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.