This Oklahoma legislative bill approves specific permanent rules proposed by various state business and commerce agencies, including the Accountancy Board, Insurance Department, and Motor Vehicle Commission. The resolution makes these rules effective for all agencies except the Uniform Building Code Commission, where only certain changes in Chapter 20 are excluded. By adopting these rules, the Legislature formalizes administrative guidelines that regulate professions, industries, and licensing requirements across the state. The bill also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register for official publication.
This bill approves specific proposed rule changes submitted by the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The resolution authorizes updates to administrative codes related to state management and enterprise services. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the approval to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register.
This Oklahoma legislative bill approves specific permanent administrative rules proposed by various state agencies, including the Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the Department of Consumer Credit, and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The resolution makes these rules effective for all agencies listed, provided they were filed on or before February 1, 2026, with the notable exception of certain proposed changes by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission. To finalize the process, the bill directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register.
This legislative bill approves permanent administrative rules proposed by various Oklahoma state health-related agencies, including boards for medical, nursing, and behavioral health licensure, as well as the Department of Human Services. While most rules are approved in full, the bill specifically excludes a list of proposed regulations from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, leaving those particular rules inactive. The resolution applies only to rules filed on or before February 1, 2026, and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the document to the Governor and the editor of the official state register.
This bill approves specific permanent rules created by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority that govern how Medicaid funds are managed. The rules cover various administrative procedures and operational standards for the state's healthcare program. If passed, these regulations will become official guidelines for the agency responsible for administering Medicaid in Oklahoma. The measure also directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and a state publication.
This Oklahoma joint resolution approves proposed permanent administrative rules from six state education agencies before February 1, 2026. The bill directly affects the State Department of Education, Office of Educational Quality and Accountability, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, Statewide Charter School Board, and Department of Career and Technology Education. By approving these rules, the Legislature allows the agencies to implement their proposed regulations without further legislative review. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register for official publication.
HB 3004 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Board of Examiners in Optometry from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, ensuring the board continues operating under the state's Sunset Law without automatic termination. The board, which regulates optometrists' licensing and practice standards in Oklahoma, must maintain four licensed optometrists with five years of in-state practice experience and one lay member appointed by the Governor. This bill does not alter the board's duties or licensing requirements but delays its sunset to provide continuity. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.
HB 3021 establishes new curriculum standards for Oklahoma public schools, requiring all students to complete a 23-unit graduation curriculum starting in the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates specific content in subjects like requiring equal focus on classic literature and nonfiction in English, studying key historical documents (including the U.S. Constitution), and mastering standard math algorithms and Euclidean geometry. The bill creates a process for schools to request "nonstandard course waivers" for alternative courses, while ensuring technology center courses meet state standards and can count toward graduation. This directly affects Oklahoma public high school students and districts by standardizing graduation requirements and expanding options for course approval.
HB 4423 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to verify the immigration status of all Medicaid applicants using the federal SAVE system (or its successor) before approving benefits. It specifically mandates that the Authority notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if an applicant's status cannot be verified as lawful. This applies to all applicants, including adults applying for child-only Medicaid benefits on behalf of a child. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and does not change Medicaid eligibility criteria but adds a verification step for immigration status.
HB 4432 amends Oklahoma's tax code to eliminate a limitation on itemizing wagering income for tax purposes and updates statutory references throughout the Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act. It specifically adjusts how businesses calculate Oklahoma taxable income, particularly regarding federal net operating loss deductions and the allocation of income from property or business activities. The bill clarifies that Oklahoma net operating losses must be separately determined using federal rules but without requiring a federal loss, and it updates rules for allocating income from intangible property and certain business activities. This is a procedural update to the tax code, not a new tax or policy change, and it affects businesses and individuals filing Oklahoma income taxes. The bill was introduced in 2026 but has not advanced beyond committee referral.
This bill allows evidence of past domestic violence or abuse to be admitted in criminal trials for current domestic violence charges. Prosecutors must disclose such evidence to defendants at least 15 days before trial, including witness statements or summaries of expected testimony. It defines "domestic violence or abuse" broadly to include psychological, physical, sexual, economic, or emotional acts within qualifying relationships. The law applies specifically to criminal cases involving domestic violence in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2026.
SB 1546 renames Oklahoma's teacher scholarship program to the NEXT-ED Program and increases scholarship amounts for students pursuing teaching degrees. The bill provides up to $2,000 per year for the first three years (for students with fewer than 90 credits) and up to $5,000 for the final year (for students with 90+ credits), with a total maximum of $11,000 per student. To qualify, students must commit to teaching in Oklahoma public schools for five years after graduation and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Participants who fulfill this teaching commitment may also receive up to $20,000 in total through annual employment incentive payments of up to $4,000 per year.
