SB 1161: Oklahoma Health Care Authority; general appropriations; modifying certain date; providing for duties and compensation of administrators and employees. Effective date. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a 'Committee Substitute' to the 'Floor' version, updating the header to reflect the House of Representatives. The most significant substantive change is the extension of the fiscal year funding period from ending June 30, 2025, to ending June 30, 2027, which aligns the appropriation timeline with the legislative session. Other changes involve formatting updates and clarifying the transfer of funds between different state accounts.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability was extended to cover the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, instead of the previous 2025 deadline.

TIMELINE

The fiscal year for appropriations was extended from ending June 30, 2025, to ending June 30, 2027.

FISCAL

The specific appropriation amount was updated to reflect the new fiscal year period, maintaining the sum of $99,494,450.00.

TECHNICAL

The document header was changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Engrossed Senate Bill' and 'House of Representatives - Floor Version' to reflect its current stage in the legislative process.

Page footers were updated to reflect the new document version identifier (SB1161 HFLR) and page numbers were renumbered.

Enrolled (final version) → Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered and reformatted as a Committee Substitute, but the substantive policy content remains identical to the original Enrolled version. The core provisions regarding funding amounts, effective dates, and authority powers were not altered.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and header were updated to reflect its status as a Committee Substitute, replacing the original Enrolled Senate designation.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted to align with the Committee Substitute markup, though the text content of the sections remains unchanged.

The signature block dates and office stamps were removed or repositioned as part of the formatting update, but the legal text of the act itself is identical.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · Apr 22, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized from its Engrossed version to the Enrolled version, adding signatures from the House and Governor and including passage dates. The most significant substantive change is the amendment to the appropriation amount, which was updated to reflect a fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, with a total sum of $99,494,450.00.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the Oklahoma Health Care Authority remains consistent, focusing on appropriations, employee compensation, and fund transfers, with the primary update being the extension of the fiscal year deadline.

FISCAL

The appropriation deadline was changed from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and the total funding amount was specified as $99,494,450.00.

TIMELINE

New dates were added indicating the bill passed the Senate on April 14, 2026, and the House on April 16, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Signatures and dates for the Governor's approval and the Secretary of State's receipt were added to finalize the legislative process.

Formatting and layout were adjusted to conform to the final Enrolled Senate Bill standards, including the addition of the House and Governor sections.

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 14, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to shift its focus from a $100,000 appropriation to the Department of Corrections to a comprehensive funding and operational framework for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. The new version increases the appropriation to nearly $99.5 million for fiscal year 2027, expands the Authority's ability to manage funds across different years, and grants flexibility for handling unanticipated federal money.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a narrow, one-time appropriation for corrections to a broad legislative act governing the Oklahoma Health Care Authority's budget, personnel expenses, and inter-fund transfers.

SCOPE

The bill's subject matter changed entirely from the Department of Corrections to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

FISCAL

The appropriation amount increased significantly from $100,000 to $99,494,450, and the fiscal year changed from 2026 to 2027.

REQUIREMENT

New provisions allow the Authority to transfer money between different funds and years to manage cash flow and satisfy obligations.

ELIGIBILITY

The Authority is now authorized to pay professional expenses and dues for employees, a capability not present in the original version.

TIMELINE

The effective date was updated to July 1, 2026, and the bill now includes a specific emergency declaration clause.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority; general appropriations; modifying certain date; providing for duties and compensation of administrators and employees. Effective date. Emergency.

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