Delegate for Clinton Campaign– served as a delegate at the 1992 DNC convention (Daily Oklahoman, 7/12/92)

Green New Deal Policies– In 2022 voted yea on SB 1857 which provided tax credits for green vehicles that are clean burning.

HB 1857 Passed (70-10), Oklahoma House Of Representatives, 5/20/22, Williams Voted Yea)

Campaign finance investigation– In 1996, Williams was scrutinized for how he was able to loan his campaign $145,000 despite reporting income smaller than the amount of the loan. (Daily Oklahoman, 8/29/96)

1.5 billion in taxes– supported the largest tax increase while in the legislature the first time.

House Bill 1017 in 1990 when adjusted to modern day inflation.

Supports DEI– In 2021, Williams voted yea on HB 2365, which created the Oklahoma supplier diversity initiative

New fees on oil and gas producers– Proposed HB 1732 which imposes fees on Oklahoma oil and gas operators to fund new oil-field cleanup fund.

Opposed Tax Cuts– While running for congress he opposed the 270 billion dollar tax cut proposed by Newt Gingrich

Property Tax Increase– In 2021 voted yea on HB 2046 which allowed localities to increase property taxes

In 1992, Williams Indicated Support For HB 2139 To Initiate A Referendum To Implement A Healthcare Provider Tax To Be Levied On Hospitals And Other Facilities;

The Tax Was Projected To Raise $90 Million A Year.

In 1993, Williams Defended A Proposed Increase In Oklahoma’s Petroleum Excise Tax As A Means To Be Proactive Ahead Of Federal Regulators. “Some major petroleum firms and independent producers have been at odds recently over proposals to hike a state sales tax on Oklahoma oil and gas to fund the plugging of certain abandoned wells and cleanups of problem well sites. The levy in question is the “petroleum excise tax,” which now stands at 0.095 percent of the gross sales value per barrel of oil and per thousand cubic feet of gas. The petroleum excise tax-one source of money for the state Corporation Commission, which regulates the petroleum industry and has jurisdiction over oil-field pollution problems-was raised by 0.01 percent to its current level by the Legislature in 1990. That increase was dedicated to a then-new corporation commission-administered fund, to be used to plug “orphaned” or abandoned Oklahoma wells or wells left by bankrupt firms that pose an environmental threat. “This fund currently generates about $ 500,000 per year to plug these problem wells, but that amount is insufficient” to keep up with the number of such wells known or being found, said Michael Bernard, president of the Oklahoma Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. Moreover, that state money cannot be used to clean up other environmental problems at abandoned well sites, such as old drilling mud pits. Those problems could be addressed if the size and permitted use of the fund were expanded, Bernard said. “Most of the problems seen are the result of operations occurring years, even decades ago, but it’s up to those in business today to help find a solution to address short comings of the past when not as much emphasis was placed on environmental protection,” he said. Oil producer and state Rep. Danny Williams, D-Seminole, said it is important to improve Oklahoma’s ability to address problems at abandoned well sites because the federal government is watching what states are doing about the problems of oil-field pollution. “If Big Brother EPA comes to Oklahoma and tries to regulate and provide all the oversight in our industry, there would be a significant (and perhaps costly) change, possibly overnight, so we need to be proactive,” Williams said.”(Daily Oklahoman, 3/28/93)

“A Bill Which Would Allow The State Finance Director To Determine Fees Charged For Electronic Access To Public Records Was Approved Monday 73-27.House Bill 1780 By Rep. Danny Williams, D-Seminole, Was Amended To Include A Clause Allowing The Attorney General To Review Those Rates To Assure That They Are Reasonable. The Measure Now Goes To The Senate For Consideration.”(Daily Oklahoman, 3/9/93)

In 1994, Williams Defended His Legislation HB 2515 Despite Criticisms That It Could Allow Bureaucrats To Impose An Essential Tax On Records Access. “Bureaucrats could create a hidden tax on computerized public records and could price those records out of the reach of the average taxpayer under a proposed state law, a freedom of information advocate said Friday. “It’s another example of trying to raise revenue without putting the question to the people,” Bill Loving, president of Freedom of Information Oklahoma Inc., said of House Bill2515. “Not only that, it’s an improper sort of tax because it’s a tax on information. ” Rep. Danny Williams, D-Seminole, the bill’s House author, defended HB 2515 as an effort to ensure taxpayers’ access to computerized public records at minimum cost. Williams said specifics of HB2515 are still open to negotiation. He predicted that regardless of the final form that the bill takes, it will drive down the cost to taxpayers for getting public records in computerized formats. “If we don’t pass this bill, it’s going to cost more,” he said. HB 2515 passed the House March 15 and a hearing is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday before the Senate Committee on General Government.”(Daily Oklahoman, 3/27/94)