Oklahoma Bills

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 34: Resolution; recognizing Harvey Pratt's exemplary life of service.

This Senate Resolution honors Harvey Pratt, a retired Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent who served for 45 years and was a Cheyenne Peace Chief and Marine Corps veteran. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to law enforcement, particularly his work as a forensic artist who revolutionized crime scene reconstruction, and celebrates his creation of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The resolution directs copies to be distributed to the OSBI and Pratt's family as a gesture of appreciation for his legacy.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Oklahoma · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 1041: Resolution; supporting designation of Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus; directing distribution.

This resolution expresses the Oklahoma House of Representatives' support for the state's application to the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in Oklahoma. It encourages federal officials to consider the application favorably and affirms the state's commitment to advancing nuclear technology development. The document also directs copies of the resolution to state and federal officials, including the Governor, congressional delegation, and the Department of Energy.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Technology

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1570: Children; creating the Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing; transferring certain powers, duties, and employees from specified agencies. Effective date.

SB 1570 creates a temporary Child Welfare Task Force (active until November 2027) to study and make recommendations on reducing foster care duration, preventing reentries after discharge, identifying reasons for child removal from homes, and supporting biological parents. The task force, composed of nine members including legislative leaders, state human services representatives, and appointed experts, must submit a final report to the Governor and legislative leaders by November 2027. It operates without paid members, requires state agencies to provide data and support, and specifies meeting rules and committee structures. This bill directly affects Oklahoma's child welfare system and state agencies by mandating a formal review process for foster care improvements. The task force's recommendations could influence future legislation but the bill itself does not enact new policies.

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2040: Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria. Emergency.

SB 2040 modifies Oklahoma's Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to expand eligibility for descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims. It increases the income limit for most applicants from $70,000 to $125,000 annually while removing income limits entirely for direct lineal descendants. The bill requires applicants to verify lineage through documentation (like family records or public archives) reviewed by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and mandates that all applicants must mark a checkbox confirming descendant status on applications. It directs the State Regents to prioritize descendants in scholarship selection and updates how scholarship funds are distributed to support students in Oklahoma higher education or career programs.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Oklahoma · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 1374: Electric vehicles; directing establishment of minimum safety standards for charging stations; requiring reporting; directing rule promulgation; effective date.

HB 1374 requires operators of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in multistory buildings to meet specific fire safety standards. Key provisions include compliance with national electrical and fire safety codes, placement on the ground floor within 25 feet of an accessible entry point, installation of emergency call boxes, fire extinguishers, lighting, fire alarms, and 72-hour video surveillance. Operators must annually attest to compliance with these standards and file reports with the Corporation Commission. Violations may result in daily administrative penalties up to $500, with fees collected deposited into a state revolving fund. The law becomes effective November 1, 2025.

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1193: School funding; removing limitations on school district general fund carryover and penalties for exceeding limitations. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1193 removes restrictions on how much money Oklahoma school districts can carry over from one year's general fund to the next and eliminates penalties for exceeding previous carryover limits. It also removes a rule that previously blocked districts with per-pupil revenue over 300% of the average from receiving state aid. The bill updates the state's school funding formula to reflect these changes, allowing districts more flexibility with their budgets. This directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts by changing how their state aid is calculated and distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 63: School district boards of education; increasing stipend amount for certain board of education members. Effective date.

SB 63 would increase the pay for certain part-time members of school district boards of education. It directly affects non-voting or part-time board members who currently receive a stipend for their service. The bill’s key provision is raising the stipend amount to a specified higher rate, though the exact figure isn’t detailed in the provided text. As a procedural bill adjusting compensation, it does not create new policies or affect broader education programs. The bill is currently moving through committee stages with recent authorship changes.

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 844: Charitable organizations; creating the Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act; prohibiting certain use of funds by charitable organizations under certain circumstances. Effective date.

SB 844, titled the Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act, aims to restrict how certain charitable organizations can use endowment funds under specific circumstances. The bill prohibits charitable organizations from diverting endowment funds for purposes other than their stated charitable mission when those funds were donated with explicit restrictions. It creates a new legal framework to safeguard donor intent for endowment gifts. (Note: The provided context does not include specific details about the prohibited uses, affected organizations, or implementation mechanisms beyond the title and committee actions.) The bill was referred to the Retirement and Government Resources committee, passed out of committee with amendments, and is now on the General Order.

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1262: Education; providing certain tuition waivers for individuals who are victims of certain offenses. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1262 provides a resident tuition waiver for Oklahoma students under 18 who were victims of human trafficking for commercial sex or labor, as defined in Oklahoma law. The waiver covers no resident tuition at Oklahoma public colleges and universities but is limited to five years from the date of eligibility. It requires rules to be established for implementation and takes effect immediately upon passage. The bill directly affects Oklahoma residents who were minors during specific trafficking offenses.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1272: Higher education; increasing income eligibility for an Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1272 raises the maximum family income limit for Oklahoma students to qualify for the Tuition Equalization Grant, a program providing up to $2,000 annually toward college costs. This change directly affects low- and middle-income Oklahoma residents who were previously ineligible due to income thresholds but now meet the updated criteria. The bill amends statute 70 O.S. § 2632 to reflect this higher income limit without altering the grant amount or other eligibility requirements, and it takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1283: Probate procedure; modifying residency requirement for agents. Effective date.

SB 1283 modifies Oklahoma's probate law to require nonresident executors, administrators, or guardians appointed in the state to appoint a local agent residing in the county where the probate case is filed. This agent must receive legal notices on their behalf, ensuring smoother court proceedings for out-of-state estate administrators. The bill updates outdated language to be gender-neutral and takes effect November 1, 2026. It directly affects nonresident estate representatives handling Oklahoma probate cases, clarifying their requirement to designate a county-resident agent for legal service.

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1339: Schools; directing funds to be allocated to certain school districts to implement the minimum salary schedule. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1339 establishes a tiered minimum salary schedule for certified school personnel (like teachers) in Oklahoma public schools, based on years of experience and education level. It requires the State Board of Education to allocate state funds annually to school districts to implement these salary increases starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their certified staff by mandating specific pay thresholds. The schedule includes detailed pay rates for different experience levels and degrees, with provisions for fringe benefits and out-of-state certification recognition.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

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