HB 1833 creates a task force to study Oklahoma's current system of paying subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under special certificates. The task force will directly affect disabled workers currently earning less than the state minimum wage through these certificates. Key provisions require the task force to include specific stakeholders (like disability advocates and employers), complete its work by November 2027, and submit recommendations to the legislature. The bill mandates a formal review of whether the subminimum wage system remains appropriate or needs reform.
SB 494 repeals two sections of Oklahoma law (74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3316 and 3317) that referenced CompSource Oklahoma, a state workers' compensation program. This removes specific statutory language from state code related to CompSource Oklahoma without altering the program itself. The repeal becomes effective on November 1, 2025.
SB 774 requires Oklahoma's Medical Marijuana Authority to issue licenses with a unique 24-character identification number and a PDF417 barcode for verification. This applies directly to medical marijuana patients, caregivers, and license holders who must display these identifiers. The bill mandates that the Authority make this verification system available online and via phone, ensuring licenses can be easily checked for authenticity. It does not change possession limits, fees, or application rules - only adds the barcode and ID number requirement for license validation.
SB 949 expands the authority of Oklahoma's Office of Client Advocacy to inspect certain juvenile court and Department of Human Services records without a court order, directly affecting child welfare investigations. It modifies statutes (10A O.S. 2021, 43A O.S. 2021, 56 O.S. 2021) to clarify who may access records, transfer specific duties to the Office, and require it to promptly report investigative findings to the Department of Human Services. Key provisions include authorizing the Office to review records related to child abuse/neglect cases and establishing new requirements for record inspections. The bill applies to the Office of Client Advocacy, child welfare agencies, courts, and tribes under the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act. It became law on May 13, 2025, without the governor's signature.
HB 2744 reappropriates $20 million to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for facility upgrades at a central Oklahoma state fair location, continuing funds originally allocated for projects like arena connectors, electrical infrastructure, and livestock event facilities. The bill directly affects state fair operations and the Department of Commerce by ensuring existing funding for these specific infrastructure improvements remains available. It does not create new policy but restates and continues the original appropriation without additional conditions. The bill became law on May 13, 2025, without governor approval.
HB 2082 repeals Section 504 of Oklahoma Statutes Title 69 (relating to streets, roads, and state-owned parking lots). This procedural bill removes an existing legal provision without creating new requirements or affecting specific groups. It becomes effective on July 1, 2025, following its enactment without the Governor's signature on May 13, 2025. The bill directly affects the codified law governing state transportation infrastructure management by eliminating the repealed section.
HB 1663 updates Oklahoma's procedures for selling property to recover unpaid property taxes. It allows counties to conduct tax sales online during the second week of June (instead of only in-person), requiring clear notice of sale details, including property descriptions, tax amounts due, and online auction links. The bill mandates that online sales follow the same rules as in-person sales, including requiring bids to meet at least two-thirds of the property's assessed value or the total unpaid taxes, whichever is lower. This directly affects property owners with delinquent taxes, county treasurers managing sales, and mortgagees who must receive notice of the sale.
This bill creates a simplified process for Oklahoma's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help elderly or disabled residents. It allows individuals aged 60+ or with disabilities who have no earned income and live in a household of similar members to stay on SNAP for 36 months without annual recertification, using a shortened application and reduced verification. The bill also increases SNAP medical deductions, permitting households with elderly or disabled members to deduct up to $175 per person (or $350 total) for qualifying expenses like prescriptions and doctor visits. These changes aim to reduce administrative barriers for vulnerable Oklahomans while maintaining federal SNAP requirements.
SB 947 updates Oklahoma's nursing facility fee structure and fund allocation rules to improve long-term care services for seniors. It revises how the Nursing Facilities Quality of Care Fee is calculated (based on 6% of total patient gross receipts divided by patient days) and designates specific uses for the resulting fund, including funding 15 ombudsmen positions and increasing monthly personal needs allowances for nursing home residents from $30 to $50. The bill ensures these programs - such as Medicaid services, nursing facility inspections, and senior support services - remain exempt from budget cuts. It directly affects nursing facilities (which pay the fee), seniors receiving Medicaid long-term care, and state agencies managing these programs. The bill was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 13, 2025.
HB 1376 amends Oklahoma law to restructure the Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence (OAME), a nonprofit organization supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers. It establishes a new board with nine voting members (five elected by small/medium manufacturers, four by large corporations) plus ex-officio state representatives, while requiring OAME to prioritize assistance for minority-owned businesses. The bill authorizes OAME to provide direct services like technology support, workforce training, market planning, and certification programs to help manufacturers improve competitiveness. This law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly benefiting Oklahoma-based small and medium manufacturers, especially minority business enterprises.
HB 1547 updates Oklahoma's rules for county agricultural fairs and funding. It allows fair associations to spend funds on digital communication tools (like internet and email) and clarifies that officers must attend at least 50% of meetings to retain their positions. The bill also adds a 12-hour voting window for electing fair association leaders and expands allowable expenses to include transporting exhibits between local and state fairs. Counties can now levy up to 1 mill per $1,000 in property value (or 0.25 mills in larger counties) to fund fair operations, premiums, maintenance, and advertising. These changes directly affect county fair associations, county excise boards, and local governments managing agricultural fairs across Oklahoma.
HB 1021 removes a specific restriction in Oklahoma law that previously limited motorcycle handlebar height to "eye level of the operator" (Section 12-609 of Title 47 O.S. 2021). This bill directly affects motorcycle operators in Oklahoma by eliminating that height requirement, while leaving all other motorcycle equipment standards unchanged. The change takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not alter other safety equipment mandates like mirrors, windshields, or helmets. As a procedural amendment, it solely deletes the handlebar height limitation without adding new requirements or safety provisions.
