HB 4369 names the "Oklahoma Court Reporters Reform Act of 2026" and specifies that this act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy provisions, solely establishing the act's name and effective timing. It does not change court reporter requirements or directly affect any specific group.
HB 4243 creates the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Act of 2026" and specifies it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for the act. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes, as it only establishes the act's name and implementation timeline. It directly affects how the state references this specific legislative framework, but does not alter public health or safety regulations.
HB 4001 is a procedural bill that names the "Transportation Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it is explicitly designated for noncodification in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill solely establishes the act's name and specifies November 1, 2026, as its effective date. It does not affect any specific policies, programs, or constituents, as it serves only as an administrative naming convention. This is a routine procedural measure, not a policy bill.
This bill, known as the Transportation Modernization Act of 2026, establishes a formal name for a transportation-related legislative initiative without adding new substantive provisions. The legislation sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for any associated transportation policies or programs. It is a procedural measure that creates a citation title for future transportation laws rather than implementing specific changes to transportation systems or funding. The bill does not directly affect individuals or businesses but provides a framework for organizing future transportation legislation.
HB 4015 establishes the State Budget Act of 2026, which serves as the official name for Oklahoma's 2026 state budget legislation. The bill directly affects state government operations by setting the effective date for the budget to November 1, 2026. It creates a new legal citation for budget-related laws without adding permanent statutes to the Oklahoma Statutes. This measure provides a formal framework for the upcoming fiscal year's financial planning and spending authority.
HB 4480 amends Oklahoma's income tax code to allow a deduction for certain taxpayers who pay for natural gas, electricity, or potable water services. This deduction directly affects individual and business taxpayers who incur these utility expenses. The bill adjusts Oklahoma taxable income calculations to include this specific deduction, aligning with existing tax code provisions. It does not create new tax rates or broadly alter tax structures, but modifies how certain utility payments are treated in taxable income calculations. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial readings.
HB 4223 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Business and Economic Development Act of 2026" for future economic development legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill explicitly states it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. It does not create new programs, change existing laws, or directly affect any individuals or businesses. This is a naming and procedural measure with no substantive policy provisions.
HB 4468 creates the "Oklahoma Health Care Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This bill does not include substantive health care policy changes or specific provisions; it serves as a procedural measure to name the act and establish its implementation timeline. The bill text explicitly states it is "not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes," meaning it functions as a standalone title without detailed legislative content. It directly affects the administrative process for future health care reform efforts under this designated name.
This bill names the "Buildings and Works Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It is a procedural measure that does not create new policies, funding mechanisms, or regulations affecting any specific groups. The bill explicitly states it will not be codified into Oklahoma's official statutes. As a naming and effective date provision, it has no substantive policy impact.
This bill establishes the State Budget Act of 2026, which will govern Oklahoma's state budget for that fiscal year. It directly affects state government operations by setting the legal framework for budget allocations and spending. The key provision is that the act becomes effective on November 1, 2026, marking the start of the new fiscal year. The legislation also notes that it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it serves as a temporary budget authorization rather than a permanent law.
HB 4252 creates the "Oklahoma Eminent Domain Act of 2026" as a new, non-codified law. It specifies that this act will take effect on November 1, 2026, but does not include substantive changes to eminent domain procedures or regulations. This is a procedural bill focused solely on naming the act and setting its effective date.
HB 4436 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Public Safety Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms beyond this naming and date specification. The bill has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on (first reading February 2, 2026, referred to Rules committee). It does not directly affect any specific group or create new requirements.
