Representative Brian Hill

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District 47

Hi, I'm Brian Hill and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 47th District.


representative

Leadership

Oversight Committee Chair

60th Legislature

Assistant Majority Floor Leader

59th Legislature

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May 9, 2025
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House Advances Hill's Workforce and Economic Development Bills

The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed three major pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, the chair of House Commerce and Economic Development Oversight. These workforce focused bills are aimed at strengthening the state’s job pipeline, driving innovation, and positioning Oklahoma for long-term economic growth. "Our children shouldn't have to move to Denver or Dallas to launch their careers," Hill said. "I'm proud to help lead a unified effort to align education, training, and economic development in a way that prepares Oklahomans for the jobs of tomorrow. By investing in strategic workforce priorities, we can lay the foundation for a more competitive and prosperous Oklahoma." Senate Bill 324, by Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, and Hill, would establish the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund and Program, which would incentivize private-sector innovation by offering a 5% rebate on qualified research expenditures. The annual rebate, to be administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and capped at $20 million, would encourage job-creating investments in science, technology and advanced manufacturing. Senate Bill 663, by Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Hill, moves the Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from Commerce to the newly established Oklahoma Workforce Commission, ensuring that resources are targeted more efficiently toward high-impact initiatives. The fund would provide grants for critical workforce needs aligned with economic development goals identified by the Education and Economic Development Working Group of the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. Senate Bill 662 , also by Pugh and Hill, charges the Oklahoma Workforce Commission with implementing programs that expand work-based learning opportunities, support high-demand career pathways and foster innovation in K-12 education for workforce readiness. It would also establish the Commission as the centralized data hub for Oklahoma’s workforce efforts, providing policymakers and stakeholders with timely, actionable information through the Legislature’s Workforce & Infrastructure interactive map. All three bills were amended in the House and now return to the Senate for another vote.  

Apr 4, 2025
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House Honors Alzheimer's Awareness Advocacy Day

On Tuesday, legislators and advocates wore purple and filled the Oklahoma House of Representatives in a show of support for Alzheimer's Awareness Advocacy Day.  Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, were joined on the House floor by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, and Alzheimer's awareness advocates John Pellow and Debbie Elliot. "Alzheimer’s Awareness Day is about honoring those living with this disease and the caregivers who support them every day," Miller said. "I’m grateful to everyone who joined us at the Capitol to share their stories and for my colleagues who stand with us in raising awareness and pushing for progress." According to the Oklahoma chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, approximately 70,000 Oklahomans are currently living with Alzheimer's, with over 100,000 caregivers supporting them. Hill reflected on his father-in-law's 11-year journey with Alzheimer's, sharing the emotional toll it took on each member of the family. He called for continued investment in care and research for treatment and potential cures, stressing the hereditary nature of the disease and its lingering effects on families. "For the families that are here today representing those that they love that are affected, my hope is that we will continue as a state and as a nation to invest in care, but also invest in possibilities of treatment and an eventual cure of this disease," Hill said. "It truly leaves a lasting mark on families, and with it being hereditary, for those families who deal with this, there's always a cloud by which we consider our futures." Miller said Alzheimer's Awareness Advocacy Day helps raise awareness of the disease's impact across the state and encourages policies that better support those with the disease and their caregivers. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. To find resources, including the 10 early signs of the disease, visit alz.org/oklahoma .

Mar 27, 2025
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House Approves Marissa Murrow Act

A measure named after a college student killed by a drunk driver has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Marissa Murrow was a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Central Oklahoma when she was hit by a drunk driver in a head-on collision in October 2020. The driver had been overserved alcohol at a wedding venue. Marissa's parents, Jeff and Kristy Murrow, have been working with Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, to help prevent similar incidents. Hill, who represents the Murrows' hometown of Mustang, filed House Bill 2369 , which would require bartenders serving alcohol at event venues to hold a separate license. "This bill is not just about policy; it’s about protecting children and families and ensuring that tragedies like Marissa's never happen again," Hill said. "By requiring proper training and accountability for those serving alcohol at these event venues, we are taking meaningful steps to prevent senseless loss. Marissa's memory is the driving force behind this measure, and with the support of the Murrow family, I am hopeful that this law will save lives and make our communities safer for everyone." The measure would also require bartenders to undergo training to help identify inebriation in customers, as well as require that all beer and wine served at an event venue must be served by an ABLE-licensed caterer or event bartender licensee. The new Event Bartender License would be a $50 annual fee and would take effect Nov. 1, 2025. "Thousands of Oklahomans are served alcohol at event venues across the state each year," Jeff Murrow said. "This bill goes a long way to making sure they make it home safely and protecting drivers on our roadways. Kristy and I want to thank Representative Hill and the House of Representatives for their support of this important legislation."  According to Victims of Impaired Drivers (VOID), an average of nine Oklahomans lose their lives each week to substance impaired driving.  The Marissa Murrow Act passed the House 82-2 and now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.