Representative Anthony Moore

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District 57

Hi, I'm Anthony Moore and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 57th District.


representative

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Speaker Pro Tem-Elect

60th Legislature

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Dec 18, 2024
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Moore Seeks to Create In-State College Athletic Conference

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker Pro Tem-Elect Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, has filed a bill to create the Oklahoma College Athletic Conference Act and a corresponding exploration commission. The purpose of House Bill 1017 is to establish a new intercollegiate athletic conference to promote and regulate college athletics among member institutions within the state. Participating teams would no longer compete with out-of-state teams. "With student athletes spending less time on a bus traveling to other states to compete, they would have more time in the classroom, improving their academic performance and their overall collegiate experience. As a result, we would expect to see a rise in college graduation rates," Moore said. "In addition, this would save universities money on their athletic budgets." The language in the bill says the measure would foster more community and state pride, enhancing the student and fan experience by providing better in-state rivalries. It also would allow better in-state recruiting – keeping Oklahoma students in the state. HB1017 also would create the Oklahoma National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Athletic Conference Commission that would be responsible for exploring and making recommendations regarding the creation of a new conference consisting of Oklahoma NCAA Division II Schools and others to be determined and named at a later date. The commission initially would be composed of the presidents of the following 10 state colleges: Northeastern State University Southwestern Oklahoma State University Northwestern Oklahoma State University Southeastern Oklahoma State University East Central University Cameron University Rogers State University Oklahoma Christian University Southern Nazarene University, and Oklahoma Baptist University. Membership of the commission could be expanded to include other institutional presidents by a majority vote of the initial members if later deemed appropriate. The commission would be required to submit a final report of its findings and proposed action steps to the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the state Senate. The measure also creates a revolving fund for the commission to cover expenses related to studies, meetings consultations and other necessary activities. Funding would consist of monies received by the commission from appropriations, gifts, grants, donations and bequests. the commission also would be charged with exploring additional funding sources, including partnerships with private organizations, sponsorships and grants to help defray costs. HB1017 has an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage and being signed into law by the governor. The bill will be eligible for consideration during the First Session of the 60th Legislature, which convenes Feb. 3. 

Nov 19, 2024
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House Republicans Elect Hilbert Speaker-Elect

The Oklahoma House Republican caucus today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker-Elect of the House for the 60th Legislature. Speaker-Elect Hilbert has served as Speaker Pro Tempore for the House since 2022. He is set to become the 45th Speaker of the House and the ninth Republican speaker. “I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the Republican caucus has placed in me heading into the 60th Legislature,” said Hilbert. “Together, we must rise to the occasion of the urgent challenges facing Oklahomans, including the ongoing pinch of inflation, a widening workforce skills gap and much-needed investment in our public infrastructure system including transportation, water, wastewater and broadband connectivity. Our caucus is ready to make the tough decisions needed to move Oklahoma forward.” The Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives is the body’s chief presiding officer and is responsible for committee appointments, the flow of legislation and the management of the House budget and staff. The speaker also serves as an ex-officio voting member on all House committees. Hilbert, 30, will be the youngest House speaker in Oklahoma state history and only the second Republican speaker 30 years old or younger in any state since 1873. The House Republican caucus also elected today Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, as Speaker Pro Tempore-Elect; Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow, as Caucus Chair; Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, as Caucus Vice Chair; and Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, as Caucus Secretary. In Hilbert's eight-year tenure in the House, he has authored over 40 bills that have been signed into law. Oklahoma’s budget is in better shape than it has ever been and the budget negotiation process is more transparent than ever, due in part to Hilbert’s efforts as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations and Budget Committee and his previous leadership positions. Hilbert has tackled numerous policy challenges head-on. He authored the DRIVE Act, which brought the state's transportation funding into the 21st century, while simultaneously spearheading modernization of Oklahoma's ad valorem tax reimbursement system. Hilbert also led the charge to create and implement a transparent process for the distribution of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to targeted and transformational projects across the state. Additionally, Hilbert was the author of the Redbud School Funding Act, which directs a portion of revenue generated from marijuana taxes to school districts with below-average local property taxes, enabling them to address pressing infrastructure needs. This legislation also stopped countless lawsuits in their tracks as it settled longstanding questions of funding disparity amongst public schools. “I came to Oklahoma City to get things done,” said Hilbert. “My record in the House reflects that. I will work diligently to conserve tax dollars while looking for wasteful or duplicative services and continue to fight for a stronger, brighter Oklahoma.” Hilbert is coming into legislative leadership as Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, was elected last week by his caucus as Senate President Pro Tempore-Elect. “I have worked closely with Sen. Paxton on significant legislation - including combatting ghost employees and allowing gubernatorial appointment when there is a U.S. Senate vacancy - and look forward to partnering with him and Gov. Stitt as we build on the momentum from Election day for a conservative vision for Oklahoma,” said Hilbert. Hilbert was elected Speaker-designate by his Republican colleagues in March. Members of the 60th Legislature will take their oaths of office Wednesday at 10 a.m. and will convene for its first session in 2025. The entire body of the House will formally vote for its next Speaker of the House on Organizational Day for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature on January 7, 2025. Hilbert was elected in 2016 to represent House District 29, which contains portions of rural Creek and Tulsa counties. He holds a bachelor's degree in agribusiness from Oklahoma State University, where he also served as Student Government Association President. Hilbert and his wife, Alexis, have two daughters, Addison (5) and Dorothy (2). The family lives in Bristow and are members of Foundation Church in Sapulpa.

Nov 19, 2024
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Moore Comments on being Elected Speaker Pro Tem-Elect

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, today was elected Speaker Pro Tempore-Elect by the Oklahoma House Republican caucus to serve during the 60th Legislature. The Speaker Pro Tempore serves as the chamber's second highest officer and assists leadership in all facets of administering the business of the House. The position serves as a voting member on all House committees. "It's an honor to be selected by my peers to serve in this capacity," Moore said. "I appreciate their trust and look forward to supporting the goals of our caucus and to serving as second to our new Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert. Together we will work toward improving our state's economy to ensure the needs of all Oklahomans are met, whether in our schools, on our state's roadways, in our hospitals, in our places of employment or in any agency that serves the public. Oklahoma's best days are in front of us." Moore was elected to the House in 2020. He most recently served as chair of the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee as well as a member of the Appropriations & Budget Committee among others. During his time in office, he has voted on legislation to protect life and the Second Amendment, reduce rules and regulations, lower taxes, defend property owners' rights, preserve water resources, and protect girls' sports and parental rights. He's demanded law and order and voted to improve education and teacher pay, among many other conservative causes. Moore is a fifth-generation native of Custer County. He's a graduate of Clinton High School and holds a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Christian University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University. He and his wife, Rachel, and their three children live in Clinton. Members of the 60th Legislature will be sworn into office at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. The entire body of the House will formally vote for its next Speaker and Speaker Pro Tempore on Jan. 7, during Organizational Day. The first session of the 60th Legislature convenes Feb. 3.