HB 2257 creates the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program, covering tuition and approved fees for eligible Oklahoma National Guard members attending state colleges or universities. It limits undergraduate assistance to 120 credit hours (for associate/bachelor's degrees) and graduate assistance to 40 credit hours (for master's degrees), with funds drawn from a revolving fund. To qualify, members must maintain a 2.0 GPA, stay in good military standing, and agree to serve 24 months after completing their program. Failure to meet these requirements may require repayment of benefits.
HB 2783 amends Oklahoma law to clarify that members of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Board of Directors serve "at the pleasure of their appointing authority," meaning they can be removed by their appointers at any time rather than serving fixed terms. This change affects the board members appointed by state officials (like the governor or legislature) and modifies Section 2308 of Oklahoma Statutes Title 62. The bill maintains that board members receive no salary but are reimbursed for travel expenses under state law, and it preserves existing rules about staggered terms and a two-year limit on serving as chair. The law took effect without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
HB 2795 increases the cap on the Political Subdivisions Enforcement Fund from $150,000 to $450,000. This fund supports the Ethics Commission's enforcement of local campaign finance laws for counties, cities, and school districts, using fines and fees from violations of those laws. The bill prevents annual transfers of excess funds to the General Revenue Fund until the balance exceeds $450,000, ensuring more consistent enforcement capacity. It also maintains the existing requirement that enforcement must pause if the fund falls below $100,000.
HB 2516 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development-Schools Revolving Fund" (BIND-Schools Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury. This fund, managed by the Oklahoma Military Department, provides dedicated financing for infrastructure improvements at military bases in Oklahoma, specifically targeting common education facilities on those bases. The law requires these investments to either prevent base closures or support base expansions. Funds can be used for new construction or facility upgrades, with expenditures authorized through standard state budget processes. The bill became effective July 1, 2025, after being signed into law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
HB 2790 appropriates $10 million from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Office of Juvenile Affairs for pandemic-related juvenile services, specifically funding programs established under Senate Bill 19. It creates dedicated accounts for these funds that last as long as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are managed, limits administrative costs to 2% of the appropriation, and requires quarterly reports to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. The bill mandates that all expenditures align with ARPA guidelines to avoid disallowance and prohibits the Office from relinquishing control over fund allocation. It also requires the Office to submit memorandums of understanding with other state agencies for oversight and report on all third-party contracts.
HB 2796 modifies how Oklahoma allocates funds from the Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Matching Fund. It establishes nine specific accounts within the fund, with one account split into two subaccounts for cities/towns or unincorporated areas. The bill prohibits using fund money for administrative costs, salaries, or ongoing expenses of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. It limits each entity to accessing only one account per fiscal year, ensuring funds are used solely for eligible disaster recovery activities. This procedural change affects local governments and entities receiving disaster recovery funds under the existing program.
HB 2622 amends Oklahoma's public nuisance laws to clarify that repeated use of property for specific felony crimes - such as drug distribution, prostitution, human trafficking, or sex trafficking - resulting in a felony conviction may be classified as a public nuisance. This change directly affects property owners or managers where these activities occur repeatedly, enabling civil actions to address the nuisance. Key provisions require courts to determine if the defendant controlled the nuisance conditions and specify that private individuals may sue only if they suffer special injury from the nuisance. The law, effective November 1, 2025, does not apply to lawful product manufacturing or sales.
HB 2772 creates the "Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund" to dedicate specific annual funding for Oklahoma's transportation infrastructure. It mandates $80 million annually starting in 2021, increasing to $590 million for 2022 and $610 million for 2025 and beyond, to be used exclusively for state roads, bridges, highways, and related maintenance. The bill requires the State Board of Equalization to annually verify that fund expenditures enhance - not replace - existing transportation funding, with corrective appropriations if supplanting occurs. The fund also allocates $2 million yearly for the Heartland Flyer rail project and $3 million for public transit. This bill became law on May 29, 2025.
HB 2773 allocates $250 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority (OSUVMA) for constructing, refurbishing, or expanding animal teaching hospitals and related facilities. The funds, available for distribution in one or more installments, will support OSUVMA's infrastructure needs starting in the 2026 state fiscal year. This bill directly affects OSUVMA's ability to modernize veterinary education and clinical care facilities. The funding mechanism requires no new state debt, as it uses existing Legacy Capital Financing Fund resources with recapitalization payments deferred until July 2026.
HB 2782 creates a dedicated "Rate Preservation Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury to maintain Medicaid reimbursement rates for healthcare providers. The fund specifically preserves provider rates if the state's Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) decreases, and allows the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to temporarily transfer up to one-third of the fund's balance to other Medicaid program funds for cash flow needs - provided all transferred funds are returned to the Rate Preservation Fund before the end of the fiscal year. This bill directly affects Medicaid providers and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority by establishing a structured mechanism to stabilize provider payments during federal funding fluctuations, without altering Medicaid eligibility or coverage.
HB 2766 is an appropriations bill that allocates specific funding for Oklahoma public schools from multiple state funds, including the General Revenue Fund, Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund, and Mineral Leasing Fund. It directs $1.65 billion for school operations, $1.26 billion for education reform, $47 million for technology, $27.8 million for textbooks, and additional funds for staff health benefits and school consolidation assistance. These funds are designated for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2026, to support public school activities and administrative functions. The bill became law without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025, after passing through the legislative process.
HB 2780 creates a special "Prison Acquisition Revolving Fund" in the state treasury, allowing Oklahoma's Department of Corrections (DOC) to use these funds to purchase prisons and related property from private contractors. The bill updates the DOC's authorized list of correctional facilities to include "a facility purchased pursuant to this bill," ensuring newly acquired prisons are formally recognized. It establishes the fund as a continuing account not limited by fiscal years, with expenditures requiring approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The legislation became law without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
