This bill designates April 2026 as Library Month in Oklahoma to recognize the contributions of libraries and librarians. It serves as a commemorative resolution that highlights the role of libraries in promoting literacy, education, and intellectual freedom. The measure does not change laws or funding but aims to increase public awareness of library services through symbolic designation.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and designates April 29, 2026, as Denim Day in Oklahoma. The bill encourages people to wear jeans on that day to symbolize that clothing does not invite harassment, abuse, assault, or rape. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the YWCA to support their educational efforts. The measure serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about sexual violence rather than creating new laws or funding.
This Senate Resolution declares April 29, 2026, as Oklahoma Agriculture Day to recognize the importance of the agricultural industry to the state. The measure highlights agriculture's economic contributions, including its role in providing jobs and supporting various crops and livestock sectors. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Oklahoma Secretary and Commissioner of Agriculture for distribution. This is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the state's agricultural heritage.
HB 3031 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Education to create a standardized six-digit course numbering system for all public and charter high schools, effective for the 2027-2028 school year. The system uses a specific format (two digits for subject area, two for Oklahoma Academic Standards alignment, and two for class sections) to categorize courses and enable consistent course comparisons across districts. Schools may request waivers for nonstandard courses through a seven-member review panel, which includes representatives from education leadership and school boards. This system aims to streamline transcript processing, improve graduation pathway communication, and ensure course alignment with state standards.
HB 3144 limits the number of new medical marijuana commercial grower licenses in Oklahoma to 2,550 total, effective November 1, 2026. It directly affects new applicants seeking licenses to grow medical marijuana commercially, while existing license holders remain unaffected. The bill repeals a previous provision that allowed unlimited licensing and requires the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to cap approvals at 2,550 licenses. It maintains existing requirements like residency rules for applicants and monthly reporting on marijuana yields and sales.
HB 3260 requires Oklahoma funeral service licensees to complete approved continuing education courses to renew or reactivate their licenses. Beginning November 1, 2026, each licensee must submit proof of 12 months of approved continuing education hours, set by the Oklahoma Funeral Board, which will maintain a list of approved courses from the Board, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, or Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. This applies to active licensees but excludes those on inactive status, nonresident licensees not practicing in Oklahoma, or board-exempt categories. The bill updates existing licensing rules to ensure ongoing professional training for funeral service professionals in the state.
HB 3329 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027. The bill modifies Oklahoma Statutes Section 1-1923 to continue the board's operation, which advises the State Commissioner of Health on long-term care services. The advisory board, composed of 13 members including healthcare professionals, facility operators, and public representatives, provides recommendations on care standards for nursing homes, residential care facilities, and adult day care centers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, as an emergency measure.
HB 3742 amends Oklahoma's criminal discovery rules to shorten the time limit for completing pre-trial evidence exchanges. It specifically requires prosecutors to disclose detailed information about jailhouse informants - including their criminal history, any deals made with them, and specific statements made to them - 10 days before trial. The bill also mandates district attorneys to maintain centralized records of all cases using jailhouse informants, with annual de-identified reports published by the District Attorneys Council. This directly affects criminal defendants, prosecutors, and jailhouse informants in Oklahoma court proceedings by increasing transparency around informant credibility. The changes aim to streamline discovery while improving accountability for informant testimony.
HB 4339 simplifies Oklahoma probate procedures by requiring courts to issue a single "combined notice" instead of separate notices for creditors, hearings, and estate matters. This notice, filed within 5 days of court approval, must include key details like the decedent's information, will status, estate value, hearing date, and creditor claim deadlines (30 days after notice). It directly affects probate petitioners, creditors, heirs, and courts by streamlining publication (two weeks in a local newspaper or posted publicly) and mailing requirements. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and modifies Oklahoma Statutes Title 58, Section 246.
HB 4215 establishes the "Oklahoma Film, Television and Music Incentives Act of 2026," creating a new economic development program for the state's film, television, and music industries. The bill formally names the incentive program and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not detail specific financial incentives or eligibility rules in the provided text. This legislation directly affects producers and businesses in Oklahoma's entertainment sector by establishing a framework for potential future incentives. The bill is currently in early committee review with no specific provisions outlined beyond its name and effective date.
HB 4321 amends Oklahoma's Elevator Safety Act to strengthen enforcement and public safety processes. It requires the Department of Labor to create an enforcement program including random inspections, written notices for violations, and public awareness efforts, while prohibiting retroactive application of new safety rules to existing buildings unless documented hazards exist. The bill also establishes a process for anyone to submit written complaints about elevator safety concerns, with the Department required to investigate if reasonable grounds are found. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting elevator owners, operators, and the Department of Labor.
SB 1921 updates Oklahoma's rules for criminal history background checks. It requires state agencies and entities needing checks for licensing or commercial purposes (not law enforcement) to complete national criminal history record checks within 60 days of July 1, 2009 (as specified in the bill text), with new fees ranging from $15 to $55 per check depending on type. The bill clarifies that national checks require FBI fingerprint submission, maintains confidentiality for juvenile records, and removes outdated language. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
