40th Oklahoma Legislature

40th Oklahoma Legislature
Leadership
President of the Senate:	Spencer Bernard (D)
President Pro Tem of the Senate:	Rodger Randle (D)
Speaker of the House:	Jim Barker (D)
Term:	January 8, 1985-January 6, 1987
Composition:	Senate 34      14      House 69      32

The Fortieth Oklahoma Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the government of Oklahoma, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It met in Oklahoma City from January 8, 1985, to January 6, 1987, during the term of Governor George Nigh. It was marked by the enactment of the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 and the establishment of the franchise tax in Oklahoma.

Lieutenant Governor Spencer Bernard served as President of the Senate. Rodger Randle served as President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. The Republican Minority leader of the Senate was Timothy D. Leonard. The Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives was Jim Barker. The Republican Minority leader of the House was Frank W. Davis.

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Lieutenant Governor Spencer Bernard served as President of the Senate, presiding over ceremonial session activities.Rodger Randle, of Tulsa, served as President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. The Republican Minority leader of the Senate was Timothy D. Leonard.