Representative Arturo Alonso Sandoval

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District 89

Hi, I’m Arturo Alonso Sandoval and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 89th District.


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60th Legislature

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Jul 22, 2025

House Democrats adopt resolution for humane treatment of immigrants

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus adopted a resolution urging state and local leaders to abide by the U.S. Constitution and treat immigrants with the fairness and respect they rightfully deserve. The resolution reasserts that every person within the borders of the United States is entitled to due process, equal protection, and humane treatment. It also says law enforcement officers should not hide their identities or wear masks that conceal their identity when dealing with the public unless they are illness related. It also calls for every agency in the state to be transparent about who is being detained and where they are being held.  “Every single human being deserves to have the same rights enshrined in the Constitution,” said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City. “They deserve to be treated with respect, humanity, and fairness. While so many individuals, both documented and undocumented, are fearing for their safety, it is important we remember that we are human beings first and that everyone needs access to information regarding their loved ones—detained or not. Every Oklahoman deserves due process and equal protection regardless of their documentation status as written in our Constitution.” Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City, a member of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus, says this resolution shows Oklahoma House Democrats’ commitment to upholding the Constitution. “This resolution demonstrates our commitment to our nation’s Constitution, which grants rights to every person regardless of citizenship status,” said Alonso-Sandoval. “We are reaffirming our support for those who come to our nation, work hard every day toward the American dream, and in doing so make our state and nation stronger.” Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, a member of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus, says kindness is a shared Oklahoma value. “In Oklahoma, showing kindness to immigrants reflects who we are and who we’re called to be—people of welcome, not of walls,” Menz said. “Our public policies must be a reflection of our deepest values: compassion, hard work, and the belief that everyone deserves a place to belong.” To read a copy of the resolution in English, click  here . To read the document in Spanish, click  here . -END-

Mar 13, 2025

Alonso-Sandoval debates against unnecessary increased criminalization for undocumented Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Latino Caucus Member Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City, debated against HB 1362 on the House Floor today, arguing it is an unnecessary measure with constitutional concerns.  The bill, which passed with a party line vote of 73, 16, would allow undocumented Oklahomans who are arrested for criminal violations to be automatically guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Department of Corrections for no less than 5 years and be subject to a possible cash bond of $35K and deportation. “This bill is not only un-Oklahoman, but un-American,” Alonso-Sandoval said. “We have a need in Oklahoma to fill essential jobs and when we further target undocumented Oklahomans, we reduce the number of services and taxes they provide to the state. We know that undocumented Oklahomans provide $227M in taxes annually. Not only that, but we already have several laws in place statewide and nationally that are targeting the issue of illegal immigration, making this bill unnecessary and purely political. These are individuals who are working and serving in Oklahoma and doing the best they can to provide for their families–all things we are supposed to value in Oklahoma. Bills like this threaten the very fabric of Oklahoma and put unnecessary strain on law enforcement agencies who have spoken with me on how bills like this actively make their jobs harder. It also normalizes charging an individual committing a civil violation to immediately being charged with a felony, which should scare everyone. It will make people scared to work with law enforcement which does nothing to help with our public safety. I fear for our states financial, food, and workforce security if bills like this keep passing.” -END-

Feb 20, 2025

House Democrats protect local control, defend Oklahomans’ property rights

OKLAHOMA CITY – This week, Oklahoma House Democrats voted on and debated against two bills that impact Oklahomans’ property rights and local control. Both bills increase regulations, suppress local control, and foster a confusing business environment for the energy industry by creating new setback requirements and disempowering local elected officials to make the best decisions for their communities. The first bill,  HB 1989 , was heard in Energy Committee on Feb. 19 where it failed. The second bill,  HB 2751 , was heard in Utilities Committee on Feb. 20 where it passed. Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, debated against HB 2751 in Utilities Committee, claiming both bills infringed on Oklahomans’ property rights and local control within counties. “House Democrats stood up for Oklahomans’ private property rights and local control,” Leader Munson said. “By voting against both bills, we upheld these two values that are shared across our state, regardless of where we live. We want to remain a leader in the energy industry, and in order to do that, we can’t change the rules of engagement because of tired rhetoric. In order to keep costs low, we need to ensure competition and keep our word to the industries we are doing business with today. By prioritizing an all of the above energy approach, with our abundance of energy sources, we will lower costs, create jobs, and bring more resources to communities across our state.” Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Rep. John Waldron, D-Tulsa, debated against HB 1989 in Energy Committee. “This bill distorts free markets, reduces local control, adds governmental burdens and restricts property rights–but only for one industry,” Waldron said. “It will raise rates in my district and reduce investment in rural districts. And they claim to be a party of free enterprise.” Rep. Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City, is a member of the Energy Committee and voted against HB 1989. "This legislation severely limits landowners' ability to use their own property in ways that can support their families,” Hefner said. “Private property rights and the ability to manage their own land are important to all Oklahomans." Democratic Caucus Secretary Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City also debated against HB 2751 in Utilities Committee. “This bill weakens our state’s ability to use all our resources to maintain leadership in both energy and clean energy,” Alonso-Sandoval said. “It hurts Oklahoma families by preventing them from accessing wind energy benefits: new jobs for our communities, increased local tax revenue, and an important additional source of income that helps landowners support their families.” -END-