Representative Tim Turner

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District 15

Hi, I'm Tim Turner and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 15th District.

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May 11, 2026
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Bill Authors Issue Statements on DUI Accountability Measure

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Jonathan Wilk, R-Goldsby, and Tim Turner, R-Kinta, along with Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, issued the following statements on Senate Bill 137 , legislation relating to Oklahoma’s Electronic Monitoring Program for inmates in the custody of the Department of Corrections. "Drunk driving can leave victims and families carrying the consequences for the rest of their lives," Wilk said. "When someone causes great bodily injury while driving under the influence, accountability matters. Victims deserve to know sentences handed down by the courts will be taken seriously and reviewed through the proper judicial process." "The Oklahoma Legislature will continue working to make sure victims receive the justice they deserve," Wilk added. "I also look forward to the Senate considering House Bill 3114 , which follows the grand jury’s recommendation to require offenders to serve at least 20% of their sentence before becoming eligible for the program."  "I am honored to be a small part of the effort to correct this oversight in our laws and make Oklahoma a safer place," said Hamilton. "Every crime eligible for the electronic monitoring program is an offense in which another person is not physically harmed. This bill was a true team effort consisting of input from both chambers, as well as prosecutors, judges, justices and citizens." "Protecting Oklahoma streets matters," Turner said. "When someone chooses to drink and drive and causes great bodily harm, that victim’s life is changed forever. Causing that kind of injury with a vehicle should be treated with the seriousness it deserves."  "Oklahomans deserve safe roads, and they deserve legislators who stand with law enforcement and victims," Turner added. "If someone seriously injures another person in a DUI crash, there should not be special treatment or special privileges that allow them to avoid serving their sentence."  SB137 modifies eligibility requirements for the state’s electronic monitoring program and adds additional restrictions for certain offenders. The measure is authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton in the Senate and Reps. Wilk and Turner in the House. The bill became law without the Governor's signature and takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.

Apr 20, 2026
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Lawmakers Express Condolences in Deputy's Death

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Eddy Dempsey, R-Valliant, Tim Turner, R-Kinta, and Rick West, R-Heavener, today offered their condolences for the family of LeFlore County Sheriff's Deputy Thomas "Walker" LeMay, who was killed Sunday while conducting a wellness check near Wister. Also injured was Wister Police Chief William "Andy" Thompson. "This is a tragedy for our entire area," the representatives said in a joint statement. "We know especially that these families are hurting as is the law enforcement community that served alongside this deputy who was killed and the police chief who was wounded. It's sad that our law enforcement have to risk their lives to keep the rest of us safe, but we're grateful for their bravery and faithfulness to perform their duties. This sacrifice will not be forgotten. We must pray for quick recovery for Chief Thompson and for the family of Deputy LeMay, and we must offer support in every way we can." Dempsey asked for a moment of silence on the House floor on Monday to say prayers and express throughs for those affected by this tragic shooting. West said it's his understanding the governor will order state flags to be flown at half-staff in Deputy LeMay's honor.  Dempsey and West serve House Districts 1 and 3, respectively, which include Wister and parts of LeFlore County. Turner serves House District 15, which also includes a portion of LeFlore County. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office, Wister Police Department, the United Forest Service responded to the welfare check at a residence along U.S. Highway 270, near Wister. They were fired upon when arriving on the scene. An individual identified as the shooter has been arrested. Others assisting in the investigation included the Pocola Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Heavener Police Department, District 16 District Attorney's Office, Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department.

Mar 25, 2026
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Turner Advances Bills to Enhance Punishment for Foreign Lawbreakers

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, on Tuesday passed legislation in the House that would increase punishments for foreign terrorists or non-citizens who commit crimes in the state. House Bill 3764 would double the time and fine for individuals convicted of committing a crime who were a member of a foreign terrorist organization, as designated by the U.S. Department of Justice, at the time of the crime. Under House Bill 3765 , any non-citizen convicted of a felony would face a five year term in prison and a fine of at least $1,000. Additionally, they could be required to forfeit any land they own. "These measures put on notice anyone associated with a foreign terrorist organization or anyone illegally owning property in the state, that they will face enhanced fines, prison time and loss of their property," Turner said. "Any non-citizen in our state should either be here through legal method or be applying for citizenship through the proper process." HB 3764, titled the "Foreign Terrorist Organization Felony Enhancement Act," would provide penalty enhancements for anyone convicted of a felony offense who are proven to be a member of or acting on behalf of or supporting a designated foreign terrorist organization. The sentence would be at least twice the maximum sentence that could be imposed for a first offense, while the fine is to be at least twice the maximum fine for the underlying felony offense. HB3765 specifies that any non-citizen who unlawfully acquired title to or owns land through a business entity, trust or foreign government enterprise could be required to forfeit any land or property if convicted of a felony crime. Both bills now advance to the state Senate. HB3764 is authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain. HB3765 is authored by Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee.