Representative Preston Stinson

R

District 96

Hi, I’m Preston Stinson and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 96th District.


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Assistant Majority Whip

59th Legislature

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May 21, 2026
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Strom's Eight-Bill Package Addressing Government Spending Oversight Signed into Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bipartisan package of eight bills authored by Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, that will increase transparency in public contracts and prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars has been signed into law. The legislative package of bills was developed following concerns about gaps in government spending oversight and after an audit by State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd identified $93.4 million in misspent expenditures. Strom, who serves as the Chairman of the House General Government Appropriations and Budget Committee, worked alongside lawmakers from both parties during the 2025 interim to identify ways to prevent similar issues from happening again. Other lawmakers included Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus; Rep. Denise Crosswhite-Hader, R-Piedmont; Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene; Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond; and Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Oklahoma City. "I brought in lawmakers and from all over the State and political spectrum to work on this project. We all agreed that the people we serve deserve to be confident in the idea that their investment in this State is being handled responsibly," Strom said. "This was a heavy lift, but I appreciate the long hours and hard work that each member put in. I also appreciate the time and effort that the Auditor and her staff lent to us. We went back over years of documented waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars and asked, ‘What would have prevented this? What can we put in place to make sure this never happens again?" Governor Kevin Stitt signed all eight bills into law and said transparency is important to Oklahomans. "As governor, I have fought for transparency and accountability for Oklahoma taxpayers. The transparency laws passed this session further that goal," Stitt said. "Government works for the people, not the other way around, and these reforms help preserve the trust Oklahomans have in their state and local institutions." The legislation focuses on increasing transparency in state contracting, adding more safeguards to the procurement process, improving documentation requirements and helping prevent conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds. "Too often, lawmakers and taxpayers are left finding out after the fact that millions of dollars were mishandled or poorly tracked," Strom said. "These new laws put stronger safeguards in place on the front end so contract details are easier to access, and the public can better see where their money is going." The package also includes reforms related to government bidding practices. Lawmakers said the measures are intended to create a more transparent and competitive process while discouraging favoritism and poor-quality contracting. "This legislation helps eliminate the good-old-boy system by creating fairness in contracting," Strom said. "The honest contractors doing things the right way should not have to compete against bad actors benefiting from weak oversight." The new laws included in the package are: House Bill 3413 by Strom and Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, expands transparency in state agency contracting by requiring agencies to publicly list contractors, contract values and project status while disclosing consultant reports and staffing-related contracts. House Bill 3414 by Strom and Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, directs the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to improve accounting systems related to service contracts, staff augmentation and documentation for digital and intangible assets. House Bill 3415 by Strom and Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, requires vendors to disclose subcontractors, tightens documentation standards, mandates post-project reviews and creates a public database of state contracts. House Bill 3418 also by Strom and Daniels updates the Public Competitive Bidding Act to refine procedures for public construction projects and ensure more consistent bidding practices, and criminalizes violations of the Central Purchasing Act. This law will take effect Nov. 1, 2027. House Bill 3416 by Strom and Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, allows counties to seek quotes for certain smaller purchases while maintaining documentation and oversight safeguards. House Bill 3417 also by Strom and Alvord authorizes certain political subdivisions and public trusts to use real-time reverse auction bidding procedures for goods and services purchases. House Bill 3419 by Strom and Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, tightens ethics laws by making it a felony for officials, employees or contractors to use confidential government information for personal financial gain. House Bill 3420 by Strom and Sen. Carrie Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, tightens oversight requirements for negotiated contracts and requires additional public reporting of procurement activity. All measures take effect Nov. 1, except for HB3418, which takes effect Nov. 1, 2027.

May 12, 2026
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Stinson, Rosino Celebrate Insulin Access Bill Becoming Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, and Sen. Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, praised  Senate Bill 1344  being signed into law, creating the Oklahoma Insulin Access and Affordability Program to help expand access to affordable insulin and encourage domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The new law places the Insulin Access and Affordability Program within the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The program is designed to increase patient access to affordable insulin, reduce prescription drug costs, encourage American manufacturing, increase marketplace competition and address shortages of generic insulin. "For too many families, insulin is not just expensive, it is a life-sustaining medication they cannot go without," Stinson said. "I am proud the Legislature saw the need and answered the call. This will improve access to affordable insulin while also supporting innovation and American manufacturing. No Oklahoman should have to choose between paying their bills and getting the medication they need to stay alive." Rosino also praised the signing of the bill into law. "With Senate Bill 1344 now law, we are opening the door to more competition, greater transparency, and lower insulin costs for patients across Oklahoma," Rosino said. "Our state is leading the way in ensuring affordable insulin is in reach for every Oklahoman. I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues, advocates, and healthcare professionals to deliver meaningful relief for families who depend on insulin every day." The Department of Health will be authorized to provide financial support to one or more pharmaceutical manufacturers that are producing or developing fast-acting biosimilar insulin in the United States under the law. Before receiving funding, manufacturers must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department and provide a match of non-state funds equal to the amount received from the state, along with meeting additional requirements outlined in the legislation. Manufacturers participating in the program will also be required to submit annual reports detailing the development, production and distribution of fast-acting biosimilar insulin. The Department of Health will compile those reports into a single annual report for submission to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. SB1344 becomes effective Nov. 1.

May 6, 2026
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Stinson Applauds Legislature for Sending Blake Burgess Act to Governor

OKLAHOMA CITY- Legislation that will improve awareness and prevention of dangerous blood clots is now in the hands of the Governor. Authored by Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, House Bill 3644 , titled the Blake Burgess Act, would require hospitals with emergency departments and ambulatory surgical centers to develop policies and procedures for identifying and responding to patients at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The measure also would require annual training for nonphysician staff on these procedures. The Act is named after a 21-year-old former neighbor and constituent of Stinson's who died from a pulmonary embolism in 2020. "This is a step toward better understanding the realities of this condition so we can increase awareness, recognize the warning signs earlier and respond faster," Stinson said. "Blake’s death is a heartbreaking reminder of how serious venous thromboembolism can be, and every six minutes, someone dies from complications related to VTE. We owe it to families across Oklahoma to improve education and help prevent more lives from being lost to a condition that is often overlooked until it is too late." A pulmonary embolism is a serious form of venous thromboembolism, or VTE, which occurs when blood clots develop in the veins and travel to the lungs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 60,000 and 100,000 Americans lose their lives to VTE-related complications each year, while many others face lasting health effects. The measure would also incorporate definitions for pulmonary embolism and venous thromboembolism into the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act. In addition, assisted living facilities would be required to provide new residents with educational materials about VTE at the time of admission. The informational pamphlets would be supplied free of charge through the National Blood Clot Alliance. Stinson said his thought behind the legislation is to improve coordination across the health care system. "Blood clots remain one of the leading preventable causes of hospital-related deaths in the United States, claiming more than 100,000 lives each year," Stinson said. "The reality is that many of these cases can be prevented, and as the old saying goes, that which gets measured gets managed. Through proper risk assessment and early intervention, we can definitely save lives."