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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-16

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of
			 all four million Oklahomans. Due to the fortitude of our people and the
			 diligence of our medical professionals, our state is now in a position where
			 every Oklahoman who wants a vaccine has had the ability to undergo a complete
			 cycle. It is time to return to normal. In Oklahoma, the standard for normal is
			 freedom. Today, I have signed Senate Bill 658, ensuring the right of Oklahomans
			 access to education regardless of vaccine status or mask wearing. This Bill is
			 important and has my full support, yet more is to be done. Every Oklahoman must
			 have access to all government services whether or not they choose to be
			 vaccinated or wear a mask.
In view of the foregoing, I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the
			 State of Oklahoma, by the authority vested in me by Sections 1 and 2 of Article
			 VI of the Oklahoma Constitution hereby direct all "state agencies," as defined
			 by 61 O.S. § 327(A), as follows:
1. On or before June 1, 2021, all buildings
		  and office space, owned or leased by the State of Oklahoma and open to the
		  public shall rescind any mandate for the wearing of masks in order to receive
		  government services.
2. By the
		  terms of this Executive Order, all state agencies are hereby prohibited from
		  requiring a vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of admittance to any
		  public building.
3. This Executive
		  Order shall not apply to employees and buildings of state agencies primarily
		  involved in medical patient-facing activities including research participant
		  areas and facilities where patient care is the primary function.
4. Nothing in this Executive Order shall be
		  construed to restrict an individual's right to wear a mask in a state or public
		  building.
Copies of this Executive Order shall be distributed to all
			 Cabinet Secretaries, the Director of Emergency Management, the Oklahoma State
			 Health Commissioner, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, and
			 the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services who shall
			 cause the provisions of this Order to be implemented by all appropriate
			 agencies of State government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, I have set my hand and caused
			 the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, this 28
			 
			 th day of May, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-17

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I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. until noon on Monday, May 31, 2021,
			 in recognition of Memorial Day, a day our nation sets aside to honor and
			 remember those who gave the full measure of sacrifice in defense of our
			 freedoms. As we pray for those military heroes, we remember the thousands of
			 Gold Star families in Oklahoma and across the country who feel that loss daily.
While Oklahoma, and our nation, may feel so divided, my prayer
			 is that today we remember the common thread that binds the men and women of our
			 United Stated Armed Forces is not race, gender, ethnicity, or political
			 affiliation. It is a love of, and a service to, our country.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 28th day of May, 2021. May God continue to bless our active
			 servicemembers, our veterans, and our Gold Star families specifically.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-18

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I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant to
			 the authority vested in me by Sections 1 and 2 of Article VI of the Oklahoma
			 Constitution, hereby direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American
			 and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff immediately to honor and pay
			 our respects to the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the
			 terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Flags should remain
			 lowered until 5:00 p.m. on August 30, 2021. Americans across the nation are
			 united in calling upon God to bring comfort and healing to the victims and
			 their families.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, which shall cause the provisions of this Order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of State government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 27 
			 th day of August, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-19

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I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday,
			 September 8, 2021, to honor the life and legacy of former state lawmaker
			 Charles R. Ford, who died Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Former Tulsa lawmaker Charles R. Ford had an extraordinary
			 record of leadership and knowledge that exemplified his steadfast and honorable
			 lifetime commitment to service. Former Tulsa lawmaker Charles R. Ford served in
			 both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma State Senate for a
			 total of 38 years. During that time, he held multiple leadership roles,
			 including Senate Minority Caucus Chair, Minority Whip, Assistant Minority
			 Leader, and Minority Floor Leader. He leaves behind his loving wife of more
			 than 70 years, Patricia, their four children, 13 grandchildren, and 17
			 great-grandchildren.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 7th  day of September, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. KEVIN STITT
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-20

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I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September
			 11, 2021, to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on
			 America.
On this 20th anniversary of September
			 11th, we continue to remember those who perished,
			 and we honor the heroic sacrifices and deeds of service from our nation's
			 firefighters, law enforcement, military service members, rescue teams, and
			 other Americans, who showed great courage and love of country that fateful
			 September morning. With continued gratitude, the nation remembers our armed
			 forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom and
			 security, and honor those who continue to serve.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 10th day of September, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-21

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-21
To the Honorable Members of the Oklahoma House of
			 Representatives and the Honorable Members of the Oklahoma State Senate:
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to the authority vested in me by the provisions of Section 7 of Article VI of
			 the Oklahoma Constitution, hereby convoke the First Extraordinary Session of
			 the Fifty-Eighth Legislature to convene at the State Capitol on Monday,
			 November 15, 2021, solely for the following purposes:
1. To redistrict Oklahoma's congressional
		  districts in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and
		  regulations.
2. To update and
		  redistrict, as necessary, Oklahoma state legislative districts in accordance
		  with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
3. To amend statutory candidacy and
		  redistricting deadlines, including but not limited to amending candidacy and
		  residency deadlines, as made necessary by the U.S. Census Bureau's failure to
		  meet the deadline for production of decennial census data set forth in
		  13 U.S.C. §
								141(C).
Copies of this Executive Order shall be distributed to every
			 member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, every member of the Oklahoma
			 State Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the
			 Senate, and the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise
			 Services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 24 
			 th day of September, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman.
Secretary of State.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-22

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-22
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
			 October 13, 2021, to honor the life and legacy of former state lawmaker Leonard
			 Earl Sullivan, who died on October 4, 2021.
Sullivan was an honorable and devoted State Representative for
			 eighteen years, the Oklahoma County Assessor for fourteen years, and worked
			 tirelessly on issues important to business and real estate. Former
			 Representative Sullivan served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, 45th
			 Infantry Division. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years,
			 Marilyn, and their two daughters, as well as a host of grandchildren,
			 great-grandchildren, cousins, nephew, and nieces. He will be remembered for his
			 thoughtful and passionate advocacy for the families of our state.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 12th day of October, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-23

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-23
As Governor, it has always been a priority of my Administration
			 to push back against federal overreach. On September 9, 2021, President Biden
			 issued
Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for
			 Federal Contractors
(President Biden's Order). President Biden's Order
			 (and related guidance) requires federal contractors and subcontractors with
			 "covered contracts" to conform to several protocols, including mandatory
			 COVID-19 vaccination of all contractor employees. Since the issuance of the
			 Order, several Oklahoma state agencies have expressed concern about the Order's
			 impact on the ability of the agency to continue to provide services needed by
			 all Oklahomans unless they comply with this federal mandate.
President Biden's Order is just the latest example of the Biden
			 Administration's blatant disregard for the personal freedoms that all
			 Oklahomans hold so dear. My Administration has been very clear, vaccines work
			 and are effective, but they should not be mandated by any government to free
			 citizens. Freedom is the standard in Oklahoma, and my Administration does not
			 believe that any federal vaccination mandate should be forced upon our
			 State.
Therefore, I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma,
			 pursuant to the power vested in me by Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution,
			 hereby order that all State agencies, boards, and commissions affected by
			 President Biden's Order, submit a report by November 1, 2021, to the Governor's
			 Office, that evaluates the impact of noncompliance with the President's Order.
			 This report should include the following information:
1) An evaluation of whether the agency,
		  board, or commission possesses a "covered contract" as defined by President
		  Biden's Order.
2) If so, list those
		  "covered contracts" and provide the value of all identified "covered
		  contracts."
3) The impact on regular
		  agency, board or commission operations or personnel that noncompliance with
		  this Order would produce.
4) Any
		  other information the agency, board, or commission wishes to provide on the
		  potential impact of President Biden's Order.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the members of the
			 Governor's Executive Cabinet, and to the chief executives of all State
			 agencies, boards, and commissions, who shall cause the provisions of this Order
			 to be implemented by all appropriate agencies of State government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, I have set my hand and caused
			 the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City,
			 Oklahoma this 22nd day of October 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-24

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Executive Order 2021-24
It has come to my attention that the Oklahoma State Department
			 of Health (OSDH) has entered into a settlement agreement which was not reviewed
			 or approved by my Administration. This settlement requires OSDH to amend birth
			 certificates in a manner not permitted under Oklahoma Law. This Order ensures
			 that this unauthorized action will be corrected.
63 O.S. § 1-321 establishes how and when a birth
			 certificate may be amended under Oklahoma Law. Neither this statute nor
			 Oklahoma law otherwise provide OSDH or others any legal ability to in any way
			 alter a person's sex or gender on a birth certificate. Moreover, neither this
			 statute, nor OSDH's administrative rules, give the agency authority to enter
			 agreements that circumvent the laws of this state.
Therefore, I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma,
			 pursuant to the power vested in me by Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution,
			 hereby order that OSDH immediately:
1.
		  Cease amending birth certificates that is in any way inconsistent with 63 O.S.
		  § 1-321.
2. Remove from its
		  website any reference to amending birth certificates that is inconsistent with
		  its authority under 63 O.S. § 1-321.
3. Inform the Governor's office of any
		  pending litigation that is related to amending birth certificates in
		  Oklahoma.
4. Provide the Governor's
		  office with any other information that OSDH feels is responsive to this
		  Executive Order.
I also encourage our lawmakers, upon reconvening for the
			 2nd Regular Session of the
			 58th Legislature this coming February to:
1. Immediately pass legislation that will
		  clarify, to the extent necessary, that changes in sex or gender on a birth
		  certificate or a designation of non-binary is contrary to Oklahoma
		  Law.
2. Include in the legislation
		  a provision that requires the Commissioner of Health to promulgate any
		  administrative rules necessary to effectuate the purposes of this statute.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the President Pro
			 Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of
			 Representatives, the Commissioner of Health, the Secretary of Health, and
			 members of the State Board of Health, who shall cause the provisions of this
			 Order to be implemented.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 8th day of November, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-25

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-25
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to Article 6, Section 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution, hereby commute the death
			 sentence of Julius Darius Jones to life imprisonment without the possibility of
			 parole, on the conditions that he shall never again be eligible to apply for,
			 be considered for, or receive any additional commutation, pardon, or
			 parole.
On November 1, 2021, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board
			 recommended that the Governor grant clemency to Julius Jones and commute his
			 sentence of death to a sentence of life with the possibility of parole. Neither
			 the Oklahoma Constitution nor Oklahoma law otherwise provided the Pardon and
			 Parole Board with the authority to recommend that the sentence of death be
			 commuted to life with the possibility of parole. The Oklahoma Constitution and
			 other laws of the State also do not provide the Governor authority to grant any
			 such recommendation. Article 6, Section 10 specifically withholds from the
			 Governor authority to parole someone who has been sentenced to death or life
			 imprisonment without parole.
The Governor has the power to grant commutations "upon such
			 conditions and with such restrictions and limitations as the Governor may deem
			 proper . . . ." I hereby place the following conditions upon this commutation:
Julius Darius Jones shall not be eligible to apply
			 for or be considered for a commutation, pardon, or parole for the remainder of
			 his life
.
In addition to laws prohibiting the Pardon and Parole Board from
			 recommending and the Governor from granting to Julius Jones life with parole,
			 now or in the future, the Pardon and Parole Board's Rules prevent Jones from
			 re-applying for commutation. Title 515, Chapter 15, Subchapter 15 of the
			 Oklahoma Administrative Code states, "After receiving a favorable commutation
			 of a sentence from the Governor, an Inmate is ineligible to apply for an
			 additional commutation on the same sentence."
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Director of the
			 Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Oklahoma Attorney General who shall
			 cause the provisions of this Order to be implemented by all appropriate
			 agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City this 18 
			 th day of November, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-26

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EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-26
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November
			 19, 2021, to honor the life and legacy of former state lawmaker Gene Howard,
			 who died on November 14, 2021.
Gene Howard was an honorable and devoted State Representative,
			 State Senator, and was the longest serving Pro Tempore of the Senate, when he
			 retired. He served our country with distinction and retired as a Lieutenant
			 Colonel from the United States Air Force following 20 years of active and
			 reserve service. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-three years, Belva,
			 and their three children, seven grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as
			 a host of other family members. He will be remembered for his love of family,
			 his country, and his state.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 18 
			 th day of November, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-27

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Executive Order 2021-27
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, by virtue
			 of the Oklahoma Constitution and the laws of the State of Oklahoma, hereby deny
			 clemency to Bigler Jobe Stouffer, II.
On November 17, 2021, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board
			 recommended, by a vote of 3-2, that the Governor should grant clemency to
			 Bigler Stouffer, II and commute his sentence of death to a sentence of life
			 without the possibility of parole. I have thoroughly reviewed the arguments and
			 evidence presented in this case and have determined that clemency should be
			 denied. The sentence of death shall be carried out as scheduled on December 9,
			 2021.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Director of the
			 Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Oklahoma Attorney General who shall
			 cause the provisions of this order to be implemented by all appropriate
			 agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City this 3 
			 rd day of December, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-28

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Executive Order 2021-28
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to the authority vested in me by Section
			 90.10
			 of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes, in recognition of Pearl Harbor
			 Remembrance Day, hereby direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all
			 American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff on Tuesday,
			 December 7, 2021, to honor the many United States citizens who died or were
			 injured on December 7, 1941, as a result of the Japanese attack on Pearl
			 Harbor. On this poignant 80 
			 th anniversary of the attack, Oklahomans
			 remember anew that fateful day and the resultant courage America's brave
			 crewmen and soldiers showed in the face of grave danger.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management who shall cause the provisions of this Order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 6 
			 th  day of December, 2021.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2021-29

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Executive Order 2021-29
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to the power vested in me by Section 2 of Article VI of the Oklahoma
			 Constitution, in order to take advantage of the federal government providing
			 the State with the opportunity to receive funds for programs which provide
			 early intervention services to infants and toddler with disabilities and their
			 families through the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act do hereby
			 order:
1) The Oklahoma State Department
		  of Education shall be the lead agency for the State of Oklahoma for
		  administration of Part C of the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education
		  Act,
		  20 U.S.C. §
								1400
et seq
.
2) There is hereby created within the State
		  Department of Education the Interagency Coordinating Council for Early
		  Childhood Intervention (Council) composed of at least fifteen (15), but not
		  more than twenty-five (25) appointed by the Governor.
The Council shall be composed of:
A. State officials that shall include
		  incumbents or designees of the following named offices, or their successors in
		  office or function:
1. State Superintendent
		  of Public Instruction
2.
		  Commissioner of the State Department of Health
3. Director of the Department of Human
		  Services
4. Commissioner of the
		  Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
5. Chief Executive Office of the Oklahoma
		  Health Care Authority
6. Insurance
		  Commissioner
7. The Oklahoma
		  Commission on Children and Youth
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-3

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Executive Order 2022-3
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 29,
			 2022, to honor the life and service of Edgewater Park Volunteer Firefighter,
			 April L. Partridge, who was tragically killed while battling a wildfire on
			 Sunday, March 20, 2022. Her memorial service, with fire department honors, will
			 be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at McMahon Memorial
			 Auditorium. Inurnment will follow at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin,
			 Oklahoma. Ms. Partridge's exemplary service to the Edgewater Park Volunteer
			 Fire Department and her service to our state will not be forgotten.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 28 
			 th day of March, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-4

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I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant to
			 the authority vested in me by Sections 1 and 2 of Article VI of the Oklahoma
			 Constitution, hereby direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American
			 and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00
			 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in honor of the 27th anniversary of the
			 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995.
We remember the 168 individuals who lost their lives, including
			 19 children, and the more than 850 others who were injured that Wednesday
			 morning, as well as the hundreds of first responders who risked their lives to
			 rescue, treat, and serve the survivors. As the world watched, Oklahomans banded
			 together in a community-wide display of noble humanity, known as
The
			 Oklahoma Standard
. Today, Oklahomans remember anew the compassion of
			 those from around the world who were involved in the rescue and recovery, and
			 the tremendous outpouring of goodwill by countless others.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, which shall cause the provisions of this Order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of State government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 18th day of April, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-5

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I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, through
			 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, to honor the life and legacy of former state
			 lawmaker, former Seminole Nation Chief, and renowned painter and sculptor Enoch
			 Kelly Haney.
Senator Haney was an honorable and devoted state lawmaker for
			 twenty-four years. His legacy of public service is both significant and
			 enduring. He was a successful and well-known artist, awarded the distinction of
			 "Master Artist of the Five Civilized Tribes" in 1975. He created the 17-foot
			 sculpture "The Guardian" which was placed atop the Oklahoma State Capitol dome
			 in 2002. A skillful American Indian painter and sculptor, his art has been
			 showcased throughout the world.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 29th day of April, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-6

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In 2019, the Oklahoma legislature passed, and I signed House
			 Bill 2612, which added to the list of information that public bodies are
			 required to make available on their websites. The additional requirement
			 related to the disclosure of how a public body stores personally identifiable
			 data and with whom the information is shared. To date, most, but not all,
			 public bodies have complied with this additional disclosure requirement.
			 Compliance with state law is, and will continue to be, the expectation of every
			 employee of the Executive Branch.
As a result, therefore, I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State
			 of Oklahoma, by the authority vested in me pursuant to Sections 1 and 2 of
			 Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution, and to ensure compliance with 74 O.S.
			 § 3106.4, hereby direct all "state agencies," as defined by 61 O.S. §
			 327(A), as follows:
1. On or before
		  August 1, 2022, provide the appropriate Cabinet Secretary written notification
		  of the following:
a. Whether the agency has
		  complied with 74 O.S. § 3106.4; and
b. If the agency has not complied, a detailed
		  explanation as to the reason(s) for non-compliance and all steps taken to
		  become compliant.
I further direct all Cabinet Secretaries to work with the state
			 agencies under their respective purview to ensure compliance with 74 O.S.
			 §3106.4 and report to the Governor's Office any refusal to comply by
			 September 1, 2022.
Copies of this Executive Order shall be distributed to the chief
			 executives of every State agency, board, and commission for immediate
			 implantation. Copies of this Executive Order shall also be distributed to each
			 Cabinet Secretary.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 3 
			 rd day of May, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-7

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to the authority vested in me by Sections 1 and 2 of Article VI of the Oklahoma
			 Constitution, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, direct that
			 appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State
			 property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022,
			 to acknowledge our hardworking law enforcement officers and in honor of
			 Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. I
			 encourage all Oklahomans to honor our fallen officers by celebrating their
			 faithful service to the public, by remembering their dedication to duty, and by
			 renewing our commitment to stand with their brothers and sisters who are still
			 on watch. The state of Oklahoma recognizes not only our law enforcement
			 officers but the families of those who continue to protect and serve our
			 communities and the sacrifices they make daily. As Governor, I will always
			 stand with those who protect and hold that thin blue line.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capitol Assets Management who shall cause the provision of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 12 
			 th day of May, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-8

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to the power vested in me by Section 2 of Article VI of the Oklahoma
			 Constitution, hereby declare the following:
1. Severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line
		  winds, and flooding, beginning May 2, 2022, have caused damage to public and
		  private properties within the State of Oklahoma; and said damages have caused
		  an undue hardship on the citizens of this State.
2. It may be necessary to provide for the
		  rendering of mutual assistance among the State and political subdivisions of
		  the State with respect to carrying out disaster emergency functions during the
		  continuance of the State emergency pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma
		  Emergency Management Act of 2003.
3. There is hereby declared a disaster
		  emergency caused by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and
		  flooding, in the State of Oklahoma that threatens the lives and property of the
		  people of this State and the public's peace, health, and safety.
The counties included in this declaration are:
Adair, Cherokee, Coal, Creek, Delaware, Hughes,
			 Latimer, LeFlore, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Pittsburg,
			 Pottawatomie, Seminole, Sequoyah, Tulsa, and
			 Wagoner
4.
		  The State Emergency Operations Plan was activated on May 2, 2022, and resources
		  of all State departments and agencies available to meet this emergency are
		  hereby committed to the reasonable extent necessary to protect lives and to
		  prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage. These efforts shall be
		  coordinated by the Director of the Department of Emergency Management with
		  comparable functions of the federal government and political subdivisions of
		  the State.
5. State agencies, in
		  responding to this disaster emergency, may make necessary emergency
		  acquisitions to fulfill the purposes of this proclamation without regard to
		  limitations or bidding requirements on such acquisitions.
6. This Executive Order shall terminate at the end of thirty (30)
			 days.
Copies of this Executive Order shall be distributed to the
			 Director of Emergency Management who shall cause the provisions of this Order
			 to be implemented by all appropriate agencies of State government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the Great Seal
			 of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, this 12 
			 th day of May 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-9

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14,
			 2022, to honor the life and service of Balko Firefighter, Jason Timothy Smith,
			 who died due to complications from a rollover crash while battling a grass
			 fire. Funeral services for Firefighter Smith will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May
			 14, 2022, at Balko Baptist Church. Firefighter Smith's exemplary service to the
			 Balko Fire Department and his service to our state will not be forgotten. Our
			 prayers are with his wife Amy, their two daughters, Taylor and Julia, and the
			 Balko Fire Department during this difficult time.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 13 
			 th day of May, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-10

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-10
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to the powers vested in me by 25 O.S. § 82.1, hereby order the following
			 dates be observed as holidays by the State of Oklahoma in 2023:
Monday
January 2, 2023
New Year's Day
Monday
January 16, 2023
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday
February 20, 2023
President's Day
Monday
May 29, 2023
Memorial Day
Tuesday
July 4, 2023
Independence Day
Monday
September 4, 2023
Labor Day
Friday
November 10, 2023
Veterans Day
Thursday & Friday
November 23 & 24, 2023
Thanksgiving
Monday & Tuesday
December 25 & 26, 2023
Christmas
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Director of the
			 Office of Management and Enterprise Services who shall cause the provisions of
			 this Order to be implemented by all appropriate agencies of State
			 government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and
			 caused the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City,
			 Oklahoma, this 18 
			 th day of May, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-11

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-11
To the Honorable Members of the Oklahoma House of
			 Representatives and the Honorable Members of the Oklahoma State Senate:
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant
			 to the authority vested in me by the provisions of Section 7 of Article VI of
			 the Oklahoma Constitution, hereby convoke the Third Extraordinary Session of
			 the Fifty-Eighth Legislature to convene at the State Capitol on Monday, June
			 13, 2022, solely for the following purposes:
1. To abolish, reduce, or phase out the
		  state's grocery tax.
2. To reduce
		  the state personal income tax.
Copies of this Executive Order shall be distributed to every
			 member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, every member of the Oklahoma
			 State Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the
			 Senate, and the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise
			 Services.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 26 
			 th day of May, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-12

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-12
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from
8:00 a.m. until
			 noon
on Monday, May 30, 2022, in recognition of Memorial Day, a
			 day set aside to honor and remember those who gave the full measure of
			 sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. As we pray for our military heroes, we
			 remember the thousands of Gold Star families in Oklahoma and across the nation
			 who feel their loss daily. Oklahoma pledges its endless respect and gratitude
			 to our Gold Star families. May God continue to bless and protect our active
			 service members and our veterans.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 this 27 
			 th day of May, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-15

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-15
I, Matt Pinnell, Acting-Governor of the State of Oklahoma,
			 hereby direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma
			 flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday,
			 July 25, 2022, to honor the life and service of Sgt. Christopher James "CJ"
			 Nelson, who was tragically killed July 19, 2022, while serving in the line of
			 duty for the Edmond Police Department.
A 13-year veteran of the department, Sgt. Nelson's exemplary
			 service to the Edmond Police Department and our state will not be forgotten.
			 Sadly, Sgt. Nelson leaves behind a loving family, including his wife, Jenefer,
			 and two children, Emily and Conner. A celebration of Sgt. Nelson's life is
			 scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2022, at Crossings Community Church. I encourage
			 all Oklahomans to honor our fallen officers by celebrating their faithful
			 service to the public. The state of Oklahoma recognizes not only our law
			 enforcement officers but the families of those who continue to protect and
			 serve our communities and the sacrifices they make daily.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 22nd day of July, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Matt Pinnell
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-16

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-16
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby
			 direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on
			 State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Thursday,
			 August 4, 2022, to honor the life and legacy of former state lawmaker Michael
			 Donald Johnson.
Former Kingfisher lawmaker Michael Johnson had an extraordinary
			 record of leadership and knowledge that exemplified his steadfast and honorable
			 lifetime commitment to service as a family man, entrepreneur, and state
			 senator. Former Senator Johnson was honored to have been elected to the State
			 Senate in 1998 where he served for 12 years. He became the state's first
			 Republican chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. A man of faith, he
			 leaves behind his loving wife of more than 55 years, Judy, their two sons,
			 David and Rob, their spouses, and 14 grandchildren. Former Senator Johnson was
			 preceded in death by his daughter, Lori. The former lawmaker's Mass of
			 Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August
			 4th, 2022.
This executive order shall be forwarded to the Division of
			 Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this order to be
			 implemented by all appropriate agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
			 on this 3rd day of August, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-17

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-17
Pursuant to Article VI, Section 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution,
			 I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby declare the
			 execution of Richard Eugene Glossip stayed effective September 22, 2022-the day
			 he is currently scheduled to be executed.
Moreover, pursuant to 22 O.S. § 1001.1(G), which requires
			 that a sentence of death be carried out not more than thirty (30) days after
			 the dissolution of a stay of execution, the execution date for Richard Eugene
			 Glossip shall be set for December 8, 2022, or seventeen (17) days following the
			 expiration of the sixty (60) day stay set to begin September 22, 2022. This
			 stay is granted to allow time for the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to
			 address a pending legal proceeding.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Director of the
			 Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Oklahoma Attorney General who shall
			 cause the provisions of this order to be implemented by all appropriate
			 agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City this 16 
			 th day of August, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 1 - EXECUTIVE ORDERS › Section 1:2022-19

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2022-19
I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, by virtue
			 of the Oklahoma Constitution and the laws of the State of Oklahoma, hereby deny
			 clemency to James Allen Coddington.
On August 3, 2022, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, by a
			 vote of 3-2, recommended that the Governor grant clemency to James Coddington.
			 I have thoroughly reviewed the arguments and evidence presented in this case
			 and have determined that the clemency should be denied. The sentence of death
			 shall be carried out as scheduled on August 25, 2022.
This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Director of the
			 Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Oklahoma Attorney General who shall
			 cause the provisions of this order to be implemented by all appropriate
			 agencies of state government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
			 Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City this
			 24th day of August, 2022.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
J. Kevin Stitt
ATTEST:
Brian Bingman
Secretary of State