OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Senate President Pro Tempore-elect Lonnie Paxton is continuing to set the stage for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, appointing Senate committee chairs and vice chairs for the next legislative session.
The Senate Republic Caucus officially nominated Paxton, R-Tuttle, to serve as the Senate’s next pro tem in November. Paxton has since been picking legislators for key leadership positions.
He announced on Wednesday the legislators who will chair and vice-chair the Senate’s various committees.
“We have put together a strong group of Senators who will collectively help move our state forward,” Paxton said. “Each individual members have subject matter expertise in these areas. These Senators will be charged with hearing legislation and issues that are important to Oklahomans, while acting as leaders and mentors to everyone on the committees they oversee. They will also be crucial in working with other state partners, agencies and our federal delegation. With a new administration starting in January in Washington, we are at a pivotal time to make positive change on the state and federal levels. I am excited to get to work.”
Paxton’s list of chairs and vice chairs is as follows, with the day, time and location inside the State Capitol for each committee meeting listed as well:
Agriculture and Wildlife – Mondays at 10 a.m. in room 230
- Senator Casey Murdock, Chair
- Senator Roland Pederson, Vice Chair
Aerospace and Transportation – Mondays at 10 a.m. in room 535
- Senator Darcy Jech, Chair
- Senator Avery Frix, Vice Chair
Revenue and Taxation – Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (or after session) in room 4S.9
- Senator Dave Rader, Chair
- Senator Dusty Deevers, Vice Chair
Health and Human Services – Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (or after session) in room 535
- Senator Paul Rosino, Chair
- Senator Brenda Stanley, Vice Chair
Public Safety – Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in room 230
- Senator Darrell Weaver, Chair
- Senator Warren Hamilton, Vice Chair
Education – Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in room 535
- Senator Adam Pugh, Chair
- Senator Ally Seifried, Vice Chair
Retirement and Government Resources – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in room 4S.9
- Senator David Bullard, Chair
- Senator Micheal Bergstrom, Vice Chair
Judiciary – Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (or after session) in room 4S.9
- Senator Brent Howard, Chair
- Senator Todd Gollihare, Vice Chair
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism – Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (or after session) in room 535
- Senator Kristen Thompson, Chair
- Senator Bill Coleman, Vice Chair
Local and County Government – Tuesdays after adjournment of Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism in room 230
- Senator Warren Hamilton, Chair
- Senator George Burns, Vice Chair
Rules – Wednesdays at the call of the chair in room 535
- Senator Adam Pugh, Chair
- Senator Dave Rader, Vice Chair
Appropriations – Wednesdays at the call of the chair in room 535
- Senator Chuck Hall, Chair
- Senator John Haste, Vice Chair
Business and Insurance – Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. (or after session) in room 535
- Senator Bill Coleman, Chair
- Senator Jerry Alvord, Vice Chair
Energy – Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. (or after session) in room 230
- Senator Grant Green, Chair
- Senator Tom Woods, Vice Chair
Technology and Telecommunications – Thursdays after adjournment of Energy in room 4S.9
- Senator Ally Seifried, Chair
- Senator Darcy Jech, Vice Chair
Administrative Rules – Thursdays at the call of the chair in room 4S.9
- Senator Micheal Bergstrom, Chair
- Senator Shane Jett, Vice Chair
Veterans and Military Affairs – Thursdays at the call of the chair in room 535
- Senator Brenda Stanley, Chair
- Senator Tom Woods, Vice Chair
Appropriations Subcommittees
Health and Human Services – Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in room 535
- Senator Paul Rosino, Chair
- Senator Brenda Stanley, Vice Chair
Natural Resources – Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in room 230
- Senator Kristen Thompson, Chair
- Senator Casey Murdock, Vice Chair
OMES – Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (or after session) in room 5S.3
- Senator Grant Green, Chair
- Senator Jack Stewart, Vice Chair
Select Agencies – Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in room 4S.9
- Senator Roland Pederson, Chair
- Senator Dana Prieto, Vice Chair
Public Safety and Judiciary – Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (or after session) in room 230
- Senator Todd Gollihare, Chair
- Senator Brent Howard, Vice Chair
Education – Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (or after session) in room 535
- Senator Adam Pugh, Chair
- Senator Ally Seifried, Vice Chair
General Government and Transportation – Wednesdays at 1:30 (or after session) in room 4S.9
- Senator Tom Woods, Chair
- Senator Darrell Weaver, Vice Chair
Floor Leader
- Senator Julie Daniels
Assistant Floor Leaders
- Senator Paul Rosino
- Senator Todd Gollihare
Majority Whip
- Senator Bill Coleman
Assistant Majority Whips
- Senator Casey Murdock
- Senator Roland Pederson
Senator Brenda Stanley
Paxton will succeed Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, as the Senate’s leader. Treat termed out of the pro tem office in November.
He appointed key members of his leadership team in November, soon after being nominated.
