Representative John George

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District 36

Hi, I'm John George and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 36th District.


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Mar 11, 2025
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George Public Safety Bills Pass House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John George, R-Newalla, passed three bills in the House today intended to better protect Oklahomans. House Bill 1594 , would mirror the statutory language of domestic assault and battery with a deadly weapon to the language of assault and battery with a deadly weapon. "We've almost downplayed domestic crimes and treated domestic victims as if they are less of a victim than those of other crimes," George said. "This measure would correct that." The bill also includes weapons besides a firearm only. House Bill 1595 would increase the maximum penalty for both assault and assault and battery. For assault, the maximum would go from 30 days to 90 days, and for assault and battery, the maximum would go from 90 days to six months. "The goal is to keep people who are willing to cause harm to others out of the public for a significant period of time," George said. George also passed House Bill 1597 , which he said would do away with some unnecessary conflicts and confrontations between law enforcement and citizens and protect both. The measure specifies that if a first responder is performing their duty and they order a citizen to stay back 25 feet to allow them to do their job, the citizen will face a misdemeanor if they approach closer than that distance after the request is made.  All three bills will be carried in the Senate by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore. 

Feb 4, 2025
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George Public Safety Bills Pass Criminal Judiciary Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John George, R-Newalla, passed two bills in committee today that would improve public safety for Oklahomans.  House Bill 1591  would move three crimes into the 85% sentencing category. Anyone convicted of domestic abuse by strangulation, domestic assault and battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault and battery upon a law officer would be required to serve not less than 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. They would not be allowed to earn credits to reduce their sentence below 85%. "These criminals are among our most violent offenders," George said. "Our citizens deserve to know that if someone commits this aggravated type of assault or abuse they will be held to a higher level of punishment." House Bill 1592  would create the crime of organized retail theft and authorizes a task force at the state attorney general's office to investigate these crimes across multiple jurisdictions throughout the state. It also lowers the threshold for felony theft of this nature from $1,000 to $500. "Organized theft rings have been a huge problem around this state and throughout the country. They create an enormous amount of loss for our retail businesses and force prices up for consumers," George said. "These rings pose a serious threat to the public safety of our citizens and have run rampant for far too long. Participants in this type of crime should face stiffer penalties." The bills now will be eligible to be heard in the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight. 

May 13, 2024
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House Recognizes National Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Oklahoma House of Representatives recognized May 12 through May 18, 2024, as National Police Week and May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oklahoma. House Resolution 1050, authored by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, and Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, was adopted Monday, May 13. "Our police do so much for our citizens, from keeping them safe from criminals to helping direct them to needed assistance to providing community services to youth, the elderly, and so many other populations," the lawmakers said in a joint statement. "We at the Oklahoma Legislature are proud to stand up publicly and say we back the blue and will always support them, and we appreciate all they do to protect us all from harm." During the past year, 136 officers nationwide have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty, including Captain John Robert Randolph III of the Ringling Police Department in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma House honors these brave individuals and extends its deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of these fallen officers. The resolution recognizes the House's strong support for law enforcement officers in Oklahoma and across the United States in their efforts to build safer and more secure communities.