Representative John Pfeiffer

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District 38

Hi, I'm John Pfeiffer and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 38th District.


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May 15, 2026
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New Law Will Allow for Creation of New Newspapers

OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor has signed into law a bill that modernizes the process for creating a newspaper of record when none exists in a county. House Bill 2166 is authored by Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando. "This ensures high standards and government transparency are maintained, but it allows the state to put a new process in place for the posting of public notices without having to go through the strictures of the postal service," Pfeiffer said. "This hopefully will make it easier for those wanting to start a newspaper, particularly in some of the state's smaller counties." HB 2166 clarifies what constitutes a legal newspaper of general circulation within Oklahoma by defining two different classes of newspapers: periodical permit newspaper and a non-periodical permit newspaper. Specific requirements for each class of newspaper are outlined in the measure. Both classes of newspapers will need to register ownership with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. They will need to publish all legal notices on the newspaper website in a timely manner and in front of pay walls, if applicable, as well as place notices on the statewide website established as a joint venture of a majority of Oklahoma newspapers qualified as legal newspapers when applicable. Publishing a promotional ad in each issue in which a public notice appears is a requirement, as is maintaining an archive of printed issues containing legal notices for at least three years. Another duty will be to maintain ownership independent of any governmental entity such as a political party, state agency, political subdivision or a fraternal or religious organization.  The bill also reduces the number of weeks by which a newspaper can be established if none exists in a county from 104 weeks to 52. Additionally, it raises the threshold from 14 to 21 days, without penalty, in which a newspaper can fail to publish due to an accident, emergency or natural disaster.

Apr 24, 2026
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Enid Area Lawmakers Comment on Tornado Damage

OKLAHOMA CITY – State lawmakers who represent the Enid area this morning issued the following statement after a powerful tornado struck Enid and Vance Air Force Base. Reports show at least 10 injured and homes destroyed in a neighborhood on the south side of Enid. Reps. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, and John Pfeiffer, R-Orlanda, all represent a portion of Enid or the surrounding area.  "We are praying for those affected and thankful there are no casualties, according to early reports," the lawmakers said in a joint statement. "We know, however, that the loss of a home or damage to a business can be life-altering. We also know that Oklahomans will rise to help their neighbors and there will be support in the days, weeks and months ahead as recovery takes place. We're thankful to all of our courageous first responders and to city, county and state personnel who worked tirelessly overnight to account for everyone. We're grateful, as well, to our amazing meteorologists who issued early warnings and alerts and who stay on the air through these storms to keep Oklahomans safe and informed. Their actions likely saved countless lives."  The lawmakers said there are reports of damage to Vance Air Force Base, including to perimeter structures and downed electrical lines, which is causing a loss of water supply. OG&E crews worked after the storm to restore service. The Grey Ridge Estate, directly east of the base and across U.S. Highway 81 was largely destroyed. Local emergency medical personnel searched and recovered all residents, and injuries were not serious, according to reports. The hope is for residents to be allowed back into the area today to begin to recover personal property. The representatives also report that linemen were out as soon as possible after the tornado to begin to restore service and minimize additional loss. It is reported the governor will tour the damaged area this afternoon along with city and county officials.

Oct 30, 2025
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New Law will Help Remove Discrimination in Property Records

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill helping to further remove discriminatory and unfair housing regulations from Oklahoma property records takes effect Nov. 1. House Bill 2171 , authored by Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, eases the process for property owners and homeowner associations to remove unlawful land restrictions from property records – many of which were drafted more than a century ago. The measure builds on legislation Pfeiffer authored the last several years that allows counties and municipalities to remove illegal, often discriminatory, covenants from within their charters. The process started with House Bill 2088 in 2023 and then Senate Bill 1617 in 2024. HB2171, passed this year, extends the right of repudiation to individual property owners and homeowner associations. “I’m glad to bring Oklahoma in line with other conservative states like Texas and Florida that have already done this,” Pfeiffer said. "Addressing this ensures offensive and illegal language can now be purged from these records." Pfeiffer explained HB2171 includes language from the Uniform Commercial Code, which standardizes business dealings across states. This will put Oklahoma property covenant language in line with other states that have passed similar measures. The updated language ensures property records match across local jurisdictions and from state to state. Unfair housing restrictions in the past century sometimes specified that people of certain skin colors or ethnicities – most often those of African descent – could not purchase property in certain developments. Some went so far as to specify that land could never be sold, conveyed or occupied by any person other than one of all white Caucasian Blood. The Supreme Court, in 1948, ruled racially restrictive housing covenants were illegal, but property records still retain the outdated language 77 years later. Pfeiffer said the new laws clarify that all property records can finally be updated to reflect current law. Pfeiffer said he worked with Realtors, abstractors, county clerks and others to ensure they had a clear path to eliminate the discriminatory language in covenants, conveyances, deeds and other documents used to transfer property ownership. "I'm glad to clean up the remnants of these horrible practices," Pfeiffer said.