Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-271: Senate and House of Representatives - Powers as to

employees.

A. The Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of

Oklahoma are hereby authorized to employ such administrative,

professional, clerical, stenographic and other employees as in the

judgment of each body, respectively, shall by them be deemed

necessary and proper.

B. Each week during the legislative session, the Senate and the

House of Representatives are hereby authorized to employ chaplains

and pages as deemed necessary by the respective bodies.

C. Each body shall be the sole judge of the number, duties, and

compensation of its employees.