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Democratic
· Senator
Michael Brooks
Represents District 44 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
90%
on 421 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 90%
Cast a vote
93%
Yea or Nay on 2,127 of 2,278 roll calls · Senate median 97%
Their bills that became law
3 of 15
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 4
Roll calls on record
2,278
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Michael Brooks votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Michael Brooks sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Michael Brooks is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
42 of 421 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB4143 · Motor vehicles; modifying damage amount requiring a written report of collision; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-05-05 · Passed 32–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3764 · Gang-related offenses; condition of membership; criminalizing certain acts related to foreign terrorist organizaitons; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-29 · Passed 38–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3144 · Medical marijuana; directing the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to limit the number of licenses it issues; repealer; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-29 · Passed 34–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3500 · Probate procedure; transfer-on-death deed; acceptance; timing; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-29 · Passed 38–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3143 · Medical marijuana; modifying dates for moratorium; providing restrictions when transferring ownership of medical marijuana business; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-29 · Passed 39–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3372 · Charter schools; Revolving Loan Fund Program for Charter School Capital Expenditures; Statewide Charter School Board issuing low-interest loans to charter schools through a revolving fund; Charter School Loan Revolving Fund; appropriation; Charter School Bond Credit Enhancement Program; allowing charter schools to issue bonds; Charter School Bond Credit Enhancement Fund; interest allocation; default; special obligations; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-23 · Passed 39–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB4078 · Administration; making appropriations; sources of funds; destination of funds; purposes; emergency.
Senate: Committee on Appropriations and Budget: DO PASS AMENDED CS · 2026-04-20 · Passed 16–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3127 · Medical marijuana; policy for applicants and employees; exceptions; effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-04-15 · Passed 41–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1618 · Criminal procedure; creating the Public Protection Act; conditions of release; public safety reports. Effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-03-26 · Passed 41–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1242 · Medical Marijuana; deleting requirement for posting certain bond; land reclamation fee; documents; creating the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Land Reclamation Revolving Fund. Effective date.
Senate: THIRD READING · 2026-03-25 · Passed 41–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1988 · Wire transmission fee; increasing fee; modifying application; reauthorizing income tax credit. Effective date.
Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS · 2026-02-10 · Failed 4–4
HJR1077 · Constitutional amendment; legislative referendum; modifying certain Medicaid expansion requirements; moving Medicaid expansion provisions from the Constitution to statute upon certain federal action.
Senate: SUSPEND RULE · 2026-05-14 · Passed 24–23
SJR51 · Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
Senate: Administrative Rules Committee: DO PASS AMENDED · 2026-04-27 · Failed 4–5
SJR54 · Joint resolution; disapproving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.
Senate: Administrative Rules Committee: DO PASS AMENDED · 2026-04-27 · Failed 4–5
SJR53 · Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.
Senate: Administrative Rules Committee: DO PASS · 2026-04-27 · Passed 5–4
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Dave RaderRepublican · District 39 · 647 shared contested votes
62%
Brenda StanleyRepublican · District 42 · 634 shared contested votes
61%
Chuck HallRepublican · District 20 · 617 shared contested votes
61%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (151 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Michael Brooks was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced15
Out of committee7
Passed one chamber3
Passed both chambers3
Became law3
Never left committee8
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 4 bills that became law this session.
Notaries public; modifying allowable punishment for provision of certain legal advice. Effective date.
Became lawApproved by Governor 05/12/2026 · 2026-05-13
Census; creating the Oklahoma Decennial Census Accuracy Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.
Out of committeeCoauthored by Representative Kannady (principal House author) · 2026-03-11
Cities and towns; requiring compensation to certain property owners in certain circumstances. Effective date.
Out of committeePlaced on General Order · 2026-02-26
Private prisons; authorizing entry of certain individuals for certain purpose; requiring certain request and verification. Effective date.
Out of committeePlaced on General Order · 2026-02-26
State government; providing for certain nondisclosure agreements to be void and unenforceable. Effective date.
Out of committeePlaced on General Order · 2026-02-12
Cities and towns; prohibiting municipalities from enforcing certain ordinance. Effective date.
Not out of committeeCoauthored by Representative Kannady (principal House author) · 2026-02-11
Higher education; providing eligibility for resident tuition. Effective date. Emergency.
Not out of committeeSecond Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee · 2026-02-03
Peace officers; prohibiting masking of identity during execution of warrant. Effective date.
Not out of committeeSecond Reading referred to Judiciary · 2026-02-03
Property; authorizing use of certain contingency for certain real estate contracts. Effective date.
Became lawBecomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025 · 2025-05-15
Workers' Compensation; benefits; fees; effective date.
Not out of committeePolicy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary · 2025-02-06
Federal funds; directing public school districts that receive certain federal funds to use certain portion to provide professional development to certain teachers. Effective date. Emergency.
Not out of committeeSecond Reading referred to Education · 2025-02-04
Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; directing certain designated individuals to annually evaluate students based on certain eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.
Not out of committeeSecond Reading referred to Education · 2025-02-04
Public benefits; modifying definitions related to lawful presence of applicants. Effective date.
Not out of committeeSecond Reading referred to Health and Human Services · 2025-02-04
Driver licenses; expanding eligibility for driver license under certain circumstances. Effective date.
Not out of committeeSecond Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation · 2025-02-04
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HJR1088 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; education state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1090 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; energy and agricultural state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1091 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; business and commerce state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; disapproving in part certain proposed rule of the New Motor Vehicle Commission; excluding certain proposed rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1099 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; approving certain proposed permanent major rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1093 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; state health-related agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; excluding certain rules; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HJR1092 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; approving certain proposed permanent rule changes; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB1370 · 2026-05-14
Motor Fuel Tax Code; repealer; reduction in federal excise tax on gasoline or diesel fuel; emergency. (Senate: SUSPEND RULE)
HB1370 · 2026-05-14
Motor Fuel Tax Code; repealer; reduction in federal excise tax on gasoline or diesel fuel; emergency. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SB893 · 2026-05-14
Property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB206 · 2026-05-14
Emergency medical services; declaring emergency medical services to be essential services for certain purpose. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB633 · 2026-05-14
Children; Children's Code; enacting Leo's Law; fentanyl testing; child endangerment; appropriating funds. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1224 · 2026-05-14
Pardons and paroles; authorizing electronic notification to victims and victim representatives. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1257 · 2026-05-14
Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; modifying classification of certain substances. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HJR1095 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; general government state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; excluding certain Office of Management and Enterprise Services proposed major rule changes; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SB563 · 2026-05-14
County planning commission; personnel; chair of the board; composition of board. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HB4342 · 2026-05-14
Civil procedure; admissibility; evidence; disclosure; term; effective date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
SB1726 · 2026-05-14
Higher education; directing certain institutions of higher education to establish certain training program for graduate instructors. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1461 · 2026-05-14
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; extending sunset date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
SB259 · 2026-05-14
Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1319 · 2026-05-14
Corporation Commission; processes for cities and counties to seek certain reimbursement; fair market value; requiring application to request use of certain funds; creating the Remediation Assistance Revolving Fund. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HB3021 · 2026-05-14
Schools; curriculum requirements for graduation; diploma pathway; State Department of Education; notice; seminar; English requirements financial literacy; alternate diploma; course availability; waiver; coursework; repealers; effective date; emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1451 · 2026-05-14
Voter registration; requiring certain information to be included on voter registration applications. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB423 · 2026-05-14
Medical records; access; eliminating certain health care provider duties; authorizing certain fees. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB2 · 2026-05-14
Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB604 · 2026-05-14
Motor vehicles; definitions; merging multiple versions of statues; termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise; repealer. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HJR1100 · 2026-05-14
Joint Resolution; approving certain Office of Management and Enterprise Services proposed major rule changes; directing distribution. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SB237 · 2026-05-14
Ad valorem tax; exemption for manufacturing facilities; defining battery energy storage system; exemption; applications. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1360 · 2026-05-14
Mathematics instruction; Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act; teacher training; creating the Office of Mathematics Improvement; Director; screening instrument; funding. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1264 · 2026-05-14
Crimes and punishment; Class A3 and B3 offenses; assault and battery; modifying certain definition; repealers. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1948 · 2026-05-14
Fireworks; creating the Rocket's Red Glare Act; removing requirement to sell fireworks within certain time frame; prohibiting counties from restricting certain firework display under certain circumstances. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1531 · 2026-05-14
Aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1437 · 2026-05-14
Schools; creating the Donald J. Trump Physical Fitness Act. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB2182 · 2026-05-14
Civil remedies; creating the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB248 · 2026-05-14
Tourism; Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund; properties; funds appropriated; creating the Real Property Proceeds Revolving Fund; funds appropriated; interest. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1589 · 2026-05-14
Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
HB4432 · 2026-05-14
Revenue and taxation; adjustments; eliminating limitation on itemization of wagering losses for certain tax years; effective date. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY)
SB1572 · 2026-05-14
State Commissioner of Health; requiring Commissioner and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services conduct a feasibility study to gather certain information. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1859 · 2026-05-14
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; creating the Cyber Crime Fraud Unit; revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB667 · 2026-05-14
Chiropractors; requiring use of licensure portals; modifying certain licensing requirements; modifying requirements for notification of disapproval. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1543 · 2026-05-14
Driving under the influence; authorizing aggregation of certain offenses; creating felony offense. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HJR1077 · 2026-05-14
Constitutional amendment; legislative referendum; modifying certain Medicaid expansion requirements; moving Medicaid expansion provisions from the Constitution to statute upon certain federal action. (Senate: SUSPEND RULE)
SB1687 · 2026-05-14
Driver licenses; adding certain age requirement to qualification for certain license; permitting certain persons to proctor certain examination. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SJR52 · 2026-05-14
Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1632 · 2026-05-14
Schools; directing career-readiness assessments and assessment-based credentials to be made available to certain students beginning in certain school year. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
HB3004 · 2026-05-14
Professions and occupations; Board of Examiners in Optometry; sunset; effective date; emergency. (Senate: VETO OVERRIDE WITH EMERGENCY)
SB1618 · 2026-05-14
Criminal procedure; creating the Public Protection Act; conditions of release; public safety reports. Effective date. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1806 · 2026-05-14
Foster care; directing the Department of Human Services to implement certain extension of foster care services. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB1894 · 2026-05-14
Teachers; professional development programs; changing maximum number of professional development hours. Effective date. Emergency. (Senate: FOURTH READING)
SB2071 · 2026-05-14
Agriculture; Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act; dairy inspection and grading programs. Effective date. (Senate: AMENDMENT)
SJR52 · 2026-05-05
Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. (Senate: THIRD READING)
SJR50 · 2026-05-05
Constitutional amendment; Medicaid funding. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3710 · 2026-05-05
Education; Rising Scholars Award Program; eligibility; cohort-based award schedules; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HCR1027 · 2026-05-05
Concurrent Resolution; sine die adjournment. (Senate: ADOPT)
HB3678 · 2026-05-05
Crimes and punishments; electronic communication devices; threaten; intimidate; harass; public officials; municipal officials; public school board members; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB4322 · 2026-05-05
Professions and occupations; funeral director in charge; definitions; license requirements; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3466 · 2026-05-05
Corporation Commission; removing Corporation Commission petty cash fund; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB4142 · 2026-05-05
Crimes and punishments; unlawful use of bombs or explosive devices; modifying elements of certain crimes; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3661 · 2026-05-05
Revenue and taxation; sales tax; exemptions; commercial forestry equipment; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB3977 · 2026-05-05
State veterinarian; certain qualifications; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
HB4108 · 2026-05-05
Airports; trespassing on property containing critical infrastructure; expanding scope of crime to include airports; effective date. (Senate: THIRD READING)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 2278 total roll-call votes this session).
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