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Governor

The Oklahoma Constitution vests the supreme executive power of the state in a Chief Magistrate, styled “The Governor of the State of Oklahoma.” As chief executive, the Governor’s first duty is to cause the laws of the state to be faithfully executed and to preserve the peace throughout the state. The Governor also has many duties related to legislation. For instance, at the beginning of each legislative session, the Governor presents budget recommendations and reports on conditions in the state. Throughout the legislative session, bills passed by the Legislature are presented to the Governor for review. When presented, the Governor may sign the bill (to approve it as law) or veto the bill (sending it back to the Legislature, which can override a gubernatorial veto by a two-thirds vote). When state offices become vacant, the Governor, unless otherwise provided by law, makes appointments to fill vacancies subject to the consent of the Oklahoma Senate. Furthermore, the Governor serves as commander in chief of the state militia. Governor J. Kevin Stitt took office in 2019.

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Number of Employees 
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Year-over-Year Expenditure Comparison By Fund Type

FY 2024 Q2 YTD Expenditures by Statewide Program

Last Modified on Jan 18, 2024
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