David Smith (Oklahoma politician) explained

David Smith
Party:Republican
State House:Oklahoma
District:18th
Predecessor:Donnie Condit
Term Start:November 21, 2018
Education:Cochise College (AS)
University of Phoenix (BS)
Unit:Military Intelligence Corps
Residence:McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.

David Smith is an American politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 18th district. He assumed office on November 21, 2018.

Early life and education

Smith is a native of Pushmataha County, Oklahoma and grew up in the small community of Divide.[1] He earned an associate degree from Cochise College and a Bachelor of Science in business management from the University of Phoenix.[2]

Career

Smith served in the Military Intelligence Corps of the United States Army for four years.[3] He was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2018. During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Smith served as vice chair of the House Wildlife Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he is vice chair of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.[4] [5] In February 2020, Smith authored House Bill 3395, which would have implemented a version of stop and frisk in Oklahoma. The bill was criticized by members of the House and did not reach the floor for a vote.[6] [7]

References

  1. Web site: November 1, 2018. STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DIST.18 DAVID SMITH.
  2. New Faces at the Capitol 2019. State Chamber of Oklahoma. 2022-02-25. 2020-11-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125023807/https://www.okstatechamber.com/uploads//pdfs/tsc-newfaces-2019.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: Staff REPORT. Cherokee County Republicans set March 12 meeting. 2022-02-25. Tulsa World. en.
  4. Web site: David Smith (Oklahoma). 2022-02-25. Ballotpedia. en.
  5. Web site: Representative David Smith - Oklahoma House of Representatives. 2022-02-25. www.okhouse.gov.
  6. Web site: Crawford. Grant D.. Parties agree on 'stop-and-frisk'. 2022-02-25. Tahlequah Daily Press. en.
  7. Web site: Douglas. Blake. 2020-06-25. Two GOP challengers for House District 18 incumbent, author of 'stop and frisk' bill. 2022-02-25. NonDoc. en-US.