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.
This is a symbolic resolution (SR 24) introduced by Senator McIntosh to commemorate America's 250th birthday. It honors the role of faith and religious principles in U.S. history through historical references, including founding documents, religious practices in government, and figures like Lincoln and MLK Jr. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it serves solely as a commemorative statement. It does not affect any individuals, groups, or government actions.
SB 1771 authorizes Oklahoma's Workforce Commission to collect specific workforce data from state agencies, schools, and other entities, including program costs, participant wages before and after training, job openings requiring certifications, and funding details. It requires these entities to share the data and mandates the Commission to create a public dashboard displaying workforce development information. The bill also explicitly permits the Commission to hire outside legal counsel for advice on its duties, with costs covered by its funds. These changes take effect November 1, 2026, aiming to improve data transparency and decision-making for workforce programs.
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.
SB 1441 prohibits operating unmanned aircraft (drones) below 400 feet over critical infrastructure facilities, such as power plants, water treatment plants, refineries, and telecommunications towers, without authorization. It bans drone contact with facilities, interference with operations, or proximity that disrupts functions. The law exempts government entities, law enforcement, facility owners/operators, and FAA-authorized commercial drone operators. Violators face civil liability for damages under existing Oklahoma law, with the bill effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3151, the Education Reform Act of 2026, sets minimum requirements for classroom instruction time in Oklahoma public schools. It mandates that districts provide at least 181 days or 1,086 hours of actual classroom instruction annually, prohibiting the counting of more than 30 hours of staff meetings or 12 hours of parent-teacher conferences toward this total. Starting in 2026-2027, schools cannot count virtual instruction days toward the required hours, except for up to two days (12 hours) per year with prior approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools by defining what constitutes valid instructional time.
