rep Edmond Businessman 2016 2020
42 Jack Fry Rep 2014 2018
43 Paul Scott Rep Duncan Businessman 2016 2020
44 Ralph Shortey (R) (Until March 27, 2017)
Michael Brooks-Jimenez (After July 11, 2017)
Dem Oklahoma City Attorney 2010/2017† 2020
45 Kyle Loveless (before April 27, 2017)
Paul Rosino (after November 22, 2017)
Rep Oklahoma City Real Estate 2012/2017† 2020
46 Kay Floyd Dem Oklahoma City Attorney 2014 2018
47 Greg Treat Rep Oklahoma City Campaign Strategist 2011 2018
48 Anastasia Pittman Dem Oklahoma City 2014 2018
†Elected in a special election

House

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75 26
Republican Democrat
Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Republican Democratic
End of previous legislature 71 30 101
Begin 75 26 101
Latest voting share 74% 26%

Changes in membership

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  • December 31, 2016- Tom Newell (R) resigned from representing HD-28 to accept a private sector job, leaving the seat vacant at the beginning of the session.[4]
  • February 4, 2017- Dan Kirby (R) resigned from representing HD-75 after sexual assault allegations by his former legislative assistant came to light and the legislature scheduled a vote on his expulsion. Kirby's resignation before the vote prevented him from potentially becoming the first member of the state legislature ever to be expelled.[5]
  • April 15, 2017- David Brumbaugh (R) died leaving HD-76's seat vacant.[6]
  • May 31, 2017- Scott Martin (R) resigned from representing HD-46 to lead the Norman Chamber of Commerce.[7]
  • July 20, 2017- Karen Gaddis (D) takes office representing HD-75 filling the vacancy left by Dan Kirby's resignation. (Democratic flip)[8]
  • September 20, 2017-Jacob Rosecrants (D) takes office representing HD-46 filling the vacancy left by Scott Martin's resignation. (Democratic flip)[9]
  • November 28, 2017- Ross Ford (R) takes office representing HD-76 filling the vacancy left by David Brumbaugh's death.[10]
  • 2017- Zack Taylor (R) takes office representing HD-28 filling the vacancy left by Tom Newell.[11]

Members

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Name District Party City First elected
Johnny Tadlock 1 Dem Idabel 2014
John R. Bennett 2 Rep Sallisaw 2010
Rick West 3 Rep 2016
Matt Meredith 4 Dem 2016
Josh West 5 Rep 2016
Chuck Hoskin 6 Dem Vinita 2006
Ben Loring 7 Dem Miami 2014
Tom Gann 8 Rep 2016
Mark Lepak 9 Rep Claremore 2014
Travis Dunlap 10 Rep Bartlesville 2014
Earl Sears 11 Rep Bartlesville 2006
Kevin McDugle 12 Rep 2016
Avery Frix 13 Rep 2016
George Faught 14 Rep Muskogee 2014
Ed Cannaday 15 Dem Porum 2006
Scott Fetgatter 16 Rep 2016
Brian Renegar 17 Dem McAlester 2006
Donnie Condit 18 Dem McAlester 2010
Justin Humphrey 19 Rep Lane 2016
Bobby Cleveland 20 Rep 2012
Dustin Roberts 21 Rep Durant 2010
Charles McCall 22 Rep Atoka 2012
Terry O'Donnell 23 Rep Tulsa 2013
Steve Kouplen 24 Dem Holdenville 2008
Todd Thomsen 25 Rep Ada 2006
Dell Kerbs 26 Rep Shawnee 2016
Josh Cockroft 27 Rep 2010
Zack Taylor (after May 2017) 28 Rep Seminole 2017
Kyle Hilbert 29 Rep 2016
Mark Lawson 30 Rep 2016
Jason Murphey 31 Rep Guthrie 2006
Kevin Wallace 32 Rep Chandler 2014
Greg Babinec 33 Rep 2016
Cory T. Williams 34 Dem Stillwater 2008
Dennis Casey 35 Rep Morrison 2010
Sean Roberts 36 Rep Hominy 2010
Steve Vaughan 37 Rep Ponca City 2010
John Pfeiffer 38 Rep Mulhall 2014
Ryan Martinez 39 Rep Edmond 2016
Chad Caldwell 40 Rep Enid 2014
John Enns 41 Rep Waukomis 2006
Timothy J. Downing 42 Rep 2016
John Paul Jordan 43 Rep Yukon 2014
Emily Virgin 44 Dem Norman 2010
Claudia Griffith 45 Dem Norman 2014
Scott Martin (Until May 31, 2017) (R)
Jacob Rosecrants (After September 20, 2017)
46 Rep then Dem (flipped during session) Norman 2017
Leslie Osborn 47 Rep Mustang 2008
Pat Ownbey 48 Rep Ardmore 2008
Tommy Hardin 49 Rep Madill 2010
Marcus McEntire 50 Rep Duncan 2006
Scott Biggs 51 Rep 2012
Charles Ortega 52 Rep Altus 2008
Mark McBride 53 Rep Moore 2012
Kevin West 54 Rep 2016
Todd Russ 55 Rep Cordell 2009
David Perryman 56 Dem Grady County 2012
Harold Wright 57 Rep Weatherford 2008
Carl Newton 58 Rep Dacoma 2016
Mike Sanders 59 Rep Kingfisher 2008
Rhonda Baker 60 Rep 2016
Casey Murdock 61 Rep Guymon 2014
John Montgomery 62 Rep Lawton 2014
Jeff Coody 63 Rep Faxon 2014
Rande Worthen 64 Rep 2016
Scooter Park 65 Dem Rush Springs 2014
Jadine Nollan 66 Rep Sand Springs 2010
Scott McEachin 67 Rep Tulsa 2016
Glen Mulready 68 Rep Tulsa 2010
Chuck Strohm 69 Rep Jenks 2014
Carol Bush 70 Rep Tulsa 2016
Katie Henke 71 Rep Tulsa 2012
Monroe Nichols 72 Dem Tulsa 2016
Regina Goodwin 73 Dem Tulsa 2015
Dale Derby 74 Rep Owasso 2016
Dan Kirby (R) (until February 4, 2017)
Karen Gaddis (after July 20, 2017)
75 Dem Tulsa 2017
David Brumbaugh (until April 15, 2017)
Ross Ford (after November 28, 2017)
76 Rep Broken Arrow 2017
Eric Proctor 77 Dem Tulsa 2006
Meloyde Blancett 78 Dem Tulsa 2016
Weldon Watson 79 Rep Tulsa 2006
Mike Ritze 80 Rep Broken Arrow 2008
Mike Osburn 81 Rep Edmond 2016
Kevin Calvey 82 Rep Oklahoma City 2014
Randy McDaniel 83 Rep Oklahoma City 2006
Tammy West 84 Rep Oklahoma City 2016
Cyndi Munson 85 Dem 2015
William Fourkiller 86 Dem Stilwell 2010
Collin Walke 87 Dem Oklahoma City 2016
Jason Dunnington 88 Dem Oklahoma City 2014
Shane Stone 89 Dem Oklahoma City 2014
Jon Echols 90 Rep Oklahoma City 2012
Chris Kannady 91 Rep Oklahoma City 2014
Forrest Bennett 92 Dem Oklahoma City 2016
Mickey Dollens 93 Rep Oklahoma City 2016
Scott Inman 94 Dem Oklahoma City 2006
Roger Ford 95 Rep Midwest City 2016
Lewis H. Moore 96 Rep Edmond 2008
Jason Lowe 97 Dem Oklahoma City 2016
Michael Rogers 98 Rep Tulsa 2014
George Young 99 Dem Oklahoma City 2014
Elise Hall 100 Rep Oklahoma City 2010
Tess Teague 101 Rep 2016

References

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  1. ^ "1791.pdf" (PDF).
  2. ^ "1799.pdf" (PDF).
  3. ^ "1803.pdf" (PDF).
  4. ^ "State Representative Tom Newell Announces Resignation". News on 6. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  5. ^ Hoberock, Barbara (5 February 2017). "Update: Rep. Dan Kirby resigns amid sexual harassment controversy". Tulsa World. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Oklahoma State Rep. David Brumbaugh dies". 2 News Oklahoma. 15 April 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  7. ^ Denwalt, Dale (20 March 2017). "Oklahoma state rep leaving seat for Norman Chamber". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  8. ^ Hoberock, Barbara (20 July 2017). "Karen Gaddis sworn into the Oklahoma House after winning special election". Tulsa World. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  9. ^ Denwalt, Dale (12 September 2017). "Democrats win special election in Norman". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Ross Ford (Oklahoma)". ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  11. ^ Savage, Tres (6 June 2017). "Dan Newberry resigns from Oklahoma State Senate". NonDoc. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
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