Sen. Thompson named to national budgets and revenue panel

State Sen. Roger Thompson has been appointed to the Budgets and Revenue Committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).  Thompson, who chairs the Oklahoma State Senate’s Appropriations Committee, was appointed by NCSL leadership.

The committee’s jurisdictional areas include federal and state policies with fiscal implications, including funding for services and programs, budget processes, tax and revenue systems, legislative oversight, unfunded mandates and state-local fiscal relations.  

“I am grateful for this recognition and for the opportunity to serve on this esteemed panel.  My fellow members and I are charged with developing policy on state-federal issues guiding NCSL’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the states,” said Thompson, R-Okemah.  “I greatly appreciate NCSL’s efforts to protect state sovereignty and fight against unfunded mandates.”

Thompson said that this appointment affords Oklahoma direct input into those conversations and greater insight into critical federal budget and revenue policies impacting the states.

“The implications of these policies can be profound and far-reaching.  It is critical for our states to remain informed and work together for our common good,” Thompson said.