The Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (O.I.L.) is a student-run mock government that replicates all three branches of the state government of Oklahoma. Founded under the administration of former Governor George Nigh and now in its fortieth year, O.I.L. provides students from institutions of higher learning across the state an opportunity to write, debate, and pass legislation about the issues they believe are important. Besides the mock legislature, O.I.L. also contains a mock executive branch, moot court, and a newly formed press corps. Any students interested in politics, law, or government process will find the networking opportunities, experiences, and friends they are looking for at O.I.L.
The Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature is currently in session! The Second Session of the Fortieth Legislature opened on Wednesday, November 5th, and will continue through Sunday, November 9th. The Capitol and its chambers are open throughout session, and anyone interested in finding out more about O.I.L. and what happens at session is always welcome to come watch.The current slate of elected and appointed officers for the 2008-2009 school year is as follows: Govenor Joe Hartman Lt. Govenor Sarah Turner Secretary of State Casey Miller Attorney General Matt Gress Treasurer Dawn Cassi Speaker of the House Kurt Davidson Speaker Pro Tempore Annette Lopez President Pro Tempore of the Senate Jenna Holt Deputy President Pro Tempore Jennifer Smith |
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As of the the time of adjournment on Saturday, November 8th, the 2nd Session of the 40th Legislature had taken the following actions: O.I.L. House of Representatives - Eighteen pieces of legislation have been heard on the House floor
- Nine pieces of legislation have passed the House, including three Senate bills and resolutions
- Fourteen additional pieces of legislation have passed via the House Consent Calendar
O.I.L. Senate
- Twenty-one pieces of legislation have been heard on the Senate floor
- Eleven pieces of legislation have passed the Senate
- One piece of legislation was ruled dilatory.
- One piece of legislation ended with a tie, and Lieutenant Governor Turner voted to break the tie in favor of the legislation
Office of the Governor - Governor Hartman has vetoed two pieces of legislation.
A full list of passed legislation will be posted following the close of session on Sunday evening.
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The O.I.L. Reporter is a newspaper written and published by and for the delegates of O.I.L. Please click below to read past copies of the Reporter!
Spring 2009 - Wednesday Edition, April 8th, 2009
- Thursday Edition, April 9th, 2009
- Friday Edition, April 10th, 2009
- Saturday Edition, April 11th, 2009
- Sunday Edition, April 12th, 2009
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