Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature

Senate

"The True Mind of the People"

Elected Leadership

President Pro Tempore

Kai Marron

President Pro Tempore Marron is a 3-star delegate from the University of Oklahoma, having served all three sessions in the Senate. He joined Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature during the spring session of 2023 as a freshman and was elected as President Pro Tempore of the Senate at the spring 2024 session. Marron seeks to uphold the longstanding traditions of the senate as a careful and deliberative body but also wants to make the senate feel as welcoming as possible to all OIL delegates and ensure all members feel that their voices and opinions are heard and valued.

Deputy President
Pro Tempore

Jake Saunders

Deputy Pres Pro Saunders is a senior at Oklahoma Baptist University, double majoring in History and Politics. He joined OIL in Fall 2022 as a Senator and has been a part of the body ever since. After serving as Assistant President’s Clerk as a zero star, and then as President’s Clerk for three sessions, Saunders was elected Deputy Pres Pro for the 2024-2025 year. He is excited to serve the Senate body and promote “the True Mind of the People” as a deliberative and careful body.

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.

If you see errors, need any assistance, or have any concerns, please let me know. I’m always available to answer your questions!

Senate Resources

Appointed Leadership

Coming Soon!

History

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)