Representative Michelle McCane

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District 72

Hi, I’m Michelle McCane and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 72nd District.

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News & Announcements

Mar 6, 2025

McCane comments on bill to expand Oklahoma’s Promise to teachers’ students advancing off House Floor

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, House Bill 1727 passed off the House Floor and now heads to the Senate for consideration. It expands Oklahoma’s Promise to children of longtime Oklahoma teachers.  Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, a co-author of the bill, says she is encouraged by its passage and hopes for more legislation or amendments to expand the sponsorship to children of public school support staff.  “Oklahoma’s Promise is an instrumental resource for Oklahomans looking for higher education opportunities,” McCane said. “Expanding it to the children of teachers is one way we can compensate Oklahoma educators and ensure they and their children have the best chance of success. It’s proven teachers’ children are more likely to go into an education profession, so this bill will work to retain current teachers as well as increase the number of new teachers in Oklahoma. “I would love to one day see an amendment or perhaps a new measure that expands this to public school support staff as they are also incredibly essential to the public school system and community, but this bill is a step in the right direction. I’m happy to see this bill advance and look forward to more opportunities to improve the lives of educators and students in Oklahoma.” -END-

Feb 24, 2025

Bill to increase transparency from state agencies fails to advance committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – HB 1943 by Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, failed to advance out of the General Government Committee and now remains property of the committee. The bill would require state agencies to maintain plain writing in all covered documents produced by the agency. “This bill would allow the general public to comprehend writing from state agencies better by requiring plain writing from these agencies,” McCane said. “I appreciate the chair and the members of the General Government Committee for hearing this bill, though it did not pass. Measures such as this one are meant to increase transparency from state agencies, and I will continue to advocate for Oklahomans to have more accountability from their tax-funded services. Transparency is a value shared by our Governor and representatives on both sides of the aisle, so I am hopeful this measure or one like it still has a path to get to the Governor’s desk.” When a bill does not advance out of a committee, it becomes property of the committee. This means that it can be taken up by the committee anytime while policy is still being considered. The final day for policy to be considered in committee for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature is Monday, Feb. 24. -END-

Feb 20, 2025

Bill to protect renters passes committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, passed HB 1945 unanimously out of the Civil Judiciary Committee. The bill requires landlords, owners, and operators of public lodging such as apartments and hotels with at least five rental units or properties to subject all employees to a background screening as a condition of employment. It also requires landlords, owners, and operators to maintain a log that tracks the issuance and return of keys for all units.  “Renters and tenants deserve to feel safe in their own home, which is why I am thankful the committee unanimously agreed to get this bill passed,” McCane said. “We know that increased access to peoples’ properties without regulation increases the risk of danger, and this is one way we can circumvent those risks to keep Oklahomans safe.” -END-