OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, has been appointed to serve on the Human Services and Public Safety Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) for a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2026.

"I am honored to be selected to serve on this committee by Speaker Hilbert to represent Oklahoma in these important conversations," Roe said. "Issues related to human services and public safety directly impact families across our state, especially in our rural communities. I look forward to working with fellow legislators to share ideas and develop solutions that make a difference."

As a committee member, Roe will collaborate with legislators and policy experts from across the region to address key issues, participate in policy discussions and help guide the committee’s work. Members are responsible for attending meetings and sessions at the annual Southern Legislative Conference, contributing to policy discussions and serving as a resource for their state.

"This appointment gives Oklahoma a strong voice at the table as we work with other states facing many of the same challenges," Roe said. "By sharing best practices and learning from one another, we can better serve our constituents back home."

Roe serves as chair of the Oklahoma House Public Health Committee and has more than 40 years of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner in her rural District 42. She is also among the few members of the Oklahoma House with a professional background in health care.

CSG South hosts the Southern Legislative Conference each year, bringing together lawmakers and staff from across the region to discuss emerging policy issues, exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships among member states. The 2026 Southern Legislative Conference, which will be held July 11-15 in Lexington, Kentucky.