**Please note the agenda is a tentative.**

OkACTE Legislative Seminar
January 26, 2023
8:30 am - 4:00pm
Metro Technology Center- Springlake Campus
Cost: $40, lunch included in registration cost
Join us for the 2023 Legislative Seminar. This event will provide:
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Participants will receive basic information regarding the legislative process, as it relates to Oklahoma CareerTech
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Advocacy how-to sessions to help you continue to strengthen support for CareerTech
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Breakout sessions for "hot topics" as we prepare for the 2023 Legislative Session
Welcome
8:45 am | History of CareerTech
Dr. Tom Friedemann
10:00 am | Overview of CareerTech System
Dr. Doug Major- Superintendent, Meridian Technology Ctr.
11:00 am| 2023 Legislative Agenda & Appropriations Request
Skye McNiel, Brent Haken and Dr. Lee Denney
11:30 am | Lobbying 101
Skye McNiel & Megan Benn
12:00 pm| Lunch
1:30 pm | Breakout Sessions
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Understanding the Purpose of the OkACTE PAC
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How to Prepare for Your Day at the Capitol
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How A Bill Becomes a Law
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Understanding the Responsibilities of State Elected Officials
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Understanding the Responsibilities of City & County Elected Officials
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Understanding Tiff's, Ad Valorem, and more
3:00 pm | Your Charge for the 2023 Legislative Session
Skye McNiel, OKACTE Executive Director