Judge sides with AG on dual office holding prohibition
Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that state law allows him to appoint cabinet secretaries from among his agency heads and that they can serve in dual capacities.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt had argued that state law allows him to appoint cabinet secretaries from among his agency heads and that they can serve in dual capacities.
OKLAHOMA CITY – A judge has sided with Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond in a dispute with the governor regarding whether cabinet secretaries can hold dual offices.
In an order dated May 31, District Judge Richard Ogden ruled that Cabinet secretaries are subject to Oklahoma's dual office-holding statute.
Governor Kevin Stitt has until June 14th to sign bills passed in the final week of the Oklahoma legislative session. He quickly signed the "Women's Bill of Rights."
Senators approved Gov. Kevin Stitt's picks for secretary of state, secretary of education and several agency directors.