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signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HJR 1086: Joint Resolution; judicial and public safety state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution.

HJR 1086 is a procedural joint resolution approving pre-filed permanent rules for five Oklahoma state agencies: the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshall Commission, and State Board of Licensed Social Workers. It directly affects these agencies by formally adopting their proposed rules (filed by February 1, 2026) without altering their content or creating new policies. The resolution requires the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register," completing a routine legislative step to finalize existing administrative rules.
Gerrid Kendrix (R) Micheal Bergstrom (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3005: State government; Oklahoma Climatological Survey; sunset; effective date; emergency.

HB 3005 extends the operational deadline for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey (OCS) from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. It maintains the OCS's existing structure, including its placement under the University of Oklahoma's Board of Regents, its six core duties (like archiving climate data, producing climate summaries, and operating the Mesonet network), and the director's appointment process. The bill does not alter the Survey's functions or funding but adjusts its sunset date to ensure continued operation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends Oklahoma Climatological Survey's operations, maintaining climate data collection and Mesonet network critical for environmental monitoring without altering funding or functions.85% confidence
Gerrid Kendrix (R) Micheal Bergstrom (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3008: Motor vehicles; Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; sunset; effective date; emergency.

HB 3008 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The board, composed of medical deans, law enforcement representatives, and health officials, sets standards for alcohol/drug testing procedures used by law enforcement. The bill maintains existing funding mechanisms, including a revolving fund for operational costs and transfer of prior unit funds. It does not alter testing protocols or create new requirements, only preserving the current structure.
Gerrid Kendrix (R) Micheal Bergstrom (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3002: Counties and county officers; Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training; sunset; effective date; emergency.

HB 3002 re-establishes the Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training, extending its existence until July 1, 2027. The commission, composed of five specific officials (including the OSU President, State Auditor, DOT Director, Tax Commission Chairman, and County Officers Association President), will oversee training for county government personnel. This procedural bill does not change substantive policy but formalizes the commission's structure and timeline under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency.
Gerrid Kendrix (R) Micheal Bergstrom (R)
signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3001: Children; Child Death Review Board; sunset; effective date; emergency.

HB 3001 extends the authorization of Oklahoma's Child Death Review Board until July 1, 2027, delaying its sunset date from 2026. The Board reviews cases of child deaths or near-deaths linked to abuse or neglect, collects statistical data, and evaluates child protection system policies. Key provisions include requiring the Board to maintain strict confidentiality of case information, coordinate with agencies like the Department of Human Services, and submit annual public reports on child death causes and system improvements. This bill directly affects the Board, child protection agencies, and families involved in abuse/neglect cases by formalizing ongoing review processes and data collection.
Gerrid Kendrix (R) Micheal Bergstrom (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3173: Energy; creating the Well Repurposing Act; defining terms; Corporation Commission; Department of Environmental Quality; effective date.

HB 3173, the Well Repurposing Act, allows Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to authorize converting existing oil and gas wells into facilities for energy storage or geothermal energy development. It defines key terms like "geothermal resources" (excluding oil/hydrocarbons) and requires the Commission to set fees and financial requirements for these repurposed wells. The bill states that wells actively used for energy storage are not considered abandoned, but must be sealed if operations stop for 12+ months. This directly affects oil/gas well operators seeking to repurpose infrastructure under Commission approval.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes geothermal renewable energy development by repurposing oil/gas wells, excludes fossil fuels, defines terms to enable clean energy infrastructure90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes geothermal energy development (clean renewable source) by repurposing oil/gas wells, excluding hydrocarbons, aligning with environmental conservation goals.90% confidence
Nick Archer (R) Darcy Jech (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3183: Electric utilities; creating the GET Over Congestion (Grid Enhancing Technology Over Congestion) Act; effective date.

This Oklahoma bill requires investor-owned electric utilities to evaluate and potentially deploy grid-enhancing technologies that increase the capacity and efficiency of existing transmission lines without building new infrastructure. The law mandates that utilities analyze the cost-effectiveness of advanced technologies like dynamic line rating and high-performance conductors in their planning processes and report findings to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. If the Commission determines these technologies are cost-effective, utilities can recover the associated costs through rates paid by customers. The legislation specifically applies to investor-owned utilities and does not cover cooperatives or municipal providers.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes grid-enhancing technologies to increase transmission capacity and efficiency without new infrastructure, supporting energy infrastructure modernization and efficiency.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes deployment of grid-enhancing technologies to improve transmission efficiency and capacity without new infrastructure, advancing technology adoption in energy sector.85% confidence
Nick Archer (R) Casey Murdock (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3327: State Board of Education; appointments; removal procedures; vacancies; effective date; emergency.

HB 3327 increases Oklahoma's State Board of Education from seven to nine members and changes how they are appointed: the Governor appoints four members, the House Speaker appoints two, and the Senate President appoints two, all from congressional districts or the state at large. It immediately vacates all current board seats and requires new appointments within 30 days, with terms ending April 2, 2030, after which future appointments follow this structure. The bill also adds eligibility requirements, including a high school diploma or equivalent, prohibits serving on a local school board, and mandates free training workshops for new members. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Julie Daniels (R) Mike Osburn (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3557: Oklahoma Agricultural Extension; prohibiting the required centralization and redirection of local revenues; local financial institutes; prohibiting comingling with state or federal funds; emergency.

HB 3557 prohibits the Oklahoma Agricultural Extension Division and related programs from requiring local funding (generated at the county level) to be centralized or spent outside the county where it was collected. The bill directly affects counties that provide local funding to these agricultural extension services and the division itself. Key provisions require that any local revenue must stay within the originating county for use in that county's programs. This ensures local funding remains locally controlled and cannot be redirected to other areas by the state division.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures local revenue stays in originating counties for local programs, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget allocation per bill's core provision.90% confidence
Casey Murdock (R) Danny Williams (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3469: Oil and gas; authorizing operators to make certain election; requiring operators to post surety by certain date; emergency.

HB 3469 changes Oklahoma's oil and gas industry financial surety requirements. It phases out Category A surety (a $50,000 net worth financial statement) for new operators starting November 2025, requiring them instead to use Category B surety (like cash, bonds, or letters of credit). Current operators with Category A can keep it but may switch to Category B, with amounts increasing based on well count over 2026-2028 (e.g., 1-10 wells start at $25,000 in 2026, rising to $50,000 by 2028). The bill also allows operators with lower plugging costs to use reduced Category B amounts (via affidavit) and mandates Category B for operators with fines, compliance issues, or pollution violations.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill phases out strict financial surety for oil/gas operators, reducing regulatory burden on fossil fuels while opposing renewable energy transition through inaction on clean energy policies.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases financial responsibility for oil/gas operators by requiring higher surety (cash/bonds) instead of net worth statements, strengthening potential environmental cleanup funding.85% confidence
Grant Green (R) Brad Boles (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3802: Insurance; motor vehicle liability; premiums; deceased spouse; material change; renewal; effective date.

HB 3802 prohibits Oklahoma auto insurers from increasing motor vehicle liability insurance premiums solely because a policyholder removes a deceased spouse from their policy. It clarifies that removing a deceased spouse does not count as a "material change" for underwriting or pricing purposes. Insurers may still raise premiums for documented factors like driving record changes, claims history, or location, but must refund any overcharged amount if they violate this rule. The bill directly affects policyholders who lose a spouse and manage their insurance coverage.
Avery Frix (R) Chris Sneed (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3989: Retail Electric Supplier Certified Territory Act; exclusive rights; services; fees; effective date.

HB 3989 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Energy Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms; it solely establishes the bill's title and implementation timeline. This act does not directly affect any specific groups or alter existing energy policies. As a naming and effective date measure, it has no legislative content beyond its own designation.
Grant Green (R) Trey Caldwell (R)
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