OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, made the following statement regarding investigations into the office of Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City:

"Yesterday, the Attorney General’s Office confirmed an investigation into serious allegations involving Rep. Pittman. While that investigation remains ongoing, the recent findings from the Ethics Commission make it inappropriate for her to continue serving in a role overseeing State-Tribal relations. Therefore, I have removed Rep. Pittman from the State-Tribal Relations Committee, effective immediately."