HB 2772 creates the "Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund" to provide dedicated state funding for transportation infrastructure. It mandates annual apportionments totaling $575 million for fiscal year 2021, increasing to $610 million annually starting in 2025, with $80 million allocated each year specifically for debt payments on transportation bonds before other uses. The fund must be used exclusively for constructing/maintaining state roads, bridges, highways, and related infrastructure - prohibited from replacing existing transportation funding - and requires annual oversight by the State Board of Equalization to prevent fund "supplanting." Additional smaller allocations ($2 million for the Heartland Flyer rail project and $3 million for public transit) are also specified within the funding structure. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
SB 31 creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program, providing tuition coverage for eligible members enrolled in career and technology programs at Oklahoma technology centers that lead to certification or licensure. It directly affects current Oklahoma National Guard members in good standing with a high school diploma or GED who enroll in such programs, limiting assistance to three years and requiring a 24-month active service commitment after program completion. Key provisions include maintaining a 2.0 GPA, holding a military occupational specialty (MOS) after the first semester, and mandatory repayment if service or academic requirements are not met. The program is funded through a revolving fund supported by state appropriations and repayments, with applications processed through the Military Department.
HB 2743 allows Oklahoma school districts and local governments (like counties and cities) to form cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies or external organizations to access lower-cost contracts for goods and services. It clarifies that these agreements - such as "piggybacking" on existing state or multistate contracts - must still comply with all applicable procurement rules, including statewide contract requirements. The bill does not change existing obligations for state agencies to use mandatory statewide contracts. This law became effective on May 29, 2025, after the Governor did not veto it.
SB 877 requires Oklahoma real estate licensees (brokers and sales associates) to complete continuing education on "deed theft" prevention by November 1, 2028. It defines "deed theft" as fraudulently altering property documents, misrepresenting ownership, or stealing property through deception. The bill also mandates that brokers provide written notification about deed theft risks to buyers at closing, requiring buyers to sign a confirmation of receipt. This law, effective November 1, 2025, directly affects real estate professionals and homebuyers by adding education requirements and transparency measures to combat property fraud.
HB 2770 adjusts judicial salary rates for Oklahoma judges effective July 1, 2025. It increases annual salaries for key judicial roles, including the Chief Justice (from $172,049 to $198,212), Associate Justices ($161,112 to $185,612), and district judges ($145,567 to $167,703). The bill specifies these raises must be funded from existing state resources, not new appropriations, and applies to all judicial officers covered under the referenced statutes. The legislation became law on May 29, 2025, without gubernatorial action.
SB 1135 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its operations. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This legislation provides specific funding for the Authority's duties without altering existing health insurance or tax policies.
HB 2789 directs $3.3 million and $6.6 million from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for specific water-related projects previously funded under Senate Bill 13. The funds must be used as recommended by the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding, with no more than 4% retained for administrative costs. It creates special, non-fiscal-year-limited accounts in the state treasury for these funds, requiring quarterly reporting to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding and strict adherence to American Rescue Plan Act guidelines. The bill also mandates agreements with other state agencies for fund oversight but prohibits transferring control of the funds to other agencies.
HB 2622 modifies Oklahoma's public nuisance laws to specifically define repeated use of property for certain felony crimes as a public nuisance. It states that using property to repeatedly commit drug distribution, prostitution, human trafficking, or sex trafficking (resulting in a felony conviction) constitutes a public nuisance under Oklahoma law. The bill clarifies that civil actions for public nuisance require proof the defendant controlled the conditions causing harm, and it explicitly states that lawful product manufacturing or sales cannot be deemed a public nuisance. This law, enacted without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025, directly affects property owners or occupants whose premises are repeatedly used for these specific illegal activities.
SB 50 exempts the purchase of gun safes and gun safety devices from Oklahoma's sales tax. This change directly affects consumers who buy these items for personal use, as they will no longer pay state sales tax on these purchases. The bill amends Oklahoma's sales tax code (Section 1357) to add gun safes and safety devices to the list of tax-exempt items, aligning with existing exemptions for other safety equipment. The law took effect on May 29, 2025, after becoming law without the governor's signature.
HB 2776 allocates specific funds from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Fund for state building improvements. It authorizes $70 million to repair the Jim Thorpe Office Building, $19 million for tunnels under the State Capitol Complex, and $45.3 million to renovate the Kelley Building (formerly DHS property) for a day care facility. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services directly receives these funds to carry out the repairs, renovations, and facility transfers. The bill adjusts prior fund authorizations to increase the total allocation while specifying exact projects and amounts.
SB 1137 appropriates $100,000 from unallocated state funds to Oklahoma's Department of Human Services for unspecified duties required by law. The bill declares an emergency to take immediate effect and was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025. It does not specify a new program or target a particular group, instead directing existing funds toward the agency's general operations. This is a procedural appropriation bill focused on funding allocation, not a new policy. The bill’s impact is limited to the Department of Human Services' existing statutory responsibilities.
HB 2783 changes how members of Oklahoma's Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Board serve by replacing fixed terms with "at the pleasure" of their appointing authorities. This means board members can be removed by their appointing authority at any time, rather than serving a set term. The bill does not alter the board's duties, travel expense reimbursement (covered under existing state law), or the requirement for staggered terms. It directly affects the trust's governing board members who manage tobacco settlement funds.
