Democratic committee appointments, caucus posts announced

Senate Democratic Leader Randy Bass unveiled caucus leadership positions and committee appointments Tuesday for the 55th Legislature. Bass said his members would use those roles to ensure all Oklahomans have a voice at the state Capitol.

“As the minority party, we know that we aren’t always able to press our agenda or tout big legislative wins,” said Bass, D-Lawton. “However, we are able to provide balance where there isn’t any and contrast when it is needed. We work to shine light on important issues, ask the hard questions, and hold people accountable. I’m proud to work with this fine group of public servants. Their commitment to the hard working Oklahomans they represent is both admirable and appreciated.”

Democratic Caucus posts
Democratic Leader: Randy Bass
Assistant Democratic Leader: Charles Wyrick
Assistant Democratic Leader: Earl Garrison
Democratic Caucus Chair: Kay Floyd
Democratic Vice Caucus Chair: Charles Wyrick
Democratic Whips: Anastasia Pittman, Kay Floyd
Assistant Democratic Floor Leaders: Susan Paddack, John Sparks, Kay Floyd, Charles Wyrick

Democratic committee assignments

Sen. Randy Bass, D-Lawton, District 32
Pensions
Transportation
Tourism & Wildlife
Appropriations
Energy
Insurance
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Transportation
Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources

Sen. Garrison, D-Muskogee, District 9
Education
Agriculture & Rural Development
Tourism & Wildlife
Appropriations
Rules
Veterans and Military Affairs
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services

Sen. Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, District 46
General Government
Health & Human Services
Judiciary
Appropriations
Rules
Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety

Sen. Sparks, D-Norman, District 16
Education
Judiciary
Finance
Appropriations
Rules
Energy
Insurance (Vice Chair)
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education

Sen. Paddack, D-Ada, District 13
Education
Pensions
Finance
Transportation
Appropriations
Public Safety
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Transportation
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety

Sen. Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, District 48
General Government
Health & Human Services
Transportation
Appropriations
Business & Commerce
Veterans and Military Affairs
Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Human Services

Sen. Wyrick, D-Fairland, District 1
Agriculture & Rural Development
Finance
Tourism & Wildlife
Appropriations
Energy
Business & Commerce
Public Safety
Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources