State Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, has been named chairman of the Oklahoma Senate’s Government Committee for the upcoming legislative session beginning in February.

Pro Tem-designate Senate Greg Treat, R-Edmond, names chairs, vice chairs for Senate standing committees.

Sen. Gary Stanislawsi, R-Tulsa, has been named chairman of the Senate Education Committee and Sen. Joe Newhouse, R-Tulsa, is the vice chairman. Stanislawski is also the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation.

Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, was named vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

 “Senate Republicans are optimistic for the future and potential of Oklahoma. We are excited about working on common sense, practical conservative solutions that will usher in transformative change that will have a long-term, positive impact on our state,” said Treat. “I have confidence in the women and men I have named committee chairs and vice chairs and know they will do great work for the Senate, for their constituents, and for the entire state of Oklahoma.”

Senate Republicans announced their full leadership team for the 57th Legislature.

Senate Republicans previously designated Senator Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, as their pick to serve as the next President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Treat earlier this year announced his selection of Senator Kim David, R-Porter, to serve as Majority Floor Leader and of Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, to serve as Senate Appropriations chair.

Senate Republicans’ leadership team includes:

  • Senator Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, President Pro Tempore-designate
  • Senator Kim David, R-Porter, Majority Floor Leader
  • Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, Appropriations chair
  • Senator Jason Smalley, R-Stroud, Majority Caucus chair
  • Senator Rob Standridge, R-Norman, Majority Whip
  • Senator Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City, Assistant Floor Leader
  • Senator Frank Simpson, R-Springer, Assistant Floor Leader
  • Senator Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, Majority Caucus vice chair
  • Senator Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, Assistant Majority Whip
  • Senator Casey Murdock, R-Felt, Assistant Majority Whip
  • Senator Marty Quinn, R-Claremore, Assistant Majority Whip
  • Senator Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, Rural Caucus chair