SB 1432 removes the temporary "pilot program" designation and the July 1, 2026 sunset date from Oklahoma's alternative teacher certification pathways. This permanent change affects teacher certification providers and candidates who use non-traditional routes to become licensed educators. The bill amends Oklahoma law to make these innovative certification programs permanent, eliminating the requirement for annual reapproval and the expiration date. It ensures providers offering these pathways no longer need to operate under temporary status, streamlining the process for educators seeking certification through alternative routes.
SB 2118 amends Oklahoma law to allow county sheriffs to use surplus funds from jail commissary operations for specific jail-related expenses. The bill authorizes sheriffs to spend commissary surplus on jail operations, inmate care, training equipment, travel, or capital improvements, rather than restricting it solely to commissary maintenance. This change directly affects county sheriffs managing jail commissaries statewide. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1221 requires Service Oklahoma to implement two systems by January 1, 2027: (1) a tracking system allowing license holders to monitor mailing status via email updates or a web portal, and (2) an expedited delivery option for credentials (including REAL ID licenses) at a $25 fee. This directly affects Oklahoma driver license applicants and holders who choose to track their license status or pay for faster delivery. The bill mandates these systems be operational before the deadline, with the $25 fee deposited into Service Oklahoma's revolving fund. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency.
HB 3029 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Education to create a four-year plan addressing the Oklahoma Department of Education's program needs. The plan must include long-term goals, details on new programs, cost analyses, and specific implementation strategies. The State Board must submit this annual plan to the Governor and legislature by December 1 each year, with updates reviewed yearly. The bill takes effect September 1, 2026.
HB 3087 extends the response time for garnishees (like employers or banks) handling wage garnishment notices in Oklahoma. It changes the deadline from 10 days to 30 days for garnishees to file their response after receiving a garnishment summons, and updates related deadlines for defendants to object (from 5 to 30 days). This bill directly affects employers, banks, and individuals subject to wage garnishment by providing more time to respond to legal notices. The change modifies specific sections of Oklahoma's civil procedure code (12 O.S. Sections 1172.1 and 1173) without altering the underlying garnishment process or financial requirements.
HB 3261 requires Oklahoma school districts to submit detailed information about all school support staff (including their full name, school district, position, and a permanent state-issued ID) to the State Department of Education by October 1, 2026. The law creates a centralized database to track support staff employment across districts, using a unique ID that remains consistent if an employee changes schools. School districts must update the database within 30 days of hiring or terminating support staff. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects school districts (as data submitters) and support staff (whose records are maintained in the database).
HB 3386 modifies Oklahoma's landlord-tenant law by requiring court-supervised mediation before a landlord can terminate a lease due to unpaid rent when minor children reside in the rental unit. For all other tenants without minor children, landlords may still terminate leases after a 5-day grace period following written notice of unpaid rent. The bill amends Section 131 of Title 41 O.S. 2021 and becomes effective November 1, 2026, directly affecting landlords and tenants in households with minor children facing rent delinquency.
HB 3345 requires mandatory mental health, substance abuse, and risk screenings for individuals arrested on felony charges in Oklahoma after their initial court appearance. These screenings, conducted by certified professionals from the Department of Mental Health, must be shared with courts, prosecutors, defendants, and their attorneys. Results cannot be used as evidence in criminal trials unless the defendant waives this right, but may inform sentencing or diversion options. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3304, titled the "Ray Davis Safe Roads Act," prohibits the issuance of commercial driver licenses (Class A, B, or C) to certain individuals under Oklahoma law. The bill amends Section 6-101 of the Oklahoma Statutes to clarify that Service Oklahoma cannot issue original commercial licenses to applicants meeting specific disqualification criteria (though the exact disqualifications are not fully detailed in the provided text). This directly affects individuals seeking commercial driver licenses who fall under the prohibited categories. The bill modifies existing licensing requirements to enhance safety by restricting eligibility for commercial driving privileges. It does not change age requirements or existing exemptions for specific vehicle types or purposes.
HB 3378 modifies the term lengths for members of Oklahoma's Science and Technology Research and Development Board. Starting June 30, 2026, two Governor-appointed members, one Senate-appointed member, and one House-appointed member will serve two-year terms instead of the standard four-year terms, with all positions reverting to four-year terms after the initial two-year period. The bill does not change the board's composition (nine members total), appointment requirements, or responsibilities, which include overseeing science and technology initiatives. This adjustment applies only to specific board members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker.
HB 3429 creates a $50 million Career Technology Business Partnership Pool to finance economic development projects in Oklahoma. It allows career technology districts (vocational schools) to partner with for-profit businesses, using pooled financing for projects that meet workforce needs. Key requirements include adding financial literacy courses to district curricula, prohibiting districts from having outstanding debt while using the program, and ending eligibility after June 30, 2032. The pool is managed by the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, with bonds potentially issued tax-exempt under federal law.
HB 3645 amends Oklahoma's hospice care requirements to expand eligibility determination options when patients lack legal representatives. It allows hospice admission decisions by a licensed long-term care administrator (with 6 months oversight and two physician approvals), two physicians reviewing medical history, or a primary care physician managing care for six months. The bill maintains existing standards like 24/7 care, bereavement programs, and prohibitions on improper patient solicitation. It directly affects hospice providers and patients without appointed guardians, ensuring timely access to hospice services under defined criteria.
