For Immediate Release: November 17, 2005

Newest State Senator to Chair Appropriations Sub-Committee on Select Agencies

Constance N. Johnson Officially Takes Office November 26

Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan announced Friday that the newest member of the Oklahoma State Senate, Senator-elect Constance N. Johnson, will serve as chairwoman of the Appropriations Sub-Committee for Select Agencies.

The Oklahoma City Democrat won a special election in September to succeed Senator Angela Monson, who is being forced from office by Oklahoma’s Constitutional term limits. Johnson will officially take office at midnight Saturday, November 26, when Monson’s term expires.

“We’re expecting big things from Senator Johnson. Her 23 years of experience as a member of the Senate staff give have prepared her to take the next step in her public service career. I’m looking forward to working with her in the coming session,” Morgan said.

The Senate leader also announced Thursday that Johnson has been named as a member of the Education, Judiciary, Health and Human Resources, Public Safety and Homeland Security, and Retirement and Group Health Committees, as well as, the Appropriations Sub-Committee on Health and Social Services.

As chairwoman of the Appropriations Sub-Committee on Select Agencies, Johnson will oversee the budget review for non-appropriated state agencies.

For more information contact:
Senator Morgan's Office- (405) 521-5605