Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat has named five senators to the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations. That committee was set up to oversee and approve agreements between tribal governments and the state.
The five senators named to the Committee are:
Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus;
Sen. James Leewright, R-Bristow;
Sen. Greg McCortney, R-Ada;
Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa; and
Minority Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City.
“The Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations is the appropriate entity to authorize and oversee agreements between tribal governments and the state. There are a myriad of opportunities for tribal governments and the state to work together that are good for the tribes and state. There certainly are complex issues to sort through as well. The senators on this committee are committed to carrying out this important work and continuing cooperation between the state of Oklahoma and tribal governments,” Treat said.
