Income tax credit; defining "strategic finance partner." Effective date.
SB 1992 creates a new income tax credit program for businesses constructing or expanding facilities in qualifying locations across Oklahoma, such as underpopulated counties (under 100,000 people) or near rail infrastructure. It allows a 10% tax credit on construction and expansion costs (up to $6 million per project) and a 50% credit for rail infrastructure projects (up to $3 million per project), with a total annual state cap of $12 million. The bill defines "strategic finance partner" as entities providing capital (like loans or investments) to qualifying projects, enabling them to claim the tax credit through assignment to the business. The credit expires after tax year 2027 and requires Oklahoma Department of Commerce approval for project eligibility.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Apr 20, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add specific definitions for project locations and sponsors, set strict dollar limits on tax credits, and introduce a new mechanism allowing unused credits to be assigned to project affiliates. These changes aim to clarify eligibility criteria, cap the total financial benefit per project, and provide flexibility for businesses to transfer unused tax credits to related entities.
Scope change
The scope was expanded to include specific definitions for 'qualifying project location' (e.g., areas with populations under 100,000 or near railroads) and 'project sponsor' (e.g., local development organizations).
DEFINITION
Added new definitions for 'qualifying project location' and 'project sponsor' to clarify which areas and organizations are eligible to apply for the tax credit.
FISCAL
Introduced specific dollar caps: $6 million total per project, with a $3 million sub-cap for initial infrastructure expenditures.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement that unused tax credits can be assigned to a 'qualifying project affiliate' (like a customer or vendor) via a written agreement filed with the tax commission.
Added a rule limiting the total credits issued in any single tax year to $12 million.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 23, 2026 · House Apr 13, 2026
How they voted
32–14
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 50
Mar 23, 2026
D
Democratic9
77% Yea
R
Republican41
60% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Apr 20, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 04/17/2026
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 65 Nays: 24
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Committee
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 30 Nays: 14
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Introduced
General Order, Amended
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Appropriations committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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