The Oklahoma Senate on unanimously re-elected Senator Greg Treat as president pro tempore and adopted rules for the coming 58th Legislature.
This will be the third session for Treat to serve as pro tem, the Senate’s top leadership position. The Oklahoma City Republican’s nomination was made by Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David, R-Porter, and was seconded by Senate Minority Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City.
Treat was re-elected in November to his final four-year term in the Senate. He represents District 47 in the Senate, which includes northwest Oklahoma City and portions of Edmond, Deer Creek, and Bethany.
The Senate also approved rules for the 58th Legislature and committee memberships.
“As pro tem, I pledge to lead the entire Senate with honesty, humility and courage,” Treat said. “By working together, we can achieve more positive outcomes for our state. Our state faces a difficult situation as we look to recover and rebound from the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.”
The leadership team for Senate Republicans, the chamber’s Majority Party, includes Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, majority floor leader; and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, Majority Caucus chair
The First Session of the 58th Legislature convenes Feb. 1. The deadline for bills to be filed is January 21.