SB 1140 appropriates $100,000 from unallocated General Revenue funds for Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to fulfill its existing legal duties. The bill requires that these specific funds be used for designated purposes without needing new legislation, and authorizes early transfers of funds for that purpose. Declared an emergency, it took effect immediately upon becoming law on May 29, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature. This is a funding allocation bill, not a new policy.
SB 1031 amends Oklahoma's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (37A O.S. 2021, Section 2-146) to clarify that common ownership of beer distributor and wine/spirits wholesaler licenses is permitted under corporations, partnerships, or limited liability companies. It specifically removes a previous restriction (Section 2-146(15)) that prevented such combined ownership. This change directly affects businesses seeking or renewing these specific liquor licenses, allowing them to operate multiple license types under the same entity. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
SB 1137 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's state general revenue fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for existing duties under current law. The bill directs these state funds toward unspecified DHS purposes but clarifies it does not use federal funds (contrary to the title's implication). It declares an emergency to take immediate effect upon passage, making it effective without the governor's signature. This is a small, procedural appropriation bill with no new programs or broad policy changes. The funds are allocated to support DHS operations as currently required by law.
HB 1808 limits insurers' use of step-therapy protocols by preventing multiple failed attempts on the same medication and requiring exceptions for medical reasons (e.g., contraindications, prior adverse reactions, or treatment stability). It mandates strict response timelines for prior authorizations: 24 hours for urgent requests and 2 business days for non-urgent requests, with automatic approval if deadlines are missed. The law also requires insurers to cover at least one asthma controller medication per class without prior authorization and extends prior authorization approval validity to the full treatment duration or one year. These changes directly affect Oklahoma patients, doctors, and insurers managing prescription drug coverage.
SB 59 exempts certain organizations from paying sales tax when providing clothing or supplies to specific students. The bill directly affects qualifying nonprofits or community groups that distribute these items to students in need, such as those from low-income households. It creates a new sales tax exemption for these transactions, reducing costs for the organizations. The law became effective without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
SB 1150 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026 to fulfill its legal duties. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage (May 29, 2025), without requiring the Governor's signature. It directly affects the Department of Transportation by providing specific funding for its operations, though the bill's title mistakenly references the "Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics." The appropriation is limited to the exact amount specified and must be used for duties already mandated by existing law.
This bill appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2026 to perform its statutory duties. It directly affects the Oklahoma Health Care Authority by providing specific funding for its operations. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the governor's signature, though its title misleadingly references tax credits and premium taxes (the actual text focuses solely on the funding allocation). The key provision is a one-time, targeted cash appropriation for the Authority's existing responsibilities.
SB 1178 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's general revenue fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2026 fiscal year. This funding supports the department's existing duties, including mental health and substance abuse services, without changing current laws or creating new requirements. The bill was enacted as an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage, and became law on May 29, 2025, without the governor's signature.
SB 132 requires gas well operators to either plug inactive wells or begin production from specific wells by set deadlines, directly affecting oil and gas companies operating in the state. The bill clarifies the Corporation Commission’s (the state regulatory agency) authority over these wells, ensuring operators comply with safety and environmental standards. It mandates timely action to prevent abandoned wells from causing environmental harm or safety risks, with deadlines specified in the legislation. The law became effective without the Governor’s signature on May 29, 2025.
SB 1179 allocates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, specifically to fund existing services at the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities. The bill is a procedural appropriation, not a policy change, and directly affects the Department of Human Services' ability to operate this center. It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon enactment. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without gubernatorial signature.
SB 50 exempts sales tax on the purchase of gun safes and gun safety devices, directly affecting consumers who buy these products. The bill removes the state sales tax from qualifying items like gun safes and safety locks at the point of sale. It became law without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025, making the tax exemption effective immediately for new purchases. This policy change simplifies the cost for buyers seeking to store or secure firearms safely.
SB 840 creates new micro-credentials for Oklahoma certified teachers who complete CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist) or CERI (Center for Effective Reading Instruction) training. To earn these credentials, teachers must hold a master’s degree, complete specialized therapy training, pass an exam, and provide 28 days of instruction post-exam. Teachers with these micro-credentials will be authorized to screen students for dyslexia and have the credential reflected on their teaching certificate. The bill, effective July 1, 2025, became law without the Governor’s signature on May 29, 2025.
