HB 2788 redirects specific funds from several existing state programs back to the Statewide Recovery Fund. It transfers $1.56 million from domestic violence services (previously funded by HB 2884), $162,668 from food assistance programs (funded by SB 1186), $1.49 million for health workforce programs (funded by SB 1458), $2.16 million for rural healthcare (funded by HB 1012), $5 million for medical facilities (funded by SB 20), $20.5 million for mental health construction (funded by HB 1013), and $3.3 million from water resources (funded by SB 13). All transfers require alignment with a May 12, 2025, recommendation from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency.
HB 2771 increases the number of district judges in two Oklahoma judicial districts. Specifically, it raises District 7's total from 15 to 16 judges (effective after the 2026 election) and increases District 26's from 2 to 3 judges (effective January 1, 2026). The bill amends Oklahoma statutes to reflect these changes, adjusting election rules for the additional positions. This directly affects court operations in the counties served by these districts, including Tulsa (District 7) and McCurtain (District 26), by adding judicial capacity. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, with the new judge counts applying to elections starting in 2026.
HB 2779 redirects $750,000 in existing funds from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to the School Secure Program, which was previously managed by the State Board of Education. This transfer specifically funds school safety initiatives under the program, directly affecting schools participating in the School Secure Program. The funds must be used for this purpose starting July 1, 2025, as specified in the bill. The legislation became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
HB 2258, the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, establishes standards for Oklahoma's official electronic legal documents. It directly affects state agencies, courts, and the Oklahoma Secretary of State by requiring them to designate electronic records as official, authenticate them to ensure accuracy, and preserve them securely for permanent public access. Key provisions mandate that official publishers (like the Secretary of State or courts) provide methods to verify electronic records haven't been altered and ensure materials remain available to the public. The law took effect on May 29, 2025, after becoming law without the Governor's signature.
HB 2791 appropriates $195,000, $328,000, and $5,000,000 from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for increased costs of three specific projects funded under previous legislation (HB 2884). The bill creates special accounts for these funds in the state treasury, lasting only as long as American Rescue Plan Act 2021 funds remain active, with no fiscal year limits. DHS must use funds strictly for designated projects, retain no more than 2% for administrative costs, and submit quarterly reports to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding detailing fund usage and related contracts. The bill also requires DHS to appear before the committee upon request to update on implementation.
HB 2784 creates the Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund to manage Medicaid supplemental payments for qualifying trauma centers. It directly affects Level 1 trauma centers operated by the Oklahoma State University Medical Trust or affiliated entities, particularly in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and providers at OSU medical schools. The bill requires annual certification by the Medical Authority to ensure these facilities meet standards for continued Medicaid payments. Key provisions include amending Medicaid payment rules to preserve existing supplemental funding for trauma centers and teaching hospitals, while establishing clear accountability for fund usage and reporting to the Health Care Authority.
HB 2775 allocates $41.6 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to construct, refurbish, or expand military facilities for the Oklahoma Military Department. The bill authorizes the Capitol Improvement Authority to distribute these funds in installments (tranches) and requires recapitalization payments starting July 1, 2026, over a 20-year period. It allows the Authority to use memoranda of understanding with state agencies without creating new state obligations. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature. This directly benefits Oklahoma's military installations and personnel through improved infrastructure.
HB 2797 prohibits Oklahoma's Health Care Authority (OHCA) from using statistical methods like extrapolation or sampling to audit Medicaid home and community-based services claims, which could require providers to repay excess funds. It invalidates all past audits using these methods (January 2020-November 2025) and voids related repayment demands or penalties. The bill requires OHCA and the Department of Human Services to jointly develop new audit standards and create a training program for providers by November 1, 2027. This law directly affects Medicaid providers of home and community-based services by changing how their claims are reviewed and audited.
HB 2776 authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use $70 million from the Legacy Capital Fund for repairs to the Jim Thorpe Office Building, $19 million for tunnels under the State Capitol Complex, and $45.3 million for renovating the Kelley Building (transferred from the Department of Human Services) into a day care facility. The funds are specifically allocated to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for these infrastructure projects. The bill amends existing law to increase the authorized amounts for these projects and allows phased fund distribution. This legislation, enacted without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025, directly affects state-owned buildings and facilities managed by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
HB 2160 modernizes Oklahoma's licensing and regulatory framework for new motor vehicle dealers and salespeople. It updates definitions (excluding powersport dealers from "new motor vehicle dealer" status), requires salespersons to work exclusively for licensed dealers, modifies license fees, and clarifies requirements for dealer registrations and franchise agreements. The bill also specifies procedures for license suspension/revocation and mandates physical posting of licenses at dealer locations. As enacted on May 29, 2025, it directly affects new vehicle dealers, their sales staff, manufacturers, and distributors operating in Oklahoma.
HB 2777 allocates $20 million from Oklahoma's opioid lawsuit settlement fund to the Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund for opioid prevention and treatment programs, and $1.25 million directly to local governments that did not join opioid lawsuits. The funds are designated for use in addressing the opioid crisis through established state programs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was enacted without gubernatorial signature on May 29, 2025. It directs existing settlement money to specific uses without creating new programs or requirements.
HB 2794 appropriates $5 million from the Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund to fund a municipal park in a county with over 750,000 residents (per the 2020 Census), located north of I-344 and west of I-35. It also allocates $4 million to relocate a naval submarine east of State Highway 165 and north of State Highway 62, and $1.8 million for infrastructure improvements at an industrial park south of State Highway 62 and east of State Highway 283. The bill directs the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to manage these specific projects using unallocated funds from the designated economic prosperity fund. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, following its passage without governor approval on May 29, 2025.
