SB 300 dissolves the Oklahoma Capital Investment Board on its effective date and transfers its contracts and management of investments to the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development Board. The bill also updates statutory references and makes language gender-neutral without altering the underlying Capital Formation Act policies. This reorganization directly affects the dissolved board and the receiving board by ending the former's operations and assigning its duties to the latter. The change focuses solely on administrative structure, not policy substance.
Senate Bill 813 modifies the process for obtaining emergency victim protective orders for individuals experiencing domestic violence, stalking, and other specified crimes. It requires peace officers to assist victims in filing these petitions, immediately notify a judge for approval, and attempt to serve the order on the subject. If service is not achieved, peace officers must file the petition with the court the next business day, and court clerks are mandated to receive it and ensure priority service by the county sheriff. The bill also establishes that emergency temporary ex parte orders must be heard within 14 days of issuance.
Senate Bill 752 authorizes Oklahoma county purchasing agents and boards of county commissioners to establish and use online bidding processes for procuring materials and equipment. It specifically allows counties to set up online bidding with vendors authorized by state contract, modernizing their procurement options. The bill requires compliance with existing bid notice requirements, designates opening and closing dates for online bids, and permits counties to require bidders to register and prequalify. This expands the methods counties can use for solicitations, bid submissions, and other acquisition functions.
SB 135 renames Oklahoma's Aircraft Engine Testing Grant Program to include rocket engine testing and expands its purpose to support both aircraft and rocket engine testing infrastructure development. The bill creates a dedicated revolving fund in the State Treasury, which will receive $20 million from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund these grants. Private companies, public entities, and nonprofits in Oklahoma with matching funds and industry support can apply for one-time grants to expand testing capabilities, with repayment required if project terms aren't met. The program aims to strengthen Oklahoma's aerospace and space propulsion industry through targeted financial assistance.
Senate Bill 929 updates the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act, affecting osteopathic physicians, those in training, and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. The bill modifies licensing requirements, mandating licenses for postgraduate trainees and those practicing interventional pain management or telemedicine, and creates a new osteopathic faculty license. It expands the powers and duties of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, granting it subpoena and quasi-judicial authority for disciplinary actions. Additionally, the bill authorizes criminal background checks for licensure, requires malpractice liability insurance for license renewal, and updates definitions and rules governing the practice of osteopathic medicine in the state.
This bill authorizes Oklahoma sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and reserve deputy sheriffs to perform duties outside their usual county of employment. It specifically applies to those assigned to the National Sheriffs’ Association annual conference held in Oklahoma County during June 2024. While performing these duties, these officers would have the same powers as if employed by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. Their original county of employment remains responsible for their liability, salaries, insurance, and other benefits. These assigned duties are set to terminate on July 1, 2024, and the act itself becomes effective on November 1, 2025.
Senate Bill 981 amends Oklahoma's existing law regarding bail, expanding the circumstances under which bail may be denied for individuals arrested for criminal offenses. It authorizes the denial of bail for categories such as violent offenses, crimes potentially punishable by life imprisonment, individuals with two or more prior felony convictions, certain controlled dangerous substance offenses, and repeat felony DUI offenses. For these offenses, bail may be denied if the proof of guilt is evident and no condition of release would assure community safety. The bill also establishes rebuttable presumptions against release for specific violent or domestic abuse-related crimes, particularly if a new violent crime is committed while out on bond. Courts are also required to assess prior patterns of abuse in domestic abuse or violent crime cases when setting bail.
SB 405 amends Oklahoma law to allow county commissioners to collaborate with ambulance service districts for specific purposes. This change directly affects county commissioners and ambulance service districts by updating their statutory authority for joint efforts. The bill modifies Section 339 of the Oklahoma Statutes to explicitly authorize this coordination, streamlining administrative processes. It does not change ambulance service operations or funding but updates the legal framework for county-government collaboration. The bill takes effect upon passage.
Senate Bill 1108 transfers the responsibility for collecting and distributing aircraft registration fees and taxes to Service Oklahoma. This bill directly affects aircraft owners in Oklahoma by establishing a detailed fee schedule based on the aircraft's type and weight, such as single-engine, rotary-wing, or turbo-jet aircraft. It also outlines how these fees are reduced annually and provides an appeal process for assessments. Funds collected are primarily allocated to the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Revolving Fund, with a smaller portion going to the State's General Revenue Fund.
SB 336 updates Oklahoma's legal definition of "Transporter" in motor vehicle law (47 O.S. §1-181). It revises the description of who qualifies as a transporter, specifically clarifying those who move registered vehicles between manufacturers, dealers, auto auctions, or salvage facilities. The bill modifies statutory language to modernize the definition without changing who is affected or adding new requirements. The updated definition takes effect November 1, 2025.
Senate Bill 777 concerns wildlife regulations, specifically by allowing certain harvesting of fish and aquatic species. The provided text details proposed amendments to this bill. These amendments would make the sale of harvested species subject to restrictions set by the relevant Department. They also propose changing certain mandatory actions for the Department, including the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, to discretionary ones, such as establishing rules or assessing fees, and grant the Department authority to promulgate rules for implementation.
SB 56 directs Oklahoma's Health Care Authority to create a program reimbursing family caregivers for providing home care services to Medicaid-eligible individuals under age 21 who qualify for private duty nursing. Family caregivers must pass background checks, work under a Registered Nurse's supervision, and be coordinated through a licensed home care agency. The program establishes reimbursement rates for these services and requires the Authority to seek federal approval for Medicaid funding. It amends existing definitions in Oklahoma's Home Care Act to clarify terms like "family member" and "home care agency." The bill takes effect immediately as an emergency measure.
