Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat is making some leadership changes ahead of next year’s legislative session. The major change will come in the majority flood leader position. Senator Kim David, who is running for Corporation Commissioner in 2022, will be replaced by Senator Greg McCortney.
Treat praised David for her service and leadership.
“Kim David is a close friend and colleague and has proven herself to be a conservative leader for Oklahoma throughout her entire Senate career. She’s a relentless and passionate leader, and a barrier breaker, having served as the first female appropriations chair and first female majority floor leader in the history of the Senate. Kim did a great job as majority floor leader, and this change allows her to focus on other pursuits. I fully believe she will continue to be a talented and respected leader for Oklahoma in the days ahead,” said Treat.
McCortney is leaving behind the Senate Health and Human Services Committee chair’s gavel to take on the majority floor leader position, which heavily influences when a bill is heard on the Senate floor.
“Throughout his time in the Senate, Greg McCortney has proven himself to be an insightful leader and skilled legislator. I know Greg will serve the Senate and the state of Oklahoma well as majority floor leader,” Treat said.
Treat named Senator Lonnie Paxton to join Senator James Leewright as assistant majority floor leaders.
Treat also has moved Senators to committee chairs as follows:
Senator Paul Rosino will take over as chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Senator John Haste will be vice chair of the committee.
Senator Tom Dugger will take over as chair of the General Government Committee. Senator Darrell Weaver will be vice chair of the committee.
Senator Brent Howard will take over as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Julie Daniels will serve as vice chair of the committee.
Daniels also will serve as the co-chair of the new Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
