House
Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert has unveiled a new committee structure
designed to improve the deliberation and vetting process for proposed
legislation. The reorganization introduces a two-tiered structure of
committees and oversight committees, creating opportunities for more
thorough review and consideration of bills before they reach the
House floor. This approach mirrors the existing appropriations
committee framework, extending its detailed deliberation process to
policy committees.
As
part of the changes, Hilbert named committee leadership, including
Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, as the Chair of the Energy Committee.
Archer will work alongside Vice Chair Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca
City, to oversee vital legislation related to Oklahoma’s energy
sector.
Key
Committee Leadership Announced:
Energy
& Natural Resources Oversight
Chair:
Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow
Vice
Chair: Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Mulhall
Agriculture
Chair:
Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko
Vice
Chair: Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener
Utilities
Chair:
Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene
Vice
Chair: Rep. Mark Chapman, R-Broken Arrow
Wildlife
Chair:
Rep. John George, R-Newalla
Vice
Chair: Rep. Rusty Cornwell, R-Vinita
Energy
Chair:
Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City
Vice
Chair: Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City
Under
Appropriations:
Natural
Resources
Chair:
Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton
Vice
Chair: Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee
Transportation
Chair:
Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond
Vice
Chair: Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore
Under
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight:
Transportation
Chair:
Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada
Vice
Chair: Rep. Jonathan Wilk, R-Goldsby
The
restructured committees aim to strengthen the legislative process and
ensure Oklahoma’s critical issues, particularly in energy,
agriculture, and transportation, receive comprehensive review and
leadership.
