This is the training that most legislators should get but often do not receive. Our opportunity is to educate, inform, and empower advocates from all over Oklahoma to be well-prepared to follow and engage during Oklahoma’s legislative session and beyond. Attendees can attend in an entirely virtual environment or hybrid attendance. Hybrid attendance includes in-person attendance on the final day, Monday, February 6th.

The cost is $50 for virtual and $100 for hybrid attendance. 

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AGENDA

Wednesday, February 1st- Virtual

• 9:00-9:15 Welcome
• 9:15-10:00 Breaking down the Oklahoma Legislative Process
• 10:10-10:40 Ethics Policies & Finance Laws for Advocates
• 10:50-11:20 Committee Structures in the Legislature
• 11:20-11:50 Effective Coalition Building

Thursday, February 2nd- Virtual

• 9:00-9:05 Welcome
• 9:05-9:50 Oklahoma’s Different Levels of Government
• 9:50-10:15 Panel Discussion with Government Relations Consultants
• 10:25-10:55 Oklahoma’s Court System
• 10:55-11:25 How Legislative Staff Helps with Capitol Operate
• 11:25-11:55 A Conversation on Minority Representation and Civic Participation

Friday, February 3rd- Virtual

• 9:00-9:15 Welcome
• 9:15-10:00 Budget Timelines & Process in State Government
• 10:00-10:30 The Executive Branch
• 10:30-11:00 Researching Bills & Following Agendas
• 11:00-11:45 Media & Politics: How Do They Coexist?

Monday, February 6th- Virtual & In-Person
Green Room at Chesapeake
6100 N Western
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

• 8:45-9:00 Welcome
• 9:00-10:10 Panel Discussion with Current Lawmakers About 2023
• 10:20-10:50 Tribal Relations with the State
• 10:50-11:35 Oklahoma’s Rich Political History
• 11:35-12:00 Lunch at the Chesapeake Green Room with Awards
• 12:00-1:00 Watch State of the State Address
• 1:00-2:00 Post State of the State Panel Discussion
• 2:30-3:30 Kid Governor Inauguration at the Capitol (in person) at 2:30 in the Capitol Multipurpose room on the 1st Floor
• 3:30-4:30 Reception at the Capitol