Daniel Pae is a Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives who has represented District 62 since 2018 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2]
Pae took office on November 21, 2018, succeeding John Montgomery.[1]Ballotpedia lists his 2025-2026 committee assignments as the Appropriations and Budget Committee and the Health and Human Services Oversight Committee, and it shows him as chair of the Agriculture & Rural Development Committee in 2023-2024.[1]Ballotpedia lists Blake Munoz, a Democrat, as his opponent in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1]
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
On the version voted May 4, 2026: Bars battery energy storage systems from the five-year property tax exemption for manufacturing facilities, and solar power generators from qualifying starting January 5, 2028, with no new applications from January 5, 2029. Defines battery energy storage system.
Raises from one to two the noncontiguous locations where a distiller may sell its spirits, allows them anywhere in the state rather than the same county, and allows sampling at public events. Areas used for on-premises consumption count as distillery premises.
May 6, 2026 · Passed 52–34 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted May 6, 2026: Requires public pension boards to vote shareholder proxies and engage companies solely on financial (pecuniary) factors, not environmental, social or political goals, and to publish an annual report of their proxy votes by March 1.
Mar 25, 2026 · Passed 70–15 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Refers to voters a constitutional amendment ending the state's duty to cover low-income adults under Medicaid if the federal match falls below 90 percent, and repealing Article XXV-A Sections 1-4, replacing them with statutes, if the federal match is modified.
On the version voted May 6, 2026: Bars use of state funds, including Medicaid, and state facilities for gender transition procedures (surgeries, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones) for minors and adults. State officers or employees who intentionally violate it commit a misdemeanor.
Requires health plans to cover people with epilepsy the same as others, bars dropping or refusing to renew coverage based on an epilepsy diagnosis, and requires coverage of medically necessary neurostimulation devices prescribed by a treating physician.
Lets public colleges charge students and student groups a security fee, set by published neutral criteria, for expressive activities needing a permit; limits disciplining expression as harassment; requires first-year students to complete free-speech training.
Lets school districts adopt policies allowing charter, virtual charter and otherwise-educated students to join their extracurricular activities, and bars public schools from joining an athletic association that excludes such students.
Adds a prior-registration question to voter registration applications, treats an application as a request to cancel any prior registration, and requires notice to the other state's election official. Requires an annual report on those notices and cancellations.
On the version voted May 6, 2026: Bars use of state funds, including Medicaid, and state facilities for gender transition procedures (surgeries, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones) for minors and adults. State officers or employees who intentionally violate it commit a misdemeanor.
On the version voted May 14, 2026: Adds online casino games, and geolocation providers, gaming suppliers, platform providers, promoters and media affiliates who support them, to the felony offense of conducting or supporting gambling games. Takes effect November 1, 2026.
On the version voted May 4, 2026: Bars battery energy storage systems from the five-year property tax exemption for manufacturing facilities, and solar power generators from qualifying starting January 5, 2028, with no new applications from January 5, 2029. Defines battery energy storage system.
On the version voted May 5, 2026: Sets a process for cities and counties to seek reimbursement from a new Remediation Assistance Revolving Fund after buying and removing homes contaminated by oil or brine. The Commission remediates using state plugging funds; the city or county then sells the property and returns proceeds.
Requires hunting guides and outfitters paid to help hunt waterfowl or cranes to hold state licenses costing up to $1,000 for resident outfitters and $2,000 for nonresidents, with violations punishable by fines of $1,500 to $2,000, jail, and license revocation.
Bars state agencies and their contractors from recommending for or against a specific commercial driver training school or withholding student grants based on the school chosen, and lets affected schools or students sue.
Allows two or more DUI violations within one year to be aggregated and prosecuted as a single Class C2 felony, exempts certain cases from blood and breath test timing requirements, and repeals duplicate versions of the statute.
Requires operators of highway remediation and cleanup services to carry at least $3 million in liability insurance, with proof submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality when applying for or renewing a license.
Requires Guard and State Guard personnel to be on active duty for state compensation, funds pay for full-time state employees in military roles at federal active-duty levels from a supplemental pay fund, and updates retirement and education benefit rules.
Makes the county commission chair or designee a member of the county planning commission, sets two-year terms, and requires county boards of adjustment to have three, five, or seven appointed resident property owners.
Creates a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit in the State Bureau of Investigation to investigate cyber-enabled crime, financial fraud and digital evidence cases, on request of a district attorney, law enforcement agency or authorized state officer, or at the Governor's direction. Creates a revolving fund.
Voted against most of their party on 1 of 15 party-divided votes on file.
Alcoholic beverages; decreasing alcohol license fee; allowing sale of certain sample spirits at certain events; removing certain production limits for distilleries. Effective date.
What it does: Raises from one to two the noncontiguous locations where a distiller may sell its spirits, allows them anywhere in the state rather than the same county, and allows sampling at public events. Areas used for on-premise…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 1–9, Republicans 50–24
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
SB 1589 · OK HOUSE
Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date.
YesVOTED
Motion: Veto Override Without Emer.
A yes vote overrode the governor’s veto of SB 1589, which defines online casino games and adds them, and those who provide or support them, to the existing felony gambling offense; this vote was without an emergency clause. (AI-written)
Adds online casino games, and geolocation providers, gaming suppliers, platform providers, promoters and media affiliates who support them, to the felony offense of conducting or supporting gambling games. Takes effect November 1, 2026.
Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database.
NoVOTED
Motion: Fourth Reading
As proposed by conference committee, bars commercial wind turbines within 2.5 times tip height of a dwelling or 1.5 times tip height of a nonparticipating property line unless the owner waives in writing; exempts small systems and projects with majority site control.
Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third Reading
Approves fourteen listed proposed permanent rules in Title 442 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code submitted by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority on or before February 1, 2026, and directs copies to the Governor and the Oklahoma Register.
Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third Reading
Approves 20 proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority that meet the definition of major rules and directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution.
Refers to voters a constitutional amendment ending the state's duty to cover low-income adults under Medicaid if the federal match falls below 90 percent, and repealing Article XXV-A Sections 1-4, replacing them with statutes, if the federal match is modified.
Teachers; modifying requirements of induction program; providing funding sources for program. Effective date. Emergency.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third Reading
Makes the state teacher induction program state-supported, requiring districts to take part beginning in 2026-27, and allows it to be funded by appropriations, grants and philanthropic or nonprofit contributions.
Schools; curriculum requirements for graduation; diploma pathway; State Department of Education; notice; seminar; English requirements financial literacy; alternate diploma; course availability; waiver; coursework; repealers; effective date; emergency.
YesVOTED
Motion: Fourth Reading
Revises graduation requirements: lets an AP English seminar fulfill English, indigenous languages fulfill world language, and an AP course fulfill financial literacy; closes the college-prep pathway to students not already on it; requires a catalog of employer endorsements.
Schools; student eligibility; virtual charter school students; Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) activities; policies. Effective date.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third Reading
Lets school districts adopt policies allowing charter, virtual charter and otherwise-educated students to join their extracurricular activities, and bars public schools from joining an athletic association that excludes such students.
Entrepreneurial experience; enacting the Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act of 2026. Effective date.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third Reading
Exempts the first $1,000 of annual business income, and sales by businesses with under $1,000 in revenue, from state taxes for sole proprietorships run by people under 18, and exempts them from business licensing for up to 90 days a year.
Medicaid home- and community-based services; modifying certain definition. Effective date.
YesVOTED
Motion: Third Reading
Replaces the IQ-based definition of "individual with intellectual disability" in Oklahoma's Medicaid home- and community-based services law with the Social Security Administration's listing criteria for intellectual disorder, effective November 1, 2026.