SB 777 modifies Oklahoma's regulations for harvesting fish and aquatic species by giving the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) discretion to create rules governing these activities. It allows certain harvesting but requires it to follow Department-set restrictions, replacing mandatory language ("shall") with discretionary terms ("may"). The bill removes a prior requirement for the state to assess fees and transfers this authority to ODAFF. This change directly affects commercial and recreational fishers by shifting regulatory oversight to the Department, which will determine specific harvesting rules. The bill became law on May 12, 2025, without a gubernatorial signature.
This bill authorizes Oklahoma county sheriffs, deputies, and reserve deputies to temporarily perform duties at the National Sheriffs’ Association annual conference in Oklahoma County during June 2024, outside their home counties. It clarifies that these officers remain under their regular county’s liability coverage and continue receiving salaries/benefits from their home county during this assignment. The temporary authority expires on July 1, 2024, and applies solely to the June 2024 conference activities. The law became effective May 12, 2025, but the provisions only apply to the specified conference period.
This bill modifies the definition of "basic industry" for Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program, specifically addressing the relationship between employers and leased or contracted employees. It amends Section 3603 of the Oklahoma Statutes to clarify how certain leased or contracted workers are counted toward program eligibility. The change affects businesses seeking tax incentives under the program by establishing clearer criteria for including leased or contracted employees in job-count calculations. The bill was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 12, 2025. (Note: The provided bill text excerpt focuses on industry classifications but does not explicitly show the modified employee relationship definition; the summary reflects the bill's stated purpose based on its title and context.)
HB 2111 updates Oklahoma's vehicle titling definitions and requirements. It clarifies terms like "salvage vehicle" and "rebuilt vehicle," while adding a new requirement for owners to declare vehicle damage (from collision, flood, or theft) when applying for a title. This affects anyone registering or titling a vehicle in Oklahoma, particularly those with damaged or recovered vehicles. The bill removes outdated language but does not change existing title classification rules, focusing instead on standardizing disclosure during the titling process.
HB 1091 clarifies and updates rules for Oklahoma's Firefighters Pension and Retirement System. It specifically defines key terms like "member" (including fire chiefs meeting eligibility requirements) and "credited service," while allowing volunteer firefighters to purchase military service credit toward their retirement benefits. The bill modifies how military service credit is calculated and adds limitations on its use, and it clarifies contribution rules and death benefits. These changes directly affect active and retired Oklahoma firefighters participating in the system.
SB 364 prohibits Oklahoma public schools from using physical punishment (corporal punishment) on students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, as defined by state education criteria. It removes any prior allowance for waivers and requires that any exception must be explicitly documented in a student's individualized education program (IEP) under federal special education law. The law directly affects students with significant cognitive disabilities in Oklahoma schools, ensuring they cannot be subjected to physical punishment without specific IEP authorization. It takes effect on July 1, 2025.
SB 861 amends Oklahoma law to clarify that individuals committing gang-related offenses - such as those listed in Section 856 of Title 21 - as a condition of gang membership or while associated with a gang face a mandatory 5-year prison term added to any other penalties. It updates statutory references to align with existing definitions of "criminal street gang" and "gang-related offense" from Section 856. The bill, effective November 1, 2025, directly affects criminal street gang members who commit specified offenses, reinforcing penalties for gang-associated criminal activity. It makes no new policy changes but corrects outdated references in current law.
SB 336 updates Oklahoma's legal definition of "transporter" for motor vehicles. It clarifies that transporters include businesses moving vehicles between dealerships, auto auctions, or to salvage yards (as defined in Section 591.11). This directly affects vehicle dealers, auto auction operators, and salvage yards that transport vehicles. The change modifies statutory language to better reflect current industry practices without creating new requirements. The bill became law on May 12, 2025, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.
SB 300 dissolves Oklahoma's Capital Investment Board and transfers all its contracts, investment management responsibilities, and related assets to the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development Board. This administrative change takes effect on May 12, 2025, as the bill became law without the Governor's signature. The transfer applies to all existing agreements and investment funds managed by the dissolved board. This reorganization streamlines oversight under a single entity without altering the underlying investment programs or tax credit mechanisms.
SB 1108 transfers the collection and management of Oklahoma aircraft registration fees from current systems to Service Oklahoma, affecting all aircraft owners in the state. It establishes a detailed fee schedule based on aircraft type and weight (e.g., $30 for single-engine planes under 1,750 pounds) with annual 10% fee reductions until reaching 50% of the original rate. All collected fees are distributed as 3% to the General Revenue Fund and 97% to the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Revolving Fund. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, standardizing aircraft registration processes under Service Oklahoma.
SB 813 updates Oklahoma's emergency protective order process for victims of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, rape, or related crimes. It requires peace officers to immediately provide victims with a petition form, assist in completing it, and contact a judge for emergency approval - then give victims a copy of the petition and a written statement confirming approval. The bill also mandates officers attempt to serve the order on the abuser, and if unable, file the petition with the court the next business day, with court clerks prioritizing service and assigning hearing dates. Additionally, it repeals a previous "Stalking Warning Letter" requirement and clarifies notice procedures to ensure victims receive timely information.
SB 634 expands Oklahoma's Impaired Driving Prevention Advisory Committee by adding seven new members, including the State Commissioner of Health, Director of the Department of Transportation, and leaders from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and State Board of Pharmacy. The committee must analyze impaired driving crash data, coordinate with stakeholders, and create an annual statewide strategic plan to reduce impaired driving incidents. These plans are submitted to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker each December. The bill directly affects state agencies involved in public safety, health, and substance use policy by requiring their input into impaired driving prevention strategies.
