Representative Scott Fetgatter

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District 16

Hi, I'm Scott Fetgatter and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 16th District.


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Leadership

Tribal & External Affairs

60th Legislature

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Sep 4, 2025
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Reps. Bashore and Fetgatter Named ORA Legislators of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, and Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, received Legislator of the Year awards recently from the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA). The two were recognized during an Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The dinner was part of the ORA's annual expo. "It's wonderful to be recognized for legislation I've authored and supported that is pro-business, pro-economy and lower taxes for individuals and businesses," Bashore said. "During my time as a legislator I've focused on legislation that will allow everyday Oklahomans to keep more of their hard-earned income or that would help businesses come out from under onerous regulations so they can operate more freely, which always improves the overall economy." Fetgatter said, "I've worked hard as a legislator to make sure food service and other entertainment and hospitality industries thrive in Oklahoma. These business owners contribute not just to our job market and our economy, but they enhance our overall quality of life. I'm proud to have been awarded for my efforts." Bashore currently serves as Majority Deputy Floor Leader in the House. Before being elected to state office in 2020, he was general manager of a casino and resort where he led hundreds of employees and oversaw numerous high-profile sporting events and concerts, resulting in tens of millions of dollars positively impacting the state economy. He's also is credited with reviving a struggling Oklahoma Boxing Commission as its executive director. Fetgatter currently serves as Tribal and External Affairs Leader in the House. He was elected as a representative in 2016. Prior to that, he owned a construction company, worked in sales and marketing for a web-based technology company as well as in the grocery business. In the Legislature, he's worked to promote business-friendly policies and create economic development opportunities.  The Oklahoma Restaurant Association also manages the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association. They note that Oklahoma’s hospitality sector – including foodservice, lodging and tourism – is the third-largest industry in the state. The jobs created lead to continued growth in disposable personal income. The association reports that within Oklahoma, every dollar spent in these establishments generates an additional $1.60-1.79 of sales for the state economy. 

Jun 24, 2025
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Fetgatter Pushes Back on Gov’s “Escalating Language”

Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today pushed back against the “escalating language” from the governor regarding an agreement between the City of Tulsa and the Muscogee Nation, despite the agreement not yet being released. Fetgatter is the House Leader of Tribal and External Affairs and a member of the Choctaw Nation. The two parties reportedly reached an agreement in a federal lawsuit, Muscogee Creek Nation v. City of Tulsa, which was filed after a traffic ticket was issued by the city to a Muscogee citizen. The details of the agreement have not been announced or filed in court. “The governor claims to represent all four million Oklahomans, but his actions tell a different story. Using escalating language by calling our second largest city a ‘sanctuary city’ is a slap in the face to the citizens of our state whose ancestors were forcibly relocated by government officials and who helped us build our state. In doing so, he implicitly equates all tribal citizens, who are not only our fellow Oklahomans but also American citizens, with illegal immigrants. This type of language is deeply inappropriate and uncalled for, especially when directed against your own citizens. What’s more, unless these documents have been leaked, the governor has not even seen the agreement in question. Instead, he dismisses the sovereignty of our tribal nations on nothing more than principle alone. He characterizes a mutual agreement between two entities, neither of which he has authority over, as the creation of a ‘sanctuary city,’ all without seeing the actual language of the agreement. This is nothing more than a cheap trick to score political points. It’s worth remembering that at least 15% of Oklahomans are Native citizens. Our First American tribal nations contribute to the state’s economy every year. They deserve respect, not reckless mischaracterization. I invite the governor to follow his own advice and learn how to  disagree better .”

Jun 17, 2025
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Reps Congratulate OMMA Director on National Cannabis Regulators Board Appointment

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Reps are applauding the national appointment of Adria Berry, executive director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), who has been named president of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) Executive Board for the 2025-2026 term. Reps. T.J. Marti, R-Tulsa; Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee; and Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah, released the following joint statement: "Adria Berry’s appointment as president of CANNRA is a well-deserved honor that reflects the significant progress Oklahoma has made in regulating medical marijuana. Under her leadership, Oklahoma has become a model for other states navigating cannabis regulation. She has brought transparency, efficiency and a strong sense of purpose to an area of policy that has often been difficult to manage. This national recognition speaks not only to her individual leadership, but also to the work being done in Oklahoma to set clear standards, enforce the law and serve patients and businesses fairly. We are confident she will continue this important work and bring the same focus on consistent, transparent and equitable regulation that has strengthened Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program to her efforts guiding cannabis policy at the national level. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of her leadership in this new role." Berry was elected during CANNRA’s June 9 business meeting in Denver, held ahead of its stakeholder event that drew regulators and officials from over 30 jurisdictions and 175 national and international participants. CANNRA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group of government agencies that regulate cannabis, cannabinoids and hemp across more than 45 U.S. states and territories, as well as several countries.