Local Lawmakers Committee Assignments Announced

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January 9, 2023

By News Director Jared Atha

The Oklahoma House of Representatives committee leadership and Republican majority leadership appointments have been made for the 59th Oklahoma Legislature.

In a press release, House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka announced the appointments for the House’s 39 committees that include local lawmakers Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton and Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City.

It was announced that Moore will chair the Higher Education and Career Tech Committee with Rep. Sherrie Conley R-Newcastle serving as vice chair.

Moore will also serve as a presiding officer during the upcoming session.

First year lawmaker Nick Archer will serve as vice chair on the General Government Committee along with Kevin West, R-Moore – who will chair the committee.

It was also announced that Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus will chair the Administrative Rules Committee with Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont acting as vice chair.

The 59th Legislature formally began Tuesday with a constitutionally-required Organizational Day meeting to officially seat members, install officers and approve rules. Session begins Monday, Feb. 6.

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