HCR 1017 is a concurrent resolution that declares May 14, 2025, as the 9th annual Hispanic Cultural Day in Oklahoma. It officially recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic community to the State of Oklahoma.
HB 1666, titled "Public health and safety; Underground Facilities Damage Preventions Act; modifying definition of excavate; effective date," primarily aimed to update the definition of "excavate" within the existing Underground Facilities Damage Preventions Act. This modification impacts individuals and companies involved in excavation activities, seeking to prevent damage to underground facilities and enhance public safety. During its passage, a
This resolution recognizes May 11-17, 2025, as "National Police Week" and May 15, 2025, as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in Oklahoma. It also expresses condolences to the loved ones of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
SB 299 updates Oklahoma's tax code for calculating business income tax by modifying how net operating losses are handled and how income from property (like real estate or investments) is allocated. It directly affects businesses operating across state lines, particularly those with multi-state operations, by changing rules for deducting federal losses and assigning income from property. Key provisions include clarifying how Oklahoma treats net operating losses separately from federal rules for years after 2008 and updating allocation methods for income from publicly traded partnerships. The bill revises Section 2358 of Oklahoma's tax code to reflect these adjustments, updating statutory language without creating new tax rates or exemptions.
SCR 9 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dean Blevins, a longtime Oklahoma sports journalist and community leader, for his four-decade career in sports broadcasting, athletic achievements, and charitable work. It recognizes his service as Sports Director at NEWS 9, his Emmy awards, his time as an OU quarterback on national championship teams, and his community contributions. The resolution directs that a copy be presented to Blevins and his family as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or constituents.
HB 2836 establishes guidelines for veterans in Oklahoma who choose to pay for services, even when free assistance is available. It allows veterans to voluntarily waive their right to free services by signing a written document. This waiver must confirm the veteran understands free services are available from the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs and other federally chartered organizations, and that they are opting for paid assistance. Service providers are required to retain these signed waivers for one year for potential review by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office.
HB 1034 extends the expiration date of the Archives and Records Commission from its previous sunset date to July 1, 2026, under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. The Commission, composed of the Governor's appointee (as Chairman), State Librarian, Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor, and State Treasurer, manages the disposition of state public records and archives. This change maintains the Commission's existing authority over state records (excluding political subdivisions and certain tax commission records) without altering its structure or responsibilities.
HB 2085 amends the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act, primarily affecting the composition and responsibilities of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission. It modifies the Commission's membership requirements, specifying representatives from various construction trades, engineering, architecture, insurance, and local regulatory roles. The bill clarifies the Commission's power to adopt minimum building codes and standards for residential and commercial construction, which all state entities and political subdivisions must follow, while allowing them to adopt higher standards. Additionally, it empowers the Commission to establish continuing education, training, and certification processes for construction personnel, including free regional training for state-licensed code officials, and to develop a workforce plan to increase the number of code officials.
The provided text details a committee amendment to HB 1597, not the full bill itself. This amendment modifies language within the bill concerning acts related to crimes and punishments. It clarifies that certain unlawful acts involve actions that "distracts the responder from performing his or her official duties." Without the full text of HB 1597, a complete summary of the bill's overall purpose and specific impacts cannot be provided.
House Bill 1738 creates exemptions for certain entities involving public trust hospitals from the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act. It specifies that not-for-profit entities formed through joint ventures or acquisitions by public trust hospitals will not be subject to these public transparency laws. The bill also makes specific proprietary information, such as marketing plans or financial statements, submitted to or compiled by the public trust confidential. However, budgetary information related to appropriations remains subject to the Open Meeting and Open Records Acts. This legislation directly affects public trust hospitals and the entities they partner with, along with the public's access to certain information from these organizations.
HB 1060 establishes the "Oklahoma Uniform Easement Relocation Act of 2025," giving property owners the legal right to request relocation of easements (like utility lines) crossing their land. It allows property owners to file court cases to relocate easements, requiring courts to follow specific guidelines and mandating parties to act in good faith during the process. The bill covers most easements but excludes conservation easements, and it prevents property owners from waiving this relocation right through contracts. Relocation requires recording documents and shares reasonable costs between parties, applying to easements created before, on, or after the law's effective date.
This bill establishes new requirements for individuals performing laser hair removal and for the facilities where these procedures take place. It mandates that laser practitioners must either hold a specific health professional license or operate under the supervision of a physician, certified physician assistant, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and complete a 40-hour training program. Additionally, it requires laser hair removal facilities to be overseen by one of these medical professionals, who is responsible for establishing safety protocols, reviewing patient records, and conducting an initial patient evaluation. The overseeing medical professional is not required to be physically present during procedures but must be available for real-time communication.
