FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert

Phone: (405) 557-7353

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House for his first full term.

""It is truly an honor to continue serving in this role,"" Hilbert said. ""The House is in a prime position to keep moving the needle on important policy for our state. As we start the first session of the 59th Legislature, I’m excited to continue working with my colleagues as we strive to better our state for all Oklahomans.”

Hilbert has represented House District 29 since 2016. Prior to his election as Speaker Pro Tempore in 2022, Hilbert served as vice chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Committee. He and his wife Alexis live in Bristow with their two daughters, Addison and Dorothy.

The House also adopted rules for the upcoming 59th legislative session, which begins Monday, February 6.