Representative John George

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District 36

Hi, I'm John George and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 36th District.


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May 17, 2023
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House Recognizes National Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives recognized May 14 through May 20, 2023, as National Police Week and May 19, 2023, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oklahoma. House Resolution 1019, authored by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, was adopted Wednesday, May 17. "This week, we take a moment to express our gratitude to the unwavering commitment, courage and sacrifice of law enforcement officers," George said. "We must also stand together in remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving Oklahomans." In 1963, President Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which annually falls on May 15, honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and support while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives serving our state and nation. HR1019 remembers the seven law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty within the last year: Sergeant Christopher James Nelson, Edmond Police Department; Captain William Riley Hargraves, Osage County Sheriff's Office; Sergeant Robert Blain Swartz, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office; Sergeant Meagan Burke, Oklahoma City Police Department; Detention Officer Kenneth Fowler, Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office; Patrolman Joseph Barlow, McAlester Police Department; and Deputy Sheriff Jeremy McCain, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office. The resolution recognizes the House's strong support for law enforcement officers in Oklahoma and across the United States in the efforts that those officers undertake to build safer and more secure communities.

Mar 6, 2023
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House Passes Bill to Hold Drunk Drivers Accountable

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today passed legislation allowing courts to order drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent of a minor. House Bill 2130, authored by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, would allow the court to order any person convicted of drunk driving or other intoxicating substance that causes a parent or guardian to be fatally injured in an accident to pay child support. It would last until each child reaches 18 years of age or when the child graduates high school. "As a state, we need to hold drunk drivers accountable for their actions," George said. "Driving under the influence is a decision that affects so many lives. I hope this bill will make an offender think twice before drinking and driving again." The bill allows the court to determine what's "reasonable and necessary" in terms of payments, considering factors like the child's financial needs and resources as well as reasonable work-related child care expenses of the surviving parent or guardian. HB2130 is known as Bentley's Law, an initiative started by Missouri resident Cecilia Williams and named for her grandson, Bentley, whose parents were killed by a drunk driver. It passed the House 83-11 and now moves to the Senate for consideration.