Committee advances Daniel LaFortune nomination for Oklahoma Tax Commission seat

Senator Hall presented Daniel LaFortune as the governor’s nominee to serve on the Oklahoma Tax Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 01/08/2029 (replacing Mark Wood). LaFortune introduced himself, described more than 30 years of service at the Internal Revenue Service including field agent and senior manager roles overseeing large‑business audits, and said he would bring experience in taxpayer service and administration.

Hall and LaFortune summarized LaFortune’s career background and Hall urged the committee to approve the nomination. Committee members had no questions; the clerk called the roll and the committee recorded 12 ayes and 0 nays. The chair declared the nomination passed and to be forwarded to the full Senate.

Why it matters: the Oklahoma Tax Commission administers state tax collection and related policy; members serve multi‑year terms and affect tax administration and compliance decisions.

Quotes
"It's a privilege to serve the taxpayers of The United States," LaFortune said of his IRS career; he pledged to bring transparency and customer service to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

Ending
The committee advanced LaFortune’s nomination to the Senate floor by roll call vote.