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Speaker of the House:
  
President Pro Tem of the Senate:
  
40th Oklahoma Legislature

Term:
  
January 8, 1985-January 6, 1987

Composition:
  
Senate34      14     House69      32

The Fortieth Oklahoma Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the government of Oklahoma, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It met in Oklahoma City from January 8, 1985, to January 6, 1987, during the term of Governor George Nigh. It was marked by the enactment of the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 and the establishment of the franchise tax in Oklahoma.

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Lieutenant Governor Spencer Bernard served as President of the Senate. Rodger Randle served as President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. The Republican Minority leader of the Senate was Timothy D. Leonard. The Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives was Jim Barker. The Republican Minority leader of the House was Frank W. Davis.

Dates of sessions

  • First regular session: January 8-July 19, 1985
  • Second regular session: January 7-June 13, 1986
  • Previous: 39th Legislature • Next: 41st Legislature

    Enacted

  • The Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 reorganized the executive branch into agency function categories, stopped short of consolidation of the more than 250 executive branch agencies, boards and commissions.
  • The Oklahoma Franchise Tax Code established the franchise tax in Oklahoma.
  • Leadership

    Lieutenant Governor Spencer Bernard served as President of the Senate, presiding over ceremonial session activities. Rodger Randle, of Tulsa, served as President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. The Republican Minority leader of the Senate was Timothy D. Leonard.

    The Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives was Jim Barker. Lonnie Abbot served as Speaker Pro Tempore. The Republican Minority leader of the House was Frank W. Davis.

    Senate

  • Table based on state almanac.
  • House of Representatives

  • Table based on government database of historic members.
  • References

    40th Oklahoma Legislature Wikipedia


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