Representative Mickey Dollens

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District 93

Hi, I’m Mickey Dollens and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 93rd District.


representative

Leadership

Minority Whip

58th Legislature

Minority Whip

59th Legislature

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Aug 29, 2023
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House Democrats Call on Speaker of the House to Form Special Bipartisan Committee to Investigate State Superintendent

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, House Democrats called on the Speaker of the House to form a special bipartisan committee to investigate possible impeachment charges for State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters amid recent bomb threats at Tulsa area elementary schools believed to be linked to Walters' rhetoric about Tulsa Public Schools. “Oklahomans deserve a public school system where parents, students and teachers feel safe to go to school and the needs of our students are prioritized over dangerous political rhetoric,” said House Democratic Caucus Chair Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater. House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City said the special bipartisan committee would investigate the current state superintendent to determine if his actions rise to the level of impeachment. “Allocating funds for public education should be free of corruption or political gain. There is already evidence of Walters’ corruption through misspent federal dollars along with discrepancies in his campaign finances. Paired with his toxic rhetoric that is impacting the safety of our schools, we believe it is more than enough to, at the very least, investigate him,” Leader Munson said. Rep. Provenzano mentioned that the rhetoric from the state superintendent has been harmful and potentially compromised the safety of school children. She also believes he is willfully neglecting his duty of office. “The rhetoric from the state superintendent has, up until now, been designed to distract and ?sow chaos. But now, elementary schools in the Tulsa area have received bomb threats as a ?result of disinformation shared by him. Our children deserve to be safe. The willful neglect of ?that duty, even in the highest offices in our state, cannot and will not be ?overlooked. Enough is enough,” Rep. Provenzano added. Leader Munson said, "We share in the growing frustration of Oklahomans across our state who want action to address their deep concerns for the future of public education. It is now time for action." -END-

Apr 4, 2023
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HB1987 Could Help Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses

OKLAHOMA CITY – HB 1987, authored by House Democratic Caucus Whip Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, excludes drug testing strips for fentanyl or fentanyl related compounds from being classified as drug paraphernalia. The bill passed the House this week and is headed to the Senate for further review. “Fentanyl testing strips are an easy, smart way to give people at risk of fentanyl exposure more information to help keep them safe,” Rep. Dollens said. “These strips are reliable and can be a real lifesaver, providing users with a simple way to check for the presence of fentanyl. By testing for the drug, people can take steps to protect themselves and reduce their risk of overdose and death.”  The bill states that fentanyl strips would not be considered drug paraphernalia. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), fentanyl is one of the leading substances involved in the drug overdose crisis in the state. In 2019, there were 47 fentanyl overdose deaths. In 2022, the number of deaths skyrocketed to 300, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN).  According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), fentanyl is one of the leading substances involved in the drug overdose crisis in the State. In 2019, there were 47 fentanyl overdose deaths. In 2022, the number of deaths skyrocketed to 300, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN).  “Oklahoma is facing a serious addiction crisis and synthetic fentanyl is extremely deadly," Dollens said. "The hope of this bill is to save vulnerable Oklahomans who are struggling with addiction."   -END-