Speaker Fills House Leadership Positions

House Speaker Chris Benge announced additional floor leadership positions, 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