Representative Ross Ford

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District 76

Hi, I’m Ross Ford and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 76th District.


representative

Leadership

Assistant Majority Whip

59th Legislature

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Apr 21, 2025
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Ford Invites All to Attend Annual Ruck-Off

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, invites all Oklahomans to attend the third annual Oklahoma Memorial Trail Ruck-Off in Broken Arrow on Saturday, May 10. This year's ruck-off is named in honor of U.S. Army Infantry Major Clarence Oliver, a combat veteran of the Korean War who resides in Broken Arrow.  The ruck-off is a military-style march in which participants will carry a weighted ruck sack or backpack. The event aims to raise awareness about veteran issues, support military recruitment efforts and promote the Oklahoma Military Trails. "I hope many Oklahomans will come out for this important event, whether they choose to march to bring attention to veteran issues, or whether they cheer on others or simply attend the closing ceremonies," Ford said. "Our veterans have done so much to preserver our freedoms and keep our citizens safe. It will be an honor to recognize their efforts in this way." Ford thanks the City of Broken Arrow, the Veterans & Public Safety Caucus, the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs and Soldiers Wish for their partnership in organizing this event.  The march will begin at 7 a.m. at Veterans Park, 1111 S Main St. in Broken Arrow. Participants can choose between a four-mile or a twelve-mile route, with or without a 35-pound ruck. The closing ceremony is scheduled for noon behind the Veterans Center, 1117 S Main St. Broken Arrow VFW Post 10887, 1117 S Main St., is having a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to10:30 a.m., come and go. To register for the march, visit: 3rd Annual Oklahoma Memorial Trail Ruck-March on May 10th, 2025 . 

Apr 7, 2025
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House Recognizes Crime Victims' Rights Week

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 6-12, 2025. Wednesday, April 9, is Victims' Rights Day. House Resolution 1017 was authored by Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, a former Tulsa Police officer. "I'm just proud to be here to have a voice for the victims that can no longer speak," Ford said before reading the resolution. The theme for this year's observation is “Kinship, Connecting, and Healing.” The resolution reads that "advocates believe all victims deserve equal rights throughout the judicial system. The rights of victims being pursued aim to provide coequal protections that are no more and no less than the rights afforded to those accused and convicted of crimes. Consideration, awareness, and a voice for victims are central to the remembrance of victims during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. "Oklahoma agrees that victims should always be treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process, protected from the defendant, provided reasonable opportunities to be heard at public proceedings regarding his or her case, and given a voice throughout each process of the case. "National Crime Victims' Rights Week serves to recognize the needs of crime victims and statewide advocacy organizations that are dedicated to guaranteeing victims' rights." Members of the House resolved to join efforts with advocacy organizations throughout the state to continue recognizing and supporting victims' rights, and reaffirmed their commitment to help protect the rights of all Oklahoma crime victims, year-round. Copies of this resolution will be distributed to the Victims Services Division of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council.

Mar 31, 2025
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Ford Bills Move to Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, this week commented on his legislation that passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. "I'm glad to send these measures onto the next step as I believe they would help Oklahomans," Ford said. "From getting sexual assault victims more timely help, to assuring our schools can hire special education directors to help meet their needs, and helping provide appropriate merit protection for our law enforcement officers." Two of Ford's bills seek to help victims of sexual assault. House Bill 1676 would create the Kay Floyd Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) statewide coordinator position under the direction of the District Attorneys Council. The measure also establishes an annual salary for the position that would be paid for from funds appropriated to the council. Ford said the hope is for the coordinator to create a network of trained sexual assault nurse examiners to be placed throughout the state so victims do not have to wait hours for an examination. "We're trying to figure out how to best serve the victims in Oklahoma so no one has to wait or travel to get help," Ford said. The bill is named for former Sen. Kay Floyd who Ford said dedicated much of her career in the Legislature to working for sexual assault and domestic violence victims. "I felt it was fitting to give her credit for all her years of service to these victims," Ford said. House Bill 2705 includes a victim's right to be informed of whether a DNA profile was obtained during forensic evidence collection. If so, whether the DNA profile has been entered into a Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Database, and whether there is a confirmed match between the DNA profile developed from the sexual assault evidence and a DNA profile contained within the CODIS Database. "Sexual assault victims deserve to be kept up to date on the status of any evidence collected as their criminal cases move forward," said Ford, a former police officer with more than 25 years of service. Another of his bills, House Bill 1138 would amend the process by which some of the state's law enforcement officers, including those that are certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, could obtain merit protection hearings when facing disciplinary action or grievance complaints and mediation is unsuccessful. House Bill 2702 would allow school districts to hire special education directors and assistant directors who have achieved micro-credential certification through the State Department of Education in addition to those that have gone the standard track. "This would help out our school districts by allowing them to hire administrators who achieve the appropriate training to help our special education teachers and students," Ford said.