HB 3577 is a procedural bill that creates the "Transportation Modernization Act of 2026" as a named legislative act. It does not establish any new transportation policies, funding, or regulations. The bill only specifies that the act shall take effect on November 1, 2026, and is to be cited by that title. As a naming resolution without substantive provisions, it directly affects no specific entities or individuals through policy changes. The bill is currently in early committee referral stages with no policy content provided in its text.
HB 3450 establishes the name "Oklahoma Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 2026" for future legislation related to controlled substances, but does not create new laws or penalties. It is a procedural bill that specifies the title for upcoming legislation, with no direct impact on individuals or existing regulations. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026, and will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This is a naming convention for future bills, not a substantive policy change.
HB 3542 establishes the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill specifies that this act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it won't be integrated into the state's official legal code. It directly affects how the state references and implements this specific legislative framework but contains no substantive policy changes to professions or occupations. The bill is purely procedural, naming the act and setting its implementation timeline.
HB 3556 creates a new act called the "Corporation Commission Modernization Act of 2026" and specifies it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this act. As a procedural measure naming the act and establishing its effective date, it does not change existing laws or directly affect any specific groups or entities.
HB 3481 is a procedural bill that names future agricultural legislation as the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or new provisions, as it is explicitly designated as "not to be codified" in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill solely establishes the name and effective date for subsequent agricultural legislation. This is a standard naming act with no direct impact on current policies or affected parties.
HB 3445 establishes the "Oklahoma Ad Valorem Taxation Act of 2026" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not alter tax rates or create new tax policies but formally designates the legislation's title and implementation timeline. It directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers subject to ad valorem taxation, which includes property owners paying taxes based on property value. The bill serves only to name the legislation and specify its effective date, with no substantive tax changes described in the provided text.
This bill increases Oklahoma's homestead tax exemption for eligible homeowners by the annual change in their property's fair market value, but only if their household income is at or below three times the state median. The county assessor must adjust the exemption each year based on the previous year's property value change. Homeowners exceeding the income threshold will retain their current exemption amount until income drops below the limit, and exemptions stay frozen if property values decrease. The change takes effect January 1, 2027.
HB 3527 creates the "Oklahoma Property Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill that names the act and establishes its implementation date, with no substantive policy changes described in the text. It directly affects Oklahoma's legal framework by designating this specific title for future property-related statutes. The bill does not alter existing property laws or create new obligations.
HB 3559 allows Oklahoma counties to impose a severance tax (up to $0.15 per ton) on rock, gravel, sand, and limestone extracted for commercial use by businesses, but requires voter approval through an election or initiative petition (requiring 5% of registered voters' signatures). It exempts materials extracted by individuals on private property or for agricultural purposes and mandates that tax revenue must fund only road and bridge construction/improvement - never employee salaries. The bill also requires counties to specify the tax's purpose and duration before voting, gives the Oklahoma Tax Commission authority to collect the tax for a 0.5% fee, and mandates 60 days' notice of rate changes. Counties cannot hold a new election on the same tax for six months after voter rejection.
HB 3476 is a procedural bill that creates the name "Oil and Gas Reform Act of 2026" for future legislation but contains no substantive policy changes. It solely establishes the title and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, with no new regulations, fees, or requirements for oil and gas operations or affected parties. The bill does not alter existing laws or impact any stakeholders, as it serves only as a naming convention for potential future legislation. This is a purely administrative act with no direct policy effect.
HB 3451 modifies the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's (OTA) authorized locations for constructing and operating specific turnpikes, updating existing routes and adding new sections like the Oklahoma City Outer Loop and Tulsa south bypass. It directly affects the OTA, which manages these toll roads, and drivers using the modified routes. Key provisions include updating the statutory list of permitted turnpike locations, requiring the OTA to publish meeting notices on its website, and authorizing specific tollgate placements (e.g., on the Will Rogers Turnpike near Quapaw). The bill does not create new turnpikes but adjusts where existing or planned infrastructure can be built.
This bill creates the "Medical Marijuana Act of 2026" as a standalone law (not codified in Oklahoma Statutes) and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not detail specific policy provisions or define who is affected, as it serves only as a procedural framework for future legislation. The bill is purely administrative, naming the act and establishing its implementation timeline without altering current medical marijuana laws or regulations.
