Editor’s Note: After some internal debate (and a little déjà vu), let’s try this again: sharing columns from legislators. Each week, the media staff at the Capitol dutifully sends this column from Sen. Grant Green. He represents District 28 in the Oklahoma Senate, covering Luther. At the very least, you’ll hear directly from one of your elected leaders, who freely shares his email and phone number at the end of each column! We’re jumping in a few weeks into the legislative session, but if you find this useful, add a comment and consider submitting your own question we can ask him to address.
From the Desk of Oklahoma Senator Grant Green | Feb. 24, 2025
This legislative session has gotten off to a busy start. Senate committees are in full swing and meeting weekly to hear dozens of policy bills. Much of my time has been consumed by my work leading the Senate Energy Committee. The committee has already met several times this session to hear nearly 20 bills that range from regulating nuclear energy and promoting natural gas to addressing municipal utility issues and local water infrastructure.
I’ve already passed a few of my bills out of committees. Senate Bill 335 prohibits retail electric suppliers from offering ratepayer-funded incentives to promote switching from a natural gas fuel source to electric power. This bill passed unanimously out of the Senate Business and Insurance Committee. Another measure that passed would name a section of State Highway 102 in Lincoln County after a military hero. The stretch of road would be named after Sergeant First Class Tomas L. Avey, who was a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Star after enlisting in 2000. This bill will likely be folded into the Legislature’s omnibus highway-naming bill that includes this year’s proposals for memorial highways and bridges.
I’m honored that Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton recently appointed me to two key legislative panels. In addition to my other committee assignments, I now serve on the Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency. LOFT, as it is more commonly known, is a government watchdog that aims to root out government waste and abuse while improving state agency operations so taxpayers are better served by their government. The Legislature created LOFT a few years ago, and the entity reports to the Oversight Committee, which is made up of Senate and House members. I’ve also been appointed to the Joint Legislative Task Force on The Grand River Dam Authority, which studies the functions, activities, policies, procedures, and expenditures of the GRDA, Oklahoma’s largest public power utility. I look forward to getting to work on these committees.
Finally, I’ve enjoyed traveling across Senate District 28 to keep my constituents updated on what’s happening at the Capitol so far this session. Thanks to everyone who has invited me to speak at legislative panels, breakfasts, and other recent events. To my constituents considering visiting the Capitol, please don’t hesitate to stop by my office while you’re here. I always appreciate getting to hear from you.
It is a pleasure and a privilege to serve the people of Senate District 28. Don’t hesitate to contact my office if I can be of assistance. Call 405-521-5547 or email Grant.Green@oksenate.gov
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