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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1165: Department of Public Safety; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1165 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly provides funding for the department's existing duties as defined by current law, with no new programs or policy changes specified. It includes an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard legislative timelines. This is a routine funding measure for an existing state agency, not a substantive policy change.
Chuck Hall (R) Trey Caldwell (R)
signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1161: Oklahoma Health Care Authority; general appropriations; modifying certain date; providing for duties and compensation of administrators and employees. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1161 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Corrections for the 2026 fiscal year. This funding supports the department's existing legal responsibilities, such as managing correctional facilities and staff operations. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate use of these funds upon approval, bypassing standard budget timelines. It provides specific financial support for current Department of Corrections duties without creating new programs or altering existing laws.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to Department of Corrections for existing operations, supporting essential state services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $100k to Department of Corrections for existing operations, supporting current corrections functions without reform language.85% confidence
Chuck Hall (R) Trey Caldwell (R)
signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 1778: Strong Readers Act; modifying number of screening instruments to be approved by the State Board of Education beginning in certain school year. Emergency.

SB 1778, the Strong Readers Act, requires Oklahoma public schools to screen all kindergarten through third-grade students for reading skills at multiple points during the school year using approved tools. It mandates intensive reading intervention services for students not meeting grade-level targets, including summer academies for first- and third-grade students who remain behind, and requires retention of third graders who do not meet reading proficiency after interventions (with specific exemptions for students with disabilities or English learners). The bill also requires schools to provide written parental notifications about interventions, maintain reading intervention plans within 30 days of identification, and report progress data to the state. These provisions aim to improve early literacy outcomes through structured screening, targeted support, and accountability for student reading proficiency.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates reading screenings, interventions, and summer academies for K-3 students to improve literacy, directly strengthening educational outcomes in early grades.95% confidence
Adam Pugh (R) Kyle Hilbert (R)
signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 1530: State government; Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund; authorizing increase in certain rebate amount under specified condition; imposing certain duties on the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Effective date.

SB 1530 requires the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to verify that businesses claiming research and development rebates actually conducted eligible research within Oklahoma. It affects companies seeking rebates equal to 5% of their qualified research expenses, with a $20 million annual cap on total payments. The bill mandates that businesses submit applications and documentation for verification before receiving rebates, and if funds are insufficient, payments are prorated or carried over to future years. This amendment updates existing rules for the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund, effective July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVerifies R&D rebate eligibility to prevent misuse of $20M cap, promoting fiscal responsibility in state spending.85% confidence
Anthony Moore (R) Kristen Thompson (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3044: Taxes; Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs; reauthorization; effective date.

HB 3044 amends Oklahoma tax return forms to allow taxpayers to donate a portion of their state income or corporate tax refund to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA). These donations directly fund ODVA's equipment purchases and capital improvement projects, such as facility upgrades and new construction. The bill creates a dedicated "Capital Improvement Program Revolving Fund" to manage these donations, which can be invested and used for veterans' facility needs without annual budget restrictions. It reauthorizes this existing donation mechanism, effective November 1, 2026, and includes a three-year refund process for taxpayers who donate in error.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates voluntary tax donation mechanism to fund veterans' facility improvements via dedicated revolving fund, directly advancing state fiscal management for public services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates dedicated tax donation fund to directly finance veterans' facility upgrades and capital projects via ODVA, explicitly funding veterans' services.95% confidence
Brenda Stanley (R) Josh West (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3127: Medical marijuana; policy for applicants and employees; exceptions; effective date.

HB 3127 protects Oklahoma medical marijuana patients and caregivers from discrimination in employment, public assistance, and firearm ownership. It prohibits employers from refusing to hire, firing, or penalizing individuals solely for being a licensed medical marijuana user, and bars denial of Medicaid, SNAP, or firearm rights based on that status. However, the bill mandates a "zero-tolerance" policy for safety-sensitive jobs (like operating vehicles, handling hazardous materials, or direct patient care), allowing employers to enforce drug testing and discipline for marijuana use at work. Employers may still maintain written drug testing policies under state standards, but cannot deny employment based solely on medical marijuana license status or a positive test if the user is licensed and not impaired at work.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects medical marijuana users from employment discrimination and firearm rights denial, advancing civil rights in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects medical marijuana patients from Medicaid denial, advancing healthcare access and patient rights under public health programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination, preventing refusal to hire/firing based on status, aligning with workers' rights protection in Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Jerry Alvord (R) Kevin West (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3322: Statutes and reports; multiple versions; intent; effective date.

HB 3322 clarifies Oklahoma's rules for interpreting state statutes, particularly when multiple versions of the same law exist due to repeated amendments. It specifies that laws enacted after July 1, 1989, are presumed severable (meaning invalid parts don't void the entire law) unless a court finds the remaining parts are inseparable. For older laws, it presumes severability unless a court determines the remaining parts depend on the invalid section. Additionally, when conflicting versions arise from different amendments, the most recently enacted version (with exact enactment time) is presumed to reflect the Legislature's current intent.
Mike Osburn (R) Brent Howard (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3522: Alcoholic beverages; ABLE Commission; annual report; submission to certain individuals; availability online; effective date.

HB 3522 requires the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission to make its annual report publicly available online. The report, due by January 31 each year, must include the number of licenses revoked or suspended (with reasons), the number of enforcement tickets issued, total ticket amounts, and total penalties collected. This bill directly affects the ABLE Commission by mandating transparency in its regulatory actions and the public by providing accessible data on alcohol license enforcement. It does not change licensing rules or alcohol regulations but makes existing reporting requirements publicly accessible on the ABLE website starting November 1, 2026.
Bill Coleman (R) T.J. Marti (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3472: Environment and natural resources; definitions; definition of used tire processing; effective date.

HB 3472 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Environment and Natural Resources Efficiency Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it only creates the act's name and effective date without outlining specific requirements or changes. It does not directly affect any entities or individuals through new regulations or programs. This is a naming and timing measure, not a policy bill with concrete provisions.
Dell Kerbs (R) Brenda Stanley (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3704: Revenue and taxation; income tax; federal income tax credit; election to participate; scholarship granting organizations; Oklahoma Tax Commission; effective date.

HB 3704 directs Oklahoma to participate in a federal income tax credit program allowing individuals to claim a credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). The bill requires the Governor to certify Oklahoma's participation to the U.S. Treasury and designates the Oklahoma Tax Commission to register SGOs, maintain their lists, and handle federal reporting. This enables Oklahoma taxpayers to claim the federal credit for qualifying donations, while coordinating with Oklahoma's existing state tax credit for SGO contributions. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and remains in place until changed by law or federal policy.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables tax credit for SGO donations, reducing taxable income for donors, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables tax credits for donations to SGOs, expanding scholarship access for K-12 education through private funding mechanisms.85% confidence
Julie Daniels (R) Denise Crosswhite Hader (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4303: Cities and towns; publication; municipal ordinances; effective date.

HB 4303 shortens the deadline for Oklahoma cities and towns to publish non-appropriation municipal ordinances from 30 days to 15 days after passage. It requires full publication in a newspaper, with publishers adding the publication date in brackets (e.g., "Published [Month, Day, Year]"). This directly affects all Oklahoma municipalities that enact local ordinances, ensuring residents learn about new rules more quickly. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.
Jason Blair (R) Christi Gillespie (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4319: Administrative Procedures Act; agency rules; specific and explicit state law authorization; authority; legislative review; agency review; compliance; effective date.

HB 4319 requires Oklahoma state agencies to have specific, explicit state law authorization before creating new rules. It invalidates rules based on vague language (like "as necessary to carry out duties") and mandates agencies to cite exact law sections in rule notices. Agencies must inventory all current rules by 2029 and cite supporting state law, with unsupported rules automatically repealed by January 1, 2030, unless reapproved by the Legislature. The bill also gives the Legislature authority to disapprove rules lacking proper authorization during annual reviews. This directly affects all state agencies that issue rules and the legislative process for reviewing them.
Gerrid Kendrix (R) Micheal Bergstrom (R)
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