HB 3074 is a procedural bill that names the "Transportation Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions, funding mechanisms, or new requirements. The bill solely creates a title for future transportation legislation and establishes when that future act would take effect. As a naming and effective date bill, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities or change existing law.
HB 3088 increases compensation for Oklahoma court reporters and secretary-bailiffs. It sets base annual salaries at $53,000-$75,000 for court reporters and $42,000 for secretary-bailiffs, effective fiscal year 2027. The bill adds longevity payments ($400-$750 per year for service, capped at $8,000-$9,750 annually), equipment allowances ($3,000-$4,000 yearly), and $2,000 annual bonuses for certified reporters (RPR, RMR, RDR, CRR) based on specific speed and continuing education requirements. These changes directly affect court reporters in district courts, Workers’ Compensation Court, and the Corporation Commission, as well as secretary-bailiffs in district and business courts.
HB 3098 repeals an outdated Oklahoma statute (21 O.S. 2021, Section 1783) that addressed the crime of "secreting telegraphic dispatches." This law, which relates to handling telegraph communications, is no longer relevant as telegraph technology is obsolete. The bill removes this provision from state law with no direct impact on current residents or businesses, as the statute was not actively enforced. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2026.
HB 3118 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Tourism Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new tourism policies, programs, or funding mechanisms. The bill solely provides a formal title and effective date for future tourism-related legislation. As a naming act, it directly affects no individuals or entities and has no substantive policy impact. This is a standard procedural step to formalize the name of an upcoming tourism statute.
HB 3112 amends Oklahoma's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to strengthen ethics rules for members and employees of the ABLE Commission. It directly affects Commission staff by prohibiting them from having financial ties to the alcohol industry (including ownership, employment, or receiving profits), accepting gifts from licensees, lobbying for industry interests, or engaging in political activities related to alcohol business licenses. Key provisions ban Commission members from holding licenses if related to Commission staff (within specified degrees), require immediate removal for violations, and impose fines or jail time for campaign contribution violations. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, focusing solely on ethical safeguards for Commission personnel.
This bill creates the Utilities Efficiency Act of 2026, which serves primarily as a naming provision for a future legislative framework rather than establishing immediate policy changes. The legislation does not currently contain specific operational provisions, regulatory requirements, or funding mechanisms, as it only establishes the act's title and effective date. It will become effective on November 1, 2026, but does not directly affect utilities, consumers, or other stakeholders at this time. The bill appears to be a procedural measure that may enable future legislation related to utility efficiency standards.
HB 3106 is a procedural bill that names the "Children and Families Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new laws or policies, as it explicitly states the act "shall not be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill solely serves to formally name the legislation and establish its implementation timeline. It does not directly affect any individuals or include substantive provisions.
HB 3146 creates the "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" as a noncodified act (meaning it will not be included in the state's official legal code). The bill solely establishes the act's name and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not include substantive policy changes or regulations affecting hunting, fishing, or conservation. This is a procedural bill naming the legislation and setting its implementation date.
HB 3137 would keep Oklahoma on Central Standard Time year-round (without seasonal clock changes) unless two neighboring states (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, or Texas) also adopt permanent daylight saving time. The bill amends state law to require Oklahoma to switch to permanent daylight saving time only if two of those contiguous states do the same, ensuring regional coordination for commerce and convenience. It also includes a provision that if federal law changes to allow year-round daylight saving time, Oklahoma would adopt it. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3141 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Abortion Consolidation Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not create new abortion policies or alter existing laws; it merely establishes the bill's official name and implementation date. As a noncodified act, it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This bill affects no specific individuals or groups, as it serves only as a naming convention for the legislation itself.
HB 3139, the "Safeguarding Personal Expression At K-12 Schools (SPEAKS) Act," protects K-12 students in Oklahoma public schools from discrimination based on religious, political, or ideological speech. It prohibits schools from penalizing students for expressing these viewpoints in class discussions, assignments, clothing, gatherings, or clubs - on equal terms with other student expression. The bill allows students to sue schools for violations (including seeking damages and attorney fees) within two years, while explicitly permitting schools to restrict only unprotected speech like true threats, harassment, or material disruptions. It also waives state immunity, meaning schools can be held legally accountable for violating these protections.
HB 3122 strengthens whistleblower protections in Oklahoma by making retaliation against employees who report wrongdoing a punishable offense. It defines retaliation as actions like termination, demotion, or intimidation by public officials, employers, or supervisors, with penalties including up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. The bill also allows whistleblowers to sue for economic and emotional damages, plus attorney fees, if they successfully prove retaliation. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.
