John Laws
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| Oklahoma Secretary of Budget | |
| Assumed office October 13, 2022 | |
| Governor | Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Mike Mazzei |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Oklahoma University of Texas |
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John Laws is an American businessman who has served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Budget under Governor Kevin Stitt since 2022.
John Laws graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1998 and the University of Texas.[1][2] He worked in management positions for various energy corporations for 20 years including Enable Midstream and OGE Energy Company.[1][3]
Laws was appointed Oklahoma Secretary of Budget by Governor Kevin Stitt on October 13, 2022.[1] He replaced Mike Mazzei who resigned in 2020.[4] He maintained a financial interest in Enable Midstream while secretary.[5] In September 2023, he drew media attention for sending emails to directors of state agencies reminding them Stitt encouraged to agencies to not file incremental budget requests in 2025.[6] After Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond released an AG opinion on dual office holding that caused Tim Gatz resignation, Laws maintained his positions as both Oklahoma's Chief Financial Officer and the Secretary of Budget.[7]
Stitt appointed another oil and gas executive, John Laws, to be secretary of budget and the state's chief financial officer. Laws previously held executive-suite positions at Enable Midstream LP.
