Executive Activity

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 Friday, April 17, 2020, to honor the life and service of former state lawmaker Linda Jane Larason, who passed away April 11, 2020.

Declaring a state of emergency caused by the impending threat of the COVID-19 to the people of this State and the public's peace, health, and safety. All 77 counties of Oklahoma included.

Direct all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff on Monday, 30, 2020, to honor the life and legacy of Thomas Allen Coburn, who passed away on March 28, 2020.

Designate the Director of the State Department of Human Services to act for me as my designee.

Amended Executive Memorandum 2020-01 regarding the Governor's Fouth Amended Executive Order 2020-07 filed March 24, 2020.

Directing all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8am to 5pm, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in memory of Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marshal D. Roberts, of Owasso, Oklahoma.

Governor hereby recommends Oklahomans follow the President's Coronavirus Guidlines

In order for Oklahoma to be prepared for any threats of COVID-19 it is hereby declared and directed that all state agencies to take necessary steps to protect vulnerable populations and directing state agencies to make any necessary purchases to fully prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 and also directing state agencies to continue to follow guidance for interaction with the public provided by the Oklahoma Department of Health.

I declare that no confidential student information be released through compliance with and implementation of HB 1230. HB 1230 would require the Department of Education to publicly report on its website information related to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship Program.

Directing all State Agencies to report as directed on any owned vehicles under the control of the state agency

Directing all state agencies to undertake a comprehensive review of the agency's administartive rules and regulation of such

Hereby order the extension of the Criminal Justice Reentry, Supervision, Treatment and Opportunity Reform Task Force until December 31, 2020.

In recognition of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 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.

Flly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, as a mark of respect for the memory of former Oklahoma State Representative Elmer Leroy Maddux.

Directing Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development, currently housed at Oklahoma Work's, shall be transferred to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce effective December 31, 2019

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Friday, November 1, 2019, as a mark of respect for the memory of former Oklahoma State Senator Roger Ballenger.

Saturday, September 14, 2019, riotous behavior involving inmates in the Oklahoma prison was initiated by inmate gang leaders and gang members. Use of contraband cellphones resulting in all prisons in the system being placed on lockdown. Hereby order the secretaries and the Department to eliminate this crisis of contraband.

Hereby establish the Governor's Science and Innovation Council

Hereby establish the Governor's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Council. Members shall be appointed by the Governor and serve at the pleasure of the Governor and Secetary of Science and Innovation.

Hereby establish the Governor's Aerospace and Autonomous Systems Council.

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, to honor the victims o the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America.

Creating the Oklahoma Census 2020 Complete Count Committee

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, to honor Judge Robert L. Hert, who passed aay on August 26, 2019.

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, to honor former state lawmaker Gilmer N. Capps, who died Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

Declaring a need to temporarily suspend cetain commercial vehicle permitting, fees, licensing and registration requirements in the State due to unusually severe weather.

Direct all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff, Thursday, August 8, 2019, to 5pm, as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedies in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio

Direct all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of John Paul Stevens, retired Associate District Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Prohibit all "state agencies," from entering into any new, or renewing any existing, contract or any other agreement with a Lobbyist for the purpose of Lobbying without first securing the express, written approval of the appropriate Cabinet Secretary

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019, to honor former state lawmaker Earl Garrison.

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, to 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019, to honor the life and service of Claremore Fire Battalion Chief Marty Osborne.

Direct all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8am to 5pm, Monday June 10, 2019 to honor former state lawmaker Jonathan Edgar Nichols, who died Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff immediately through Tuesday, June 4, at 5:00 p.m., as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

All 77 Oklahoma Counties 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.

Hereby declare that there is a state of emergency continuing statewide in the State of Oklahoma due to severe weather and flooding. The temporary suspension as they apply to vehicles in the support efforts.

Directing all American and State flags on State property at half-staff from 8am to 5pm on Monday, May 27, 2019 in recognition of Memorial Day

In recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, direct that appropriate steps be taken to fly all American flags and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, to honor Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

Hereby order all state agencies that develop any policy pursuant to Senate Bill 198 make the policy apply to all agency employees and limit it only to employee conduct while in their capacity as a state employee, on state time, and using state resources.

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 Thursday, May 2, 2019, to honor former state lawmaker Charlie Joyner, who died on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Attorney General Review of Qualifying Board Actions

Effective immediately, Executive Order 2017-38 is hereby withdrawn.

Fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019, in memory of those killed and injured in the bommbing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995.

Ordering Director of Dept of Capital Assets Management be appointed as the designee for issuing declarations for closing state offices or buildings which are subject to the jurisdiction of DCAM

Regulations for State owned planes and other aircraft

Directing OMES to assist State agencies with disposal of underutilized real property assets

Appointing the Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to serve as the Governor's designee for authorizing agencies or parts of agencies to maintain minimum service when hazardous weather becomes a safety threat

Governor's provisions for agency permanent administrative rule making, Administrative Procedures Act

Executive Orders that shall remain in full force and effect

Directing all American and Oklahoma flags on State property be flown at half-staff from 8am to 5pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in memory of World War II Marine Corps Cpl. Claire Goldtrap of Hobart, Oklahoma.

2020 State Holidays

Hereby order the continuation of the Oklahoma Task Force on Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (Task Force) until January 1, 2023.