SB 1156 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated to help the department perform its existing legal duties, without creating new programs or altering current responsibilities. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a routine funding measure, not a policy change affecting specific groups or industries.
SB 1165 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly provides funding for the department's existing duties as defined by current law, with no new programs or policy changes specified. It includes an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard legislative timelines. This is a routine funding measure for an existing state agency, not a substantive policy change.
SB 1161 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Corrections for the 2026 fiscal year. This funding supports the department's existing legal responsibilities, such as managing correctional facilities and staff operations. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate use of these funds upon approval, bypassing standard budget timelines. It provides specific financial support for current Department of Corrections duties without creating new programs or altering existing laws.
HB 1746 changes Oklahoma's juvenile code to require jury trials in specific parental rights termination cases. It mandates a jury trial when a court first determines a child is neglected (deprived) and simultaneously requests termination, or after a prior deprivation finding, the state or child files a termination request. The bill sets strict timelines: courts must schedule jury trials within 30 days and hold them within six months, unless justified exceptions exist. This directly affects parents facing termination, child welfare agencies, and courts handling these cases by altering the trial process.
This Oklahoma House resolution commemorates the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing and expresses condolences to the victims' families. It thanks first responders and volunteers for their efforts during the attack and directs a copy of the document to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. The resolution also includes statements renouncing terrorism and calling for a future based on hope and love rather than anger.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that designates April 21, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day in Oklahoma. It directly affects electric utility workers by formally recognizing their role in maintaining the state's power grid and responding to emergencies. The resolution expresses gratitude to various providers, including Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Gas and Electric, for their service. It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor linemen rather than establishing new laws or funding.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 31st anniversary of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. It formally acknowledges the 168 lives lost, honors the survivors, and expresses gratitude to the first responders who acted during the attack. The measure urges the state to continue the process of healing for all affected by the tragedy. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to remember the event and its impact.
This Oklahoma House resolution expresses formal opposition to the proposed Inola Aluminum Smelter project unless specific concerns are addressed. The bill highlights worries about potential air pollution, impacts on agriculture and public health, and strain on local infrastructure like roads and emergency services. It directs that no public support be given until independent studies resolve these issues and a full accounting of financial incentives is provided. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the Governor and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
This legislative bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day in Oklahoma. It directly affects electric utility workers across the state, specifically naming providers like Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company. The resolution expresses gratitude for their work maintaining power grids and responding to emergencies, while also highlighting their role in supporting the state's economy. This document serves as an official acknowledgment of their contributions rather than establishing new laws or regulations.
HB 3048 amends Oklahoma's insurance laws to clarify rules for surplus lines insurance (coverage from insurers not licensed in Oklahoma). It defines key terms like "home state" (determined by business headquarters or premium allocation) and requires surplus lines brokers to be licensed in the insured's home state, not Oklahoma. The bill updates procedures for purchasing coverage, removes outdated requirements for licensees, and specifies that nonadmitted insurers must provide clear policy notices to insureds. These changes primarily affect insurance brokers, agents, and businesses purchasing specialized coverage outside standard insurance channels.
HB 3081 lowers the minimum age requirement for individuals supervising fire extinguisher business operations in Oklahoma from 21 to 18 years. The bill amends existing licensing rules to require applicants to provide evidence of this age qualification, along with other standard requirements like background checks, fingerprints, and proof of no disqualifying criminal history. It directly affects business owners and supervisors seeking or renewing fire extinguisher industry licenses. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3172, the "Fair Banking Act," prohibits Oklahoma banks and payment processors with over $100 billion in assets from discriminating against customers based on protected religion, speech, lawful economic activity, or bias toward these factors. It requires institutions to provide a specific written explanation within 30 days if they deny, restrict, or terminate services like checking accounts, loans, or credit cards. Customers can file a civil lawsuit if they believe discrimination occurred, and the law aligns with federal credit protections while adding new safeguards. The bill excludes insurance and investment services from its scope.
