SB 1735 changes the oversight of Oklahoma's technology center schools by directing them to follow rules set by the State Board of Career and Technology Education instead of the State Board of Education. It updates governance requirements, including how boards of education are structured (5-7 elected members), how district zones are drawn using census boundaries, and election procedures for board members. The bill affects technology center schools and their governing boards, ensuring they operate under career-focused education rules rather than general school district regulations. Key provisions include census-based zone boundaries for representation and clarifying levy processes similar to traditional school districts.
SB 1463 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Polygraph Examiners Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. This bill directly affects the Polygraph Examiners Board, which regulates polygraph examiners and oversees licensing, rules, and enforcement within the state. The key provision updates the statutory sunset date while preserving the board's existing structure, membership requirements, and authority to review agency actions related to polygraph examinations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation.
SB 1465 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The bill amends the existing statute (59 O.S. § 475.3) to update the board's expiration date while maintaining its current structure and duties. This procedural change ensures the board continues operating under existing rules without altering its composition, appointment process, or regulatory authority. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and was enacted as an emergency measure.
SB 1826 removes the expiration date for Oklahoma's Enterprise Zone incentive program, making the tax credits and matching payments permanent. It directly affects businesses locating or expanding within designated enterprise zones and local governments approving projects in those areas. Key provisions include setting a $200,000 annual cap on state payments per business, establishing county-specific investment limits ($20-40 million), and requiring local governments to prove projects will generate at least $1 million in payroll or $5 million in investment. The bill also clarifies eligibility for tourism projects and restricts retail development (except for healthy food stores in low-access areas). This update maintains existing incentive structures while eliminating the program’s automatic termination.
SB 1644 would require Oklahoma's health department to add alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) to the official list of reportable diseases, meaning doctors, nurses, and clinical laboratories must report diagnosed cases to the state health department. AGS is a condition causing allergic reactions to red meat and other animal products, which currently lacks formal tracking in Oklahoma. The bill updates existing health reporting laws to include AGS and makes the language gender-neutral. It would take effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 2072 prevents property title theft by requiring county clerks to accept and record notices of fraudulent property transfers without charging a filing fee. It directly affects victims of title theft (people whose property titles were stolen), county clerks, and local law enforcement agencies. The bill mandates that after filing such a notice, county clerks must send a copy to the district attorney and local police for investigation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and allows victims to seek court enforcement if a clerk unjustly refuses to record a valid notice.
SB 2159 designates wheat as Oklahoma's official crop through a symbolic legislative change. The bill adds a provision to the Oklahoma Statutes stating "Wheat is hereby designated and adopted as the official crop of the State of Oklahoma," effective November 1, 2026. This is a procedural change with no associated funding, regulations, or direct impact on farmers or agricultural policy. It solely modifies state symbolism without altering any existing laws or creating new obligations.
SB 2155 allows Oklahoma municipalities to consider the competitiveness of their development fee schedules when setting or raising fees for new construction or expansions. It clarifies that cities are not required to keep fees uniform across jurisdictions and mandates periodic reviews of these fee schedules. The bill requires that fees directly match the cost of new infrastructure capacity (like water, roads, or storm systems) generated by development, cannot fund maintenance of existing systems, and must be proportionate to the actual impact. This affects developers and local governments by changing how municipalities calculate and adjust fees tied to new growth.
SB 444 updates Oklahoma's rules for disposing of expired, unused, or abandoned controlled substances (like prescription medications). It allows regular people (ultimate users) to safely dispose of their own medications without registration, permits hospice programs to handle medications from deceased patients under federal rules, and removes previous restrictions on disposal methods. All disposal must follow federal guidelines (21 C.F.R. Part 1317), require specific forms for hospice cases, and be documented for state/federal review. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
SB 330 authorizes the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority to conduct a scientific study of elk populations in Woodward, Dewey, Ellis, and parts of Roger Mills counties (the "Special Northwest Zone"). The bill requires the Authority to assess elk population size, health, genetic diversity, and current management strategies by November 1, 2025, and develop a management plan for elk conservation based on the findings. It appropriates $2 million from the General Revenue Fund to fund the study, including coordination with other agencies and temporary hunting restrictions during the study period. The resulting management plan must be posted online and guide long-term elk population sustainability and ecosystem health.
SB 933 requires Oklahoma hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using surgical smoke evacuation systems during procedures likely to generate surgical smoke. These systems must capture smoke at the source before it reaches staff or patients' eyes or lungs. The bill defines "surgical smoke" as gaseous by-products like plume or bio-aerosols produced during energy-based surgical procedures. The policy must be implemented by November 1, 2025, to prevent exposure to this airborne hazard.
SB 985 creates Oklahoma's "Local Food for Schools Program," which helps school districts purchase food from local farmers and food producers. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture will reimburse schools for local food costs and encourage partnerships with local producers. It establishes a permanent revolving fund in the state treasury, funded by legislative appropriations, to support these purchases without annual budget constraints. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, directly benefiting school districts and Oklahoma agricultural producers.
