Oklahoma Bills | MyRepTracker

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3944: Public finance; State Finance Act; reporting; budget request procedures; fund allotment procedures; fund transfer procedures; administration; effective date.

HB 3944 consolidates four Oklahoma state agencies - Department of Central Services, Office of Personnel Management, Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Council, and State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board - into a single Office of Management and Enterprise Services. It requires state agencies to submit detailed budget requests with performance metrics and track federal funds (like CARES and ARPA) through weekly and quarterly public reports. The bill also updates fund transfer procedures, eliminates outdated references in financial rules, and mandates clearer reporting on budget requests to the Legislature. These changes directly affect state agencies managing public funds and aim to modernize financial transparency.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3590: Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act; eligibility; removing federal law reference; authorizing payment be made via secure electronic funds transfer; effective date.

HB 3590, the Oklahoma Opportunity Scholarship Act of 2026, expands tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who contribute to scholarship-granting organizations. It increases the maximum annual tax credit: to $5,000 for single filers (up from $1,000), $10,000 for married couples filing jointly (up from $2,000), and $250,000 for businesses (up from $100,000). Taxpayers who commit to contribute the same amount for two consecutive years qualify for a 100% credit (up from 75%) on those contributions. The bill affects Oklahoma taxpayers making eligible contributions and requires scholarship organizations to submit annual financial reports to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3701: Higher education; requiring all academic programs be reviewed on a five-year cycle for quality and currency; review; low-producing programs; emergency.

HB 3701, the "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the legislation and sets its effective date. It does not establish new policies or alter existing laws; instead, it designates the act's official title and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Oklahoma's higher education system by formally naming the reform package, but it contains no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond its own naming and timing. As a non-substantive procedural measure, it has no direct impact on students, institutions, or funding.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3671: Teachers; definition for career teacher; effective date.

HB 3671 redefines "career teacher" in Oklahoma law for public school educators. To qualify, teachers must meet specific criteria: either 3+ consecutive years in one district with certain evaluation ratings, 4+ years with averaged "effective" ratings, or a district petition process for those who don't meet standard requirements. This definition directly affects teachers seeking career status, which typically provides enhanced job protections. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3985: Property; Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2026; requiring compensation for certain property damage; claims; effective date.

HB 3985, the Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2026, allows property owners in cities over 130,000 population (per the 2020 Census) to seek compensation when local governments fail to enforce laws against public nuisances like illegal camping, loitering, or public intoxication. Property owners may claim either documented costs spent to mitigate damage (e.g., security) or the reduced fair market value of their property, capped at their prior year’s primary property tax payment to the government. If a government rejects a claim within 30 days, the owner can sue in district court, where the government must prove its actions were lawful or the claim unreasonable, and a winning owner receives attorney fees. The law excludes claims related to case-by-case prosecutorial decisions or federal mandates and takes effect November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3695: Motor vehicles; personal injury accidents; modifying scope of certain defined term; effective date.

HB 3695 amends Oklahoma's definition of "great bodily injury" in motor vehicle laws to explicitly include bone fractures, disfigurement, loss of body function, or serious risk of death. It increases penalties for drivers causing such injuries while violating traffic laws: first offenses become misdemeanors (90 days-1 year jail, up to $2,500 fine), and repeat offenses or causing "great bodily injury" become Class B1 felonies (4-20 years prison, up to $5,000 fine). The bill directly affects drivers convicted of traffic violations resulting in severe injuries. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 4426: Revenue and taxation; income tax; income tax credit for qualified economic development expenditures; effective date.

HB 4426 creates a state income tax credit for businesses making qualified economic development expenditures in specific Oklahoma locations. It allows eligible businesses to claim up to 10% of qualifying construction, equipment, or infrastructure costs (capped at $6 million per project), or up to 50% for rail infrastructure (capped at $3 million). The credit can be assigned to project affiliates like vendors or investors and carried forward for up to five years, with an annual state cap of $12 million. The bill applies to projects in counties under 100,000 population, industrial parks, economic development zones, or near qualifying railroads, effective November 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 4317: Professions and occupations; accountants; education requirements; certificates; effective date.

HB 4317 updates Oklahoma's education requirements for individuals seeking Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Starting November 1, 2026, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher and complete either: (1) 24 accounting credit hours above introductory level (including one auditing course) plus 9 credit hours in business/economics subjects, or (2) 24 accounting hours plus 24 business/economics credit hours. This bill directly affects future CPA candidates in Oklahoma by raising educational standards for entry into the profession. The changes apply to those applying for certification after the 2026 effective date, with the current 120-hour requirement phasing out.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3586: Children; Right to Raise Act; adoption; eligibility; Oklahoma Children's Code; biological sex; abuse or neglect; crimes and punishments; child endangerment; effective date.

HB 3586, the "Parents Protection Act of 2026," amends Oklahoma adoption laws and the Oklahoma Children's Code. It prohibits denying adoption eligibility based on an adoptive parent's refusal to support a child's gender transition, and explicitly states that referring to a child by their biological sex or raising them consistent with biological sex does not constitute child abuse under state law. The bill directly affects prospective adoptive parents, child welfare professionals, and children in foster care or adoption systems by changing how abuse is defined and ensuring biological sex references cannot be classified as abuse. Key provisions include updated adoption eligibility criteria (Section 7503-1.1) and revised definitions of "abuse" and "child" in the Oklahoma Children's Code (Section 1-1-105). The bill takes effect upon enactment.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3720: Agriculture; Homemade Food Freedom Act; renaming to Local Food Freedom Act; modifying definitions; effective date.

HB 3720, the "Access to Healthy Local Food Act," exempts direct-to-consumer sales of certain locally produced food from state licensing and inspection requirements if producers meet specific conditions. It applies to small-scale farmers selling food like fruits, vegetables, and prepared goods directly to consumers at farms or events, excluding meat, dairy, unpasteurized products, and cannabis. Producers must complete an 8-hour food safety training, provide detailed labeling (including allergen info and exemption notices), and may opt for a $15 annual registration number to simplify labeling. The law ensures counties can still regulate food sales as long as they don’t conflict with these provisions, and the Agriculture Department can enforce compliance with fines up to $300 per violation.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1812: Schools; requiring public school districts to report certain assessment results to the State Department of Education. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1812 requires Oklahoma public school districts to report specific student assessment results to the State Department of Education. It applies to districts administering tests in grades 3-12 for English Language Arts, math, science, and U.S. History. The bill mandates that districts submit these results using specified methods, with the State Department of Education required to make the data publicly available. The law takes effect immediately due to an emergency declaration.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 2026: Counties; authorizing grandchildren of veterans to view certain military discharge papers. Effective date.

SB 2026 amends Oklahoma law to allow veterans' grandchildren to access military discharge records (DD 214 forms) held by county clerks. The bill expands existing access rights, which previously permitted only veterans, spouses, children, or legal representatives, to explicitly include grandchildren. County clerks must still keep these records confidential and separate from public files, requiring proper identification or court orders for viewing. The change takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting veterans' grandchildren seeking access to these military service records.

Topics ✓ Veterans