Representative Cody Maynard

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District 21

Hi, I'm Cody Maynard and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 21st District.


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Sep 8, 2025
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Maynard Named Legislator of the Year by Child Care Association

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, was honored Saturday as the Legislative/Government Official of the Year  for 2025 by the Licensed Child Care Association of Oklahoma (LCA). He received the award during the organization’s annual gala at the Grand Casino in Shawnee. The LCA hosts its gala each year to recognize early education professionals and individuals who make a positive impact on the field. “When the Department of Human Services introduced abrupt rule changes that threatened to close daycare centers across Oklahoma, the Licensed Child Care Association stepped forward to make sure lawmakers understood what was at stake,” Maynard said. “After hearing their concerns, I was able to work with DHS to modify those rules and protect an essential service for families in every community. I’m humbled by this recognition, but the real win is that we preserved vital child care options for parents and children across our state.” Maynard currently serves on the House Common Education Committee and chairs the House Government Modernization & Technology Committee. He is also a member of the House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Committee, the Administrative Rules Committee, and the Appropriations & Budget Finance Subcommittee. LCA Executive Board member Tina Feltman said Maynard was selected for the award primarily because of his work on administrative rules. She said Maynard was always agreeable to sitting down and discussing matters with board members. His taking time to listen and to check into issues for them, proved invaluable to the organization. Feltman noted that every LCA member across the state votes on the award recipient. She said members especially appreciated Maynard’s openness to questioning rules when necessary and his commitment to ensuring that early childhood educators have a voice in the process.

Mar 25, 2025
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Maynard Passes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act to Protect and Grow Oklahoma’s Financial Future

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, on Monday passed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House Bill 1203 would allow Oklahoma’s state savings accounts and pension funds to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin. "This is a groundbreaking initiative to position Oklahoma as a national leader in embracing sound money principles and cutting-edge fiscal policy," Maynard said. "It's aligned with President Trump’s vision for digital assets and financial stability." HB1203 would authorize the state treasurer to invest up to 5% of the funds in the state General Revenue Stabilization Fund and Constitutional Reserve Fund in bitcoin or any other digital asset with a market cap of over $500 billion and stable coins. Any state retirement pension also may invest in the same manner if the legislation is enacted. Maynard said the investments would be managed prudently to meet the needs of fund managers. They would generate reliable returns for citizens and safeguard purchasing power against inflationary pressures. He said Bitcoin has proven to be stable over the last 10 years, producing an average annual return of about 49%. “Bitcoin represents freedom from bureaucrats printing away our purchasing power,” Maynard said. “As a decentralized form of money, Bitcoin cannot be manipulated or created by government entities. It is the ultimate store of value for those who believe in financial freedom and sound money principles.” The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act would ensure Oklahoma is prepared for a future where digital assets play a pivotal role in the global economy, Maynard said. By allowing state funds to responsibly invest in Bitcoin, the legislation would provide a hedge against inflation and reinforce Oklahoma’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and forward-thinking governance. “This bill is about protecting the hard-earned money of Oklahoma’s citizens,” Maynard continued. “By diversifying our state’s savings and pension funds into digital assets, we are not only securing a stronger financial future for our state but also demonstrating Oklahoma’s leadership in adopting innovative fiscal policies.” The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act underscores Maynard’s belief in leveraging technology to empower individuals and governments alike. With Bitcoin’s finite supply and decentralized nature, he said it represents a unique opportunity to strengthen Oklahoma’s financial foundation and ensure sustainable growth for generations to come. Maynard pointed out that without the passage of this legislation, fund managers could currently invest in Bitcoin or in riskier digital currencies without any cap, so this legislation puts prudent guardrails around the state's investment of taxpayer dollars. HB1203 now moves to the Senate where it is authored by Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee.  

Mar 25, 2025
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Maynard Advances Bill to Establish Gold Depository

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, on Monday passed a bill in the House that would allow the establishment of transactional gold and silver depository in Oklahoma. House Bill 1197 would allow the state treasurer to either establish a depository in the state or contract with a third-party vendor to give citizens the option of buying and depositing gold or silver and to use a transaction card to spend their assets. "This would give our citizens an additional option for saving and transacting in a way that protects against inflation and economic uncertainty," Maynard said. "This measure would establish Oklahoma as the first state to allow a person to use their gold or silver as a spendable asset." Maynard explained that about $800 billion in gold exists in the United States that currently is not usable by the average citizen. This legislation unlocks the resource, giving citizens purchasing power and could allow local banks to tie into the transactional aspect of the process. He said software already exists to allow the types of calculating necessary to determine the current price of gold or silver and convert it to U.S. dollars. He said gold and silver have been recognized as a type of money for more than 5,000 years. The U.S. Constitution leaves the matter of gold and silver being used as legal tender to the states, and this allows the state to exercise this right on behalf of the citizens who wish to use it in this way. HB1197 now moves to the Senate where it is authored by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant.