Representative Brian Hill

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District 47

Hi, I'm Brian Hill and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 47th District.


representative

Leadership

Oversight Committee Chair

60th Legislature

Assistant Majority Floor Leader

59th Legislature

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May 20, 2025
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House Passes Historic Economic Legislation Backing $4 Billion Aluminum Smelter Project

The Oklahoma House of Representatives today advanced House Bill 2781 off the House floor by a vote of 56-34, establishing the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act (ROA-25), aimed at reviving American manufacturing and supporting a landmark $4 billion investment by Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) in the state of Oklahoma. This investment comes after a strategic international deal negotiated by President Trump which will bring to life one of the first new aluminum smelters built in the United States in 45 years. The project is expected to create over 1,000 high-paying jobs, double the nation’s aluminum production capacity and significantly strengthen America’s critical mineral supply chains. House Bill 2781 creates the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act (ROA-25) investment rebate program, a powerful new incentive tool administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC). Eligible manufacturers investing at least $2 billion and creating 700 new jobs in the first year (increasing to 1,000 in the second year and beyond) will qualify for performance-based rebate payments through July 1, 2045. The measure ensures fiscal responsibility by establishing a long-term annuity structure to fund rebates via the ROA-25 Revolving Fund and ROA-25 Beneficiary Fund.  “The Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act marks a generational opportunity to restore America’s manufacturing dominance and create meaningful jobs for our communities,” said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow. “This is a direct result of President Trump’s America First economic agenda, and Oklahoma is proud to lead the way.” The ROA-25 rebate program operates independently of the existing Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program. Projects receiving ROA-25 rebates are barred from receiving concurrent Quality Jobs incentives, ensuring transparent and accountable use of state funds. "This investment marks a historic milestone for Oklahoma, national security and the future of American manufacturing, said Rep. Brian Hill, R- Mustang, Chairman of Commerce and Economic Development. “As the first new aluminum smelter built in the U.S. in over 45 years, it will create more than 1,000 direct jobs and thousands more across the supply chain. Oklahoma is proud to lead in critical minerals, drive economic growth and build a stronger future for our families and communities." The passage of HB2781 builds on the foundational work of SB1447, passed in 2024, which established the Legislative Economic Advancement and Development (LEAD) Committee, a bipartisan body tasked with thoroughly vetting large-scale economic development proposals. “The LEAD Committee was created to give lawmakers the tools to vet big investments with clarity and confidence,” said Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, a lead proponent of both SB1447 and HB2781. “The EGA aluminum smelter is exactly the kind of transformative project we envisioned when we created the committee. It’s a bold step forward.” With today’s House vote, Oklahoma positions itself at the forefront of a new American manufacturing renaissance, attracting international investment while delivering thousands of jobs and a more secure industrial future for the United States.

May 9, 2025
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House Advances Hill's Workforce and Economic Development Bills

The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed three major pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, the chair of House Commerce and Economic Development Oversight. These workforce focused bills are aimed at strengthening the state’s job pipeline, driving innovation, and positioning Oklahoma for long-term economic growth. "Our children shouldn't have to move to Denver or Dallas to launch their careers," Hill said. "I'm proud to help lead a unified effort to align education, training, and economic development in a way that prepares Oklahomans for the jobs of tomorrow. By investing in strategic workforce priorities, we can lay the foundation for a more competitive and prosperous Oklahoma." Senate Bill 324, by Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, and Hill, would establish the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund and Program, which would incentivize private-sector innovation by offering a 5% rebate on qualified research expenditures. The annual rebate, to be administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and capped at $20 million, would encourage job-creating investments in science, technology and advanced manufacturing. Senate Bill 663, by Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Hill, moves the Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from Commerce to the newly established Oklahoma Workforce Commission, ensuring that resources are targeted more efficiently toward high-impact initiatives. The fund would provide grants for critical workforce needs aligned with economic development goals identified by the Education and Economic Development Working Group of the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. Senate Bill 662 , also by Pugh and Hill, charges the Oklahoma Workforce Commission with implementing programs that expand work-based learning opportunities, support high-demand career pathways and foster innovation in K-12 education for workforce readiness. It would also establish the Commission as the centralized data hub for Oklahoma’s workforce efforts, providing policymakers and stakeholders with timely, actionable information through the Legislature’s Workforce & Infrastructure interactive map. All three bills were amended in the House and now return to the Senate for another vote.  

Apr 4, 2025
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House Honors Alzheimer's Awareness Advocacy Day

On Tuesday, legislators and advocates wore purple and filled the Oklahoma House of Representatives in a show of support for Alzheimer's Awareness Advocacy Day.  Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, were joined on the House floor by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, and Alzheimer's awareness advocates John Pellow and Debbie Elliot. "Alzheimer’s Awareness Day is about honoring those living with this disease and the caregivers who support them every day," Miller said. "I’m grateful to everyone who joined us at the Capitol to share their stories and for my colleagues who stand with us in raising awareness and pushing for progress." According to the Oklahoma chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, approximately 70,000 Oklahomans are currently living with Alzheimer's, with over 100,000 caregivers supporting them. Hill reflected on his father-in-law's 11-year journey with Alzheimer's, sharing the emotional toll it took on each member of the family. He called for continued investment in care and research for treatment and potential cures, stressing the hereditary nature of the disease and its lingering effects on families. "For the families that are here today representing those that they love that are affected, my hope is that we will continue as a state and as a nation to invest in care, but also invest in possibilities of treatment and an eventual cure of this disease," Hill said. "It truly leaves a lasting mark on families, and with it being hereditary, for those families who deal with this, there's always a cloud by which we consider our futures." Miller said Alzheimer's Awareness Advocacy Day helps raise awareness of the disease's impact across the state and encourages policies that better support those with the disease and their caregivers. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. To find resources, including the 10 early signs of the disease, visit alz.org/oklahoma .