Representative Nicole Miller

R

District 82

Hi, I’m Nicole Miller and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 82nd District.


representative

Leadership

Assistant Majority Whip

59th Legislature

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Oct 30, 2025
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Laws Boosting Key Oklahoma Professions Take Effect Saturday

OKLAHOMA CITY - Two new laws authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, take effect Saturday, Nov. 1, positioning Oklahoma to better meet the need for skilled professionals who build and serve the state’s communities. House Bill 2260 creates targeted tax incentives to help recruit and retain civil engineers in Oklahoma. The measure offers financial incentives for students pursuing civil engineering degrees and for businesses hiring in the field. “Oklahoma’s civil engineers design, construct and maintain the critical infrastructure at the core of our communities,” Miller said. “With only about 40 percent of engineers graduating from Oklahoma universities remaining in the state after five years, this law invests in our workforce and encourages these talented professionals to stay and build the future of Oklahoma.” Civil engineers design and maintain the infrastructure that supports daily life across the state, including roads, bridges and water systems. Oklahoma has faced a shortage in the field, delaying projects and limiting growth. The new law mirrors successful incentive models used for aerospace engineers to ensure long-term stability in the state’s engineering workforce. House Bill 2261 allows Oklahoma to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, making it easier for out-of-state social workers to practice in Oklahoma without obtaining an additional license. The law helps address the state’s shortage of licensed clinical social workers, which currently meets only about 67% of the statewide need. “When families are in crisis, they shouldn’t have to wait for help,” Miller said. “By opening our doors to qualified social workers from other states, we’re ensuring Oklahomans can access the care and support they need when it matters most.” By joining the compact, Oklahoma gains access to a national pool of approximately 500,000 social workers across 22 participating states including Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Louisiana. The compact ensures regulators can continue sharing investigative records and disciplinary information to uphold accountability. Both laws take effect Saturday, Nov. 1.

Oct 30, 2025

New law enacting Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act

OKLAHOMA CITY – Beginning Nov. 1, a new law under HB 2262 creates the Alzheimer’s Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Special Care Disclosure Act. The law’s House authors are Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa. The law requires facilities who advertise memory care to disclose what type of care is being provided. “Families making decisions about memory care deserve transparency, clarity and confidence in the care their loved ones receive,” Miller said. “This law builds on the work I began in 2021 to strengthen accountability and ensure families have the information they need to make informed choices and that every Oklahoman in memory care is treated with the quality and respect they deserve.” Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa, co-authored the bill and presented it in House committees and on the House Floor. “Caregivers and families of those with Alzheimer's or dementia already face immense emotional stress when trying to figure out what facility is best suited for their loved ones's needs," said Blancett. "The last thing they need is to get misinformation in the decision process because the life of their loved one can literally hang in the balance if a bad placement is made. "This bill places greater disclosure requirements on both referral agencies, caregivers and the Oklahoma Department of Health to better ensure families know in advance which facilities provide which memory care services, and which do not."   According to the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter, in Oklahoma, there are over 70,500 Oklahomans aged 65 and up with Alzheimer's, there was a 152% increase in Alzheimer's Deaths from 2000-2022, and 18% of Hospice Residents have a primary diagnosis of Dementia.  The law also requires the conspicuous posting of information about where a person can report a referral agency or a facility which has not provided the appropriate information about a facility's memory care capabilities. Reporting such complaints are to be made to the Consumer Protection Unit of the Office of the Attorney General. Consumer representatives can be reached at: (405) 521-2029; (833) 681-1895; and ConsumerProtection@oag.ok.gov -END-

Oct 27, 2025
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New Law Requires Drivers to Go Hands-Free

OKLAHOMA CITY – Beginning Nov. 1, Oklahoma drivers will be prohibited from using handheld cell phones and other electronic communication devices in active school and work zones under House Bill 2263 , authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond. The law strengthens Oklahoma’s existing distracted driving rules by limiting handheld phone usage in areas where extra attention behind the wheel is critical. Drivers may still use hands-free features to stay connected safely. “This law is a practical step toward safer roads,” Miller said. “It allows drivers to continue using hands-free technology while ensuring their focus stays on driving, especially in critical areas where workers and students are most at risk.”  Miller said the change is a simple but has significant impact to safeguarding Oklahoma communities.  “Distracted driving is a lead contributor to collisions and preventable harm on our roads,” she said. “This law reinforces every driver’s responsibility to remain attentive and protect those around them.”  Violations carry the same penalties as the state’s texting-while-driving ban. The law also protects driver privacy by prohibiting law enforcement from accessing or downloading data from a phone without a warrant or probable cause.  Enforcement of the law begins Nov. 1, marking a step forward in keeping school children, road crews and motorists safer on Oklahoma roads.