Representative Kyle Hilbert will serve as the next Oklahoma Speaker of the House. The Republican Caucus elected Hilbert, who is currently the Speaker Pro Tempore, is the youngest House Speaker in Oklahoma history at 29-years-old.
“I appreciate my colleagues’ trust and confidence as we take the first step to prepare for the 60th Legislature,” said Hilbert. “The speaker serves at the pleasure of the members, and I’m fortunate to be surrounded by people who want to tackle the hard problems. We have no shortage of challenges facing our state, and by working collaboratively with members from rural, suburban and urban Oklahoma, we can craft policies that make a lasting difference for our constituents.”
Hilbert has been a House member for eight years. He has served as vice chair of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and was the author of the Redbud School Funding Act, which directs a portion of the tax proceeds from Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry to school districts with below-average property taxes to address infrastructure needs.
Hilbert will be succeeding House Speaker Charles McCall, who is term-limited this year. He’s also the longest serving House Speaker in Oklahoma history.
“I would like to congratulate Speaker-Designate Hilbert on his election as the Republican Caucus’ nominee for Speaker of the House,” said McCall, who is term-limited. “Over the past eight years, I have gotten to know Hilbert and find him to be a member and individual of the highest caliber. The Chamber will be in good hands under his leadership, and I look forward to seeing the House build upon the strong foundation that has been laid over the past decade.”
“Under Speaker McCall’s leadership, we’ve reached new heights of support for public education, our state budget is in better position than ever before, and we have decreased income tax burdens,” Hilbert said. “He’ll leave behind a remarkable legacy, and I hope to carry the torch and keep the conservative momentum going for the House and the state of Oklahoma.”
House Democrat Leader Representative Cyndi Munson congratulated Hilbert on his election.
“Congratulations to Speaker-Designate Rep. Kyle Hilbert on this well-deserved honor and responsibility to serve our state. I look forward to working with him on bettering the lives of Oklahomans in this new capacity. Over the last several years, Rep. Hilbert and I have collaborated on issues important to all Oklahomans, most recently, addressing deferred maintenance on our RUSO and rural higher education institution campuses. I also want to extend my gratitude to Speaker Charles McCall for his leadership, mentorship, and friendship during my first two years as the House Democratic Leader – I know he’ll continue to serve our great state beyond his Speakership. As we move forward, I am ready to collaborate with Speaker-Designate Rep. Kyle Hilbert on helping all Oklahomans, especially those who feel unheard by their state government.”
Hilbert will take over as House Speaker in November. The 60th Oklahoma Legislature will convene its first session in February 2025.
