Representative Derrick Hildebrant

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District 23

Hi, I'm Derrick Hildebrant and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 23rd District.

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Feb 11, 2026
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Oklahoma House Veterans Caucus Renamed Veterans and Public Safety Caucus; New Leadership Announced

Oklahoma House Veterans Caucus Renamed Veterans and Public Safety Caucus; New Leadership Announced OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Veterans Caucus has officially been renamed the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus, reflecting an expanded mission to support not only military veterans but also the broader public safety community across the state. Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, a retired Air Force veteran with 25 years of service in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, has been named chairman of the caucus.  “It is an honor to serve as chairman of the Veterans and Public Safety Caucus,” Hildebrant said. “Our veterans and public safety professionals embody service and sacrifice. This caucus will work to ensure they have the resources, support and recognition they deserve for the roles they play in keeping Oklahoma strong and safe.” Rep. John George, R-Newalla, who served in the Oklahoma National Guard for five years and the Oklahoma City Police Department for over 30 years, has been named vice chairman. “Veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders all answer the call to serve,” George said. “As vice chairman, I look forward to advancing policies that strengthen support systems for these men and women and their families across our state.” The name change highlights the caucus’ commitment to advocate for veterans, active-duty service members, first responders and public safety professionals who serve and protect Oklahoma communities.

Feb 4, 2026
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Common Cents Act takes on penny problems, advances in House

OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation that would allow and later require certain public cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest nickel has passed a House policy committee and now moves to an oversight committee. Authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, House Bill 3075 , formally titled the Oklahoma Common Cents Act, would not apply to the private sector and would apply only to public payments made in cash or the portion paid in cash. The measure does not apply to checks, debit cards, credit cards, electronic payments or other digital transactions. "This is a simple, practical bill that modernizes how we handle cash payments without impacting anyone who pays digitally," Hildebrant said. "HB3075 is limited to public cash transactions only. If you’re paying online or with a card, nothing changes." Under HB3075, final cash amounts owed to a political subdivision would be rounded to the nearest nickel. Amounts ending in $0.01 or $0.02 would be rounded down to $0.00, amounts ending in $0.03 or $0.04 would be rounded up to $0.05, amounts ending in $0.06 or $0.07 would be rounded down to $0.05, and amounts ending in $0.08 or $0.09 would be rounded up to $0.10. Hildebrant says the bill was requested by one of his constituents, who is also the Rogers County Treasurer, Jason Carini. "The Rogers County penny analysis showed the rounding approach is essentially neutral overall, and in some years, it resulted in a slight net gain," Hildebrant said. Rogers County analyzed cash transaction data across 2023, 2024 and 2025. The analysis found the rounding outcomes would have been minimal over the three-year period. In 2023, the county recorded 1,517 cash transactions, with rounding resulting in an overall net gain of $0.21. In 2024, there were 1,555 cash transactions, with an overall net gain of $0.75. In 2025, the county recorded 1,542 cash transactions, with rounding resulting in an overall net gain of $0.86. The Oklahoma Common Cents Act mirrors similar legislation currently being considered at the federal level. The federal Common Cents Act would direct the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to stop minting the penny and would require cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest five cents. Under the measure, from the effective date of the bill through July 1, 2027, political subdivisions could choose to implement the rounding system. Beginning July 1, 2027, rounding would become mandatory for applicable cash transactions unless directed otherwise by Congress. The bill also outlines accounting provisions for ad valorem tax payments and authorizes political subdivisions to determine how overages or shortages are managed within funds under their control. HB3075 passed unanimously out of the House General Government Subcommittee by a 9-0 vote and will next be considered by the Government Oversight Committee.

May 28, 2025
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Governor Signs “Protect Our Kids Act” into Law

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Protect Our Kids Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, has been signed into law. The measure is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in cases involving alleged abuse or sexual misconduct by school employees. The Protect Our Kids Act,  House Bill 1075 , closes long-standing gaps in how school districts report staff misconduct, particularly in cases where a teacher or administrator resigns during an ongoing investigation. "Our top priority is keeping students safe, and this new law reflects that," Hildebrant said. "Right now, if a teacher or administrator resigns during an investigation into serious misconduct, there’s no requirement to finish the process or report it. That allows people to move between districts without accountability. House Bill 1075 closes that loophole by requiring investigations to be completed and reported to the State Department of Education, even if the person resigns." Under the new law, school district superintendents must send a copy of any termination recommendation to the State Board of Education, regardless of whether the employee resigns before or after the recommendation is made. If an investigation concludes with no grounds for termination or criminal charges, the record will be expunged from the State Board’s files. The law also requires that findings from such investigations be submitted to the Board when a resignation occurs during an active inquiry. If a school employee later applies for a position in another district, and the new district requests records from the State Board, the employee retains the right to submit a written response or additional information to accompany the report. "By ensuring resignation or termination cases are thoroughly documented and shared, we can better protect students from potential harm while still respecting the rights of educators," Hildebrant said. "This law balances fairness with student safety and will help ensure that only the most qualified and trusted professionals work in our schools." The Protect Our Kids Act passed both chambers nearly unanimously and received bipartisan support throughout the legislative process. "I want to thank my colleagues for backing this bill and for their commitment to protecting students," Hildebrant said. "I’m also grateful to Governor Stitt for signing the Protect Our Kids Act into law. This is a meaningful step forward in how we handle misconduct in schools." House Bill 1075 included an emergency clause and has now taken effect.