Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert

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District 29

Hi, I’m Kyle Hilbert and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 29th District.


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Dec 16, 2024
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House Speaker-Elect Announces House Leadership, New Committee Structure, Chairs

House Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert announced today a change to the House committee structure that will allow for more time and deliberation of bills at their initial consideration. House committees will now have a two-tiered structure with committees and oversight committees, which will allow legislation to be more thoroughly vetted and deliberated at the committee level before bills reach the floor. The process will now be similar on the policy side as to how the committees are currently structured for appropriations. "Each year, the Legislature considers thousands of bills and committees are where the majority of deliberative work should be done to build consensus around language and needed changes," said Hilbert, R-Bristow. "The more thorough work we can do in the beginning of session, the more likely we are to have a clear, transparent process that allows good bills to become law."  Hilbert announced the following committees, including chairs and vice chairs: Appropriations: Chair – Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon; Vice Chair - Rep. John Kane, R-Bartlesville Education: Chair – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid; Vice Chair – Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso Finance: Chair – Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison; Vice Chair – Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka General Government: Chair – Rep. Judd Strom, R-Copan; Vice Chair – Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City Health: Chair – Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond; Vice Chair – Rep. TJ Marti, R-Tulsa Human: Chair – Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton; Vice Chair – Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City Judiciary: Chair – Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh; Vice Chair – Rep. Erick W. Harris, R-Edmond Natural Resources: Chair – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton; Vice Chair – Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee Public Safety: Chair – Rep. Ross Ford, R- Broken Arrow; Vice Chair – Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta Select Agencies: Chair – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City; Vice Chair – Rep. Clay Staires, R-Skiatook Transportation: Chair – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond; Vice Chair – Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore Commerce & Economic Development Oversight: Chair – Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang; Vice Chair – Rep. Mark Tedford, R-Tulsa Business: Chair – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby; Vice Chair – Rep. Mike Lay, R-Jenks Gov Modern. & Tech: Chair – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant; Vice Chair – Rep. Robert Hall, R-Tulsa Insurance: Chair – Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson; Vice Chair – Rep. Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan Tourism: Chair – Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore; Vice Chair – Rep. Justin JJ Humphrey, R-Lane Transportation: Chair – Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada; Vice Chair – Rep. Jonathan Wilk, R-Goldsby Education Oversight: Chair – Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee; Vice Chair – Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin Common Education: Chair – Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber; Vice Chair – Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso Postsecondary Education: Chair – Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin; Vice Chair – Rep. Max Wolfley, R-Oklahoma City Government Oversight: Chair – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore; Vice Chair – Rep. Neil Hays, R-Checotah County & Municipal Government: Chair – Rep. Eddy Dempsey, R-Valliant; Vice Chair – Rep. Mike Kelley, R-Yukon Elections & Ethics: Chair – Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland; Vice Chair – Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Yukon General Government: Chair – Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City; Vice Chair – Rep. Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow Banking, Financial Services & Pensions*: Chair – Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore; Vice Chair – Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow State Powers: Chair – Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon; Vice Chair – Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler Health & Human Services Oversight: Chair – Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee; Vice Chair – Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston Public Health: Chair – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay; Vice Chair – Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances: Chair – Rep. TJ Marti, R-Tulsa; Vice Chair – Rep. Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah Children, Youth & Family Services: Chair – Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole; Vice Chair – Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton Veteran & Military Affairs: Chair – Rep. David Smith, R-McAlester; Vice Chair - Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa Energy & Natural Resources Oversight: Chair – Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow; Vice Chair – Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Mulhall Agriculture: Chair – Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko; Vice Chair – Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener Utilities: Chair – Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene; Vice Chair – Rep. Mark Chapman, R-Broken Arrow Wildlife: Chair – Rep. John George, R-Newalla; Vice Chair – Rep. Rusty Cornwell, R-Vinita Energy: Chair – Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City; Vice Chair – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City Judiciary & Public Safety Oversight: Chair – Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City; Vice Chair – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie Civil: Chair – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie; Vice Chair – Rep. Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah Criminal: Chair – Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton; Vice Chair – Rep. Erick W. Harris, R-Edmond Public Safety: Chair – Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell; Vice Chair – Rep. Justin JJ Humphrey, R-Lane Administrative Rules: Chair – Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus; Vice Chair – Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle Rules: Chair – Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond; Vice Chair – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami LOFT: Co-Chair – Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon LEAD: Co-Chair – Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow * Pension bills, which must go through an actuarial analysis prior to being heard, will be considered final action in the working committee and will not have to be double-assigned to the oversight committee. Speaker-Elect Hilbert also announced the majority leadership team for the 60th Legislature: Speaker Pro Tem-Elect: Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton Caucus Chair: Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow Caucus Vice Chair: Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City Caucus Secretary: Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston Floor Leader: Rep. Josh West, R-Grove Deputy Floor Leader: Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Mulhall Deputy Floor Leader: Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami Majority Whip: Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City Majority Leader: Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa Deputy Leader: Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin Tribal & External Affairs: Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee Counselor to the Speaker: Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City Floor Leader Team: Josh West – Floor Leader John Pfeiffer – Deputy Floor Leader Steve Bashore – Deputy Floor Leader Collin Duel – Assistant Floor Leader Gerrid Kendrix – Assistant Floor Leader Dell Kerbs – Oversight Committee Chair Brian Hill – Oversight Committee Chair Kevin West – Oversight Committee Chair Carl Newton – Oversight Committee Chair Brad Boles – Oversight Committee Chair Robert Manger – Oversight Committee Chair Mike Osburn – Rules Committee Chair Tammy West – Majority Whip Toni Hasenbeck – Deputy Majority Leader Chris Kannady – Counselor to the Speaker Whip Team: Tammy West – Majority Whip Assistant Whips: Chris Banning Josh Cantrell Erick W. Harris Neil Hays Daniel Pae Eric Roberts Mark Vancuren Presiding Officers: Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore Nick Archer Ty Burns Collin Duel Erick W. Harris Toni Hasenbeck Dell Kerbs Cody Maynard Carl Newton Daniel Pae Cynthia Roe Full committee membership will be named at a later date.

Dec 13, 2024
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Speaker-Elect Applauds Decision to Halt Controversial Energy Transmission Line

House Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert today applauds the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) confirmation that the proposed Delta-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) will not proceed in its designation process. This decision marks a significant victory for Oklahoma communities and reinforces the power of grassroots advocacy and local input. “This announcement is a testament to the voices of Oklahomans who stood together to defend their land, livelihoods and local autonomy,” said Speaker-Elect Hilbert, R-Bristow. “The proposed transmission line would have imposed an unnecessary burden on our communities without clear local benefits, and we are pleased that the Department of Energy has recognized the concerns raised by our citizens.” The DOE confirmed the decision in a statement from Kristen Nawoj, spokesperson for the Grid Deployment Office, noting that the Delta-Plains NIETC would not advance into the next phase of the designation process. The DOE also announced plans to release updated maps and details for other proposed NIETCs the week of December 16, as well as to invite further public input. “Oklahoma has always been a leader in energy production and innovation, but we firmly believe that development must respect our communities and their voices,” said Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa. “While we are encouraged by this outcome, we remain committed to working with our federal partners to ensure that Oklahoma’s interests are respected in any future energy infrastructure decisions.” The proposed Delta-Plains NIETC had drawn widespread controversy from landowners, who raised concerns about its potential impact on property rights. "We will continue to monitor developments and advocate for policies that align with our state’s values and priorities," said Hilbert.

Dec 12, 2024
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House Speaker-Elect Files Resolution to Oppose Federal Energy Corridor Designation

Oklahoma House Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert filed House Concurrent Resolution 1001 today, which vows to take all legislative action available to prevent the establishment of an eighteen-mile wide federal energy corridor in Oklahoma. There is a town hall tonight at 6 p.m. at the Creek County Fairgrounds to discuss the proposed 18-mile-wide corridor, which could authorize the confiscation of private property to locate high voltage electric transmission lines via eminent domain. "The people of Oklahoma will not stand for private landowners being forced to surrender their property through federal condemnation," said Speaker-Elect Hilbert, R-Bristow. "There are state processes in place to get community input and engagement on pending projects of this nature and I urge anyone in the path of this proposed corridor to come and let their voices be heard tonight on this issue." Speaker Hilbert said he is committed to fighting against this NIETC designation and appreciates the support of his House and Senate colleagues who have already signed on as co-authors of the measure. "Everyone in Oklahoma should be concerned by this federal land grab attempt if the NIETC designation is granted," said Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow. "We stand ready to do all we can at the Legislature to stop it and look forward to working with a DOE under President-Elect Trump, who will better understand and respect private property rights while pushing American energy independence." "Oklahoma's eminent domain laws and regulations provide a level of protection to the landowner that is non-existent at the federal level," said Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene. "This also has the ability to hurt our local utility providers who fall under the regulation of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission while these NIETCs will be able to circumvent local rules and regulations, which is unacceptable." The HCR, which was filed in the House today, will be co-sponsored by Sen. Grant Green in the Senate and will be considered when the 60th Legislature meets starting in February.