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Address: 2300 N Lincoln Blvd., State Capitol Building, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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Senator Tom Adelson - District 33
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Occupation: Attorney
Education: Edison High School; Stanford University, B.A.; Southern Methodist
University, J.D. (cum laude)
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Party: Democratic
Senator Adelson is a native Tulsan. He attended Barnard elementary and Edison junior and senior high
schools. As Governor Henry’s Secretary of Health, he fought for and helped pass Oklahoma’s first clean air
legislation, and he worked to protect public health funding for 75,000 Oklahoma children who would have lost
health insurance coverage. Senator Adelson stepped in when schools in his district were losing their nurses
to help establish school-based comprehensive medical clinics at Eugene Field and Mark Twain elementary
schools.
Senator Adelson has been engaged in the practice of law since 1992 with experience in commercial litigation,
banking, and oil & gas. Prior to forming his own law practice in 1998, Senator Adelson operated a fourth
generation family oil and gas business where he held primary responsibility for the New Mexico and west
Texas regions, and he remains a partner in the firm.
Senator Adelson has been active in community service. He is a founding Board Member of the Tulsa
Coalition of Children’s Health, a group composed primarily of Tulsa pediatricians supporting consolidation of
health care services in the Tulsa Metropolitan area. He is a former president and past board member of the
Tulsa Mental Health Association. He is a member of the Community Hospital Authority in Tulsa and serves
on the O.U. Health Care Task Force. Mr. Adelson chaired the Health Subcommittee for Governor Henry’s
Transition Team.
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
Energy
Finance
General Government
Veterans and Military Affairs
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Tom Adelson
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 527A
2448 E. 26th Pl.
Tulsa, OK 74114
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Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5551
adelson@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Leah Hicks
District Information: District 33
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Tulsa
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Letter to the Editor in Response to Oklahoman Editorial on Rep. Kern
Senate Democrats thank Senator David Holt for his leadership in partnering with President Barack
Obama
04.20.11
Adelson responds to the Oklahoman
03.08.11
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Senator Cliff A. Aldridge - District 42
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Occupation: Farmer’s Insurance Agent
Education: Henryetta High School; Oklahoma Christian College, Edmond, OK
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2002 - present
Hometown: Choctaw, OK
Party: Republican
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Cliff A. Aldridge grew up in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Hampshire as the son of a missionary. After
graduating from Henryetta High School in 1980, Cliff went on to attend Oklahoma Christian College in
Oklahoma City where he met his future wife, DeeAnn Swarb. In 1984, Cliff and DeeAnn married and
purchased a home in Midwest City, and Cliff began his career as an agent with Farmers Insurance Agency,
who he has been with for 20 years.
In November of 2002, Cliff was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent Senate District 42 taking
the place of Senator Dave Herbert. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate General Government
Committee and the Vice Chairman of the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee.
Together, Cliff and DeeAnn have three daughters, Cara, 20, Courtney, 18, and Chloe, 12 – They still live in
the Midwest City area. Cliff is an active member in the Choctaw Kiwanis, Midwest City Rotary, and Midwest
City Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Tinker Area Y.M.C.A.
Cliff enjoys playing golf and softball, antiquing, and spending time with his wife and daughters, and is actively
involved at the Del City Church of Christ.
Committee Membership
Appropriation Subcommittee on Education
Finance
General Government - Chair
Retirement and Insurance - Vice Chair
Veterans and Military Affairs
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Cliff A. Aldridge
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 511
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5584
P.O. Box 10946
Midwest City, OK 73140
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Executive Assistant: Leah Maloy
District Information: District 42
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Oklahoma
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Health care law committee to begin work
08.03.11
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Senator Mark Allen - District 4
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Occupation:
Education:
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2010 - present
Hometown:
Party: Republican
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
Energy
Redistricting - Eastern and Southeast Oklahoma Vice Chair
Transportation - Vice Chair
Veterans and Military Affairs
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Mark Allen
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 415
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5576
allen@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Suzanne Earnest
District Information: District #4
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Press Releases
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Senator Patrick Anderson - District 19
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Occupation: Attorney / Farmer
Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S.; University of Oklahoma School of
Law, J.D.
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Enid, OK
Party: Republican
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development
Retirement and Insurance
Rules
Tourism and Wildlife
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Patrick Anderson
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5630
anderson@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Kathie Gasaway
P.O. Box 5589
Enid, OK 73702
District Information: District 19
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Garfield
Kingfisher
Logan
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Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2006 | 2005
Anderson applauds decision not to pursue bond issue
05.18.11
Senate Gives Unanimous Approval to Workers’ Comp Reform
05.18.11
Anderson requests audit of state expenditures for American Indian Cultural Center
05.13.11
Workers Compensation Package Receives Full Senate Approval, 44-0
03.10.11
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Senator Roger Ballenger - District 8
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Occupation: Electrical Contractor in Tulsa Area and Operator/owner Small
Beefmaster Cattle Operation west of Okmulgee
Education: OSU Institute of Technology of Okmulgee
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2006 - present
Hometown: Okmulgee, OK
Party: Democratic
Previous Occupations: Okmulgee County Commissioner for 16 years; Okmulgee City Council for 8
years; US Navy 1969-1973
Wife: Cimone
Daughter: Kimberly Fetgatter and Husband Scott
Son: Clay Ballenger and wife Jami
Step Daughter: Lindsay Marrow
4 Grandchildren: Meagan, Cody, Wyatt and Carrie
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, golf, grandkids
In 2011, he was chosen to serve as Assistant Minority Floor Leader.
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Finance
Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Regulatory Services
General Government - Vice Chair
Public Safety
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Roger Ballenger
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 527B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5588
ballenger@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Susan Cochran
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District Information: District 8
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Counties Represented
McIntosh
Okfuskee
Okmulgee
Tulsa
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2008 | 2007
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Senator Don Barrington - District 31
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Occupation: Retired
Education: Associates Degree
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Lawton, OK
Party: Republican
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Encouraged to run for the Oklahoma State Senate by friends, family and mentors, Senator Don Barrington
was elected to his first term of office on November 2, 2004 and to his second term on November 4, 2008 by
the voters of Senate District 31. He is proud to serve the citizens of Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson and
portions of Grady and Stephens Counties.
Don Barrington was born September 7, 1947 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Burt & Lura Barrington. He graduated
from Rexford High School in Rexford, Kansas in 1965. He enlisted in the United States Army and served
from 1966 through 1969; including an eighteen-month tour in Viet Nam where he received an Army
Commendation Medal.
Don’s professional career began as a rookie with the Lawton Fire Department in 1969. During his 32-year
tenure, he spent 26 years on shift at the fire station. He advanced through testing to the levels of Driver,
Lieutenant and Captain, and was then promoted to Deputy Chief. He received an Associates Degree in
Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City in 1993. He was appointed as
the Fire Chief of Lawton in 1996 and served until his retirement in 2002.
He married Jennifer (Morgan) Barrington on February 7, 1970 in Cache, Oklahoma. They have resided in
southwest Oklahoma for the past 40 years and have two children. Their daughter, Alicia (Barrington)
Rodgers, is an educator at Fort Gibson Public Schools. She and her husband, Gary, reside in Muskogee
with their two children, Kade and Kenady. Their son, Jaron Barrington, is a music minister at the Walnut
Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield. He and his wife, Vicki, reside in Grand Prarie, Texas with their children
Emma, Cole and Kate.
He is a member of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association, Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association,
Oklahoma Fire Chief’s Association, Lawton Salvation Army Advisory Board, and serves as the Co-Chair on
the Steering Committee for Law Enforcement and Public Safety through the Great Plains Technology
Center. He is an active member of the Lawton Chapter of Gideon’s International where he served as their
Secretary and Vice President. He also is a charter member of the First Baptist East in Lawton where he
serves as a Deacon.
Senator Barrington is in his third year of his second term. He spent two years serving as the Co-Chair for
Public Safety & Homeland Security, and is in his third year as the Chairman of Public Safety and
Homeland Security. In 2011, he was named Vice-Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety
and Judiciary. He also serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development, Tourism and Wildlife, and
Veterans and Military Affairs Committees. Barrington continues to use his fire service and public safety
experience for critical lawmaking decisions. He also is a key member of the Republican Rural Caucus
where significant agricultural producer’s issues are protected by those Senators whose districts are mainly
comprised of rural communities.
In 2011, he was also appointed to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Pensions to
address the more than $16 billion in unfunded liabilities of the state's pension systems. He was also
selected to be the Vice Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee representing Western and southern
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Oklahoma.
He was named the 2008 ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the Oklahoma State Troopers Association, the 2008
‘Senator of the Year ‘ by the Oklahoma Veterans Council, and the 2009 ‘Senator of the Year’ by OCARTA.
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary - Vice Chair
Public Safety - Chair
Redistricting - Western and southern OK Vice Chair
Tourism and Wildlife
Veterans and Military Affairs
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Don Barrington
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 515
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5563
barrington@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Sandra Shelton
4506 N.E. Highlander Cr.
Lawton, OK 73507
District Information: District 31
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Comanche
Cotton
Grady
Jefferson
Stephens
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
First student from Oklahoma School for the Blind pages at State Capitol
05.18.11
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Legislators pleased utility vehicle bill signed into law
05.05.11
Bill to protect victims of domestic violence awaits House consideration
03.15.11
Sales tax exemption for widows of disabled veterans heads to House
03.14.11
Sales tax exemption approved for widows of disabled vets
02.16.11
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Senator Randy Bass - District 32
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Occupation: Operates cattle and wheat farm
Education: Lawton High School. Attended Cameron University, Lawton,
Oklahoma
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Lawton, OK
Party: Democratic
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Randy Bass had been serving his hometown as a City Councilman. He was elected councilman for Ward 1
in March of 2001 and was still serving when he was elected to represent District 32 as Senator in November
of 2004. He is a member of the Oklahoma Municipal League.
Senator Bass is an active member of his community where he is an Elder of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
He is an associate member of Lawton Ambucs. He has coached girls softball, and worked as the Lawton
High School girls golf team coach from 2000 to 2003.
Randy Bass was born March 13, 1954 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He began a career in baseball in 1972 when
he was drafted from Lawton High School in the fourth round with the Minnesota Twins. He spent time with
several major league teams including the Kansas City Royals, the Montreal Expos, the San Diego Padres
and the Texas Rangers before being picked to play in Japan in 1982.
Randy became the first baseman and power hitter for the Hanshin Tigers from 1983 to 1988. He became
the greatest foreign hitter (of over 400) to ever step on Japanese shores. He currently holds eight national
records in Japan. He set the all time season batting average mark of .389 in 1986, he is the only player to
win back-to-back Triple Crowns, and hit 200 homers faster than any man in baseball history. Randy is a
baseball legend in Japan.
He was appointed embassador to Japan by Governor Nigh in 1986. His passion for baseball is kept alive by
being a member of the Major League Baseball Association and through trips to Japan where he plays
celebrity games and golf tournaments. He has also been employeed to commentate baseball games for
Minichi Broadcasting Systems in Japan. He worked as a scout for the Tokyo Giants from 1998 to 2003.
Randy also has a passion for golf. He enjoys spending time with his wife Kelley, his son Zach, daughters
Staci and Remi and his four grandchildren Levi, Hagen, Jayden and Randi.
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development
Appropriations Subcommittee General Government and Transportation
Retirement and Insurance
Tourism and Wildlife
Veterans and Military Affairs
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Capitol Address District Address
Senator Randy Bass
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 528B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5567
bass@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Donna Ambler
2606 NW Lake Front Dr.
Lawton, OK 73505
District Information: District 32
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Comanche
Press Releases
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First student from Oklahoma School for the Blind pages at State Capitol
05.18.11
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Senator Brian Bingman - District 12
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Occupation: Oil and Gas
Education: University of Oklahoma, BBA in Petroleum Land Management
Legislative Experience: House Member 2004-2006; Senate Member, 2006 -
present
Hometown: Sapulpa, OK
Party: Republican
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Bingman was born on December 9, 1953, in Tulsa, OK. He received a BBA in Petroleum Land Management
from the University of Oklahoma in 1976. He is currently employed by Uplands Resources Inc. in Tulsa as
Vice-President of Land and Operations. Bingman served as Mayor of Sapulpa from 1992 -2004 and served in
the House of Representatives for District 30 from 2004-2006. He was elected to the State Senate in
November, 2006. He and his wife Paula, have three children, Annie, Blake and Rebecca. Bingman continues
active participation in the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, Tulsa Association of Petroleum
Landmen and the Oklahoma Independent Producers Association. He is a member of Creek Nation. He also
is a member of the Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce. He is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church
of Sapulpa. His hobbies include playing golf, spending time with his family and his three grandchildren Blake,
Merritt, and Ellie.
Committee Membership
The President Pro Tempore is an Ex-Officio and voting member of all Senate committees.
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Brian Bingman
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 422
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5528
bingman@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Cheryl Boothe
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(918) 227-1856
District Information: District 12
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Population and Household
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Counties Represented
Creek
Okfuskee
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008
Health care law committee to begin work
08.03.11
President Pro Tempore Bingman released the following statement regarding the passing of
Representative Rusty Farley
07.05.11
Senate adjourns after session full of victories
05.20.11
Pro Tem Bingman Comments on Senate Passage of Government Agency Consolidation Bill
05.20.11
Pro-Tem Bingman Announces Interim Study on Bond Issues
05.18.11
Senate approves balanced budget
05.17.11
Senate remembers al-Qaida victims, honors efforts of presidents and troops in the War on Terror
05.02.11
President Pro Tempore Bingman Comments on the Killing of Osama bin Laden
05.02.11
May 3rd survivor learning about government through Senate internship; hopes to lobby for disabled
05.02.11
Pro Tem Bingman and Senator Newberry Comment on Passage of Government Consolidation Bill
04.27.11
Bingman says ‘walking the walk’ on Fiscal Accountability Includes Reducing the Size of Government
04.26.11
Senate calls for COLA funding; move will slash billions in unfunded liability
04.19.11
State Leaders: Agreement Reached on Oklahoma Health Insurance Private Enterprise Network
04.14.11
President Pro Tempore Bingman Comments on Joint Session to Honor Oklahoma’s 45th Infantry
Brigade
04.12.11
Bingman: Athlete Agents Need to Have Skin in the Game
04.05.11
Lawsuit Reform Measure Headed to Full Senate
03.23.11
Senate Finishes Business Ahead of Deadline, Bingman Comments on Budget Savings
03.16.11
No Sacred Cows Here; Senate Bill Will Allow Lawmakers to Share in Budget Cutbacks
03.15.11
Workers Compensation Package Receives Full Senate Approval, 44-0
03.10.11
First Joint Committee on Appropriations Bill Passes Senate; Marks the Beginning of a New Era of
Transparency
03.07.11
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Additional Lawsuit Reform Legislation Passes Full Senate
02.28.11
Legislative Leaders Pleased with OJA Efforts
02.24.11
Senate Approves Lawsuit Reform Legislation; Bill is a Part of Senate Republican Pro-Jobs Agenda
02.23.11
Senate Approves Board of Education Reform Measure
02.21.11
President Pro Tempore Bingman Comments on Governor Fallin’s State of the State Address
02.07.11
Senate Will Begin State Department of Education Reform Monday
02.04.11
President Pro Tem Bingman Responds to Actions Recently Taken Against Superintendent Janet
Barresi
01.27.11
President Pro Tempore Announces Don P. Murray, M.D. for Judicial Nominating Commission
01.07.11
Bingman Announces Remainder of Staff
01.06.11
Bingman Is Officially Elected President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate
01.04.11
President Pro-Tem Designate Bingman Announces Committee Assignments for the 2011-12 Session
01.03.11
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Senator Cliff Branan - District 40
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Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Broker
Education: University of Oklahoma, B.B.A. Finance
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2002 - present
Republican Caucus Whip, 2006
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Party: Republican
State Senator Cliff Branan was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Heritage
Hall High School and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where he received his bachelors degree
in finance. He then began his distinguished career spanning the past 25 years in the commercial real estate
business with Coldwell Banker Commercial, now CB Richard Ellis Co. In 1995, he started Branan Property
Company, which specializes in the sale and leasing of office properties. In November 2002, Senator Branan
was elected to serve Senate District 40.
In 2010, Branan won his third and final election to the Oklahoma Senate from District 40. He was awarded
the American Royalty Council 2006 Legislative Excellence Award and was named the OPIA 2006 Legislator
of the Year.
In 2006, 2008 and 2010, Branan was elected by his caucus to serve as Majority Whip.
Senator Branan is proudly married to Connell, his lovely wife of 16 years. They have two children - a son,
Ford (14), and a daughter, Langley (11). In his spare time, the Senator enjoys traveling and spending time
with his family.
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriation Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation - Vice Chair
Education
Energy - Chair
Rules
Transportation
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Cliff Branan
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417C
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5543
branan@oksenate.gov
7303 Lancet Lane
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(405) 843-5064
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Executive Assistant: Kathy Lawrence
District Information: District 40
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Oklahoma
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Senate dedicates portrait of Admiral J.J. “Jocko” Clark
03.01.11
Senate honors 100th Anniversary of President Reagan’s birth
02.07.11
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Senator Josh Brecheen - District 6
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Occupation: Motivational Speaker
Education: Oklahoma State University - Agricultural Communications/Animal
Science
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2010 - present
Hometown: Coalgate
Party: Republican
Oklahoma State Senator Josh Brecheen was elected to the State Senate in November 2010. He represents
District 6, consisting of Atoka, Coal, Bryan, Johnston and Marshall Counties.
Prior to his election to the Oklahoma legislature, Josh served almost six years as a field representative for
U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. As a field representative, Brecheen was one of Senator Coburn’s “boots
on the ground,” working directly with constituents on issues, and evaluating government programs for
waste, fraud and abuse.
Josh owns a motivational speaking business, Brecheen Keynotes and Seminars. Since the inception of the
business, Brecheen has provided inspirational presentations to over 600,000 people in more than 600
school systems, conferences and universities in many states. Presentations provided from 2004-2010, were
provided free of charge to comply with U.S Senate Ethics rulings.
Josh is a two-time qualifier for the National Cutting Horse Association Eastern Championship Show, and
spends his spare time raising and training Quarter Horses.
Josh is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he earned a dual degree in agricultural
communications and animal science. Josh attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant until
his election as State FFA President in 1998, which necessitated his move to Stillwater (to be near the
Oklahoma State Career Technology headquarters). Josh also served the Oklahoma FFA Association as SE
District Vice-President in 1997.
Josh, a committed Christian, is married to Kacie Ann Brecheen and has two small step children (Micah and
Makayla). Additionally, the couple’s third child, Colt Justice was born on October 20, 2010. The family
resides in Coal County.
While in the State Senate, Josh will focus on job creation, low taxation, and reduction of government waste.
He wants to reduce needless government regulations, improve education, advocate for agricultural interests
and promote local control and constitutional rights. Josh is driven to foster a low tax business environment
which will encourage a vibrant private sector while ensuring funding for necessary government services.
Committee Membership
Education
Judiciary
Retirement and Insurance
Rules
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Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Josh Brecheen
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 513A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5586
brecheen@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Melissa Smith
District Information: District #6
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Atoka, Coal, Bryan, Johnston and Marshall Counties
Press Releases
Governor signs tax petition transparency bill
05.18.11
Legislators pleased utility vehicle bill signed into law
05.05.11
Sen. Brecheen pleased funeral picketing bill signed
04.19.11
Bill to remove Governor from parole process for nonviolent offenses heads to House
03.16.11
Funeral picketing bill clears Senate
03.01.11
Sen. Brecheen Wins Approval for Bill Strengthening Oklahoma’s Funeral Picketing Law
02.15.11
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Senator Rick Brinkley - District 34
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Occupation:
Education: Langston University, Oral Roberts Unversity and Oklahoma State
University
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2010 - present
Hometown: Owasso
Party: Republican
Senator Rick Brinkley is proud to represent the citizens of District 34 in the Oklahoma State Senate,
serving portions of Owasso, Collinsville, Claremore, Catoosa, Sperry Skiatook, and Tulsa. Senator Brinkley
currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. He grew up in Collinsville and now
makes his home in Owasso.
Rick was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 2010 and brings a broad range of business and
consumer experience to the legislature. He has served as the President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau
serving Eastern Oklahoma since 1999, and in 2008 was honored with the BBB’s National Meritorious
Service Award in recognition of his “Call to Excellence”. In addition, he served as a member of the Board of
Directors of the National Council of Better Business Bureaus for six years as well as on its executive and
strategic planning committees.
Rick’s priorities in the Senate are to allow the economy to grow itself through making Oklahoma “job
friendly” and to protect the core conservative values of District 34. He believes there are very few problems
facing our state, which cannot be solved through successful job growth.
Professionally, for over ten years, Rick served as Pastor of The Community Church in Collinsville, and
since 1999 has served as President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Oklahoma.
Previously, Rick spent ten years as a television producer, investigative producer, writer, and on-air
personality. His work in television culminated with a National Emmy Award Nomination. In addition, he
serves as a leader in communications and personal impact for corporations, non-profits, and educators
Rick was the first person on either side of his family to attend college and is a graduate of both Langston
University and Oral Roberts University’s School of Theology and Missions and has completed some
doctoral work at Oklahoma State University’s College of Education.
Rick is an active member of First Christian Church in Owasso and serves on the Associate Board of Oasis
Adult Day Care Facility, the Board of Directors of The Petroleum Club of Tulsa, former President of the
Kiwanis Club, and is a supportive “Peepaw” for his grandson’s soccer team, ’98 Sheffield Eagles FC.
However, Rick’s greatest achievements are his son, John, and his grandson, Cristian.
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
Business and Commerce
Finance - Vice Chair
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Health and Human Services
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Rick Brinkley
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 512
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5566
brinkley@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Jonathan Grable
District Information: District 34
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Tulsa
Press Releases
Brinkley wins approval for candidate ID bill
03.14.11
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Senator Bill Brown - District 36
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Occupation: Insurance
Education: Northeasten State University, Education, Education degree
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2006 - present
Hometown: Broken Arrow, OK
Party: Republican
Senator Brown represents the citizens of Senate District 36.
In 2006, he was appointed by the President Pro-Tempore Morgan and Co-President Pro-Tempore Coffee to
serve as the Co-Chairman of the Retirement and Insurance Committee. Since 2008, he has served as
Chairman of that committee.
In 2011, he was also appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Pensions to address the more than
$16 billion in unfunded liabilities of the state's pension systems.
Senator Brown was born and raised in Henryetta Oklahoma. He attended Northeasten State University and
received a degree in Education. Bill taught school for 4 years, before going into the Insurance Business.
Sen. Brown also owns the Lake Eufala Marina
Senator Brown is a civic leader with a passion for service. He was president of the Broken Arrow Rotary
Club and is currently the president of Gatesway Foundation, an organization that helps the mentally and
physically disabled.
Senator Brown is married to Linda Brown, a longtime teacher at Park Lane Elementary School in Broken
Arrow. They have four children and nine grandchildren. As a Broken Arrow citizen for thirty years, Bill has
always held fast to his conservative principles. Faith is of utmost importance to Bill and his family.
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation
General Government
Retirement and Insurance - Chair
Tourism and Wildlife
Veterans and Military Affairs
Offices
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Bill Brown
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 513A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5602
brownb@oksenate.gov
524 S. Elm
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-258-5526
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Executive Assistant: Doris Sesock
District Information: District 36
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Tulsa, Wagoner
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007
Health care law committee to begin work
08.03.11
Stricter Boating Under the Influence law in effect
05.11.11
Bill to make state’s waterways safer heads to Governor
05.04.11
Senate approves measure requiring display of Honor and Remember Flag
03.01.11
Brown wins approval for bill requiring display of Honor and Remember Flag
02.16.11
Sen. Brown says transparency bill will reduce medical cost for Oklahomans
01.26.11
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Senator Sean Burrage - District 2
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Occupation: Attorney At Law
Education: BBA University of Oklahoma Accounting Degree, 1990; University of
Oklahoma, J.D., 1993
Legislative Experience: 2006 - present
Hometown: Claremore, OK
Party: Democratic
Sean Burrage was born in 1968 in Durant, Oklahoma. He is married to Carole and they have two sons,
Truman, age 13, and Carter, age 5. They make their home in Claremore.
Sean is the son of former United States District Judge Michael Burrage and Aletha Burrage, an elementary
school principal.
He graduated from Antlers High School in 1986 and from the University of Oklahoma with a BBA in
Accounting in 1990. He obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law
in 1993.
Sean served as Legislative Director to United States Senator David Boren in Washington, D. C., and later
as Special Assistant and Director of State and Federal Relations to President David Boren at the University
of Oklahoma.
He has served as a board member of the University Hospitals Authority and Trust at the OU Medical
Center.
Sean has played an active role in the communities of Rogers and Mayes Counties by serving on the Board
of Directors for Tri-County CASA and as President of Share the Spirit, a local charity that has helped many
families. He was named Tri-County CASA as Attorney of the Year in 2001 in recognition for his pro bono
representation of minor children in the juvenile court system.
He was named Assistant Democratic Leader of the Oklahoma Senate for the Fifty-second Oklahoma
Legislature, and as a member of the Joint Committee on Indian Tribal-State Relations. He has served as a
Delegate to the American Council of Young Political Leaders and also designated as Member of the 2008
Class of Aspen-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership.
In 2011, he was named Assistant Minority Floor Leader. Besides his standing committee assignments, he
was also appointed to serve as Minority Co-Vice Chairman of the Senate Redistricting Committee. He also
was chosen to be a member of the Select Committee on Pensions to address the more than $16 billion in
unfunded liabilities of the state's pension systems.
In his spare time Sean enjoys coaching Truman in soccer, basketball and baseball.
The Burrages’ are members of the First United Methodist Church of Claremore.
Committee Membership
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Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation
Energy
Health and Human Services - Vice Chair
Redistricting - Minority Co-Vice Chair
Transportation
Offices
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Sean Burrage
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 529B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5555
garlick@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Donna Garlick
Use Capitol Address
District Information: District 2
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented:
Mayes
Rogers
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007
Health care law committee to begin work
08.03.11
Burrage criticizes Barresi’s decision on National Board Certified Teachers
07.07.11
Senate Pensions Committee Gains Bi-Partisan Support for Proposals; Endorses Major Reforms
Capable of Reducing the Unfunded Liability by Billions
03.03.11
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Senator Harry E. Coates - District 28
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Occupation: Harry E. Coates, Inc., a construction consulting firm
Education: Seminole State College; Oklahoma City Southwestern College;
University of Central Oklahoma; Southwest Technical Institute
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2002 - present
Hometown: Seminole, OK
Party: Republican
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Senator Harry Coates represents Senate District 28 which covers all or portions of Lincoln, Oklahoma,
Pottawatomie and Seminole Counties. He was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in November 2002 and
re-elected without opposition in 2006.
During his time in the State Senate, he has authored numerous pieces of major legislation looking out for
Oklahoma’s children and seniors and protecting the rights of families and business owners.
In 2006, he was the Senate author of HB 2840, also known as the Kelsey Smith-Briggs Child
Protection Reform Act, designed to better protect children from child abuse. The law gives DHS and
judges the authority to request investigative resources from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. It
also establishes stronger review procedures allowing for greater input by those acting as advocates for a
child’s safety, health and welfare.
That same year, he also was the Senate author of the “Stand Your Ground” law (HB 2615), which
broadened the rights of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves. The “Stand Your Ground” bill extended
some of the protections provided under the 1980's Oklahoma “Make My Day” law, which gave homeowners
the right to use deadly force, if necessary, to protect themselves and their families against intruders. Coates’
bill extended that protection to other locations, such as a vehicle in the case of a carjacking and a parent
using force to protect their child in the backseat. Coates believes Oklahomans have the right to protect
themselves and their property.
This year, he got SB 1289 approved and signed into law to better protect Oklahoma’s seniors. The bill closed
a loophole in state law aimed at restricting dangerous criminals from working in nursing homes, assisted
living centers or adult day care centers. Previously, the law didn’t address those individuals who pled guilty
or no contest, or were given a deferred sentence. SB 1289 closed that loophole to keep dangerous criminals
out of nursing homes and assisted living centers and away from our loved ones.
This session, he also successfully carried Senate Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee’s and the Republican
leadership’s Worker’s Comp bills (SB 1973, HB 1611, HB 2650 and HB 2652) in the Senate. Together, Sen.
Coates and Pro Tem Coffee crafted SB 1973. These major reforms to the state’s Worker’s Comp system will
help make Oklahoma more attractive for business and workers. The new laws will result in reduced costs for
employers and an improved and more effective worker’s compensation system for injured workers in
Oklahoma. It’s estimated that the new laws will save Oklahoma businesses at least $60.5 million.
During his time in the Senate, he has been honored by several groups with special achievement and
“legislator of the year” awards including the following, among others:
- 2006 Oklahoma Rifle Association Legislator of the Year
- 2008 Child Advocates Hall of Fame (recognized for outstanding efforts in reforming policy for the children
and youth of Oklahoma)
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- 2008 State Chamber of Oklahoma’s Defender of Free Enterprise, Legislative Advocates for Business
- 2009 Seminole State College Alumni Hall of Fame inductee
- 2009 Distinguished Service Award, State Regents for Higher Education
Besides his role as a state Senator, Coates is also a construction consultant whose firm operates throughout
the United States and the Caribbean. He has worked in the construction industry for more than 40 years.
He is a member of several professional and civic organizations including the National and Oklahoma Rifle
Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He is also a member of each of the Chambers of
Commerce located in his district. He is also the past president and a current board member of the Jasmine
Moran Children's Museum in Seminole.
Sen. Coates and Betty, his wife of 41 years, are members of the First Baptist Church of Seminole. They
have four children Jeremy, Heather, Eddie and Brandon.
Committee Membership
Appropriation Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation
Business and Commerce
General Government
Tourism and Wildlife - Chair
Veterans and Military Affairs
Offices Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Harry E. Coates
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 531
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5547
coates@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Sherry Mitchell
US 377 N.
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-7660
District Information: District 28
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented:
Lincoln, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Seminole
Press Releases
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Senator Brian A. Crain - District 39
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Occupation: Attorney
Education: University of Oklahoma, 1983, B.B.A. in Management; University of
Tulsa School of Law, 1991.
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Tulsa
Party: Republican
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Senator Crain pledged in his campaign to focus on the fundamentals of state government; education,
transportation, and small business development. Achievement in these areas is essential in making
Oklahoma the best state in the nation to work, to live and to raise a family. Senator Crain believes that small
businesses are the economic engine of this state and require good schools and good roads in order to grow
and develop.
Senator Crain was born at Andrews, AFB, Maryland, to Harold and Joan Crain. Moving to Oklahoma City
when he was three years old, Brian attended Putnam City Schools, graduating from Putnam City West
Senior High School in 1979. Following high school, Brian graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1983
with a B.B.A. in Management.
Upon graduation, Sen. Crain worked for a national distributor for electrical and electronic wiring. During the
next twelve years, he continued with the company, living throughout the southern and mid-Atlantic states
before moving to Tulsa in 1987. Brian remained in Tulsa, graduating from the University of Tulsa School of
Law in 1991. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma.
Sen. Crain served as an Assistant District Attorney in 1996. In 1999, he left to pursue a law practice
focusing primarily on title and real property law. He now practices law with Hanson & Holmes, PLC, in Tulsa.
Brian married his wife, Lori, in 1990. They have two daughters, Sarah and Catherine. The Crains attend the
First Baptist Church of Tulsa. Brian is a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association, Tulsa Title and
Probate Lawyers, and Tulsa Lawyers Helping Children. Outside his practice, Brian is a member of
Leadership Tulsa, Tulsa Rotary and the Masonic Lodge.
In 2011, besides his normal standing committee assignments, he was also appointed to serve on the Select
Committee on Pensions to address the more than $16 billion in unfunded liabilities of the state's pension
systems.
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Health and Human Services - Chair
Judiciary
Retirement and Insurance
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Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Brian A. Crain
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5620
crain@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Katie Duvall
5305 E. 37th
Tulsa, OK 74135
District Information: District 39
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Tulsa
Votes
2006
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Health care law committee to begin work
08.03.11
Senate Pensions Committee Gains Bi-Partisan Support for Proposals; Endorses Major Reforms
Capable of Reducing the Unfunded Liability by Billions
03.03.11
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Senator Kim David - District 18
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Occupation:
Education:
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2010 - present
Hometown:
Party: Republican
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services - Vice Chair
Business and Commerce
Education
Finance
Redistricting - Congressional Vice Chair
Veterans and Military Affairs
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Kim David
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 520
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5590
david@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Gayla Guinn
District Information: District #18
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Press Releases
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Senate approves redistricting bills
05.03.11
Bill allowing rural water districts to use GRDA controlled water awaits House consideration
03.22.11
Senate commends U.S. Marshals Service
03.08.11
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Senator Judy Eason McIntyre - District 11
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Occupation: Senator; Retired from D.H.S.
Education: University of Oklahoma, B.S. and M.S. Degrees Social Work
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present; House Member,
2002-2004
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Party: Democratic
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Judy Eason McIntyre is a native Oklahoman from Tulsa. She attended and graduated from Booker T.
Washington High School in Tulsa. She received a Bachelor’s and Master of Science Degree in Social Work
from the University of Oklahoma.
Judy Eason McIntyre was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate District 11 in 2004. She also was elected
and served in the House of Representatives for District 73 in the 49th Legislature from 2002-2004. She was
the first freshman appointed to the Speaker’s Leadership Team in the House of Representatives. In 2002,
she was one of sixteen black women from twelve states selected as a Fellow for the NOBEL/Women
(National Organization of Black Elected Legislators/Women) for the NOBEL/Women CAWP (Center for
American Women and Politics/Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University) Leadership Institute.
In 2011, she was chosen to serve as Democratic Whip. Besides her normal standing committee
assignments, she was appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Pensions to address the more than
$16 billion in unfunded liabilities of the state's pension systems. She was also chosen to serve on the
Senate Redistricting Committee.
She retired from the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division after 31 years. She also served
on the Tulsa Public School Board for 16 years serving as President for two years.
She holds memberships in the following organizations: Member, Vernon AME Church; Chair of the Tulsa
County Democrat Lunch Club; 1921 Race Riot Design Committee; the Greenwood Re-Development
Authority; the NAACP; CWA (Communication Workers of America) Local #6086; Oklahoma Humanities
Council Board of Trustees; and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also the President of the Jazz Hall
of Fame Board and a founding member of Soulful Survivors, Inc. (a breast cancer support group).
Committee Membership
Appropriation Subcommittee on Education
Business and Commerce
Education
Judiciary
Redistricting
Rules
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Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Judy Eason McIntyre
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 429
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5598
easonmcintyre@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Roxanne Blystone
P.O. Box 48548
Tulsa, OK 74148
District Information: District 11
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Osage
Tulsa
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Public invited to Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Capitol
04.29.11
Black Caucus Condemns Rep. Kern’s Remarks
04.28.11
Senate sings praises of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” as state gospel song
02.24.11
Opposition Grows Towards AEP’s Plan to Raise Rates
01.05.11
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Senator Jerry Ellis- District 5
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Occupation:
Education:
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2008 - present
Hometown: Valliant, OK
Party: Democratic
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development
Appropriation Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Business and Commerce
Rules
Tourism and Wildlife - Vice Chair
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Jerry Ellis
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 535
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5614
ellis@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Jean McCurley
P.O. Box 317 Valliant, OK 74764
580.933.4930
District Information: District 5
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Atoka
Choctaw
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McCurtain
Pushmataha
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009
Senate approves ban on texting while driving
03.16.11
Senate passes legislation strengthening Public Competitive Act
03.01.11
Senate committee approves ban on texting while driving
02.17.11
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Senator Eddie Fields - District 10
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Occupation: Cattle Rancher/Businessman
Education: B.S. in Agri-Business, Oklahoma State University
Legislative Experience: House Member 2008 - 2010; Senate Member 2010 -
present
Hometown: Wynona
Party: Republican
After serving two years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in House District 36, Senator Eddie Fields
was encouraged to run for the Oklahoma State Senate by friends, family and mentors. He was elected to his
first Senate term of office on November 2, 2010 by the voters of Senate District 10. He is proud to serve the
citizens of Osage and Pawnee Counties and portions of Kay, Payne, and Tulsa Counties.
Eddie was born January 21, 1967 in Monterey, California to Dennis and Jan Fields where his father was
stationed with the National Guard at Ford Ord. He graduated from Wynona High School in Wynona, Oklahoma
in 1985 and then received a Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business from Oklahoma State University in 1990. He
married Christina (Guthrie) Fields on May 12, 1990 in Vici, Oklahoma. They have made their home in
northeastern Oklahoma for over twenty-one years and have three daughters, Tailor, Jacie and Tristan.
Christina is a 4th grade teacher at Cleveland Public Schools and has served Oklahoma’s public school system
for sixteen years. They are members of the First Baptist Church of Wynona.
A third-generation Osage County native, cattle rancher and businessman, Eddie has served on the Osage
County Farm Bureau Board, as president of the Osage County Cattlemen’s Association and director of the
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. He also served on the school board for Wynona Public Schools for
fourteen years. He is a member of the Osage County Farm Bureau, a life-time member of the Oklahoma
Cattlemen's Association and American Quarter Horse Association, and the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network.
Eddie is in his second year of his first term. During his tenure in the House, he served on the Agriculture,
Transportation, Wildlife, and Education Appropriation Committees. In 2011, he was named Chairman of the
Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Committee and Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on
Natural Resources and Regulatory Services. He also serves on the Tourism and Wildlife, Energy, and Rules
committees.
He continues to use his agriculture and ranching experience for critical lawmaking decisions. He is a key
member of the Republican Rural Caucus where significant agricultural producers' issues are protected by those
Senators whose districts are mainly comprised of rural communities. In 2011, Eddie was appointed by Senate
President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman to serve on the National Conference of State Legislature’s Agriculture
and Energy Committee and the Environment Committee. He will also serve the Southern Legislative
Conference on the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development - Chair
Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources - Vice Chair
Energy
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Redistricting - Congressional Chair
Rules
Tourism and Wildlife
Office Information
Capitol Address
Senator Eddie Fields
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 514B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5581
efields@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Becky Welch
District Information: District 10
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Osage
Pawnee
Kay
Payne
Tulsa
Press Releases
Senate approves redistricting bills
05.03.11
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Senator John W. Ford - District 29
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Occupation: Retired - ConocoPhillips
Education: University of Tulsa, B.S. Business Administration - Management, 1968
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Bartlesville, OK
Party: Republican
Oklahoma State Senator John Ford was elected to the State Senate November, 2004, and re-elected without
opposition in 2008. Senator Ford represents District 29, consisting of Craig, Nowata, and Washington
Counties. Prior to his election to the State Senate, John had a 34-year career with Phillips Petroleum
Company. His tenure with Phillips gave him the opportunity to develop the skills of an effective public servant
such as business planning, prudent budgeting, valuable communication and thoughtful decision-making
practices.
Senator Ford has a business degree from the University of Tulsa. He has lived, worked and worshiped in the
area for over 40 years. John recognizes the importance of community service as exemplified by his
participation and involvement in various community organizations and city and chamber committees. He is a
founding member and past president of both the Bartlesville Area Friends of the Parks and the Daybreak
Rotary Club. His priority issues are education, tort reform, Workers’ Compensation and Highway 60 from
Ponca City to Vinita.
John has distinguished himself as a strong advocate for Oklahoma’s children and for excellence in education.
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy listed Senator Ford as having earned an “A” voting record on
children’s issues in the 2008 session. John also annually visits local classrooms as part of the “Legislators
Back to School Program” which is a bipartisan national program to give children the opportunity to get to know
their elected officials. In addition, the Oklahoma Youth Services Association recognized John by presenting
him the “2008 Youth Advocate Award.”
During his first term in the State Senate, John was honored with the Senate “Legislator of the Year” award by
the Oklahoma Association for Home Care. John earned one of the highest scores possible in the “2008
Legislative Report on Aging Issues” published by the Oklahoma Aging Partnership (OAP). The report featured
legislation in the areas of financial security, long-term care issues and health care issues. The legislation and
issues rated of top concern are determined by OAP, a non-partisan coalition including AARP Oklahoma,
Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislature Alumni Association and the Oklahoma State
Council on Aging.
For the 2009-2010 sessions, Ford was chosen to serve as Majority Caucus Chair by his fellow members of
the Republican majority. He was also appointed Chairman of the Education Committee and Vice-Chairman of
the Education Appropriations Subcommittee.
Sen. Ford currently serves as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader. This year, the Pro Tem also appointed him
to serve on the Select Committee on Pensions.
His wife, Mary, is a past public school teacher. They have two married children, Jennifer and Jack and four
grandchildren. John and his wife reside in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and attend the Good Shepherd
Presbyterian Church.
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Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriation Subcommittee on Education - Vice Chair
Business and Commerce
Education - Chair
Finance
Rules
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator John W. Ford
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 424A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5634
fordj@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Debbie Thurmond
748 Brookhollow Lane
Bartlesville, OK 74006
District Information: District 29
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Craig, Nowata, Washington
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Senate approves bill to restore local control for termination of bad teachers
03.09.11
Senate approves legislation to improve graduation rates
02.28.11
Senate Approves Board of Education Reform Measure
02.21.11
Senate Education Panel Okays Second Measure to Restructure State Board of Education
02.14.11
Senate Education Committee votes to make Dept. of Education more accountable to citizens
02.07.11
Senate Will Begin State Department of Education Reform Monday
02.04.11
Sens. Ford and Jolley call for board member's resignation
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Senator Earl Garrison - District 9
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Occupation: Rancher/Educator
Education: University of Oklahoma, Doctorate of Education
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Muskogee, OK
Party: Democratic
Audio Message: mp3 / wav
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
Education
Public Safety
Rules
Tourism and Wildlife
Veterans and Military Affairs
Offices
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Earl Garrison
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5533
whitep@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Peggy White
3806 Club View Dr.
Muskogee, OK 74403
District Information: District 9
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Muskogee
Wagoner
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Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
First student from Oklahoma School for the Blind pages at State Capitol
05.18.11
Senate approves bill prohibiting use of kids in lottery ads
02.23.11
Sen. Garrison wants more transparency in health insurance rate increases
01.27.11
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Senator Jim Halligan - District 21
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Occupation: University Educator
Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering -- Iowa State University
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2008 - present
Hometown: Stillwater, OK
Party: Republican
James E. Halligan joined Oklahoma State University as its 16th President on August 1, 1994. As Chief
Executive Officer of the Oklahoma State University System and President of Oklahoma State University,
Halligan was responsible for OSU campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee as well as
at OSU’s Center for Health Sciences and Medical School. The university offers programs through 100
distance learning sites in addition to research and extension activities in 83 locations worldwide.
At OSU, Halligan emphasized student success; increasing retention and graduation rates, encouraging the
development of national scholars and investing more than $200 million in facilities that include a Center for
Services to Students, a student leadership complex, multi-media classrooms and suite-style student housing.
Halligan and his wife, Ann, hosted thousands of students in their home each academic year and supported
student-run events such as Orange Peel, Homecoming, Varsity Review and Into the Streets.. During
Halligan’s tenure, OSU was named both “America’s Best College Buy” and a “Truman Honor Institution.”
Halligan also stressed the university’s role in research and economic development. Among $380-million in
new facilities brought online during the Halligan years are the Advanced Technology Research Center,
designed to host joint industry-university research, and the Food & Agricultural Products Research &
Technology Center, which offers pilot plant space to Oklahoma entrepreneurs. Halligan has focused OSU
research efforts on homeland security through sensor and laser applications. The university has 51 active
patents. OSU is a partner with the City of Stillwater and Meridian Technology Center in the Oklahoma
Technology and Research Park west of Stillwater.
Halligan’s efforts saw OSU’s first capitol campaign top $260 million – more than double the original goal.
And he helped raise the money to “Raise the Roof” on Gallagher-Iba Arena, named by CBS Sportsline as
the best college basketball venue in the nation.
Halligan has BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University. His teaching,
research and administrative positions have taken him to Texas Tech, Arkansas, and New Mexico State
University where he served as President for ten years before coming to OSU.
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriation Subcommittee on Education - Chair
Business and Commerce
Education
Finance
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Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Jim Halligan
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 416
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5572
halligan@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Deborah Curry
6321 West Coventry
Stillwater, OK 74074
District Information: District 21
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Lincoln
Logan
Payne
Press Releases
Archives: 2009
Senate recognizes Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy, award winning athletes
03.08.11
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Senator David Holt - District 30
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Education: Juris Doctor, Oklahoma City University
B.A. George Washington University
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2010 - present
Hometown: Oklahoma City
Party: Republican
Audio Message: mp3
State Senator David Holt represents the 30th District of Oklahoma, which includes portions of Northwest
Oklahoma City, Bethany, Warr Acres and The Village. David is a fourth-generation Oklahoman whose
conservative values, experience, and deep roots make him uniquely qualified to serve. He was elected on
July 27, 2010 with 64 percent of the vote in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general
election. He took office on November 16, 2010.
In the Senate, David serves in Leadership as Majority Caucus Vice-Chair. He serves as Vice-Chair of the
Senate Business and Commerce Committee, and Vice Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee,
responsible for Central Oklahoma. He also serves on the Senate Education, Transportation, and Rules
committees, and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services.
Senate Career
In his first session in 2011, David emerged as a vocal advocate for taxpayers, leading efforts to restore
taxpayer control over local government expenditures and to lower the Oklahoma income tax. David also
established a reputation as an effective legislator, successfully shepherding multiple pieces of legislation into
law.
David was the primary author of several pieces of legislation that were signed into law. Those included bills
to facilitate prosecution of sex offenders, to make grand prix racing possible in Oklahoma, to change the
2012 presidential primary to March, to reform the disposition of surplus county property, and to name the
Interstate 44 bridge over the Red River after President George W. Bush.
David also co-authored several pieces of legislation that became law, including bills to allow Oklahomans to
consider lowering their property tax, to reform the state education board, to reform workers compensation,
to encourage common education scholarships, to improve foster care, to encourage the aerospace industry,
to require grading of schools, and to eliminate the social promotion of third-graders that cannot read.
Background
David was raised in Northwest Oklahoma City, attending Putnam City Schools from kindergarten through
graduation. His path of public service led him first to the U.S. Capitol, where he served House Speaker
Dennis Hastert during 9/11. David then spent two years in the White House of President George W. Bush
before returning home as Oklahoma’s coordinator to re-elect the President in 2004.
David then served U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe and Lt. Governor Mary Fallin before becoming Chief of Staff to
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett in 2006, where he served until his election to the Oklahoma State
Senate.
Community Involvement
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A tireless volunteer, David has been a member of many organizations, including the following:
• Putnam City Schools Foundation Board of Directors
• Oklahoma County Republican Party Executive Committee
• Oklahoma Republican Party State Committee
• Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber Board of Directors
• Oklahoma State Chamber Congressional Activities Committee
• Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum Foundation Board of Trustees
• Oklahoma Municipal League Legislative Committee
• Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park Board President
• Oklahoma City Downtown Club Board of Directors
• Quail Creek Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors
• Allied Arts Board of Directors
• Cultural Development Corporation of Central Oklahoma
• ACM@UCO Business Development Center Advisory Board
• Oklahoma City Zoo Trust
• Arts Commission of Oklahoma City
• Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority Board of Trustees
• Lake Atoka Reservation Association Managing Board
• McGee Creek Authority
• Oklahoma Olympic Engagement Committee
• Big 12 Basketball and Baseball Championships Host Committees
• Oklahoma Academy for State Goals
• Leadership Oklahoma City Alumni Association
• American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
• Council of State Governments
• National Conference of State Legislatures
David is also a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class XXVI. He was named "40 Under 40" by OKC
Business News in 2006 and an "Achiever Under 40" by The Journal Record in 2010. A longtime grassroots
Republican activist, David has attended two Republican National Conventions as a member of the
Oklahoma delegation.
Personal Life
David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from George Washington University, and a Juris Doctor
from the Oklahoma City University School of Law.
David and his wife Rachel, a former Oklahoma County prosecutor, married in 2003. They have one son,
George, born in December, 2009. The Holts are members of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church.
David is a member of the Osage Nation.
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
Business and Commerce - Vice Chair
Education
Redistricting - Central Oklahoma Vice Chair
Rules
Transportation
Office Information
Capitol Address
Senator David Holt
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2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 411A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5636
holt@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Dorynda Dusek
District Information: District 30
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Oklahoma
Press Releases
Archives: 2010
Senator Holt says push for binding arbitration reform will continue
04.28.11
Legislation moving 2012 presidential primary heads to Governor
04.25.11
Bill naming Red River Bridge for Pres. Bush heads to Gov.
04.25.11
Sen. Holt calls on unions to stop exploiting OKC Bombing in TV ad
03.24.11
Senate approves binding arbitration reform bill
03.10.11
Bill moving Presidential Primary clears Senate
03.01.11
Senate Approves Bill Naming Red River Bridge for Pres. Bush
03.01.11
New Poll Shows Support for Sen. Holt’s Tax Cut Bill
02.08.11
Sen. Holt Calls for Repeal of 'Binding Arbitration'
01.21.11
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Senator Tom Ivester - District 26
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Occupation: Attorney
Education: Texas Christian University; University of Oklahoma
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2006 - present
Hometown: Sayre, OK
Party: Democratic
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary
Energy
Finance
Veterans and Military Affairs
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Tom Ivester
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 529A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5545
ivester@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Pam McLerran
P.O. Box 1950
Elk City, OK 73648
District Information: District 26
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Beckham, Caddo, Greer, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman, Washita
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Press Releases
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Senate Democrats to join Gov. Fallin in fight for smaller budget cuts
03.29.11
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Senator Constance N. Johnson - District 48
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Occupation: Consultant
Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in French
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2005 - present; Senate Staff 1981-
2005
Hometown: Holdenville, OK
Party: Democratic
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Public Safety
Transportation
Veterans and Military Affairs
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Constance N. Johnson
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 534B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5531
(405) 521-5580 - Fax
johnsonc@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Gwen Fields
P.O Box 61241
Oklahoma City, OK 73146
District Information: District 48
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Counties Represented
Oklahoma
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Oklahoma County Senator proud to lead Legislative Black Caucus
05.18.11
Statement from Sen. Constance N. Johnson on her views about the Senate Redistricting Process and
decisions about the redrawing of Senate District 48, created in 1965 to ensure minority
representation pursuant to the Voting Rights Act
05.13.11
Black Caucus Condemns Rep. Kern’s Remarks
04.28.11
Veteran legislator files bill to allow use of medical marijuana with doctor’s recommendation
02.08.11
Bill will add domestic abusers to violent crime offenders registry
02.08.11
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Senator Rob Johnson - District 22
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Occupation: Attorney
Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S. Political Science;
University of Oklahoma, Juris Doctorate
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2010 - present
Hometown:
Party: Republican
Rob Johnson, a Kingfisher native, was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in July of 2010. His election
helped Republicans strengthen their majority in the state senate. He is the current Chairman of the Rules
Committee and Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee.
Johnson was first elected to the state house in 2004. During his tenure in the Legislature, Johnson has
proven to be a strong leader. After two brief years of service, Johnson was selected by then-Speaker
Lance Cargill to serve as Majority Whip, one of the highest ranking leadership positions in the House of
Representatives. As Majority Whip, Johnson has played a key role in shaping a wide range of policy
issues. He served as a member of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, Agriculture and Commerce
Sub-Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Energy and Technology Committee, where he was
appointed as a freshman because of his expertise in federal and state energy issues.
In addition to being recognized by Speaker Cargill as an outstanding leader, Johnson was selected to
participate in many civic and legislative leadership groups, including Leadership Kingfisher County,
Leadership Oklahoma, and the American Council of Young Political Leaders. Johnson also served as the
Oklahoma Co-Chairman for the American Legislative Exchange Council and in 2005 was selected as one
of 50 legislators from around the country for the State Legislative Leadership Foundation’s Program for
Emerging Political Leaders.
Johnson was also considered one of the most pro-business legislators at the Capitol, scoring a cumulative
94 on the REID index, Oklahoma's premier indicator of pro-business voting patterns among legislators. In
addition, in 2007, Johnson was awarded the prestigious Legislator of the Year award from the Oklahoma
Independent Petroleum Association. He also served as one of two House members on the Energy
Council’s Executive Committee, a legislative organization made up of eleven energy producing states, and
was selected to represent Oklahoma and the US as a member of their delegation to China in 2007 to
discuss global energy needs.
Johnson has two daughters, Kensington and McKellyn where they reside in Kingfisher where five
generations of the Johnson family have made their home.
Johnson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University and a Juris
Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and is a member of both of alumni
associations. Prior to being elected to the State Legislature, Johnson served as a Legislative Assistant to
Congressman Wes Watkins and Legislative Director to Congressman Tom Cole. Johnson currently has a
law practice in Kingfisher.
Committee Membership
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Energy
Health and Human Services
Judiciary - Vice Chair
Rules - Chair
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Rob Johnson
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 413
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5592
johnsonr@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Haley Link
District Information: District 22
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
Press Releases
Johnson applauds House passage of resolution to prohibit discrimination
04.28.11
Op-Ed: Eliminating discrimination in state government
03.17.11
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Senator Clark Jolley - District 41
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Occupation: Attorney
Education: Oklahoma Baptist University, B.A. Political Science, 1992; Oklahoma
Baptist University, B.M.E., 1992; University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1995
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Edmond, OK
Party: Republican
Audio Message: mp3 / wav
Senator Clark Jolley was elected to the Oklahoma Senate on November 2, 2004 by the voters of Senate
District 41. His district includes large portions of Edmond, north Oklahoma City and southern Logan County. It
is home to the University of Central Oklahoma, downtown Edmond, Oak Tree Golf & Country Club, Lake
Arcadia and the Lazy E Arena.
He was elected by the Republican caucus to serve as Republican Whip during the 50th Oklahoma Legislature
and currently serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader. After serving two years as Co-Chairman of the
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, he was named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health &
Human Services in 2009.
In 2011, besides his standing committees, he was also chosen to serve as Co-Chair of the Senate
Redistricting Committee
Born in Oklahoma City, Senator Jolley attended Del City High School before earning Music Education and
Political Science degrees four years later from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He
graduated law school at the University of Oklahoma and established a private law practice upon graduation
from law school in 1995. During his legal career, he served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Oklahoma
Department of Labor and was a Barrister member of the Robert J. Turner American Inn of Court.
Senator Jolley is an active leader in the Edmond community. A multiple Paul Harris Fellow, he is a past
President of the Rotary Club of Edmond, who honored him as the 2006 recipient of the George Mikesell
Rotarian of the Year Award. An accomplished musician, Jolley serves at Henderson Hills Baptist Church in
Edmond, where he has been on the Worship & Arts team since October, 1990. Senator Jolley is a graduate
of both Leadership Oklahoma, Class XX and Leadership Edmond Class XVIII.
Senator Jolley serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, the
Oklahoma Academy for State Goals and also on the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and
Development Board, which oversees the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
(OCAST). In 2009, he was selected to serve on the delegation to Korea for the American Council of Young
Political Leaders.
He married Verlyne Simmons, a Ponca City native in June, 1997. They have two children, Lauren and Alex,
both of whom attend Edmond Public Schools.
Committee Membership
Appropriations - Vice Chair
Appropriation Subcommittee on Health and Human Services - Chair
Education
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Energy
Finance
Redistricting - Co-Chair
Rules
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Clark Jolley
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 425
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5622
jolley@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Gay Greeno
14000 Kirkland Ridge
Edmond, OK 73013
District Information: District 41
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Logan
Oklahoma
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Senator Jolley Praises Decision on Reading Program Funding
06.23.11
Governor signs Erin Swezey Act into law
05.26.11
Erin Swezey Act one step away from becoming law
05.19.11
Senate approves redistricting bills
05.03.11
Bills ending social promotion and creating report card for schools head to Governor Fallin
05.02.11
Sen. Jolley comments on House passage of ‘Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act’
04.27.11
Senate gives unanimous approval to Erin Swezey Act
03.15.11
Senate votes to end social promotion; second measure would give schools a letter grade
03.14.11
‘Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act’ heads to Senate floor
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02.24.11
Parents hope ‘Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act’ will save lives
02.23.11
Senate Committee on Redistricting Slates Public Hearings
02.15.11
Sens. Ford and Jolley call for board member's resignation
01.27.11
Oral Arguments Set in State Question Lawsuit
01.07.11
Jolley Comments on Supreme Court Ruling
01.06.11
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Senator Clark Jolley - District 41
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Occupation: Attorney
Education: Oklahoma Baptist University, B.A. Political Science, 1992; Oklahoma
Baptist University, B.M.E., 1992; University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1995
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Edmond, OK
Party: Republican
Audio Message: mp3 / wav
Senator Clark Jolley was elected to the Oklahoma Senate on November 2, 2004 by the voters of Senate
District 41. His district includes large portions of Edmond, north Oklahoma City and southern Logan County. It
is home to the University of Central Oklahoma, downtown Edmond, Oak Tree Golf & Country Club, Lake
Arcadia and the Lazy E Arena.
He was elected by the Republican caucus to serve as Republican Whip during the 50th Oklahoma Legislature
and currently serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader. After serving two years as Co-Chairman of the
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, he was named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health &
Human Services in 2009.
In 2011, besides his standing committees, he was also chosen to serve as Co-Chair of the Senate
Redistricting Committee
Born in Oklahoma City, Senator Jolley attended Del City High School before earning Music Education and
Political Science degrees four years later from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He
graduated law school at the University of Oklahoma and established a private law practice upon graduation
from law school in 1995. During his legal career, he served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Oklahoma
Department of Labor and was a Barrister member of the Robert J. Turner American Inn of Court.
Senator Jolley is an active leader in the Edmond community. A multiple Paul Harris Fellow, he is a past
President of the Rotary Club of Edmond, who honored him as the 2006 recipient of the George Mikesell
Rotarian of the Year Award. An accomplished musician, Jolley serves at Henderson Hills Baptist Church in
Edmond, where he has been on the Worship & Arts team since October, 1990. Senator Jolley is a graduate
of both Leadership Oklahoma, Class XX and Leadership Edmond Class XVIII.
Senator Jolley serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, the
Oklahoma Academy for State Goals and also on the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and
Development Board, which oversees the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
(OCAST). In 2009, he was selected to serve on the delegation to Korea for the American Council of Young
Political Leaders.
He married Verlyne Simmons, a Ponca City native in June, 1997. They have two children, Lauren and Alex,
both of whom attend Edmond Public Schools.
Committee Membership
Appropriations - Vice Chair
Appropriation Subcommittee on Health and Human Services - Chair
Education
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Energy
Finance
Redistricting - Co-Chair
Rules
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Clark Jolley
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 425
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5622
jolley@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Gay Greeno
14000 Kirkland Ridge
Edmond, OK 73013
District Information: District 41
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Logan
Oklahoma
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Senator Jolley Praises Decision on Reading Program Funding
06.23.11
Governor signs Erin Swezey Act into law
05.26.11
Erin Swezey Act one step away from becoming law
05.19.11
Senate approves redistricting bills
05.03.11
Bills ending social promotion and creating report card for schools head to Governor Fallin
05.02.11
Sen. Jolley comments on House passage of ‘Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act’
04.27.11
Senate gives unanimous approval to Erin Swezey Act
03.15.11
Senate votes to end social promotion; second measure would give schools a letter grade
03.14.11
‘Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act’ heads to Senate floor
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02.24.11
Parents hope ‘Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act’ will save lives
02.23.11
Senate Committee on Redistricting Slates Public Hearings
02.15.11
Sens. Ford and Jolley call for board member's resignation
01.27.11
Oral Arguments Set in State Question Lawsuit
01.07.11
Jolley Comments on Supreme Court Ruling
01.06.11
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Senator Ron Justice - District 23
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Occupation: Retired O.S.U County Extension Agent
Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S. and Masters Degrees
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Chickasha, OK
Party: Republican
Committee Membership
Agriculture and Rural Development - Vice Chair
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources - Chair
Public Safety
Tourism and Wildlife
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Ron Justice
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 423
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5537
justice@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Linda Terrill
2209 County Street 2880
Chickasha, OK 73018
District Information: District 23
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Blaine
Caddo
Canadian
Grady
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Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
Republican Rural Caucus Chair pleased with signing of eminent domain bill to protect landowners
05.12.11
Senate Republican Rural Caucus Urge Rural Fire Departments to Seek Aid
04.26.11
Senator Justice lauds Senate’s unanimous approval of increase in military retiree income tax
exemption
03.10.11
Senate Republican Rural Caucus Announces Agenda
02.08.11
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Senator Charlie Laster - District 17
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Occupation: Attorney
Education: Oklahoma State University, 1976, B.S. Pre-Law; Oklahoma University,
1979, Juris Doctor
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2003 - present
Hometown: Shawnee, OK
Party: Democratic
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Charlie Laster is the former Democratic Leader of the Senate. He is currently serving in his 9th session. He
was first elected in a special election in 2003 and reelected in 2004 and 2008.
Senator Laster is a life-long resident of Shawnee. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1972,
Oklahoma State University (Pre-Law) 1976, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma
College of Law in 1979.
For the past 32 years, he has maintained a private law practice in Shawnee with an emphasis in small
business representation and family law. He is a member of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma
Bar Association, and OSU Alumni Association.
Senator Laster represents District 17, which includes most of Pottawatomie County, the Harrah-Newalla area
of Oklahoma County, and far northeastern Cleveland County.
Senator Laster and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 32 years and have two children, Kara, 17, and
Luke, age 14. His wife holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, has an active practice, and is a past Chairman and
current board member of Unity Hospital in Shawnee.
In his spare time, Charlie is an avid hunter. He is a former state and Big 8 Conference champion in tennis,
was an All-Oklahoma high school selection in basketball, and still is an active tennis player today.
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary
Business and Commerce
Education
Judiciary
Offices
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Charlie Laster
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533B
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5539
102 E. Highland
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-2910
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Executive Assistant: Sharon Veazey
District Information: District 17
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented:
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Pottawatomie
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Transportation intergovernmental cooperative bill signed into law
05.11.11
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Senator Richard C. Lerblance - District 7
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Occupation: Attorney At Law, Oil & Gas, Cattle, Race Horses
Education: Eastern Oklahoma State College, 1967, A.A.; University of
Oklahoma; Central State University (now UCO), 1970, B.A.; Oklahoma City
University School of Law, 1978, JD
Legislative Experience: House Member, 2002 - 2003; Senate Member, 2003
- present
Hometown: Hartshorne, OK
Party: Democratic
Richard C. Lerblance was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in August 2002. In June 2003,
Lerblance was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate for District 7.
Lerblance holds a degree in law from Oklahoma City University School of Law, and has practiced law in his
hometown of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, since graduating from law school in 1978. He served on the Hartshorne
City Council; the Hartshorne Board of Education; and retired as Fire Chief of the Hartshorne Fire Department.
He and his wife, Frances, are members of the Edgewood United Methodist Church in Hartshorne, Oklahoma.
He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Pittsburg County Bar Association, and Muscogee (Creek)
Nation Bar Association. He served twelve years on the Supreme Court of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Supreme court and three years as Chief Justice. He presently is a Justice on the Supreme Court of the
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma.
Lerblance is an active cattleman and a member of the Latimer and Pittsburg County Cattlemen Associations,
Oklahoma Cattlemen Association, Little Dixie Limousin Association, Maine Anjou Association, and North
American Limousin Foundation. Therefore, he is very familiar with the needs and concerns of the agricultural
and farming community, and an active advocate for those associated with both.
Lerblance is married and a man of strong family values. He and his wife have three sons: David, John and
Rich. Son David and his wife Ashley have two children: Alexandria and Zachary. Son Rich and his wife
Pauline have a daughter named Raven. The strong family values are shown through Lerblance’s involvement
in his church activities and his memberships in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Boy Scouts of America as an
Eagle Scout, Hartshorne/Haileyville Lodge 122, 32 Degree Mason – Valley of McAlester, Bedouin Temple –
Muskogee, OK, McAlester Rotary Club, and McAlester, Wilburton and Hartshorne Chambers of Commerce.
Lerblance spends his recreational time hunting, boating and riding his Harley.
Committee Membership
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary
Education
Energy
Judiciary
Office Information
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Capitol Address District Address
Senator Richard C. Lerblance
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 535A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5604
lerblance@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Anita Bell
P O Box 1011
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2501
District Information: District 7
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Haskell
Latimer
Pittsburg
Sequoyah
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
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Senator Bryce Marlatt - District 27
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Occupation: Oil & Gas Services/ Real Estate
Education: Agriculture Business/NWOSU
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2008 - present
Hometown: Woodward, OK
Party: Republican
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation - Chair
Energy - Vice Chair
General Government
Redistricting - Co-Chair
Transportation
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Bryce Marlatt
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 427
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5626
marlatt@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Jodie McKee
P.O. Box 647
Woodward, OK 73802
District Information: District 27
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Beaver
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Cimarron
Harper
Major
Texas
Woods
Woodward
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009
Senate approves redistricting bills
05.03.11
Senate Honors 2010 Jim Thorpe Award Winner Patrick Peterson
02.07.11
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Senator Mike Mazzei - District 25
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Occupation: Financial Planner
Education: George Mason University, BA in Government and Politics; College of
Financial Planning
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Party: Republican
Audio Message: mp3 / wav
Senator Mike Mazzei is proud to represent the citizens of District 25 in the Oklahoma State Senate, serving
portions of South Tulsa, Bixby and Broken Arrow. Senator Mazzei currently serves as Chairman of the Senate
Finance Committee.
Mike Mazzei was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 2004 and brings a broad range of financial and
business experience to the legislature. In 2007, Senator Mazzei was named to serve as a Republican
Assistant Floor Leader in the Oklahoma State Senate. Also, he was named to serve as Co-Chairman of the
Finance Committee. In 2008, Mike was re-elected for a second term of office.
Mike's priorities for his legislative service are to confront the dangers that have been causing jobs,
corporations, teachers and successful retirees to leave Oklahoma. He believes we can pursue the
opportunities of successful job growth by reforming Oklahoma's tax policy to be more competitive in the 21st
century. He also believes that as we grow personal income, we will have more resources to invest in schools,
roads and health care.
In his personal profession, Mike Mazzei, CFP®, is the founder and president of The Financial Coach, Inc.,
which operates a branch of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (Member NASD/SIPC) on 71st Street in
Tulsa, Oklahoma. The creator of The Foundation Freedom Formula®, Mike develops strategic financial plans
for clients to help them protect and grow their money and realize their life and financial goals.
Senator Mazzei is a graduate of George Mason University and the College for Financial Planning, and is a
member of the Financial Planners Association. Mike belongs to Asbury United Methodist Church and serves
on the board for The Salvation Army.
Mike and his wife, Noel have five children; the eldest daughter, Maria, triplets Caleb, Carissa, and Mykela,
and youngest son, Jackson.
Please see www.mikemazzei.org for information about Senator Mazzei. (No public funds are used to support
this website. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the individual legislator and are not maintained or controlled
by the Oklahoma State Senate.)
Legislative Accomplishments
SB 909 (2009) - Enables new businesses in Oklahoma to benefit from both the Quality Jobs program and the
Investment Tax Credit program. Oklahoma has been losing business to other states because both programs
were not being offered to potential new employers. Among companies that will benefit from SB909 is the
Holly Corporation as they purchase a local refinery and keep over 400 jobs in Tulsa that would otherwise
have been lost.
SB 938 (2009) - The 21st Century Quality Jobs Act now gives Oklahoma the premier business incentive
program in the country. This bill provides greater performance rebates for jobs created which pay more than
three times the average county wage.
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HB 2067 (2009) - An innovative program which allows local government entities to combine efforts and
resources for infrastructure, investments and economic development programs.
SB 1641 (2008) closes a loophole in the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System that costs
taxpayers millions of dollars by allowing certain elected officials with previous government service to collect
more money in retirement than they made in office.
SB 1943 (2008) provides financing for major destination development and stimulate tourism projects all
across Oklahoma at no cost to the taxpayer.
SB 2153 (2008) modifies various provisions relating to Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act to allow for two
significant Tulsa companies to participate in the program which will help them stay in Tulsa and add another
100 high paying jobs. The legislation also clarified the timing aspects of incentives earned by the performance
of EDS, one of our important local employers.
HB 3239 (2008) provides tax incentives to recruit engineering students for aerospace positions in Oklahoma’s
important aerospace industry.
SB 357 (2007) establishes a long-term solution to bring fiscal stability to the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement
System by raising employer contributions through the education budget. An annual infusion of an extra $60
million per year should help the woefully underfunded system improve from an unacceptable 50% funded
level to an 80% level around the year 2026.
SB 861 (2007) provides tax relief to hard-working Oklahomans by (1) accelerating the state income tax
reduction from 5.65% to 5.25% one year sooner; (2) establishes our first back-to-school sales tax holiday; (3)
eliminates the franchise tax for most small businesses; and (4) provides a tax credit for families with children.
SB 407 (2007) allows the Grand River Dam Authority to enter into derivative products and financial
instruments to manage interest rate costs in connection with issuing bonds. Also creates the Joint Legislative
Task Force on the Grand River Dam Authority to study its functions, policies, procedures and expenditures.
HB 2070 (2007) adds the Firefighters, Police and Law Enforcement Retirement Systems to the requirements
of the Oklahoma Pension Legislation Actuarial Analysis Act. This will ensure that legislation affecting these
systems will have to go through the Senate process of comprehensive cost analysis and funding for any
approved legislation.
SB 1771 (2006) creates the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Act to ensure this hospital and
medical teaching university stays in Tulsa for the long-term.
SB 1894 (2006) creates the Oklahoma Pension Legislation Actuarial Analysis Act, which requires all changes
to the retirement system go through a two-year process in the legislature. An in-depth fiscal analysis must be
performed on each proposed change once a bill has been introduced so that lawmakers have a true idea of
how the retirement system will be enacted.
SB 1020 (2005) helps protect soldier’s families by creating the Oklahoma Funeral Picketing Act and provides
for a specific time and distance protesters can use to picket at funerals.
HB 2538 (2005) streamlines the adoption process by allowing an easier process for terminating parental
rights. This bill also defined conduct that constitutes the crime of child trafficking.
SB 407 (2005) modified the Small Employer Quality Jobs Incentive Act to make the job creation reward
program more applicable to technology, research and bio-technology companies.
Committee Membership
Appropriation Subcommittee on Education
Education
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Retirement and Insurance
Rules
Offices
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Mike Mazzei
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 424
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5675
mazzei@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Pam Hodges
PMB 394
6528 E. 101st Street, Suite D-1
Tulsa, OK 74133
or
1375 E. 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74136
District Information: District 25
Map
Population and Household
Counties Represented
Tulsa
Press Releases
Archives: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Quick Action Closing Fund bill heads to Governor
05.18.11
Senate calls for COLA funding; move will slash billions in unfunded liability
04.19.11
‘Quick Action Closing Fund’ bill heads to full Senate"
04.05.11
Senate approves pension reform
03.16.11
Senate Pensions Committee Gains Bi-Partisan Support for Proposals; Endorses Major Reforms
Capable of Reducing the Unfunded Liability by Billions
03.03.11
Senate Select Committee on Pensions holds first meeting; Lawmakers to address $16 Billion unfunded
liability
02.17.11
Senate Finance Committee Passes Legislation to Encourage Aerospace Industry Growth in Oklahoma
02.08.11
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Senator David F. Myers - District 20
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Occupation: Retired Chemical Engineer and Independent Consultant for oil
industry
Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S. Chemical Engineering; Graduate
Studies, Louisiana State University; MBA Training-Darden School, University of
Virginia; Training Seminars-Conoco, Inc.
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2002 - present
Hometown: Ponca City, OK
Party: Republican
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Senator David F. Myers currently serves Senate District 20 which is comprised of all - or portions of - Alfalfa,
Garfield, Grant, Kay and Noble Counties.
He was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in November, 2002.
He enjoys serving in the Oklahoma Legislature and is busy preparing for the 2009 legislative session by
researching and studying future legislation.
Senator Myers is a retired Chemical Engineer from ConocoPhillips in Ponca City, having worked in the oil
refining industry for 33 years. He is an independent consultant for the oil industry.
He is a member of several professional and civic organizations.
Committee Membership
Appropriations - Chair
Agriculture and Rural Development
Energy
Tourism and Wildlife
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator David F. Myers
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 519
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5628
ingraham@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Betsy Ingraham
2101 North 14th Street
Suite 132
Ponca City, OK 74601
580.767.9010
District Information: District 20
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Garfield
Grant
Kay
Noble
2005 Legislation
Senator Myers' authored legislation:
To help keep children safe by keeping sex offenders out of their schools;
To double the ethanol production - helping Oklahoma farmers;
To help keep families safe in their homes in case of a fire;
To help fund and improve roads and bridges in Oklahoma;
To improve public safety by introducing juvenile drug courts.
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Sen. Myers says bill authorizing DOC to use existing funds will prevent bigger budget hole in July
03.07.11
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Senator Dan Newberry - District 37
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Occupation: Mortgage Banker
Education:
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2008 - present
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Party: Republican
Senator Dan Newberry was born on November 22, 1975. He is third generation Tulsan and is an active
member of Victory Christian Center. He has been a business professional business manager in the mortgage
banking industry for fourteen years. The Senator also is a member of the Sand Springs Chamber of
Commerce and the Rotary Club. He was elected to the State Senate in November, 2008. He and his wife,
Laura, have three daughters: Claire, Paige, and Eva.
He currently serves in the Republican Leadership as a Majority Whip and Chairman of the Business and
Commerce Committee. He also serves as a member of five standing committees: Appropriations, Health and
Human Services, Rules, and Transportation.
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
Business and Commerce - Chair
Health and Human Services
Redistricting - Northeast Oklahoma Vice Chair
Rules
Transportation
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Dan Newberry
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 414
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405.521.5600
newberry@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Holly Miller
Tulsa, OK 74107
District Information: District 37
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Counties Represented
Tulsa
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009
Senate advances measure to provide scholarships to low income students
05.05.11
House Passes Senate Bill to Allow Private Funds for Scholarships to Students in Need
04.27.11
Pro Tem Bingman and Senator Newberry Comment on Passage of Government Consolidation Bill
04.27.11
Newberry lauds agreement to establish Oklahoma Health Insurance Private Enterprise Network
04.14.11
Statement from Sen. Newberry on the closing of Lloyd E. Rader Center in Sand Springs
04.14.11
Senate passes bill to allow private funds for scholarships to students in need
03.16.11
Committee approves Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act
03.01.11
Newberry to join state leaders at farewell ceremony for 45th Infantry Brigade
02.15.11
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Senator Jonathan Nichols - District 15
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Occupation: State Senator
Education: Northeastern State University, B.A. English; University of Oklahoma,
J.D.
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2000 - present
Hometown: Norman, OK
Party: Republican
Committee Membership
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary - Chair
Education
Energy
Judiciary
Redistricting - Judicial Vice Chair
Rules - Vice Chair
Office Information
Capitol Address District Address
Senator Jonathan Nichols
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 428
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5535
nichols@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Pauline Elmore
3901 Annalane Drive
Norman, OK 73072
District Information: District 15
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Population and Household
Counties Represented
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Cleveland
McClain
Press Releases
Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Senate Honors Sooner Football Team
02.23.11
Nichols Tapped for Leadership Role in Judicial Reapportionment
01.03.11
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Senator Susan G. Paddack - District 13
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Occupation: Senator/Non-profit Consultant
Education: University of Colorado, B.S. Education; East Central University, M.E.
Secondary Education
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present
Hometown: Ada, OK
Party: Democratic
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Susan Paddack received a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Colorado and a Master of
Education Degree in Secondary Education from East Central University. She earned a Certificate of Excellence
in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Susan was elected in November 2004 as the State Senator for District 13, which includes Pontotoc, Hughes,
portions of Garvin and Coal Counties. She serves as a Democratic Caucus Co-Chair. In addition, she serves
on the full Appropriations Committee, Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Education Committee,
Energy Committee and Transportation Committee. She represents Oklahoma as a board member on the
Southern Regional Education Board. She has served as a member of the Annual Meeting Committee for the
Council of State Governments, a board member of the Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust, a board
member on the Healthcare Workforce Resources Center Board, and on the Governor’s Elimination of Health
Disparities Task Force, the Task Force on Achieving Classroom Excellence, the State Coverage Initiative to
reform healthcare in Oklahoma, and the Governor’s Catastrophic Health Emergency Planning Task Force. In
the past, she has served as Chair and Vice-Chair of Education, Co-chair of Education Appropriations, and
Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee.
With a passion to promote both education and healthcare in Oklahoma, Senator Paddack has successfully
authored numerous pieces of landmark legislation in these areas, resulting in multiple honors for her efforts.
Susan was the principal author of the 2005 legislation, Rx Oklahoma, which expands the Prescription
Assistance Program to make it available statewide. That same year, she also authored legislation creating a
physician assistant scholarship program aimed at helping ensure rural communities have greater access to
medical care. She was also instrumental in passing legislation to create the Health Care Workforce Resource
Center to help identify shortages in nursing and allied health as well as developing strategies to address those
gaps. In addition, she authored laws to ensure that schools provide information about meningococcal meningitis
to parents of students in the sixth through twelfth grades and to require vision screenings for elementary
students. She also authored a bill which gives lawsuit protection to healthcare providers who provide charitable
medical services to medically indigent persons in a free medical clinic setting.
Susan’s honors for her legislation include being named the 2005 Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians
Patient Advocate of the Year as well as 2006 Legislator of the Year for the Rural Health Association of
Oklahoma. She was also named the Legislative Newcomer award recipient in 2005 by the Higher Education
Alumni Council of Oklahoma. In 2006, Susan was awarded the Oklahoma Nurses Association Friend of Nursing
award and the Legislative award from the Oklahoma State School Boards Association. In 2007, she was
awarded the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association “Amicus Medicinae” Award, and
the Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma Friend of Higher Education Award. Also in 2007, she
received the Metropolitan Environmental Trust Legislator of the Year and the Oklahoma Professional Economic
Development Council Legislative Advocate of the Year. In 2008, she received the Oklahoma Academy
Exceptional Commitment Award and was inducted into the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s Child
Advocate Hall of Fame. The Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians awarded her the 2008 Legislator of the
Year. She also received the 2008 Distinguished Service Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career and
Technology Education, 2008 Legislator of the Year from the Oklahoma State Troopers Association-District 13.
In 2009 she received the Outstanding Member of a State Legislature, Dr. Nathan Davis Award, from the
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American Medical Association and the Partners in Conservation Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
She also received the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association’s Legislative Award of Appreciation and the
Friend of Retired Educators from the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association. In 2010, she was presented the
Don J. Blair Friend of Medicine Award from the Oklahoma State Medical Association.
Prior to her election to the Senate, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence employed Susan for nine years as
their Director of Local Education Foundation Outreach. She traveled the state working with LEF boards and
tailored presentations and workshops based on each foundation’s specific need. During this tenure, the number
of local education foundations grew by 31% and over $22 million was awarded to schools by their LEFs since
their formation in the early 1980s. She also consulted with LEFs in states such as Missouri, Indiana, and
Arkansas. She was employed as a secondary science teacher in middle and junior high schools in Texas,
Colorado, and Oklahoma. She also served as an adjunct faculty member for East Central University’s Education
Department.
Susan serves in various capacities in local, state, and national volunteer organizations. She served as the
2000-2001 president of the American Medical Association Alliance, and traveled to 32 states as a part of their
Speakers’ Bureau. Susan served as a representative from the AMAA to the Commission for the Prevention of
Youth Violence, which was a call to action from medicine, nursing, and public health to address the epidemic of
youth violence in the nation. On the state level, she is a board member for the Jasmine Moran Children’s
Museum, a board member for the Oklahoma Academy, a board member for the Oklahoma Foundation for
Excellence where she was presented with an Honorary Circle of Excellence Award in 2003, and a board
member of the Oklahoma Arts Institute. Susan was a member of the Leadership Oklahoma Class XVI. She
was named among the 2004 and 2008 honorees for The Journal Record’s 50 Women Making a
Difference/Woman of the Year. She also was a board member of the Oklahoma Institute of Child Advocacy,
was a board member of the Center for Nonprofit Management and was on the advisory board of governors for
the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma. Susan served as the 1991-92 president of the Oklahoma State
Medical Association Alliance.
On the local level, Susan served on the board of the Ada City Schools Foundation where she was previously
president, vice-president, and was grant review chair for ten years. She has also served as: president for the
Pontotoc County Medical Alliance, board member for the City of Ada’s Board of Adjustments, board member of
the Kiwanis Club of Ada and chairman of Young Children - Priority One, parent representative on the Ada City
Schools Professional Staff Development Committee, vice-president for the Ada Arts and Humanities Council,
the 1992 United Way fund drive chair and board president in 1993, a member of the Mayor’s Advisory Task
Force and steering committee on Economic Development, and a member of the 1991 Leadership Ada class.
She was named the Ada Education Association’s 1992 Friend of Education. Susan is an elder of First
Presbyterian Church of Ada.
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Appropriation Subcommittee on Education
Education
Energy
Transportation
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Senator Susan Paddack
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 533A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5541
500 S.E. County Rd.
Ada, OK 74820
)580) 332-7607
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Executive Assistant: Toni Doake
District Information: District 13
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Coal
Garvin
Hughes
Pontotoc
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Senator Jim Reynolds - District 43
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Occupation: V.P. - Government Affairs, American Education
Corp.
Education: Southern Nazarene University, B.A.
Management/Human Resources
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2000 - present
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Party: Republican
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Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Judiciary
Education
Finance
Public Safety
Veterans and Military Affairs - Chair
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Senator Jim Reynolds
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 412
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5522
reynolds@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Sonnie Winfree
9801 S. Harvey
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
District Information: District 43
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Cleveland
Oklahoma
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Senator Reynolds prepares for new public service role
05.19.11
Senate supports vote on lower cap for property tax valuations
03.16.11
Senate honors life of last WWI Vet
03.09.11
Sen. Reynolds says state’s ad valorem system is ‘broken’; advises Oklahoma
County homeowners to appeal property taxes
03.02.11
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Senator Andrew Rice - District 46
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Occupation: Non-profit director
Education: Colby College (Maine), Bachelor’s Degree, 1996; and Harvard
University Divinity School, Master’s Degree, 1999
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2006 - present
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Party: Democratic
Andrew Rice was born in Oklahoma City on April 23, 1973.
Andrew graduated in 1996 from Colby College (Waterville, Maine) with a Bachelor's Degree in Religious
Studies and a minor in African American Studies. After graduation, he was accepted to Harvard University
Divinity School, but deferred his admission for one year to work and travel in Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.
In Sri Lanka, he worked with the largest Grassroots NGO in Asia, helping with rural development in Village
life and in the conflict zone. In Thailand, Rice worked for the country's largest private AIDS hospice and in
India, he studied drug addiction problems and treatment in urban India.
Rice received his Masters in Theological Studies from the Harvard University Divinity School in 1999. While
in graduate school, Andrew produced a documentary in Bangalore, India entitled "From Ashes" which
focused on India’s AIDS pandemic.
After graduate school, Andrew worked as a freelance documentary producer and editor. He worked on
programs for the BBC and PBS, including segments for The Newshour with Jim Lehrer.
Andrew's older brother, David Rice, was killed in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11th, 2001 and due to the
tragedy, Andrew decided to rededicate his career to social justice work and political reforms. He worked for
the Texas Freedom Network, which counters the influence of religious extremism in public policy. He is the
founder of the Progressive Alliance Foundation which works throughout the state of Oklahoma advancing
progressive, fair-minded and constitutional solutions to public policy problems. He also launched the Red
River Democracy Project (RRDP) and is on the board of The People's Opinion Project.
Andrew is married to Dr. Apple Newman Rice who practices medicine in Oklahoma City. They have two
sons, Noah David, who was born on Dec. 7th, 2004, and Parker Harrison, who was born on February 17th,
2007.
He was elected by his caucus to serve