Benge Fills House Leadership Positions

From The Speaker's Office ~ House Speaker Chris Benge announced additional floor leadership positions today, naming assistant majority floor leaders and deputy whips.

The members will work closely with Majority Floor Leader Rep. Tad Jones and Majority Whip Rep. Mike Jackson to ensure bills run smoothly on the floor each day.

“It is critical that our floor activity is well-organized on a daily basis, and I am confident these members are capable of making sure legislation moves through the process as efficiently as possible,” said Benge, R-Tulsa.

Rep. Jones said he looks forward to working with his floor leader team when session begins in February.

“I am committed to offering a fair and steady presence on the floor of the House, and I know these assistant floor leaders will help make that happen,” he said.

The Majority Whip and deputy whips serve as sounding boards for the Republican caucus for any issues members may have on upcoming legislation.

“Our doors are always open for members who have questions or concerns,” said Jackson.

The floor positions include Majority Floor Leader: Rep. Tad Jones, R-Claremore; First Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Rep. Ron Peters, R-Tulsa. Assistant Majority Floor Leaders: Rep. Lisa Billy, R-Purcell; Rep. George Faught, R-Muskogee; Rep. Dennis Johnson, R-Duncan; Rep. Charles Key, R-Oklahoma City; Rep. Todd Thomsen, R-Ada. Rep. Harold Wright, R-Weatherford; Majority Whip: Rep. Mike Jackson, R-Enid; Deputy Majority Whips: Rep. Marian Cooksey, R-Edmond; Rep. Fred Jordan, R-Jenks; Rep. Steve Martin, R-Bartlesville; Rep. Randy McDaniel, R-Oklahoma City; Rep. Leslie Osborn, R-Tuttle; Rep. Mike Sanders, R-Kingfisher; Rep. Colby Schwartz, R-Yukon; Rep. Mike Thompson, R-Oklahoma City; Rep. Weldon Watson, R-Tulsa.

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