Oklahoma Bills

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1481: Schools; requiring certain schools to provide students in certain grades with certain amount of recess per day. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1481 requires Oklahoma public elementary schools (kindergarten through grade 5) to provide 40 minutes of daily recess as a condition for school accreditation, separate from existing physical education requirements. Recess must be supervised, unstructured play time and cannot be taken away as punishment for students. Schools may divide the 40 minutes into two 20-minute periods. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public elementary schools serving those grades and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1733: Schools; requiring public and private school employees to report certain disclosure, allegation, or information to law enforcement within certain time period; requiring school employees to annually sign certain attestation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1733 requires Oklahoma school employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) to report suspected student sexual abuse, assault, or misconduct to law enforcement within 24 hours. It prohibits school investigations or disciplinary actions before reporting and mandates annual attestation forms confirming staff understanding of these duties. The law applies to all public and charter school staff, with confidentiality protections for reporters. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1439: Oil and gas; prohibiting covered civil liability actions. Effective date.

SB 1439 blocks lawsuits against fossil fuel companies (including producers, sellers, and trade associations) that claim climate change or greenhouse gas emissions caused harm when their products functioned as designed. The bill prohibits any civil action seeking relief related to climate change, alleged climate effects, or emissions - covering common claims like fraud or failure to warn - but excludes cases involving violations of environmental or worker protection laws. It applies to all fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal, etc.) and requires courts to dismiss ongoing climate-related lawsuits immediately upon the bill's effective date. This law creates a new legal barrier for climate change litigation while preserving access to courts for environmental law enforcement.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1175: Oklahoma Water Resources Board; making an appropriation; requiring certain funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1175 amends Oklahoma law to clarify the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services' role in processing state agency claims and payrolls. It authorizes the Director to establish electronic systems and forms for agencies to file claims against multiple fund accounts, requiring approval after audit. The bill also mandates detailed payroll records showing total earnings, withholdings, and net pay for state employees, allowing withholdings to be reserved for lump-sum payments. This procedural bill affects state agencies' internal financial operations and takes effect immediately due to an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1176: Oklahoma Water Resources Board; creating the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1176 authorizes Oklahoma's Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to create standardized forms and electronic systems for state agencies to process payroll claims and payments. It allows agencies to file claims against multiple budget accounts simultaneously and requires the Director to approve these claims after audit. The bill specifies that payroll records must detail each employee's total earnings, withholdings by type, and net pay, while permitting lump-sum payments for withheld amounts. This directly affects all state agencies handling employee payrolls and the Director's office managing the state's payroll systems.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1167: Office of Management and Enterprise Serviced; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1167 provides $100,000 in state funds from the General Revenue Fund to Oklahoma's Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its legal duties. The funding is intended to cover necessary operational expenses required by law, with no specific new programs or policies created. An emergency declaration ensures the appropriation takes effect immediately upon approval, bypassing standard implementation timelines. This is a straightforward funding measure directly affecting the Supreme Court's budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1163: Department of Human Services; making an appropriation; requiring that certain funds be utilized for certain purpose; requiring certain funding be maintained at certain levels. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1163 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Safety for the 2026 fiscal year to cover costs related to its existing legal duties. The bill directly affects the Department of Public Safety, providing funding for its ongoing operations without specifying new programs or services. Key provisions include the exact funding amount ($100,000), the source (unallocated General Revenue Fund), and an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or beneficiary-specific details.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1166: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1166 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help it carry out its legal duties. The funds are intended to cover necessary expenses related to the Court's operations as required by existing law. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions or direct impact on the public beyond supporting the Court's existing responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1158: Office of Juvenile Affairs; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1158 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's state treasury to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the department's existing legal duties, with no new policy changes or program expansions. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate funding upon approval, as is standard for urgent budgetary needs.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1157: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1157 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the department's existing legal duties, as specified by current law. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, though it does not create new policies or alter existing programs. This is a routine funding measure for an existing state agency, not a substantive policy change.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1164: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1164 appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund to Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its existing legal duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate funding for public safety needs, though it does not specify new programs or services. This is a routine budget allocation for an existing state agency, not a policy change affecting residents directly. The funds will be used as needed by the Department of Public Safety to carry out its current responsibilities. The bill was introduced on March 31, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1156: Pardon and Parole Board; making an appropriation. Emergency.

SB 1156 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated to help the department perform its existing legal duties, without creating new programs or altering current responsibilities. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a routine funding measure, not a policy change affecting specific groups or industries.

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