Representative Jim Grego

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District 17

Hi, I'm Jim Grego and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 17th District.


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Assistant Majority Whip

59th Legislature

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Jul 30, 2025
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Reps Remember George Nigh

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, Jim Grego, R-Wilburton and David Smith, R-Arpelar, issued the following statement today following the death of former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh. Nigh was born in McAlester and graduated from McAlester High School. He later graduated from what is now Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. He later taught social studies at McAlester High School. "George Nigh is absolutely legendary and beloved in our area of the state," said Grego and Smith who share representation of McAlester. "No one cared a bit about his political party. All they knew was he was a fierce advocate for Oklahomans and Oklahoma. He had our best interests at heart and spent a lifetime showing us how to accomplish much through hard work, determination and love of others." Nigh’s decades of service to the state included time in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, multiple terms as lieutenant governor and governor. Nigh served as president of the University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond, and was a constituent of Miller's. "Oklahoma has lost a legend. George Nigh was the very epitome of what it means to be a public servant. He was a relentless champion for our state and had a unique talent for bringing together people from all walks of life. He innately understood that what makes Oklahoma special is the people who call this state home. During his time in public office and as president of the University of Central Oklahoma, he fiercely told Oklahoma's story. He built UCO into the powerhouse institution it is today, and the university and surrounding Edmond community blossomed during his time at the helm. His mentorship will be greatly missed, and we will keep his family in our prayers."

May 22, 2025
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Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Change to Become Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today praised the governor's signing of a bill that will save taxpayers money on vehicle registration. House Bill 1183 simplifies how motor vehicle excise tax is determined for vehicle purchases by requiring the tax to be based on the actual sales price of the vehicle. Any consideration to the average retail price of the vehicle is removed from the formula for determining the tax. "I've been looking for ways to save the taxpayer money without increasing fees somewhere else, and this I believe is a great solution," Grego said. "Requiring Service Oklahoma to base excise tax on the actual sales price of a vehicle rather than using a National Auto Dealers Association value, will result in savings for car buyers when registering their vehicle." HB1183 eliminates the 20% adjustment above and below the average retail price when determining the taxable value. To allow Service Oklahoma time to adjust for the change, the act will take effect July 1, 2026. The bill was authored in the Senate by Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee. 

May 12, 2025
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Governor Signs Truth in Food Labeling Bill into Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today commented on the governor signing into law a bill that will require manufactured-protein food products to be clearly labeled as distinct from meat. House Bill 1126 , will require food manufacturers, distributers and retailers to clearly disclose that cell-cultivated or cultured products or those that come from a lab, plants or insect proteins are not meat. Those convicted of false advertising could face a misdemeanor.  "I wish to thank Governor Stitt for signing House Bill 1126 into law," Grego said. "This is an effort to help protect beef producers, such as myself, against the flood of products claiming to be meat. Many of these products are derived from plants, insects, or even originate in a Petri dish. I believe if you as a consumer wish to consume these products there should be no doubt as to how they were produced. This bill really is a truth in labeling bill." Grego also thanked Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, the Senate author of the bill, for securing its passage in his legislative chamber. “This law is about truth in labeling, transparency, and ensuring that consumers are not misled by deceptive advertising,” said Sen. Pederson, R-Burlington. “I extend my appreciation to Governor Stitt for signing House Bill 1126 into law to protect consumers and support our state’s meat producers.” Under the provisions of the bill, the burden of proof would be on the manufacturer and not the retailer, Grego said. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry would be responsible for investigating all credible complaints that food products are falsely advertised or misbranded as meat products. The act takes effect Nov. 1.