For Immediate Release: May 8, 2012
Sen. Anthony Sykes
Senate Judiciary Committee Makes History
For the first time in Oklahoma history, the State
Senate has officially become part of the confirmation process
for the Judiciary. On Tuesday morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee,
chaired by State Sen.
Anthony Sykes, gave recommendations on four judicial nominees
for the State Workers’ Compensation Court.
“This change is a part of our ongoing effort to bring important
reform to Oklahoma’s workers compensation system,”
explained Sykes, R-Moore. “Involving the Senate in the process
gives our citizens greater input, and I think that’s an
important and positive reform.”
Sykes said the Judiciary Committee gave approval to the four individuals
nominated by Gov. Mary Fallin to serve on the Workers’ Compensation
Court. Those included Margaret Bomhoff of Edmond sponsored, by
Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond; Michael McGivern from Tulsa, sponsored
by Sen. Gary Stanislawski, R-Tulsa; Carla Snipes of Oklahoma City,
sponsored by Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City; and L. Bradley
Taylor of Tulsa, sponsored by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa. If confirmed
by the full Senate, each will serve an eight-year term ending
July 1, 2020.
“It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Judiciary Chairman
during this historic time. Moving forward, I believe we will continue
to see the benefits of this reform as we work together to make
Oklahoma the best it can be, now and for many years to come,”
Sykes said.
