Representative Toni Hasenbeck

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District 65

Hi, I'm Toni Hasenbeck and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 65th District.


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Majority Deputy Leader

60th Legislature

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Dec 10, 2024
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Motion Filed to Reevaluate Competency of Death Row Inmate

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion in Comanche County district court to reevaluate the competency of Ricky Ray Malone, who was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to death for the 2003 execution-style shooting death of Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Nik Green. Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, worked with Green's family to better understand why Malone wasn't being scheduled since the state restarted executions in 2022.  It has been more than 20 years since Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Nik Green was fatally shot after he stopped to check on a vehicle parked on the side of the road in Cotton County. His family is unfortunately still waiting for justice to be served in the case, two decades later. "Trooper Green's family has waited long enough to see justice served," said Caldwell. "This public servant was brutally murdered on the side of the road in the line of duty, was convicted of a jury of his peers, and should face the penalty set for him decades ago." In 2017, it was determined Malone was not mentally competent for execution and he was moved off death row in McAlester to the corrections facility in Vinita. He will now be reevaluated to determine if he is now competent to be put to death.  "The family of Trooper Green has waited more than 20 agonizing years for justice to be served," said Drummond. "It is a travesty that justice remains elusive. My office will work next legislative session to ensure death row inmates cannot escape execution without concerted efforts at the Oklahoma Forensic Center for competency to be restored. In the meantime, we are requesting that Trooper Green's murderer be reevaluated by a new expert so that the State can proceed with his execution." Caldwell, along with other Lawton-area Reps. Daniel Pae, Brad Boles, Toni Hasenbeck, Rande Worthen, Stacy Adams and Jonathan Wilk, R-Goldsby, thanked Drummond for his swift action. "We completely support AG Drummond's endeavor to request a reevaluation and urge him to use the full weight of his office to make sure justice is carried out in this case," said Caldwell. "This family deserves closure." Caldwell and Worthen, R-Lawton, are also working with Drummond on legislation for the 2025 legislative session to put concrete timelines and requirements on competency reevaluations and add requirements on competency reevaluation services as a result of this case. "Families should not have to wonder about the status of a convicted murderer on death row," said Caldwell. "We want to make sure if someone is deemed incompetent to be executed that they are reevaluated on a recurring basis and the state is doing all it can to restore competency when possible so justice can be done."

Aug 29, 2024
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Lawton Lawmakers Call for Investigative Audit into Comanche County Sheriff Runoff Election

Reps. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, Rande Worthen, R-Lawton, Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, and Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, today sent an urgent letter to Secretary Paul Ziriax formally requesting an investigative audit into the August 27 runoff election for Comanche County sheriff. The legislators expressed serious concerns following reports that multiple ineligible voters received a ballot for the Republican runoff election for Comanche County sheriff. The legislators said this clear breach of electoral protocol occurred despite at least one voter contacting the Comanche County Election Board regarding the incorrect ballot, with the issue not realized until after the ballot had been cast. According to an August 29 report by KSWO-TV 7News, the secretary of the Comanche County Election Board acknowledged the distribution of an incorrect ballot on election day. She also allegedly said that once a ballot enters the system, there’s nothing they can do about it.  In the letter, the legislators emphasized, "Given the importance of ensuring free and fair elections, we are deeply concerned that other ineligible voters may have received an incorrect ballot. A transparent investigation is crucial to maintaining public trust in our electoral process. "We have been advised that State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax has dispatched members of the State Election Board staff to the county election board to assess the situation. We ask the secretary to step in and ensure that a thorough review and audit is made of the situation and that appropriate action is taken if these allegations prove to be true." Citing Okla. Stat. tit. 26 § 1-104, the legislators reiterated that voters may only vote using the primary ballot under the party in which they are registered, stating, "no registered voter shall be permitted to vote in any Primary Election or Runoff Primary Election of any political party except the political party of which his registration form shows him to be a member…" The legislators said, “The right to vote is a fundamental expression of our American freedoms, and it must be fiercely protected to ensure the integrity of the November 5 presidential election. We must guarantee that each voter's voice is safeguarded and that every aspect of our electoral process remains secure and trustworthy." Read the letter here .

Jun 3, 2024
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Women's Bill of Rights Signed into Law

Legislation codifying the Women's Bill of Rights, which preserves biological sex as a distinct legal category, has been signed into law. Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, authored House Bill 1449, which defines "sex" as a person's biological sex at birth and clarifies how people of both biological sexes are treated under state law. "The persistent encroachment of men into women-only spaces, whether that's in locker rooms or entrepreneurship programs, threatens the health, careers and lives of women across the world," Hasenbeck said. "The signing of the Women's Bill of Rights makes permanent the responsibility we all have to ensure women and girls are safe in their protected spaces. I'm grateful to have worked on this meaningful legislation with Senator Garvin the last two years and glad the governor signed it quickly." The Women's Bill of Rights states that "equal" in reference to sex will not be construed to mean identical and that differentiating between the sexes will not necessarily be construed as unequal treatment. The measure also forbids unfair sex discrimination while allowing for recognition of the differences between sexes on issues related to biology, privacy, safety or fairness. HB1449 was authored in the Senate by Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan.  "Women worked for years to achieve many of the same rights and protections afforded to men, and I am certain that those women who fought for equality never dreamed we would be back here, over one hundred years later, fighting for the rights of women all over again," Garvin said. "The Women’s Bill of Rights preserves that progress by prioritizing the safety and security of Oklahoma women. I am thankful that Governor Stitt has been a champion for women in his tenure and appreciate his commitment to preserve our rights." HB1449 takes effect Nov. 1.