HB 3005 extends the operational deadline for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey (OCS) from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. It maintains the OCS's existing structure, including its placement under the University of Oklahoma's Board of Regents, its six core duties (like archiving climate data, producing climate summaries, and operating the Mesonet network), and the director's appointment process. The bill does not alter the Survey's functions or funding but adjusts its sunset date to ensure continued operation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.
HB 3008 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The board, composed of medical deans, law enforcement representatives, and health officials, sets standards for alcohol/drug testing procedures used by law enforcement. The bill maintains existing funding mechanisms, including a revolving fund for operational costs and transfer of prior unit funds. It does not alter testing protocols or create new requirements, only preserving the current structure.
HB 3002 re-establishes the Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training, extending its existence until July 1, 2027. The commission, composed of five specific officials (including the OSU President, State Auditor, DOT Director, Tax Commission Chairman, and County Officers Association President), will oversee training for county government personnel. This procedural bill does not change substantive policy but formalizes the commission's structure and timeline under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency.
HB 3001 extends the authorization of Oklahoma's Child Death Review Board until July 1, 2027, delaying its sunset date from 2026. The Board reviews cases of child deaths or near-deaths linked to abuse or neglect, collects statistical data, and evaluates child protection system policies. Key provisions include requiring the Board to maintain strict confidentiality of case information, coordinate with agencies like the Department of Human Services, and submit annual public reports on child death causes and system improvements. This bill directly affects the Board, child protection agencies, and families involved in abuse/neglect cases by formalizing ongoing review processes and data collection.
SB 1936 reclassifies 49 existing offenses as Class D1 felonies in Oklahoma law, including a new felony for falsely impersonating a peace officer (under amended Section 264 of Title 21). It also broadens seizure authority in forfeiture proceedings (amending Section 1738) and updates related statutory references. The bill affects individuals committing these specific offenses, such as those impersonating law enforcement or violating banking regulations. It takes effect January 1, 2026.
SB 1847 modifies Oklahoma's ADvantage Waiver Program, which provides Medicaid home- and community-based services. It creates an exception allowing individuals with cognitive impairments to qualify if they were already residing in an assisted living center contracted with the state when their impairment developed, and the center has a specific accommodation plan. This change directly affects adults with cognitive impairments who live in state-contracted assisted living facilities and developed their condition after moving in. The bill does not alter financial or age requirements but adjusts eligibility for this specific group. The exception applies to those meeting all three conditions outlined in the bill's new subsection B.
SB 1932 allows motor carriers organized as corporations, LLCs, LLPs, or partnerships to be represented by their own officers, members, managers, or partners - not attorneys - at Oklahoma Motor Carrier Safety and Hazardous Materials Transportation Act administrative hearings. This change directly affects businesses in the commercial transportation sector that choose not to hire legal counsel for these proceedings. The bill modifies the existing hearing process to provide this representation option, effective November 1, 2026.
HB 4486 amends Oklahoma law to clarify the Office of Management and Enterprise Services' (OMES) responsibilities for managing state-owned buildings and monuments. The bill specifies that OMES handles construction, repair, maintenance, insurance, and operation of state buildings and monuments, including those managed by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority, while excluding property under the University Hospitals Authority and the two legislative chambers. It also confirms OMES manages state property (except military stores and legislative property) and keeps records of state-purchased items. The amendment takes effect November 1, 2026. (Procedural bill; summary limited to key clarifications.)
SB 2134 requires wreckers responding to accidents involving livestock (cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, etc.) or poultry (chickens, turkeys, etc.) to immediately contact their county's emergency management organization. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture must provide guidance to these organizations on humane treatment and handling of animals involved in such accidents. The State Board of Agriculture must create rules for the humane care of livestock and poultry in vehicle collisions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting wreckers, towing services, and county emergency management organizations.
SB 1432 removes the temporary "pilot program" designation and the July 1, 2026 sunset date from Oklahoma's alternative teacher certification pathways. This permanent change affects teacher certification providers and candidates who use non-traditional routes to become licensed educators. The bill amends Oklahoma law to make these innovative certification programs permanent, eliminating the requirement for annual reapproval and the expiration date. It ensures providers offering these pathways no longer need to operate under temporary status, streamlining the process for educators seeking certification through alternative routes.
SB 2118 amends Oklahoma law to allow county sheriffs to use surplus funds from jail commissary operations for specific jail-related expenses. The bill authorizes sheriffs to spend commissary surplus on jail operations, inmate care, training equipment, travel, or capital improvements, rather than restricting it solely to commissary maintenance. This change directly affects county sheriffs managing jail commissaries statewide. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1221 requires Service Oklahoma to implement two systems by January 1, 2027: (1) a tracking system allowing license holders to monitor mailing status via email updates or a web portal, and (2) an expedited delivery option for credentials (including REAL ID licenses) at a $25 fee. This directly affects Oklahoma driver license applicants and holders who choose to track their license status or pay for faster delivery. The bill mandates these systems be operational before the deadline, with the $25 fee deposited into Service Oklahoma's revolving fund. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency.
