Representative Kevin Wallace

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District 32

Hello, I’m Kevin Wallace and I’m proudly representing the people of Oklahoma’s 32nd District.


representative

Leadership

Chair of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee

58th Legislature

Chair of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee

59th Legislature

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Jan 19, 2024
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Rep. Kevin Wallace Elected to NASC Executive Council

OKLAHOMA CITY – During the 20 th Annual National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Sportsman-Legislator Summit held in Dewey Beach, DE, Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, was elected to serve a full, two-year term as a member of the NASC Executive Council (EC).  Established in 2004 by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), NASC provides the synergy to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting, trapping, and professional fish and wildlife management in state capitols. With more than 2,000 legislators who are members of state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses from all 50 states, this unprecedented network of pro-sportsmen legislators provides the nexus and support among the state caucuses that is critical to the successful advancement of pro-sportsmen policies across the nation. Last year, Rep. Wallace was elected as one of three alternates who serve one-year terms alongside the full, 12-member EC. Working with staff at CSF, the EC assists with the establishment and promotion of pro-sportsmen ideas, and facilitates the sharing of information between state caucuses, conservation partners and allied industries. The EC plays a critical role in the protection and advancement of hunting and angling rights and the continuation of our sportsmen’s heritage by establishing the activities of NASC, assisting with policy development, setting guidelines for affiliated state caucuses, as well as media outreach intended to highlight the role hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping play in supporting conservation policies that also benefit our nation’s social and economic well-being. "I've spent much of my life enjoying hunting, fishing and other outdoor sports, and much of my time in public service making sure others are free to enjoy these pursuits as well," Wallace said. "It's truly an honor, therefore, to be elected to serve a full two-year term as a member of the NASC Executive Council. I've already learned so much from the assembly, and look forward to sharing this national perspective with my peers in Oklahoma. With Oklahoma's robust outdoor sporting community, I know we'll have much to bring to the table as well."  Rep. Wallace also serves as co-chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. 

Dec 18, 2023
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House Schedules Annual Agency Budget Request Hearings

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House of Representatives is continuing its standard practice and tradition of fiscal transparency this year with upcoming agency performance reviews and budget request hearings. Each year, House Appropriation & Budget subcommittees hold hearings prior to the legislative session in which state agencies, boards or commissions that receive state funding come before the appropriate committee to present reports on prior year spending and to detail their budget requests for the next fiscal year. House members of each subcommittee are encouraged to ask detailed questions of the agencies as they will be charged with negotiating state appropriations for each entity during the annual budget process. The public is invited to attend every meeting or to watch online on the House website. "These meetings, which are held each year in the House per state statute, give anyone interested a chance to hear how taxpayer dollars are appropriated to various programs that serve the needs of Oklahomans," said Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, the chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Committee. "If the public is interested in hearing how schools used money to pay teachers or on classroom expenses, or if they want to know how transportation dollars were utilized to improve roads and bridges, or how we funded hospitals, health care and human services, or any other of the plethora of uses of state funding, then these hearings will prove invaluable."  The House each year holds performance reviews and budget hearings in the House Chamber for the agencies that receive the largest portion of state appropriations. In the past, this has included the State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education. However, this year, these agencies will present the same week along with all other A&B Education subcommittee agencies on January 10.  The House full A&B Committee will have the remaining four largest appropriated agencies present in the House Chamber. All House members are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings to ask questions of the agencies that receive the largest amount of state dollars.  These meetings also are open to the public and available to watch online. This year, A&B subcommittee chairs will preside over the following in the House Chamber:  Office of Management and Enterprise Services, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, chair of A&B General Government. Oklahoma Health Care Authority at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, chair of A&B Health. Oklahoma Department of Human Services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, chair of A&B Human Services. Oklahoma Department of Transportation at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, chair of A&B Transportation.  The full schedule of A&B subcommittee performance reviews and budget request hearings are as follows: A&B Natural Resources and Regulatory Services Subcommittee ( presented jointly with Senate ) 9 a.m. Dec. 18-19, Senate Room 535, Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, chair A&B Public Safety Subcommittee, 9 a.m., Jan. 8, Room 450, Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, chair A&B Education Subcommittee, 9 a.m. Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 10, Room 4S5, Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore, chair A&B General Government subcommittee, 8:30 a.m. Jan. 11, Room 206, Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan, chair A&B Transportation Subcommittee, 9 a.m. Jan. 19, Room 450, Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, chair A&B Health Subcommittee, 8:30 a.m., Jan. 22, Room 206, Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, chair A&B Human Services Subcommittee, 9 a.m., Jan. 23, Room 206, Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, chair A&B Judiciary Subcommittee, 8:30 a.m. Jan. 23, Room 4S5, Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, chair A&B Finance Subcommittee, 2 p.m., Feb. 5, Room 450, Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, chair  Meeting times, dates and rooms are subject to change. A calendar of all meetings can be found on the House website, OKHouse.gov, under News & Media Live Events: https://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00283/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents/ . 

Oct 26, 2023
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Wallace Voices Support of Israel

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, today expressed his support of Israel in the ongoing war with Hamas. "The atrocities committed against the nation of Israel and the Jewish people are reprehensible. Reports show at least 1,400 Israelis were murdered in the surprise attack launched Oct. 7. This includes babies that were burned or beheaded. Women were raped, young people at a music festival were targeted, many were kidnapped, thousands of people were injured, and more than 5,000 rockets have been fired against Israeli towns and civilians. "Israel did not provoke this attack but instead is acting to defend itself and it's right to exist both as a nation and as a people. My heart goes out to all innocent people who have been harmed in this war, but the message is clear: don't harbor terrorists and don't allow them to exist within your borders. That is the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. "America, and Oklahoma have long been allies of Israel, believing the nation is blessed by God and that those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who curse Israel will be cursed. "Today, I must express my support for the nation of Israel and the Jewish people. I bless them, and I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. I call on our national governmental leaders to support this ally in its efforts to protect its people and to refrain from sending money or other forms of support to nations that are sworn enemies of this sovereign state of Israel."