Senate
"The True Mind of the People"
Elected Leadership
President Pro Tempore
Wesley Hurlbut
Pres Pro Hurlbut is a 13-Star delegate from Oklahoma State University, pursuing a master’s in global studies following the completion of his bachelor’s degrees in economics and philosophy. After spending his first session in the House, Hurlbut switched to the Senate, which he went on to serve as its Rules Chair and Judiciary Chair. He also served in the Executive Branch as Director of Budget and Finance. As Pres Pro, Hurlbut hopes to ensure that all delegates are treated with respect and goodwill, that the commitment to upholding the traditions of the body is balanced with the need for inclusivity, and that the competition is run with both efficiency and enthusiasm.
Deputy President
Pro Tempore
Patrick Humphrey
Originally a delegate of Oral Roberts University, Patrick Humphrey served five regular sessions in the Senate, contributing to its leadership most notably as Floor Leader in the 2024-2025 year. He is proud to have been the first to hold this role during the transition from paper to digital bills and excited to watch the Senate continue to grow and flourish from the dais as Deputy Pres Pro. His priority is to bring some fun to the sometimes drier higher body and to foster genuine connections with zero stars and transfers from the House, teaching them the joys of Robert’s Rules of Order and ensuring they come back year after year.
Who is the Senate?
The Senate is the smaller, more intimate, more formal house of the legislative branch.
The President Pro Tempore and the Deputy President Tempore are the elected leaders that preside over the Senate, but the Lieutenant Governor is the ceremonial President of the Senate. The Rules Committee Chair, Floor Leader, and Secretary are the highest ranking appointed officers in the Senate.
As you browse you will find resources that will help you prepare for session. Officer appointments, Orders of the Day, Committee Assignments, etc. will be posted prior to and during session.
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Senate Resources
Appointed Leadership
Floor Leader
Lillie Plane (TU)
Assistants
Jack Haner (ORU)
Alaina Whittington (OSU)
Rodger Nixon (SE)
Secretary
Karter Caves (OSU)
Assistants
Kai Jones (SE)
Keila Diaz (OU)
Oluwamakinde Amale (ORU)
President’s Clerk
Jack Haner (ORU)
Assistants
Karson Kuykendall (OSU)
Daniel Geary (TU)
Parliamentarian
Josiah Belyeu (ORU)
Assistant
Harry Harcrow (TU)
Standards and Ethics Committee Chair
Karson Kuykendall (OSU)
Committee Members
TBA
TBA
Legal Counsel
Caden Hayes (OSU)
Judiciary Committee Chair
Josiah Belyeu (ORU)
Committee Members
Korbin Shahan (TU)
Caden Hayes (OSU)
TBA
TBA
Committee on Linguistics, Formatting and Dilatory Matters Chair
Karter Caves (OSU)
Vice Chair
Lillie Plane (TU)
Secretary
Jack Haner (ORU)
Committee Members
Korbin Shahan (TU)
Alaina Whittington (OSU)
Rules Committee Chair
Trevor Friesen (OSU)
Vice Chair
Josiah Belyeu (ORU)
Secretary
Keila Diaz (OU)
Committee Members
Chloe Dent (OBU)
Wesley Hurlbut (ALU)
Patrick Humphrey (ALU)
History
2024-2025
Pres Pro: Kai Marron (OU)
Deputy: Jake Saunders (OBU)
2023-2024
Pres Pro: Conor Boren (OU)
Deputy: Audrey Fleschute (OSU)
2022-2023
Pres Pro: Evan Shaw (TU)
Deputy: Alaura Gilmore (SE)
2021-2022
Pres Pro: Jonathan Curtis (OU)
Deputy: Kale Parker (OU)
2020-2021
Pres Pro: Jacob Morrison (OU)
Deputy: Jonathan Curtis (OU)
2019-2020
Pres Pro: Lauren Lyness (OU)
Deputy: Jacob Morrison (SE/OU)
2018-2019
Pres Pro: Will Crawford (ECU)
Deputy: Nynnett Gonzalez (SE)
2017-2018
Pres Pro: Ryan Gately (OU)
Deputy: Abigail Peters (RSU)
2016-2017
Pres Pro: Quincy Metcalf (OSU)
Deputy: Sydney Ilg (ORU)
2015-2016
Pres Pro: Derek Wietelman (OSU)
Deputy: Karly Alexander (OSU)
2014-2015
Pres Pro: Baylee Butler (OSU)
Deputy: Even Larsen (OSU)
2013-2014
Pres Pro: Sean Baser (OSU)
Deputy: Baylee Butler (OSU)
2012-2013
Pres Pro: Sarah Sandford (ORU)
Deputy: Jacob Daniel (RSU)
2011-2012
Pres Pro: Natalie Avery (ORU)
Deputy: Forrest Bennett (OU)