House Speaker Charles McCall will begin his first session as speaker this week. [Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman]

Charles McCall's office was incomplete less than a week before the start of a new legislative session, as framed pictures line the base of the wall waiting to be hung. The newly appointed House speaker is easing into his position when it comes to office decor, but said he has jumped right in on policy and political challenges that will come when the Legislature convenes Monday.

McCall, R-Atoka, should have plenty of time for picture hanging, especially since many of his supporters see him potentially as the Republican's first four-year speaker since the party took majority control of the House in 2004.

“That was one of his selling points,” said Rep. Harold Wright, R-Weatherford, about McCall's ability to reach the maximum number of years for a speaker since he doesn't face term limits until 2024.

McCall welcomes the idea of overseeing the House for four years and believes it could be a span when the state's budget rebounds and the Legislature approves comprehensive changes to spending and tax structures.