SB 394 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Anatomical Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, ensuring continued oversight of anatomical donation programs. The bill updates statutory language governing the board’s duties, which include registering medical education and research programs that use human remains, designating agents for handling anatomical materials, and maintaining records. This change directly affects medical schools, tissue banks, and institutions requiring human anatomical materials for training. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval due to an emergency declaration.
SB 575 amends the Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act, which offers state matching payments for certain development projects. It details the eligibility requirements for businesses and local governmental entities seeking these payments for projects within enterprise zones or for major tourism destinations. The bill allows certain grocery or specialty food stores providing healthy nutrition options in low-income areas to qualify, while generally restricting other retail developments. A core provision mandates that any entity receiving these state payments must annually report employment, payroll, and capital investment data to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
SB 723 updates Oklahoma law concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs. It modifies a statutory reference for unclassified positions within the department, updating it to the "Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act." The bill also clarifies that certain positions previously exempted from civil service rules remain unaffected by referencing a specific section of the law. These changes primarily affect the administrative framework for designated employees and positions within the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs.
HB 2047, known as the Emerson Kate Cole Act, mandates new policies for Oklahoma schools regarding student allergic reactions and medication. It requires schools to contact 911 as soon as possible if a student is believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction or respiratory distress, and to notify parents of any possible allergic reaction. The bill also mandates that school districts use state-developed model policies, which must include annual training for teachers and school employees on food allergies, recognizing anaphylaxis, and administering Epinephrine.
The provided text is an amendment to HB 1541, not the full bill text. The amendment specifically modifies the bill by striking language and punctuation related to "University," "Oklahoma," and "Education" from the bill's text.
Without the full bill text, it is not possible to provide a complete summary of HB 1541, which is titled "Agriculture Linked Deposits Program; definitions; procedures; deposit amounts; effective date; emergency." The provided information only details a specific change made by an amendment, not the overall purpose or mechanisms of the Agriculture Linked Deposits Program itself.
Senate Bill 573 modifies the state income tax exemption available to tenants of small business incubators in Oklahoma. Effective for tax year 2026 and beyond, businesses seeking to continue this exemption after their first year must submit specific operational and financial information to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This required data includes details on employment levels, revenues, costs, and any other state financial assistance received. The bill ensures that businesses utilizing the exemption provide regular updates on their activities.
SB 393 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Licensed Social Workers from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. This procedural bill does not change the board's composition (seven members: three licensed social workers, two social work associates, one from the Oklahoma National Association of Social Workers chapter, and one public member) or its regulatory responsibilities. The extension ensures the board can continue overseeing social work licensing and enforcement of the Social Worker’s Licensing Act through 2026. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration.
Senate Bill 897 extends the termination date of the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This fund supports the Oklahoma Corporation Commission's efforts to respond to seeping natural gas incidents and emergency situations with potential environmental or public safety impacts. The bill maintains the requirement that the fund be held at a minimum of $5 million. If the fund falls below this level before the new termination date, an additional excise tax on oil and gas will be imposed to replenish it.
This bill prohibits the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services from promoting or marketing insurance products outside of its existing Risk Management Program for fire departments and related entities. The law clarifies that the office can only provide insurance coverage for fire protection districts, volunteer and municipal fire departments, and rural fire coordinators using funds from a shared risk pool. It also states that the state is not liable for errors or negligence by these entities and that coverage is limited to the assets available in the risk pool. The restrictions on marketing other insurance products take effect on November 1, 2025.
SB 83 amends Oklahoma law governing inmate trust funds, directly affecting incarcerated individuals in state prisons. It mandates that 20% of an inmate’s wages be placed in a mandatory savings account payable upon release (excluding life sentences), with interest from these accounts directed to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. The bill establishes new rules for interest-bearing accounts, including requiring Department staff approval for fund transfers between accounts and limiting transfers to once every 90 days. It also clarifies procedures for managing inmate wages, savings, and interest, while removing outdated statutory language.
SB 577 modifies the ad valorem tax exemption for manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma. It requires manufacturing facilities to provide specific information to the Oklahoma Tax Commission to qualify for or maintain their five-year exemption on new, expanded, or acquired facilities. The bill also mandates that the Oklahoma Tax Commission share certain data regarding these exemptions with the Incentive Evaluation Commission. To allow this, it updates existing laws concerning the confidentiality of the Tax Commission's records.
SR 20 is a resolution that designates the first Saturday of September as Water Stewardship Day in the State of Oklahoma. It recognizes Evelynn Cannella for her initiative in environmental conservation and encourages efforts to promote clean water resources.
