HB 1965 amends Oklahoma's Children's Code by clarifying key definitions relevant to child welfare cases. It specifically defines terms like "abandonment" (including failure to maintain parental contact), "abuse" (explicitly allowing ordinary parental discipline like spanking), and "behavioral health" to guide court and agency decisions. The bill also establishes standards for "age-appropriate" activities and requires the Office of Juvenile Affairs to conduct assessments in certain cases. These changes directly affect courts, child welfare agencies, and parents involved in dependency or termination proceedings under Oklahoma law. The bill became effective May 28, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
This joint resolution approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma's judicial and public safety agencies (including the Attorney General, Department of Emergency Management, and State Bureau of Narcotics) for 2025. It specifically disapproves two rule sections: one from the Office of Juvenile Affairs (377:1-3-26(c)(2)) and one from the Department of Public Safety (595:25-5-15(e)), while directing distribution to the Governor and *The Oklahoma Register*. The resolution became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.
This bill (HJR 1035) is a procedural resolution that approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma's health-related state agencies while rejecting specific rule changes. It directly affects agencies like the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Department of Mental Health, and Oklahoma Funeral Board by confirming their approved rules (e.g., rules governing healthcare services, funeral practices) but disapproving certain amendments to those rules (e.g., changes to definitions or specific regulations). The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes legislative approval of existing agency rules as required by law. It became law on May 28, 2025, without a governor's signature.
SB 688 grants a 5-year property tax exemption for qualifying manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma, directly affecting manufacturers that meet specific investment, wage, and sales criteria. The bill exempts new or expanded facilities (including research labs) from ad valorem taxes if they invest at least $500,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) in qualifying assets, pay new jobs at or above Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program wage standards, and meet sales requirements (e.g., 50% revenue from out-of-state buyers for tech facilities). Facilities must annually file affidavits with the Oklahoma Tax Commission to verify eligibility. This law, enacted May 28, 2025, modifies existing tax exemptions to streamline eligibility for manufacturers expanding operations.
SJR 18 is a procedural resolution that reverses three specific proposed rule changes by Oklahoma state agencies. It disapproves amendments to rules concerning enterprise services (260:115-3-11, 260:115-7-32, and 260:95-3-6) and restores the previous rule language. The bill directly affects the Office of Management Enterprise Services and its administrative regulations. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature.
HJR 1033 is a procedural joint resolution that formally approves 14 sets of proposed permanent rules filed by eight Oklahoma state agencies (including Agriculture, Conservation, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife departments) before February 1, 2025. It does not create new policy but grants legislative approval for rules already submitted by these agencies. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register" and became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025. This resolution directly affects the agencies whose rules were approved, allowing them to implement those rules as permanent regulations. It has no direct impact on citizens or businesses beyond confirming the agencies' regulatory authority.
HB 1628 establishes a registration system for roofing contractors in Oklahoma, requiring the Construction Industries Board to oversee both commercial and residential roofer endorsements. It directly affects roofing contractors seeking to legally work in the state by setting examination, education, and registration standards. Key provisions include the Board’s authority to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke endorsements, conduct investigations, and impose fines (up to $3,500 for repeated residential violations). The bill, now law as of May 28, 2025, codifies these requirements and enforcement mechanisms under Oklahoma Statutes.
HB 2289 creates the Oklahoma Elected Official and Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2025, requiring state agencies to remove specific personal details - including home addresses, phone numbers, school locations, and children's information - from public records for elected officials, judges, and their immediate families. Agencies must delete such "covered information" within 72 hours of a request and cannot publicly display it. The law also mandates annual reports to the legislature on security spending and data collection methods related to protecting these individuals. It became law without the Governor’s signature on May 28, 2025.
SB 663 transfers management of the Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from its previous administrator to the Oklahoma Workforce Commission. It specifies that all funds remaining in the account as of July 1, 2024, must be used for workforce development programs. The bill amends existing law to remove references to fund transfers and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025. The legislature declared an emergency to expedite the law's implementation.
SB 921 transfers administration of Oklahoma's Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) from the Department of Public Safety to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence. It requires participants to pay a $150 administrative fee ($100 to the General Revenue Fund, $25 each to the DPS and Board funds) and mandates specific program requirements, including installing ignition interlock devices for set periods, meeting violation-free periods, and providing medical or affordability documentation for exemptions. The bill outlines criteria for medical exemptions (requiring pulmonologist certification for breath sampling issues) and employer exceptions (only for certain revocations), while clarifying that exemptions do not restore driving privileges during revocation. Successful program completion allows participants to present a certificate and pay fees to reinstate driving privileges through Service Oklahoma.
SB 747 updates Oklahoma's sheriff auction rules to prohibit charging buyer's premiums (additional fees to winning bidders) and requires sheriffs to offer non-electronic bidding options, such as in-person or phone bidding, alongside online auctions. It also clarifies payment methods, allowing electronic transfers or cashier's checks for online auction payments while mandating that all sales follow specific notice requirements. The bill directly affects individuals participating in sheriff's sales of seized property, including debtors and bidders. It became law without the governor's signature on May 28, 2025.
SB 988 transfers the administrative responsibility for filing certain secured transactions (like business loans secured by property) from the Oklahoma Secretary of State to the Oklahoma County Clerk. This change directly affects businesses and lenders in Oklahoma County that use the Uniform Commercial Code for financing agreements. The bill amends specific sections of the law to replace "Secretary of State" with "Oklahoma County Clerk" in the relevant statutes. The change took effect without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.
