Oklahoma

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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
House of Representatives	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Caucus/Delegations
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Parliamentarian in most recent years. Previously all staff departments were involved.
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
House of Representatives	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	This is usually done through each caucus throughout session. Staff is typically not providing training to members during session, however, on-going training is done throughout session for the legislative assistants.

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Lt. Governor?	Yes	1
Senate	How is the Lt. Governor selected and by whom?	Elected	statewide election
Senate	How long are the terms for the Lt. Governor?	Open-ended response	4 years; 2 term limit
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Lt. Governor?	Open-ended response	1. act as Governor when the Governor is out of state; 2. promotion of agency operations consistent with Governor platform
Senate	Is President a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of President?	Yes	1
Senate	How is the President selected and by whom?	Other	Lt. Governor designated President by Senate Rules
Senate	How long are the terms for the President?	Open-ended response	4 years - 2 term limit
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the President?	Open-ended response	1. Preside during organizational day; 2. may cast tie-breaking vote
Senate	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	Yes	1 (majority caucus designates one other officer as PT for vacancy)
Senate	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Elected	by majority vote of the body
Senate	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	2 years - the biennium session
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	1. Preside over the Senate and designate other presiding officers; 2. appoint members of all committees
Senate	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?	Yes	1
Senate	How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Appointed	by President Pro Tempore
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 year - session biennium
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	1. Set the daily Floor agenda; 2. assign measures to committees
Senate	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Majority Leader?	Yes	4
Senate	How is the Assistant Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Appointed	by Majority Floor Leader w/consent by PPT
Senate	How long are the terms for the Assistant Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 year - session biennium
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	1. assist Majority Leader to assign measures; 2. assume floor coordination duties
Senate	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?	Yes	1
Senate	How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	by minority caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 year - session biennium
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	1. coordinate strategy with caucus members; 2. lead messaging from the caucus
Senate	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?	Yes	1
Senate	How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	by majority caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 year - biennium session
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	gauge support or generate support on upcoming measures
Senate	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	List any other positions that weren't listed.	Open-ended response	Majority Caucus Chair and Majority Caucus Vice-chair - 2 Assistant Majority Whips

Political Caucuses Not yet available

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Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	Yes (assigned before enrolling and included)

Data status for Oklahoma

The current standing of every Oklahoma record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19

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