George Faught

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George Faught
George Faught
Incumbent
Assumed office 
2007
Preceded by Barbara Staggs
Constituency 14th House District
Born July 14, 1962 (1962-07-14) (age 45)
Brownfield, Texas
Political party Republican
Spouse Becky
Children Tyler, Jamison and Savannah
Residence Muskogee, Oklahoma
Religion Protestant
Website Faught for State House 14

George Faught is an American businessman and Republican politician from Oklahoma. Faught is the current Representative for House District 14 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House District 14 covers the towns of Muskogee, Fort Gibson, Braggs, Hulbert, and outlying areas. When the 51st Legislature was opened on February 5, 2007, Faught became the only Republican in state history to represent the 14th House District.

[edit] Committee Memberships

As of the 51st Oklahoma Legislature, George Faught, is a member of the following committees:

  • Economic Development & Financial Services Committee - Vice-Chair

Faught is also a member of the following subcommittees:

  • Health Subcommittee (Public Health Committee)
  • Elderly & Long-term Care Subcommittee (Public Health Committee)
  • Tourism & Recreation Subcommittee (Natural Resources Committee)

[edit] Controversial Bills

Faught was quick to spark controversy, when in January 2007 he filed a bill to make English the official language of Oklahoma. Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee and Creek, came out strongly against this legislation. The bill passed through committee 9-7, but never made it to the House floor.

[edit] References


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51st Oklahoma legislative session (2007–2009)
Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma Senate

Speaker – Chris Benge
Speaker pro Tempore - Gus Blackwell
Majority Floor Leader – Greg Piatt
Minority Floor Leader – Danny Morgan

Republicans (Majority): 57
Democrats (Minority): 44

President of the Senate – Lt. Governor Jari Askins
President Pro Tempore – Mike Morgan
Co-President Pro Tempore – Glenn Coffee
Republican Co-Floor Leader - Owen Laughlin
Democrat Co-Floor Leader - Charlie Laster

Democrats: 24
Republicans:24