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OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today released a statement following Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State Address:  "In today's State of the State speech, Gov. Stitt laid out an ambitious plan for Oklahoma. The House has been proactively addressing many of the issues Gov. Stitt identified as priorities, and we are ready to work with our colleagues in the Senate and executive branch as we craft legislation that provides benefits for all Oklahomans. The House is proud to have led the way on education reform, and thankful that the governor has joined us in supporting Oklahoma students, teachers and parents. During previous sessions, the House has addressed important education issues such as parental choice and school funding through the successful implementation of open transfer policies, the expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Fund and historic public school funding increases. Parents have the right to have a say in their child's educational journey, students should have every opportunity to succeed and our teachers need the support necessary to excel in the classroom. The House will continue to make sure any education policy passed works well in all parts of our state. During the previous regular session, and in a special session, the House passed multiple bills aimed at addressing inflation and allowing Oklahomans to keep more of their hard-earned money. We are once again committed to getting meaningful inflation relief through the legislative process and to the governor's desk. The House has made it clear that investing in infrastructure, workforce development and rural broadband are priorities, and will set Oklahoma up for success both now and in the future. We have proactively addressed these issues over multiple sessions, and will build on those past successes again this year. From teacher pay to agency accountability, from federal overreach to the expansion of broadband, from tax cuts to addressing workforce issues, the House continues to lead the way as the body of government closest to the people of Oklahoma. We look forward to working with our colleagues in the Senate, and Gov. Stitt, to continue achieving meaningful outcomes for the citizens of our state."

Today, the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected Rep. Charles McCall, R-Atoka, as Speaker of the House for his fourth term, extending his run as the longest serving speaker in state history. "It is an honor to have the trust of my colleagues in the House and it is a duty that I do not take lightly," McCall said. "During my time in the House, we have worked together to lay the foundation for a stronger Oklahoma. We have made great strides toward improving government efficiency, bolstering our economy and improving education within our state, but more work remains to be done. Over these next two years I look forward to working together with my colleagues in the House, as well as our counterparts in the Senate and executive branch, as we continue to move Oklahoma forward." McCall was elected to represent House District 22 in 2012. McCall and his wife Stephanie live in Atoka County and have two children, Chase and Carson. The House also adopted rules for the upcoming 59th legislative session, which begins Monday, February 6. -END- Press Contact:  Daniel Seitz, House Republican Caucus Communications Director Phone : (405) 962-7649

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Charles McCall today announced committee assignments for standing House committees and appropriation subcommittees of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature. “I am thankful that we have 101 members who are willing to roll up their sleeves and serve where they are most needed,” said McCall, R-Atoka. “The session is almost here, and there is a lot of hard work to do between now and June. I am confident that we will accomplish much during the next five months that will better Oklahoma and improve the lives of our citizens.” Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols worked extensively on the committee assignments. “Based off the feedback I have received, our members are excited about their assignments and are ready to get to work,” said Echols, R-Oklahoma City. “Our lawmakers have a wide range of backgrounds and skillsets, and I believe we have matched those members with committees that will utilize their abilities well. Every House member will have a meaningful role in shaping policies for Oklahoma during the next two years.” The list of House committees and committee membership are as follows:   Administrative Rules: Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, Chair Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont, Vice Chair   Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland  Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar Rep. Shane Stone, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Collin Walke, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman   Agriculture & Rural Development: Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, Chair Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, Vice Chair   Rep. Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh Rep. Johnny Tadlock, R-Idabel Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee Rep. Matt Meredith, D-Tahlequah Rep. Denise Brewer, D-Tulsa Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City Rep. David Perryman, D-Chickasha   Appropriations & Budget (A&B): Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, Chair Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, Vice Chair   Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee Rep. Charles Ortega, R-Altus Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore Rep. Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher Rep. Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando Rep. Dustin Roberts, R-Durant Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore Rep. Josh West, R-Grove Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman Rep. Cindy Munson, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Matt Meredith, D-Tahlequah Rep. Forrest Bennett, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa Rep. Collin Walke, D-Oklahoma City   A&B Education Subcommittee: Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, Chair Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, Vice Chair   Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Jadine Nollan, R-Sand Springs Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison Rep. Sherri Conley, R-Newcastle Rep. Derrel Fincher, R-Bartlesville Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City   A&B Finance Subcommittee: Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, Chair Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, Vice Chair   Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa Rep. Rusty Cornwell, R-Vinita Rep. Garry Mize, R-Guthrie Rep. Merleyn Bell, D-Norman Rep. Chelsey Branham, D-Oklahoma City A&B General Government Subcommittee: Rep. Charles Ortega, R-Altus, Chair Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, Vice Chair   Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Shane Stone, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Kelly Albright, D-Midwest City   A&B Health Subcommittee: Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, Chair Rep. T.J. Marti, R-Broken Arrow, Vice Chair   Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow Rep. Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa   A&B Human Services Subcommittee: Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, Chair Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula, Vice Chair   Rep. Tommy Hardin, R-Madill Rep. Sheila Dills, R-Tulsa Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore Rep. Chelsey Branham, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City   A&B Judiciary Subcommittee: Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton, Chair Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, Vice Chair   Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond Rep. Josh West, R-Grove Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Oklahoma City Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa   A&B Natural Resources & Regulatory Services Subcommittee: Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, Chair Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds, Vice Chair   Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon Rep. Johnny Tadlock, R-Idabel Rep. Merleyn Bell, D-Norman Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater   A&B Public Safety Subcommittee: Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, Chair Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow, Vice Chair   Rep. Carol Bush, R-Tulsa Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane Rep. David Hardin, R-Stiwell Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland Rep. Denise Brewer, D-Tulsa Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa   A&B Non-Appropriated Agencies Subcommittee: Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, Chair Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, Vice Chair   Rep. Kevin McDugle, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater Rep. Denise Brewer, D-Tulsa Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa   A&B Transportation Subcommittee: Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, Chair Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, Vice Chair   Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee  Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont Rep. Lundy Kiger, R-Poteau Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks Rep. Kelly Albright, D-Midwest City Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City Rep. John Waldron. D-Tulsa   Banking, Financial Services & Pensions: Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, Chair Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, Vice Chair   Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Charles Ortega, R-Altus Rep. Garry Mize, R-Guthrie Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston Rep. Chelsey Branham. D-Oklahoma City Rep. David Perryman, D-Chickasha   Business & Commerce: Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond, Chair Rep. Rusty Cornwell, R-Vinita, Vice Chair   Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore Rep. Dustin Roberts, R-Durant Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa Rep. Chelsey Branham, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-Oklahoma City   Children, Youth & Family Services: Rep. Carol Bush, R-Tulsa, Chair Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, Vice Chair   Rep. Jadine Nollan, R-Sand Springs Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada Rep. Derrel Fincher, R-Bartlesville Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Forrest Bennett, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa   Common Education: Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon, Chair Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, Vice Chair   Rep. Dustin Roberts, R-Durant Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Carol Bush, R-Tulsa Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle Rep. Sheila Dills, R-Tulsa Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa Rep. Kelly Albright, D-Midwest City   County & Municipal Government: Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, Chair Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks, Vice Chair   Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell Rep. Lundy Kiger, R-Poteau Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore Rep. Shane Stone, D-Oklahoma City Rep. David Perryman, D-Chickasha Rep. Ben Loring, D-Miami   Energy & Natural Resources: Rep. Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, Chair Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, Vice Chair   Rep. Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando Rep. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Kevin McDugle, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Merleyn Bell, D-Norman   Government Efficiency: Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, Chair Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, Vice Chair   Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa Rep. Garry Mize, R-Guthrie Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan Rep. Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany Rep. Forrest Bennett, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa Rep. Denise Brewer, D-Tulsa   Health Services & Long-Term Care: Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, Chair Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, Vice Chair   Rep. Carol Bush, R-Tulsa Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle Rep. T.J. Marti, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Sheila Dills, R-Tulsa Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay Rep. Jadine Nollan, R-Sand Springs Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City   Higher Education & Career Tech: Rep. Jadine Nollan, R-Sand Springs, Chair Rep. Derrel Fincher, R-Bartlesville, Vice Chair   Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee Rep. Lundy Kiger, R-Poteau Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa   Insurance: Rep. Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia, Chair Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson, Vice Chair   Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan Rep. T.J. Marti, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks Rep. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole Rep. Shane Stone, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman   Judiciary: Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City, Chair Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, Vice Chair   Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton Rep. Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan Rep. Dustin Roberts, R-Durant Rep. Johnny Tadlock, R-Idabel Rep. Collin Walke, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City Rep. David Perryman, D-Chickasha Rep. Ben Loring, D-Miami   Public Health: Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, Chair Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, Vice Chair   Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton Rep. Garry Mize, R-Guthrie Rep. Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia Rep. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City   Public Safety: Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, Chair Rep. Johnny Tadlock, R-Idabel, Vice Chair   Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon Rep. Carl Newton, R-Woodward Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore Rep. Ben Loring, D-Miami Rep. Matt Meredith, D-Tahlequah   Rules: Rep. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole, Chair Rep. Lundy Kiger, R-Poteau, Vice Chair   Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Josh West, R-Grove Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Matt Meredith, D-Tahlequah   Transportation: Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, Chair Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada, Vice Chair   Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore Rep. Tommy Hardin, R-Madill Rep. Dean Davis, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Monroe Nichols, D-Tulsa   Utilities: Rep. Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher, Chair Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko, Vice Chair   Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Charles Ortega, R-Altus Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond Rep. Derrel Fincher, R-Bartlesville Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula Rep. T.J. Marti, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Forrest Bennett, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Collin Walke, D-Oklahoma City   Veterans & Military Affairs: Rep. Tommy Hardin, R-Madill, Chair Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison, Vice Chair   Rep. Kevin McDugle, R-Broken Arrow Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon Rep. Rusty Cornwell, R-Vinita Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City Rep. Merleyn Bell, D-Norman Rep. Kelly Albright, D-Midwest City Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Oklahoma City Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City   Wildlife: Rep. Kevin McDugle, R-Broken Arrow, Chair Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar, Vice Chair   Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane Rep. Tommy Hardin, R-Madill Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison Rep. Rusty Cornwell, R-Vinita Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston Rep. Ben Loring, D-Miami Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-Oklahoma City   Tourism: Rep. Josh West, R-Grove, Chair Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, Vice Chair   Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton Rep. Sheila Dills, R-Tulsa Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa