HR 1037 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Resolution; National Poetry Month.

This bill is a resolution that officially designates April 2026 as National Poetry Month in Oklahoma. It encourages public officials, educators, librarians, and residents to celebrate poetry through ceremonies, activities, and programs during the month. The measure recognizes poetry's role in education, culture, and community development, following the national tradition established by the Academy of American Poets. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or regulations but serves to promote awareness and appreciation of poetry within the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Floor (House) Enrolled (final version) · 3 edits · Apr 7, 2026
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The document transitioned from a floor version of a House Resolution to its final enrolled version, incorporating minor formatting updates and a specific addition to the resolution text. The substantive content regarding the proclamation of April as National Poetry Month in Oklahoma remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added the specific phrase 'in Oklahoma' to the resolution text to clarify the geographic scope of the proclamation.

Updated the document header from 'AS INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED HOUSE RESOLUTION' to reflect the final approved status.

Removed internal legislative markers, such as page numbers and committee amendment indicators, which are not part of the final legal text.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted, referred for enrollment
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
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Tammy West
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OK
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