HB 3622 appropriates $500,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for preparing for the 2030 Decennial Census. The funds are specifically designated for technology improvements to support census operations. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for census coordination, ensuring Oklahoma is prepared for the nationwide count. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to expedite funding.
HB 3705 increases Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, allowing taxpayers to claim credits for education expenses of eligible students. The bill raises the maximum annual credit for private school tuition to $7,500 (or actual tuition, whichever is lower) for families earning under $75,000, with tiered reductions up to $5,000 for households earning over $250,000. It also creates special credit tiers for students experiencing homelessness ($7,500) and those at financially disadvantaged private schools (maximum credit based on average school costs). Qualified expenses include tuition, tutoring, textbooks, and standardized test fees, but exclude scholarship-funded amounts. This directly affects Oklahoma families choosing private education or approved alternative learning programs.
HB 4074 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Buildings and Lands Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It specifies that this act will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it won’t become part of the state’s permanent legal code. The bill does not create new policies, alter existing laws, or affect any individuals or entities. It serves solely as administrative paperwork to establish the bill’s official title and implementation timeline.
HB 4429, the "Proxy Advisor Transparency Act," requires proxy advisors (firms that advise shareholders on voting) to disclose when they make voting recommendations against company management without conducting a written financial analysis. Specifically, if a recommendation isn't based on an analysis of financial benefits/costs to shareholders, the advisor must provide clear disclosures to shareholders and send copies to the company's board. The law also mandates that advisors publicly state on their website if any recommendations lack this financial analysis. This applies to all proxy advisory services in Oklahoma, including voting advice on proposals related to executive pay, governance, or company policies. The bill aims to increase transparency around voting recommendations, particularly those based on non-financial factors like ESG or DEI.
This procedural bill names the "Public Buildings and Lands Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not change any substantive laws or affect specific policies, programs, or individuals. The bill serves only to establish the official name and implementation timeline for future legislation related to public buildings and lands. It has no direct impact on constituents, agencies, or funding mechanisms. The bill was introduced on February 2, 2026, and referred to the Appropriations committee.
HB 4077 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Buildings and Lands Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or affect any specific groups or public buildings; instead, it establishes the act's name and implementation timeline. The bill is uncodified (not added to Oklahoma's official statutes) and has only recently been introduced to committee for review. This is a routine legislative procedural step with no substantive policy changes.
HB 4076 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Public Buildings and Lands Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or provisions affecting public buildings, lands, or any specific groups. The bill is explicitly designated as "not to be codified" in Oklahoma's official statutes, meaning it won't become part of the state's legal code. This type of bill typically serves administrative or naming purposes without altering existing laws or impacting residents or agencies.
HB 4075 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Buildings and Lands Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities, as it explicitly states the act "shall not be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill solely establishes the law's official name and implementation timeline. This is a standard administrative step to formalize the legislation's designation.
HB 4141 allocates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the District Attorneys Council for hiring a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Statewide Coordinator and related program costs. This funding directly supports the District Attorneys Council, which oversees SANE programs across Oklahoma, and will improve response services for sexual assault victims. The bill establishes the coordinator’s role to manage statewide forensic training, recruit SANE professionals, expand local SANE and response teams, and handle fund coordination. The $250,000 appropriation is effective July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.
This bill establishes the State Budget Act of 2026 and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new spending rules or policy changes but serves as a procedural measure to formally name and date the upcoming state budget legislation. The bill affects state government operations by providing a clear legal framework for when the 2026 budget will take effect. It is a standard administrative step required to organize state financial planning for the fiscal year beginning in November.
HB 4028 is a procedural bill that names the state's 2026 budget as the "State Budget Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or budget allocations - its sole purpose is to formally designate the budget document and establish its implementation date. This bill directly affects the state's fiscal management process by providing official nomenclature for the budget act, but it does not alter funding levels, programs, or services. The bill is currently in early stages (first reading) and will require legislative approval to become law.
SB 1433, the "Guidance Transparency Act," requires Oklahoma state agencies to make their "guidance documents" publicly available for inspection. These documents include official agency statements like memos, bulletins, or directives that interpret policies or regulations, but exclude internal communications and legal advice. Agencies must submit these documents electronically with required details and publish them in accessible formats. The bill directly affects all state agencies that issue such guidance, increasing public access to how policies are applied without changing the policies themselves.
