Representative Michelle McCane

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District 72

Hi, I’m Michelle McCane and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 72nd District.

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News & Announcements

Feb 12, 2026

McCane passes bill to protect rights of minors

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, unanimously passed  HB 1016  out of the House Civil Judiciary Committee. The measure provides protections for minors appearing in monetized online content. This is the first measure of its kind in Oklahoma. “Online content creation is a rapidly growing industry, and it is important we start putting policies in place now,” said McCane. “This measure gives minors the ability to receive compensation for content they appear in and the ability to request that content be removed. Minors are unable to give consent, so this would restore some power back to them and provide recourse for those who may be exploited.” The measure establishes that minors appearing in at least 30% of a content creator’s monetized content within a 30 day period, or in content that has generated over $10,000, the adult creating the content must maintain records of the minor’s involvement and earnings until they are 21 years of age. The bill does not regulate minors, but regulates adults featuring minors in their monetized online content by ensuring they set aside earnings for the minor to access at the age of 18 or at emancipation.  It also allots that minors at least 13 years old can request content featuring themselves to be removed, and the content creator has seven days to do so. The bill now moves to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight. -END-

Feb 5, 2026

McCane introduces bills addressing quality public education

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, introduced three bills eligible to be heard during the Second Regular Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature that address quality public education. “At this point, it is common knowledge that Oklahoma ranks 50th nationally when it comes to public education,” said McCane. “These bills are designed to ensure professionals working within public education are paid fairly. When we have qualified staff at all levels, we can better implement solutions that will help Oklahomans receive the quality, free public education they deserve.” HB 3485 gives public school employees the same benefit allowance as state employees, including legislators. This measure would allow our public education employees to put more money in their pockets while also supporting the health of themselves and their families. HB 3486 limits district superintendent salaries to no more than six times their first-year teacher salary. This would ensure equal pay among school districts and redirect excess funds toward students and teachers. Lastly, HB 3487 sets the minimum hourly wage for public school employees at $15. When public school employees are paid fairly, they are less likely to cease employment at public schools. This would reduce public school employee turnover and provide for a better quality of service from public school employees. All three bills were referred to the Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee. -END-

Dec 3, 2025

McCane condemns Governor for sending Oklahoma National Guard troops to Washington DC

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, released the following statement condemning the Governor for sending Oklahoma National Guard members to Washington DC after saying in August he had no plans to do so. “It is disingenuous of the Governor to claim he would not send the Oklahoma National Guard to DC and then change his mind months later without reason,” said McCane. “It is unnecessary and only ends up costing Oklahomans. Oklahoma was not directly asked to send troops to DC. This decision by the Governor is solely to appease the Trump Administration and does not serve Oklahomans. We have issues in the State of Oklahoma that could use the help of our troops. There is no specific reason given by the Governor to send our troops to DC now. This is a waste of taxpayer dollars.” The Governor authorized Oklahoma National Guard members to volunteer for a 90-day trip to the nation’s capital. The decision was announced Monday, December 1, 2025.   -END-