HB 4343 sets a fixed $350 payment for property appraisers and commissioners appointed by district courts in condemnation or escheat cases, plus reimbursement for expenses determined by the judge. It directly affects appraisers and commissioners handling these specific court proceedings. The bill amends Oklahoma law to establish this compensation rate, effective November 1, 2026.
This bill establishes the State Budget Act of 2026 and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It applies to the Oklahoma state government by creating a formal framework for the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The legislation does not alter specific spending amounts or policies but provides the legal basis for the state budget process to begin.
HB 4054 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Public Finance Act of 2026" for administrative purposes and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not create new policies, funding mechanisms, or regulations, nor does it directly affect any specific groups or programs. It is explicitly non-codified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This bill serves only as a naming and scheduling measure for future public finance-related legislation.
HB 4144 requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to make specific arrest and incident reports publicly available, including arrest details (name, date of birth, cause), incident summaries, radio logs, crime summaries, jail records, and body-worn camera footage. Agencies must redact sensitive information like minor identities, medical details, or ongoing investigation details before release, but must disclose redacted portions once investigations conclude. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies by expanding public access to policing records while establishing clear redaction standards for privacy and safety concerns. The policy changes standardize transparency for public record requests related to law enforcement activities.
HB 4053 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Public Finance Act of 2026" for a non-codified legislative provision. It specifies that the act takes effect on November 1, 2026, but contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms. The bill does not alter existing laws, create new requirements, or directly affect any individuals or entities. It serves solely as a naming convention and date specification for future legislative reference. As a non-codified act, it will not be included in Oklahoma's official statutes.
HB 4056 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Finance Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new financial policies or affect any specific groups, as it solely establishes the bill's official name and implementation timeline. The bill has no substantive provisions beyond this naming and date-setting. It was introduced on February 2, 2026, and referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget.
HB 4067 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Finance Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policy or affect any specific groups, as it only establishes the bill's name and implementation timeline. The bill is noncodified, meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a routine legislative procedural step with no substantive policy changes.
HB 3147 creates a new Route 66 Centennial special license plate for Oklahoma drivers to support the historic highway's 100th anniversary. To activate the plate, Service Oklahoma must receive 100 prepaid applications within 180 days of the bill's effective date. Fees collected from plate purchases will fund Route 66 centennial activities, following existing procedures for special license plate revenue. This plate is available to any Oklahoma driver who wants to display support for Route 66, similar to other existing special plates like firefighter or wildlife conservation plates.
HB 3114 requires Oklahoma county jails to transfer inmates to state correctional facilities within five business days of receiving court documents. If a county jail reaches capacity, it must notify the state within 72 hours and transport inmates to designated facilities. The state reimburses counties at a set daily rate for housing inmates until transfer, with specific rules for incomplete sentencing documents. This bill directly affects county sheriffs, jail administrators, and inmates by establishing clear timelines and financial accountability for inmate transfers.
HB 3674 establishes a three-year pilot program for school resource officers (SROs) in Oklahoma schools, requiring participating school districts to prioritize hiring officers with specialized school-based law enforcement training. The bill mandates that all sexual assault reports within schools be directed to law enforcement and requires SROs to complete one hour annually of CLEET-approved training on sexual assault response, trauma-informed practices, and violence prevention. These provisions directly affect school districts, SROs, and law enforcement agencies by updating certification requirements and ensuring SROs receive targeted training to address sexual violence. The bill amends existing laws to integrate these training and reporting standards into Oklahoma’s school safety framework.
SB 1460 expands Oklahoma's felony classification system by adding 35 specific offenses to Class B5 felonies, including repeat domestic violence convictions (like second assaults on intimate partners), stalking, and second or subsequent "peeping tom" offenses (using hidden cameras to capture private areas without consent). It also creates new felony penalties for gang-related activities, assaults on police officers or police animals, and certain animal cruelty crimes like dogfighting. The bill updates sex offender registration requirements to include these newly classified offenses. These changes apply to individuals convicted of these specific acts, effective January 1, 2026.
HB 2299, the "Dr. Tom Coburn Act," establishes rules for Oklahoma's delegates to Article V conventions (which propose U.S. constitutional amendments). It directly affects Oklahoma legislators appointed as commissioners or alternates at these federal conventions. Key provisions define "commissioner" and "commission," prohibit delegates from exceeding their assigned authority (e.g., voting beyond legislative instructions), and criminalize bribery, threats, or obstruction of delegates with a felony charge. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and is not codified in Oklahoma statutes.
