HB 2756 establishes a new permitting process for high-voltage electric transmission facilities (over 300 kV) in Oklahoma. It requires transmission developers to obtain a "certificate of authority" from the Corporation Commission before construction, including detailed applications with route maps, cost estimates, and public notice requirements. Developers must publish notice in local newspapers, send certified mail to affected landowners and municipalities, and hold public meetings within 90 days of application. This bill directly affects developers building new transmission lines, local governments, and landowners along proposed routes, while ensuring public input before projects begin. The law became effective without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.
SJR 22 is a procedural joint resolution that approved certain permanent rules proposed by Oklahoma state agencies. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the governor's signature. This resolution formalizes existing agency rules but does not create new policies or directly affect residents or businesses. It serves as a routine legislative step to confirm administrative regulations.
SB 677 allows Oklahoma retailers to offer discounts for cash, check, or debit card payments without limits, while prohibiting most surcharges for credit card use. It requires clear disclosure of any permitted surcharges (capped at 2% or actual processing costs) at points of entry, sale, and online, and mandates verbal disclosure for phone transactions. The bill directly affects all businesses selling goods or services in Oklahoma, repealing the previous ban on credit card surcharges. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, with no impact on public entities like schools or municipalities that may charge limited service fees.
SJR 21 is a procedural resolution approving most proposed permanent rules from 18 Oklahoma state agencies (including the Insurance Department, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, and Real Estate Appraiser Board) while disapproving five specific rule changes. It specifically reverses amendments to rules on marijuana possession limits (Medical Marijuana Authority), securities regulations (Department of Securities), and real estate appraiser guidelines (Real Estate Appraiser Board). The resolution formalizes legislative approval of these agency rules without creating new policy, directing the Secretary of State to distribute it. This is a routine procedural step to affirm or reject agency rule changes, not a new law affecting public policy.
SB 527 modifies the time limit for creditors to formally record their claim (called "perfecting a security interest") on certificates of title for vehicles or equipment in Oklahoma. It directly affects lenders, banks, and businesses that secure loans against titled property, such as cars, trucks, or machinery. The bill changes the existing deadline, extending the timeframe to allow more time for creditors to properly register their claims after a loan is issued. This adjustment prevents claims from becoming invalid due to timing issues, providing clarity for financial transactions involving titled assets.
SB 626, the Security Breach Notification Act, requires businesses to notify Oklahomans when specific personal data used to verify identity (like Social Security numbers or account credentials) is compromised in a security breach. This law directly affects businesses and organizations that collect or store such identifying information, including credit bureaus, healthcare providers, and financial institutions. The key provision clarifies that notifications are mandated only when data enabling authentication of an individual is breached, not for all types of data. The law became effective on May 28, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
SB 805 enacts Oklahoma's participation in the Dietitian Licensure Compact, allowing licensed dietitians from Oklahoma to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill directly affects licensed dietitians seeking to work across state lines, as well as healthcare consumers in those states. Key provisions establish a "Compact Privilege" for dietitians meeting uniform requirements, eliminating duplicate licensing needs while preserving each state's authority to regulate practice. This aims to increase public access to dietetics services, reduce administrative burdens for professionals and states, and support military families relocating between member states.
SB 1067 creates a new database for ambulance service providers and changes how health insurers pay for ambulance services in Oklahoma. It requires ambulance providers to report specific data to this database and modifies the rates and criteria insurers use to reimburse ambulance services. This bill directly affects ambulance companies and health insurance providers by establishing new reporting requirements and payment rules. The law became effective without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.
SB 789, now effective as of May 28, 2025, restricts how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) can audit pharmacies. It requires PBMs to give pharmacies 14 days' notice (30 days for wholesale audits), prohibits recouping funds for simple errors like typos, and allows pharmacies to use hospital/physician records or any drug purchase records (without date/source limits) to validate claims. The law also caps audits at 50 prescriptions per pharmacy annually and mandates that any recouped funds first be refunded to the patient. This directly affects pharmacies, PBMs, and patients by standardizing audit practices and protecting against unfair financial penalties.
HB 2764 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Equalization to annually certify five-year average revenue amounts for oil, natural gas, and corporate income taxes. If revenue for a fiscal year exceeds these averages, the bill mandates specific deposits: 100% of excess oil/gas revenue to the Revenue Stabilization Fund, and 25% to the Constitutional Reserve Fund plus 75% to the Revenue Stabilization Fund for corporate income tax. It defines key terms like "base year total collections" and "income tax rate reduction threshold" to guide future decisions on potential tax rate reductions. The bill establishes a framework for handling revenue surpluses but does not itself change tax rates or directly reduce taxes.
This bill amends Oklahoma's payroll procedures for state agencies by updating Section 34.67 of the statutes. It authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to create standardized payroll forms and electronic systems, allowing agencies to file claims against multiple budget accounts and requiring payroll records to detail earnings, withholdings, and net pay for each employee. The change directly affects all Oklahoma state agencies and their employees by streamlining how payroll is processed and documented. It does not repeal any existing law, as suggested by the title, but instead modernizes administrative processes for state payroll management.
SB 1168 amends Oklahoma’s Governmental Tort Claims Act (specifically 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.67) to clarify how state agencies process claims and payrolls. It authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to establish electronic systems and forms for claims, allows agencies to file claims against multiple fund accounts simultaneously, and increases liability limits for certain claims. The bill directly affects state agencies and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services by streamlining payroll and claims processing. It became effective immediately upon the governor’s approval on May 27, 2025, as declared an emergency.
