Oklahoma Bills

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3548: Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act of 2026; taxable and adjusted gross income; sales tax; sales tax exemptions; business license; effective date.

HB 3548 creates a sales tax exemption for businesses operated by young entrepreneurs in Oklahoma. It amends Section 1357 of the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code to exempt sales of tangible personal property when a business is "materially operated for the benefit of an adult" (likely a typo for "youth," based on the bill's title). This exemption directly affects youth-run businesses that meet specific criteria, such as being materially operated for the benefit of young entrepreneurs. The bill also includes provisions limiting business licensing requirements for qualifying youth entrepreneurs and specifies that the exemption applies to sales of tangible personal property. The bill is currently in committee review for the 2026 legislative session.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3704: Revenue and taxation; income tax; federal income tax credit; election to participate; scholarship granting organizations; Oklahoma Tax Commission; effective date.

HB 3704 directs Oklahoma to participate in a federal income tax credit program allowing individuals to claim a credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). The bill requires the Governor to certify Oklahoma's participation to the U.S. Treasury and designates the Oklahoma Tax Commission to register SGOs, maintain their lists, and handle federal reporting. This enables Oklahoma taxpayers to claim the federal credit for qualifying donations, while coordinating with Oklahoma's existing state tax credit for SGO contributions. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and remains in place until changed by law or federal policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3595: Counties and county officers; creating the Safer Counties Revolving Fund; source; purpose; utilization of funds; effective date.

HB 3595 creates a permanent "Safer Counties Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury, managed by the Department of Public Safety. This fund, financed by existing legislative appropriations to the Department, provides grants to all Oklahoma counties to purchase public safety and traffic barrier equipment. Counties must use these funds solely for public safety purposes and cannot divert them to other uses. The fund operates without annual budget restrictions, allowing ongoing disbursements for safety equipment purchases.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4273: Income tax; definition; employees; aerospace; higher education; effective date.

HB 4273 creates an income tax credit for Oklahoma employees working in the aerospace sector who hold ABET-accredited engineering degrees or are licensed Professional Engineers. It defines "qualified employees" as individuals with such credentials working for "qualified employers" (aerospace businesses or higher education institutions with dedicated aerospace research programs). The credit applies to tuition paid for qualifying engineering programs and is limited to five years per person. This policy directly affects aerospace workers and employers in Oklahoma's aerospace industry by reducing their state income tax liability. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HJR 1079: Vote of the people; Public Finance Resolution of 2026; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1079 is a procedural resolution that prepares ballot language for a future voter referendum. It establishes the official title and wording voters will see on the ballot for the "Public Finance Resolution of 2026," including the question: "SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED?" The resolution requires the Chief Clerk to file this ballot wording with the Secretary of State and Attorney General after passage. This bill does not change any laws or policies - it only sets the format for how the referendum will be presented to Oklahoma voters.

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4303: Cities and towns; publication; municipal ordinances; effective date.

HB 4303 shortens the deadline for Oklahoma cities and towns to publish non-appropriation municipal ordinances from 30 days to 15 days after passage. It requires full publication in a newspaper, with publishers adding the publication date in brackets (e.g., "Published [Month, Day, Year]"). This directly affects all Oklahoma municipalities that enact local ordinances, ensuring residents learn about new rules more quickly. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4319: Administrative Procedures Act; agency rules; specific and explicit state law authorization; authority; legislative review; agency review; compliance; effective date.

HB 4319 requires Oklahoma state agencies to have specific, explicit state law authorization before creating new rules. It invalidates rules based on vague language (like "as necessary to carry out duties") and mandates agencies to cite exact law sections in rule notices. Agencies must inventory all current rules by 2029 and cite supporting state law, with unsupported rules automatically repealed by January 1, 2030, unless reapproved by the Legislature. The bill also gives the Legislature authority to disapprove rules lacking proper authorization during annual reviews. This directly affects all state agencies that issue rules and the legislative process for reviewing them.

died · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HJR 1078: Vote of the people; Public Finance Resolution of 2026; ballot title; filing.

This bill creates a procedural framework for a future public vote on a proposed amendment called the Public Finance Resolution of 2026. It establishes the official ballot title and instructions that will appear on any election ballot if the resolution advances to a vote. The resolution directs state officials to prepare and file copies of the document with the Secretary of State and Attorney General for administrative processing. This measure does not change any laws or policies itself but sets up the administrative steps needed to potentially place a finance-related question before Oklahoma voters in a future election.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4246: Waters and water rights; authorizing the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with certain parties; effective date.

HB 4246 allows Oklahoma's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to contract with the Oklahoma Rural Water Association or other qualified state suppliers for technical assistance to rural water and wastewater system operators. The bill expands the DEQ's existing authority to partner with nonprofit entities that can provide equally effective support, without requiring new funding. It directly affects rural water system operators statewide by potentially improving access to technical support services. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3270: Farmed cervidae; Farmed Cervidae Act; exempting certain actions from violating act; deer; genetic resistance; release into native populations; permits; changing department that issues to Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry; emergency.

HB 3270 regulates the transport and release of feral swine (wild pigs) in Oklahoma. It requires anyone moving live feral swine to obtain a license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and restricts transport only to licensed facilities, handling sites, or slaughterhouses. The bill also makes illegal release of feral swine a Class D3 felony with a $2,000 fine, with limited exceptions for licensed sporting facilities or releasing tagged pigs within 24 hours of capture. This directly affects ranchers, landowners, and hunters dealing with invasive feral swine populations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 1990: Incentive Evaluation Commission; modifying required considerations for estimate of economic and fiscal impact.

SB 1990 modifies how Oklahoma evaluates business incentive programs (like tax breaks or grants) by updating the criteria the Incentive Evaluation Commission must use. It requires the Commission to assess whether incentives actually change business behavior, measure their statewide economic impact (including effects on other businesses), and compare results to similar programs in Oklahoma and other states. The bill also mandates that the Commission submit annual reports by December 15 to state leaders, including specific recommendations on whether each incentive should be kept, changed, or eliminated. These reports must be publicly available online and include detailed analysis of each incentive’s cost, effectiveness, and alignment with Oklahoma’s economic goals. The bill directly affects state agencies administering incentives and the Commission, which must now follow these updated evaluation standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 1579: Ad valorem tax; requiring certain notice of valuation increase to include taxpayer bill of rights; prescribing language to be included. Effective date.

SB 1579 expands Oklahoma's income tax credit for investments in clean-burning motor vehicle fuel infrastructure. It directly affects businesses and individuals installing or purchasing equipment for compressed natural gas (CNG), hydrogen fuel cells, liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or electric vehicle charging systems. The bill provides tiered credits based on vehicle weight (up to $100,000 for heavy trucks), 45% of infrastructure costs for fueling stations, and $2,500 for residential CNG systems. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to five years to offset future tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

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