Representative John George

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Capitol Office

2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 504

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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Leslie Smith-Haddad*

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36th District

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District 36

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

Committees (8)

Public Safety

Vice Chair

House Committee

Appropriations and Budget

A&B Public Safety Subcommittee

Judiciary - Criminal

Tourism

Conference Committee on Judiciary - Criminal

Conference Committee on Public Safety

Vice Chair

Conference Committee on Tourism

Special Conference Committee on HB2775 and HB1935

Biography

Rep. John George was elected to represent District 36 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2022.

George is a career law enforcement officer and long-time Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police president. He served with the Oklahoma City Police Department from 1991-2022; he spent most of his career as a detective.

George served five years in the Oklahoma National Guard with the rank of second lieutenant. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from East Central University in Ada.

His wife, Audrea, is an Oklahoma City police officer. Together, they have two daughters.

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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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News & Announcements

May 13, 2024

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.

Apr 26, 2024

House Passes Child Abduction Legislation for Rapid Response Teams

Rep. John George, R-Newalla, on Thursday secured passage of legislation that will ensure a prompt and coordinated response from law enforcement in the event of a child abduction. Senate Bill 1407 would authorize the Department of Public Safety to establish and oversee the Oklahoma Child Abduction Response Teams (OCARTS) in collaboration with federal, state, tribal, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies, along with relevant social services entities. These teams would work collectively to rapidly respond to verified child abductions. "This legislation not only solidifies in statute the highly successful Oklahoma child abduction teams but also signifies a proactive approach to locating missing children quickly," George said. "The safety and well-being of our children are of utmost importance; we must mobilize every resource and effort available to ensure their safe and immediate return when they go missing." Under the measure, OCARTS will develop coordinated response plans for verified child abductions, ensuring efficient verification procedures, notifications, and outreach to local law enforcement. Law enforcement agencies will have the authority to utilize automated license plate readers to aid in coordinated responses to verified child abductions. SB1407 passed the House unanimously and now returns to the Senate, where its author is Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah.

Apr 25, 2024

House Approves Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft

The Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved legislation to reduce criminal activity in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1450, authored by Rep. John George, R-Newalla, lowers the felony threshold for theft from $1,000 to $500, defines organized retail crime, and sets penalties based on stolen property value. "Oklahoma urgently needs to implement practical legislation based on the recommendations of the Organized Retail Crime Task Force to address alarming crime rates," George said. "Senate Bill 1450, a direct result of the task force's efforts, not only holds violent offenders responsible but also addresses the problem of organized retail theft." George said Oklahoma increased the felony threshold on July 1, 2017, resulting in a substantial overall increase in crime rates. According to the National Retail Federation, more than 81% of business owners have reported a higher rate of violent theft-related offenses compared to previous years. Under the measure, individuals convicted of organized retail theft could reportedly be subject to up to five years in county jail. SB1450, if signed into law, would allow the Attorney General's Office to hire more agents to investigate organized retail crime, improving response time and bringing charges more quickly. The measure passed the House 65—14 and now returns to the Senate, where Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, is the author.