Opinion

Conference Committees Demystified

Conference Committees Demystified

Conference Committees Demystified

557-7304 The end of our legislative session is approaching, and we have some remaining bills left to address. We're hearing many of them on the House floor, but several have to go through the conference committee process.
OSU Day, Bill Updates

OSU Day, Bill Updates

OSU Day, Bill Updates

I'm excited to share that Governor Stitt signed two of my bills, House Bill 3752 and Senate Bill 1638, this week!
The Month of May

The Month of May

The Month of May

April showers bring May flowers, or so they say, but what else is known about the month of May?
Giving Bills Serious Consideration

Giving Bills Serious Consideration

Giving Bills Serious Consideration

We were busy at the Capitol this week, and the House had some tough things to work on.I've heard from a lot of constituents on a couple of bills, so I want to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion.
Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the tornado sirens have sounded, and the bugs have started wreaking havoc on my garden and flower beds.Spring is here and that means my household has lost all sense of normalcy.
By John Talley (405) 557-7304

By John Talley (405) 557-7304

Sixth-Graders Explain the Capitol

One of the highlights of serving as your state representative is welcoming groups from House District 33 to their State Capitol. I especially love getting to visit with students, and I hosted Lisa Sadler's sixth-grade class from Ripley just a few weeks ago!
OKDHS Oversight Report

OKDHS Oversight Report

OKDHS Oversight Report

Recently, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that I gladly coauthored to help Oklahoma's 4-H students.House Bill 1006 grants 4-H students an excused absence when participating in an approved activity. The author of the bill, Rep.
Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

Adventures with Allie

What do kids think adults do all day? I had a conversation with my nephew a few days ago where he said he couldn’t wait to be a grown up because he just wanted to play video games all day. And of course, when you’re an adult that’s what you get to do right?
By Rep. Ty Burns (405) 557-7344

By Rep. Ty Burns (405) 557-7344

Capitol Cliff Notes

On Tuesday, the governor signed Senate Bill 941 into law. For the past four years, we have been working on this piece of legislation during my tenure as Chairman of the Wildlife Committee.