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For Oklahoma residents only
Last updated: Feb. 20, 2007
THE OKLAHOMA anti-bullying HEALTHY WORKPLACE BILL
The 2nd state to introduce anti-bullying legislation since 2003
HB 1467 in 2007
The 2nd state to introduce anti-bullying legislation since 2003
HB 1467 in 2007
TEXT OF THE BILL HB 1467 in .pdf format
Download, print and study it so you can be a persuasive Citizen Lobbyist on behalf of passage.
Follow the WBI-LC Guide to Citizen Lobbying for success.
TRACK THE BILL'S STATUS at the state's website. Enter HB 1467 on the Bill Search Form
Get familiar with The Oklahoma House of Representatives website
Also study the Senate website
We thank the author of HB 1467 Rep. Darrell Gilbert (D-72nd District). He was also the author of the 2004 HB 2467
Meet the Rep
His Capitol office: Room 437
(405) 557-7391
Tulsa District office: (918) 834-7335
E-mail: darrellgilbert@okhouse.gov
Thank him by letter at: Room 437, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
The bill must first pass through the FULL Committee with a positive vote on the long road toward becoming Oklahoma law. Contact each member and ask for their support for HB 1467.
Economic Development & Financial Services Committee
Industry & Labor Subcommittee
On Tues. Feb. 13, 2007, the Subcommittee voted 4 to 3 against HB 1467 (along strict party lines -- Republicans and Democrats, respectively). It was given a "DUE PASS."
HB 1467 can still be considered by the FULL Committee, if Chairman Ron Peterson (see below) agrees to schedule it for public hearing. Contact Rep. Peterson now!!!
Republican members
Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, Chair District 54
Capitol Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 329 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7343
Meet the Rep
paulwesselhoft@okhouse.gov
District Address: 1105 N.E. 29th St. Moore, OK 73160 (405) 794-9464
Rep. Randy McDaniel District 83
Capitol Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7409
Meet the Rep
E-mail: randy.mcdaniel@okhouse.gov
Rep. Weldon Watson, District 79
Capitol Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 300-A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7330
Meet the Rep
E-mail: weldon.watson@okhouse.gov
Rep. David Dank District 85
Capitol Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7392
Meet the Rep
E-mail: david.dank@okhouse.gov
District Address: 6705 Reed Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 843-4586
Democratic members
Rep. Ed Cannaday, Vice Chair District 14
Capitol Address: Room 322 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7375
Meet the Rep
E-mail: ed.cannaday@okhouse.gov
Rep. Wallace Collins District 45
Capitol Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 500-A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7386
Meet the Rep
E-mail: wallace.collins@okhouse.gov
Rep. Jerry Shoemake District 16
Capitol Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 506 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7373
Meet the Rep
E-mail: jerryshoemake@okhouse.gov
District Address: 15160 North 310 Road Morris, OK 74445
The Industry & Labor Subcommittee considers only bills referred by the Chair of the Economic Development & Financial Services Committee who is
Rep. Ron Peterson (R-80)
Meet the Rep
(405) 557-7338
E-mail: ronpeterson@okhouse.gov
Contact him today and implore him to refer HB 1467 to the Industry & Labor Committee in 2007!
The Healthy Workplace Bill's history in Oklahoma...
Sherry Hamby, a bullied target, professional children's advocate, expert amateur lobbyist, a one-woman dynamo is the catalyst for introducing Oklahoma to the WBI anti-bullying 'Healthy Workplace' legislative solution.
Sherry was fired by her employer, in part because he noted that she was an advocate for the bill, just as she was a successful advocate for families and children.
In 2004, Oklahoma was the 2nd state in the U.S. to introduce what was then the 2nd version of the Healthy Workplace Bill, HB 2467. It, too, was authored by Rep. Gilbert. That bill was heard by the House Commerce & Labor Committee (which no longer exists) and voted down. Read the story.
Read Rep. Gilbert's motivation for twice introducing the bill in his own words