Representative Mark Tedford

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District 69

Hi, I’m Mark Tedford and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 69th District.

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Mar 26, 2026
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House Advances Tedford Bill to Improve Insurance Accountability

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2933 , authored by Rep. Mark Tedford, R-Jenks.  The measure increases transparency in Oklahoma’s insurance market while strengthening protections for policyholders navigating the claims process.  "We ask people to carry insurance to protect what matters most to them," Tedford said. "When that protection is needed, the process ought to be clear, consistent and easy to follow."  HB2933 requires insurers to submit detailed quarterly reports to the Oklahoma Insurance Department, including data on policies, cancellations, claims activity and dispute resolution efforts. The bill also makes this information publicly available, providing greater visibility into industry trends and insurer practices.  In addition, the measure establishes a Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights, improves timelines for claim responses and payments and ensures clearer communication between insurers and policyholders.  Tedford said the bill is about restoring confidence in a system people rely on during difficult times.  "A system works best when everyone understands it and can rely on it," Tedford said. "This puts structure around the process and helps bring a little more predictability to something that can otherwise feel uncertain."  The bill also strengthens enforcement authority for the Insurance Commissioner and updates consumer protections related to policy cancellations, rate increases and claims handling practices.  HB2933 now moves to the Senate for further consideration, where Sen. Aaron Reinhardt, R-Jenks, is the Senate author.

Mar 25, 2026
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Tedford Bills Improving Agency Transparency Pass House

OKLAHOMA CITY - Rep. Mark Tedford, R-Jenks, this week secured House passage of House Bill 3047 and House Bill 3057 , a pair of measures aimed at improving transparency, organization and efficiency of state agency reporting to the Legislature. House Bill 3047 requires state agencies to submit statutorily required reports electronically to the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT), which will create and maintain a centralized online system to track and store those reports.  Under HB3047, LOFT will index required reports, track whether they’ve been submitted and notify lawmakers when reports are available, making it easier to access important information in one place.  House Bill 3057 works alongside HB3047 by eliminating outdated and functionally obsolete reporting requirements currently in statute. In many cases, the reports are tied to programs that no longer exist, creating unnecessary work for agencies.  "Right now, reports can be hard to track down because they’re spread across different places," Tedford said. "That slows things down. At the same time, we’ve got agencies spending time on reports tied to programs that don’t even exist anymore. These bills clean that up, put everything in one place and help us focus on the information that actually matters."  Tedford said the measures are a practical step toward modernizing state processes without adding cost to taxpayers.  "We’re not reinventing the wheel here," he said. "We’re just using the tools we already have to bring some order and accountability to the process. It’s a simple fix that will save time and improve transparency for both lawmakers and the public."  The measures have no anticipated fiscal impact and can be implemented using existing staff and resources.  HB3047 and HB3057 now move to the Senate for further consideration. Senate authors are Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, for HB3057 and John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, for HB3047.

Mar 17, 2026
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Tedford Bill Authorizing Arkansas River Bridge Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure by Rep. Mark Tedford, R-Jenks, authorizing construction of a new bridge across the Arkansas River near Bixby passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for further consideration. "I appreciate my colleagues in the House for supporting this legislation," Tedford said. "As our communities continue to grow, it's important we take a thoughtful approach to infrastructure planning. This bill allows us to move forward with a project that better reflects the needs of the region today." House Bill 2123 updates state law related to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority by removing authorization for a previously proposed bridge and instead allowing for the construction of a new bridge in a more suitable location. The measure specifically authorizes a new bridge crossing the Arkansas River in the vicinity of Bixby to help improve connectivity and accommodate continued growth in the area. Tedford said the measure is part of broader efforts to ensure Oklahoma's transportation infrastructure keeps pace with population growth and economic development. HB2123 now moves to the Oklahoma Senate for further consideration.