Representative Nicole Miller

R

District 82

Hi, I’m Nicole Miller and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 82nd District.


representative

Leadership

Assistant Majority Whip

59th Legislature

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Mar 18, 2025
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House Passes Bill to Curb Distracted Driving in School, Work Zones

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 2263 this week, a measure authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, to improve road safety by prohibiting handheld cell phone use in active school and construction zones. HB2263 builds on Oklahoma’s existing ban on texting while driving by restricting handheld cell phone use in designated high-risk areas. The legislation allows drivers to continue using hands-free technology such as Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ensuring they can stay connected without taking their hands off the wheel. “Distracted driving is a serious issue, and this bill is a straightforward, common-sense step to keep drivers’ focus where it belongs: on the road,” Miller said. “You can still take a call using hands-free technology but putting the phone down in these critical areas will help save lives. It’s a small change that makes a significant difference.” The legislation establishes clear enforcement guidelines, mirroring penalties for existing texting and driving ban. Importantly, the bill also protects driver privacy by ensuring law enforcement cannot examine, confiscate or download data from a driver's phone without a warrant or probable cause of a crime. According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, between 2017 and 2021, distracted driving led to 250 fatalities and 8,000 injuries in the state. Studies show drivers involved in crashes are twice as likely to have used their phones in the minute leading up to the accident. HB2263 passed the House 59-24 and now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

Mar 7, 2025
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Bill Advances to Allow Out-of-State Social Workers to Practice

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee passed House Bill 2261 yesterday, authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, to address the state’s critical shortage of social workers by allowing Oklahoma to join the Social Work Licensure Compact. HB2261 would allow social workers licensed in any compact member state to practice in Oklahoma without obtaining an additional state license. With the state currently meeting only 67% of its estimated need for licensed clinical social workers, the bill aims to break down barriers to recruitment and expand access to behavioral health services. “Oklahomans shouldn’t have to wait for critical mental health and case management services simply because we don’t have enough providers,” Miller said. “Right now, our state is only meeting about two-thirds of the need for licensed social workers. Removing unnecessary licensing hurdles will make it easier to recruit and retain professionals ready to serve our communities.” The legislation would preserve Oklahoma’s authority over social workers practicing in the state. Through the compact’s data system, regulators would have access to information about out-of-state licensees, including investigative records and disciplinary actions, ensuring continued oversight. “Streamlining the licensing process doesn’t mean lowering standards,” Miller said. “Oklahoma will still enforce its own laws and regulations while opening the door to a larger pool of qualified social workers.”  HB2261 follows a nationwide model established by the Council of State Governments’ National Center for Interstate Compacts. To ensure Oklahoma’s eligibility, no substantive changes can be made to the bill’s language.  The Social Work Licensure Compact currently includes 22 states, including Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Louisiana. By joining, Oklahoma would gain access to a national pool of approximately 500,000 licensed social workers to help fill critical workforce gaps.  HB2261 passed committee 14-1 and is now eligible to move to the House floor for further consideration.

Jan 30, 2025
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Miller Files Legislation to Strengthen Oklahoma’s Civil Engineering Sector

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to address the growing shortage of civil engineers. House Bill 2260 would provide targeted tax incentives for civil engineering students and employers to help recruit, retain and develop talent in this critical field. “This bill is about investing in Oklahoma’s future,” said Miller. “By supporting civil engineers, we are building a stronger economy and improving public safety. This incentive approach has been great for cultivating our aerospace engineers and now is the time we include civil engineers.” Civil engineers are responsible for designing and maintaining infrastructure that supports public safety and drives economic growth. However, Oklahoma is experiencing a shortage that is delaying projects and affecting the state’s ability to remain competitive. HB2260, now available for consideration, proposes tax credits for students pursuing civil engineering degrees and businesses hiring in the field to encourage job creation. With enrollment in civil engineering programs declining and a growing need for thousands of engineers each year, this legislation aims to address the workforce gap by offering financial incentives. The measures would also encourage innovation, strengthen infrastructure and position Oklahoma as an attractive place for businesses and skilled professionals. “Investing in civil engineers helps ensure that Oklahoma’s infrastructure is resilient enough to withstand natural disasters, mitigate economic and social impacts and safeguard our communities for generations,” said Miller. “House Bill 2260 takes a proactive approach by investing in our workforce and creating opportunities for long-term success.”