David Brumbaugh

This article is about Oklahoma State Representative David Brumbaugh. For the U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, see D. Emmert Brumbaugh.

David Brumbaugh (born December 2, 1960) is an American businessman and Republican politician from Oklahoma. Brumbaugh is the current Representative in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 76, located in Broken Arrow, OK.

Education and professional experience

Brumbaugh attended Belmont Abbey College, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Theology. He attended Pacific Western University where he earned a Master of Business Administration in Commercial and Industrial Economies. In 2009, Brumbaugh attended the William S. Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University, receiving Executive Education in Energy Policy. In 2005, Brumbaugh founded DRB Industries LLC, a leading company in the electric power industry, where he remains owner and president. A noted speaker and published author, Brumbaugh is listed in Strathmore's Who's Who of Outstanding U.S. Executives.

Military and public service

Brumbaugh served in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army, in a Rapid Deployment Air Assault Infantry Unit, and was decorated with the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He serves or has served in many local committees and organizations, including the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee; the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee; and the Government Relations Division in the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce. As a Tulsa City - County Library Commissioner, Brumbaugh served on the Budget and Finance Committee and the Physical Facilities Committee. He has been a Precinct Chairman of the Tulsa County Republican Party since 2009 and serves on the Executive Committee and is also a delegate to the County and State Convention. Brumbaugh is also a member of the American Legion.

State Representative

David Brumbaugh ran for office when Republican State Representative John A. Wright was termed out of office in 2010. Brumbaugh faced Tony Curtis Griffith in the Republican Primary in July 2010, defeating Griffith by the largest margin of any 2010 Oklahoma Republican Primary^[1]. In the general election of November 2010, Brumbaugh was unopposed.

After the legislative session in 2011, David was named the Freshman Lawmaker of the Year by the Oklahoma Constitution Newspaper. Brumbaugh was also appointed to serve on the Energy Council as a member on behalf of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The Energy Council is a legislation organization of twelve energy-producing states, five Canadian provinces, and one South American nation.

House bills

David has been involved in many bills since the beginning of the legislative session, most notably House Bill 1449 and House Bill 1746.

HB 1489, known as the "Taxpayer Transparency Act," was introduced by Representative Brumbaugh on January 19, 2011 in the House of Representatives with the purpose of making all state road funding available online to the public. Brumbaugh stated, "With the problem of almost 80% of road funding through some sources going to non-transportation agencies, this will help make everything more transparent, accessible, and understandable. Hopefully this will be a start in the process of getting resources to our crumbling roads and bridges where they need to be." HB 1489 was eventually signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin on May 19, 2011.

HB 1746, coauthored by Representatives David Brumbaugh and Jason Nelson, passed through a House subcommittee. This legislation would require school districts to spend a minimum percentage on direct instructional activities (57% in the first year, 60% in the second year, 63% in the third year, and 65% in the fourth year and subsequent years). “We’re setting a percentage of all taxpayer dollars that have to be used in the classroom on direct instructional costs and requiring more fiscal responsibility in the way our schools use our hard-earned tax dollars,” Brumbaugh said. “We want to get the resources to the kids that the schools are supposed to be educating.”

HB 1488, coauthored by Representative Brumbaugh and Senator Bryce Marlatt, was introduced in the House on February 7, 2011. It extends incentives for oil and gas production to keep jobs in Oklahoma. It was signed into law on May 20, 2011.

Committee memberships

In the 53rd Oklahoma Legislature, David Brumbaugh is a member of the following committees:

• Administrative Rules and Government Oversight
• Energy and Utility Regulation
• Government Modernization

Brumbaugh is also a member of the following subcommittee:

• Appropriations and Budget Public Safety

Election history

Personal life

David Brumbaugh is married to Shelley Brumbaugh, and they have two daughters, Abigail and Hannah. Brumbaugh is an ordained deacon, former chairman of the deacon board, and Sunday School teacher at Tulsa Bible Church. He has also taught in seminary.

Notes

References

• Oklahoma House of Representatives Members
• Representative David Brumbaugh, District 76
• Oklahoma State Election Board Summary Results, Primary Election — July 27, 2010
• David Brumbaugh for House
• David Brumbaugh