Oklahoma Bills

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2995: Motor vehicle theft; creating the Oklahoma Auto Crimes Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 2995 creates the "Oklahoma Auto Crimes Act of 2026" as a non-codified legislative name and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. The bill does not establish new legal provisions or alter existing laws; it solely names the legislation and specifies its implementation date. This is a procedural bill with no direct policy changes or affected parties beyond the legislative naming process.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3010: Education; adjunct teachers; limiting grades which adjunct teachers without a valid certificate to teach can teach; effective date; emergency.

HB 3010 restricts adjunct teachers without a valid teaching certificate from teaching prekindergarten through fifth grade in Oklahoma. The bill specifically states that unlicensed adjunct teachers cannot teach elementary-level classes (K-5), while allowing them to teach higher grades without standard certification. This change directly affects adjunct instructors in public schools who lack full teaching credentials. The policy is implemented through Section G of the amended education code, which clarifies that such adjunct teachers are not considered "teachers" under standard definitions for K-5 instruction. The bill does not alter certification requirements for regular teachers but sets a clear grade-level boundary for adjunct staff.

Topics ✗ Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3014: Schools; State Board of Education members; State Superintendent of Public Instruction prohibition as the chair or vice-chair of the Board; effective date.

HB 3014 prohibits the State Superintendent of Public Instruction from serving as chair or vice-chair of Oklahoma's State Board of Education. Instead, the Board members will annually elect their own chair and vice-chair from among themselves, with a two-term limit for the chair position. The bill requires the Governor to appoint new Board members within 30 days of its effective date (November 1, 2026), terminating current members' terms immediately. It also establishes new qualifications for members, including a high school diploma requirement and restrictions on holding other school board positions.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1042: Oklahoma Constitution; Superintendent of Public Instruction; President of Board of Education; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1042 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction must serve as President of the Board of Education. The bill would amend Section 5 of Article XIII of the Oklahoma Constitution, changing the current language that mandates this role. It also directs the Secretary of State to prepare the ballot title for voter approval, stating the amendment removes the requirement for the Superintendent to be Board President. If approved by voters, this would change the structure of the state's public education governance, affecting the Superintendent's role and the Board's composition. The bill is procedural, preparing the amendment for voter referendum rather than implementing new policy.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1041: Oklahoma Constitution; homestead exemption; surviving spouses; veterans; Gold Star; ballot title; filing.

This proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1041) would expand Oklahoma's homestead exemption to include surviving spouses of veterans who died in military service and received "Gold Star" status from the U.S. Department of Defense. It would allow these surviving spouses to claim a full property tax exemption on their homestead until they remarry, provided they reside in Oklahoma and previously qualified for the homestead exemption. The change applies retroactively to properties owned as of the 2014 calendar year by surviving spouses of veterans previously determined to have died in duty. This is a voter-approved constitutional amendment, not a law, and would require approval in a statewide referendum.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1043: Oklahoma Constitution; candidate requirements for office of Superintendent of Public Instruction; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1043 proposes a constitutional amendment adding new eligibility requirements for Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction. It would require candidates to hold a valid administrative certification and have at least ten years of public education experience, including five years of classroom teaching, starting with the 2030 general election. The amendment modifies Article VI, Section 3 of the Oklahoma Constitution, which currently only requires candidates to be 31 years old and have ten years of state residency. This change would apply to all future general elections for the position, not affecting current or past candidates. The proposal must be approved by voters before taking effect.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3017: Career technology; Career Technology Medical Services Training Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3017 is a procedural bill that names the "Career Technology Medical Services Training Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new programs, funding, or policy changes; it is solely a naming resolution that will not be codified into Oklahoma Statutes. The bill directly affects no individuals or entities, as it serves only to formally designate the act's title. This is a standard procedural step for legislative naming, with no substantive impact on policy or regulations.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3038: Abortion; Abolition of Abortion Act; purpose; enforcement; wrongful death; victim of an unborn child; homicide; exceptions; emergency.

HB 3038, titled the "Abolition of Abortion Act," reclassifies abortion as homicide under Oklahoma law, making it a criminal offense punishable by the same legal standards applied to harm against born individuals. It directly affects pregnant people, healthcare providers performing abortions, and families seeking wrongful death claims related to abortions. Key provisions include removing existing exceptions allowing abortion, requiring documented informed consent, and amending wrongful death laws to permit lawsuits when abortions occur under specific circumstances like coercion, lack of consent, or medical negligence. Exceptions cover life-saving procedures for the mother (with reasonable efforts to save the fetus) and spontaneous miscarriages.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3022: Education; requirements for adjunct teachers who do not hold valid certificate to teach; State Board of Education to establish salary guidelines for part-time noncertified adjunct teachers; effective date; emergency.

HB 3022 establishes new rules for non-certified adjunct teachers in Oklahoma public schools. It prohibits these teachers from serving as full-time or part-time classroom instructors for core subjects (math, science, English, social studies) in prekindergarten through sixth grade, while requiring them to hold at least a high school diploma. The bill mandates the State Board of Education to create salary guidelines specifically for part-time noncertified adjunct teachers. This directly affects school districts hiring non-certified staff for limited roles and sets clear boundaries for their classroom responsibilities.

Topics ✗ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3036: Firearms; deleting restrictions for carrying handguns on certain property; effective date.

HB 3036 removes restrictions on carrying handguns in specific locations, including government-owned vehicle parking areas, adjacent properties to prohibited buildings, parks, and school parking lots (with firearms stored in locked vehicles when unattended). It also allows concealed carry in municipal zoos and parks and permits private schools to adopt policies permitting weapon possession on their property. The bill deletes previous prohibitions for these areas, making handgun carry lawful under defined conditions. It does not affect existing restrictions on carrying in courthouses, schools (except as modified), or gambling facilities without owner authorization.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3030: Officers; nondisclosure agreements; duties; public office; effective date.

HB 3030 prohibits elected and appointed Oklahoma public officials from signing nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) related to their official duties. It directly affects all state and local government officials, including legislators, county commissioners, and appointed agency heads. The bill creates a new law (Section 401 of Title 51) banning such NDAs, with an exception for personal matters or litigation unrelated to their public office. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3018: Driving under the influence; making certain exception for marijuana, marijuana derivatives, and synthetic cannabinoids; effective date.

HB 3018 amends Oklahoma's driving under the influence (DUI) law to exclude marijuana, marijuana derivatives, and synthetic cannabinoids from the rule that prohibits driving with any detectable amount of a controlled substance in one's system. Previously, having any amount of a Schedule I controlled substance (like certain drugs) could lead to a DUI charge, but this bill removes that requirement specifically for the listed marijuana-related substances. This means a driver cannot be charged under this section solely for having any amount of these substances present. However, drivers can still face DUI charges if they are impaired by these substances or if they have other controlled substances in their system.

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