The Oklahoma Bar Journal October 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SECTION PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS The Environmental Law

Committee and the Bar Center Facilities Committee. Governor Hixon reported he attended the Tulsa County Bar Association Board of Directors meeting, the TCBA/TCBF Annual Meeting, the OBA Bench and Bar Committee meeting, and the Federalist Society Tulsa Lawyer Chapter’s Supreme Court Roundup. Governor Loyall reported she attended the 2026 OBA Legislative Debrief. Governor Norman reported he attended the Seminole County Bar Association meeting and began reviewing notes of the Committee Consolidation Working Group. Governor Oldfield reported he attended the Kay County Bar Association meeting and the OBA Disaster Response and Relief Committee meeting.

BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Vice President Bracken reported the Military Assistance Committee is working on Heroes Day plan ning and execution, including active volunteer recruitment. Governor Oldfield reported the Disaster Response and Relief Committee continues to meet reg ularly. Governor Barker reported the Awards Committee is pre pared to make its annual recom mendations for OBA Awards. Governor Dodoo reported the Bench and Bar Committee has voted to meet monthly rather than quarterly due to its recent consol idation with the Civil Procedure and Evidence Code Subcommittee. Additionally, it is planning to host a coffee hour or refreshments table and present a one-hour CLE during the Annual Meeting in November. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO AMEND OBA BYLAWS Members of the judiciary attending the meeting explained the rationale for the proposed amendment aimed at increasing engagement and participation in OBA leadership and governance. The board passed a motion to approve sending the proposed change to the House of Delegates.

Section Chairperson explained the proposed amendments including a dues increase and changes to the leadership selection and bylaw amendment processes. The board passed a motion to approve the proposed amendments. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AWARDS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The committee liaison presented the committee’s recommended slate of award winners for 2026. The board passed a motion to approve the committee recommendations. PRESIDENT-ELECT KNOTT’S APPOINTMENTS The board passed a motion to approve the following appoint ments to the Budget Committee: Members of House of Delegates: Kristy Loyall – BOG/ HOD; Cody Cooper – BOG/HOD; Chris Jones – BOG/HOD; Phil Hixon – BOG/HOD; and Nicholas Thurman – HOD. Board of Governors: Jeff Trevillion – BOG/HOD; Shea Bracken – BOG; Kate Dodoo – BOG;

REPORT OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION

Governor Gage reported she attended the YLD meeting in OKC and the YLD Wills for Heroes event in McAlester.

REPORT OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review.

Members of the judiciary attending the meeting explained the rationale for the proposed amendment aimed at increasing engagement and participation in OBA leadership and governance.

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