John Laws | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Secretary of Budget | |
| Assumed office October 13, 2022 | |
| Governor | Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Mike Mazzei |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Oklahoma University of Texas |
John Laws is an American businessman who has served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Budget under Governor Kevin Stitt since 2022.
Education and career
John Laws graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1998 and the University of Texas.[1][2] He worked in management positions for various energy corporations for 20 years including Enable Midstream and OGE Energy Company.[1][3]
Oklahoma Secretary of Budger
Laws was appointed Oklahoma Secretary of Budget by Governor Kevin Stitt on October 13, 2022.[1] He replaced Mike Mazzei who resigned in 2020.[4] He maintained a financial interest in Enable Midstream while secretary.[5] In September 2023, he drew media attention for sending emails to directors of state agencies reminding them Stitt encouraged to agencies to not file incremental budget requests in 2025.[6] After Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond released an AG opinion on dual office holding that caused Tim Gatz resignation, Laws maintained his positions as both Oklahoma's Chief Financial Officer and the Secretary of Budget.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "Governor Stitt Appoints John Laws as Secretary of Budget, State CFO". Governor of Oklahoma. October 13, 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Price College Alumni News". www.ou.edu. University of Oklahoma. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ Monies, Paul (25 October 2022). "Our State Under Stitt: Government at the Speed of Business". Oklahoma Watch. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
Stitt appointed another oil and gas executive, John Laws, to be secretary of budget and the state's chief financial officer. Laws previously held executive-suite positions at Enable Midstream LP.
- ^ Foster, Miranda Vondale (13 October 2022). "Gov. Stitt issues executive order, appoints John Laws as Secretary of Budget and State CFO". KOKH-TV.
- ^ Felder, Ben (December 2, 2022). "Governor's appointees file first financial disclosure forms". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Monies, Paul (2 January 2024). "Turnover, Scandals Have Some Rethinking Governor's Power Boost". Oklahoma Watch. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Hoberock, Barbara (1 March 2024). "Impact of Oklahoma AG's opinion on other Stitt cabinet posts unclear". Public Radio Tulsa. Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
