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.
