Representative Andy Fugate

Hi, I’m Andy Fugate and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 94th District.


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Minority Floor Leader

58th Legislature

Minority Floor Leader

59th Legislature

Minority Floor Leader

60th Legislature

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Oct 2, 2025

Oklahoma Lawmakers Conduct Bipartisan Interim Study on Soaring Homeowner Insurance Rates

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, and Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, conducted the first part of a two-part interim study on Tuesday examining Oklahoma’s skyrocketing homeowner insurance rates. “Oklahomans are finding it harder and harder to afford homeowner insurance as reports show Oklahoma has some of the highest rates in the country,” said Fugate. “This study reviewed contributing factors, including climate change and statutory prohibitions that prevent the Insurance Commissioner from reviewing proposed rates. While some believe these rates may be justified, without review it’s impossible to know.” The study also discussed the challenges of choosing insurance based on anything beyond price and advertising. Rep. Fugate noted that consumers lack access to key data—such as how often claims are denied, fulfilled, or end up in court due to bad faith. The study included a presentation from Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready to help guide the search for actionable reforms. “Commissioner Mulready gave a presentation about Oklahoma homeowner insurance, what services our insurance department provides, what programs exist to lower premiums, and what customer assistance and advocacy they provide,” said Stinson. “By examining the underlying factors that drive homeowner insurance cost increases, we can take steps toward making any beneficial changes.” The study also included presentations from national experts. Fugate noted, “It is safe to say the insurance industry believes in climate change.” It also included testimony from the real estate industry and the independent insurance sales industry. Both highlighted concerns about the challenges presented by skyrocketing insurance rates. The full study can be streamed on the  Oklahoma House of Representatives Website. The second half of the study is scheduled to be heard in the Oklahoma Senate at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7. -END-



Sep 10, 2025

Fugate Responds to Supreme Court Ruling, Governor’s Executive Order

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, issued the following statement in response to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s recent ruling and Governor Kevin Stitt’s executive order on remote work. Earlier this year, Fugate filed a lawsuit against the Governor questioning the legality of his Executive Order 2024-29 which required state agency directors to instruct all full-time state employees to return to their offices or field by February 1, 2025. This week, the Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed the District Court’s dismissal of the lawsuit, citing that Fugate was not directly impacted by the executive order.  Because the suit was dismissed based on the standing Fugate lacked, Fugate argues that criticism of the executive order is still necessary and that this court ruling does not change that. “It’s clear from his statement that the Governor did not bother to read the Court’s decision," said Fugate. "The court did not ‘back’ the Governor. It simply said that a single legislator could not challenge the Governor. The Governor should stop relying on ChatGPT to do his homework. It’s embarrassing for the people of Oklahoma, and they deserve better. Reading is fundamental. I highly recommend it. Until then, Oklahoma families will continue to suffer under this Governor’s ‘top ten aspirations,’ while our state remains at the bottom of nearly every meaningful measure of health and well-being.” Fugate asserts that if the Governor were truly interested in accountability and productivity in state government, then he would have taken action much sooner.  “If there were reports of employees abusing remote work privileges, any competent leader would have acted immediately by identifying offenders, taking disciplinary action, terminating employment where necessary, and pursuing prosecution when appropriate,” said Fugate. “Instead, this Governor sat idle for a year and a half. As with much of his leadership, this is more theater than substance. Thousands of state employees continue to work remotely. If Governor Stitt is truly concerned about accountability, he should start by investigating the Ryan Walters employee who reportedly showed up for work little more than once a month—while collecting a paycheck larger than the Governor’s own salary.” -END-



Sep 10, 2025

Fugate Responds to Supreme Court Ruling, Governor’s Executive Order

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, issued the following statement in response to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s recent ruling and Governor Kevin Stitt’s executive order on remote work. Earlier this year, Fugate filed a lawsuit against the Governor questioning the legality of his Executive Order 2024-29 which required state agency directors to instruct all full-time state employees to return to their offices or field by February 1, 2025. This week, the Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed the District Court’s dismissal of the lawsuit, citing that Fugate was not directly impacted by the executive order.  Because the suit was dismissed based on the standing Fugate lacked, Fugate argues that criticism of the executive order is still necessary and that this court ruling does not change that. “It’s clear from his statement that the Governor did not bother to read the Court’s decision," said Fugate. "The court did not ‘back’ the Governor. It simply said that a single legislator could not challenge the Governor. The Governor should stop relying on ChatGPT to do his homework. It’s embarrassing for the people of Oklahoma, and they deserve better. Reading is fundamental. I highly recommend it. Until then, Oklahoma families will continue to suffer under this Governor’s ‘top ten aspirations,’ while our state remains at the bottom of nearly every meaningful measure of health and well-being.” Fugate asserts that if the Governor were truly interested in accountability and productivity in state government, then he would have taken action much sooner.  “If there were reports of employees abusing remote work privileges, any competent leader would have acted immediately by identifying offenders, taking disciplinary action, terminating employment where necessary, and pursuing prosecution when appropriate,” said Fugate. “Instead, this Governor sat idle for a year and a half. As with much of his leadership, this is more theater than substance. Thousands of state employees continue to work remotely. If Governor Stitt is truly concerned about accountability, he should start by investigating the Ryan Walters employee who reportedly showed up for work little more than once a month—while collecting a paycheck larger than the Governor’s own salary.” -END-