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Oklahoma Legislature
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56th Oklahoma Legislature | |
Type | |
Type | |
Houses | Senate House of Representatives |
Term limits | 12 years total |
History | |
Preceded by | 55th |
Succeeded by | 57th |
New session started | January 3, 2017 |
Leadership | |
Mike Schulz (R) | |
Charles McCall (R) | |
Structure | |
Seats | 48 Senate 101 House |
Senate political groups | Republican (40) Democrat (8) |
House political groups | Republican (75) Democrat (26) |
Authority | Article 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.
Previous: 55th Legislature • Next: 57th Legislature
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:
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:
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 SchulzofAltus. He is aided by Majority Floor Leader Greg TreatofOklahoma City. The Democratic minority leader of the state senate is John SparksofNorman. Paul Ziriax serves as the Secretary of the Oklahoma Senate.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives is led by Speaker Charles McCallofAtoka. He is aided by Majority Floor Leader Jon EcholsofOklahoma City. The Democratic minority leaderisSteve KouplenofBeggs. Joel Kintsel serves as Chief Clerk of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
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40 | 8 | |
Republican | Democrat |
Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
Total | |
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Republican | Democratic | ||
End of previous legislature | 38 | 10 | 48 |
Begin | 40 | 8 | 48 |
Latest voting share | 83% | 17% |
District | Name | Party | Hometown | Occupation | First Elected | Seat Up |
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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 |
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75 | 26 | |
Republican | Democrat |
Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
Total | |
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Republican | Democratic | ||
End of previous legislature | 71 | 30 | 101 |
Begin | 75 | 26 | 101 |
Latest voting share | 74% | 26% |
Oklahoma State Legislatures by year convened
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