House Concurrent Resolution 1013 is a resolution by the Oklahoma State Legislature that proclaims "Christ is King." It recognizes the spiritual significance of this declaration for many citizens and honors the role of faith in Oklahoma's history and culture.
House Bill 2407 establishes the Oklahoma Main Street Grant Program Revolving Fund within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This fund will provide financial grants to Main Streets officially designated by the Oklahoma Main Street Program for preservation and development initiatives. To qualify, Main Streets must apply to the Department of Commerce and maintain their designation status. The bill appropriates $2 million to this fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with awarded funds available for operational costs.
SCR 7 is a concurrent resolution that recognizes April 18, 2025, as National Lineman Appreciation Day in Oklahoma. It commends and thanks lineworkers from various Oklahoma electric providers for their dedicated service in maintaining power and restoring electricity during emergencies.
This bill allows Oklahoma counties and cities to choose whether to enforce restrictions on unauthorized camping on public lands. Local governments could opt out of these rules by passing a majority vote of their governing body, rather than being required to follow the restrictions. The bill focuses on giving local jurisdictions flexibility in managing camping on their public lands.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) expressing Oklahoma's support for deeper ties with Taiwan. It urges the state to back strengthening U.S.-Taiwan partnership, supports a future U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement, and celebrates the 46th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. The resolution specifically highlights Oklahoma's existing sister-state relationship with Taiwan and its $46 million in exports to Taiwan in 2024. It also recommends establishing an Oklahoma Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan to boost business links. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal effect but formally states the legislature's position.
SB 871 modifies Oklahoma's law against eluding police officers by updating penalty structures for different offenses. For first-time offenders, it increases the maximum fine for misdemeanor eluding from $2,000 to $5,000 and raises the jail term for second offenses to up to one year. If eluding endangers others, the offense becomes a felony punishable by 1-5 years in state prison; if it causes "great bodily injury" (defined as serious harm like permanent disfigurement or long-term disability), penalties increase to 1-7 years. The bill also clarifies legal language around these offenses and takes effect November 1, 2025. It directly affects drivers convicted of eluding police in Oklahoma.
HB 1861 amends Oklahoma's prostitution-related offense penalties in Section 1031 of the statutes. It creates a new felony charge for engaging in prostitution while knowingly infected with HIV (Section B), increases penalties for child prostitution (Section C), and escalates violations near schools/churches to felony status with fines up to $7,500 and up to 5 years in prison (Section D). The bill directly affects individuals committing these specific prostitution-related offenses under the defined circumstances. It takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 2745 creates new tax deductions for Oklahoma banks and credit unions that earn interest on qualifying agricultural and housing loans. It allows institutions to deduct up to $500,000 annually (for those with over $750 million in Oklahoma deposits) or $250,000 (for smaller institutions) from their privilege tax bill. The deductions apply to interest earned on agricultural real estate loans, agricultural operating loans, and single-family residence loans made between 2025 and 2028. Total deductions across all institutions are capped at $5 million per year, with annual adjustments to maintain this limit.
SB 603 clarifies where certain property-related lawsuits must be filed in Oklahoma. It requires that cases involving ownership of real property, land damage, crop damage, or repairs to property be filed in the county where the property is located, rather than allowing lawsuits in other counties. This change applies to actions like recovering land, partitioning property, quieting title disputes, or seeking damages for property damage. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025.
HB 2138 is an Oklahoma civil procedure bill that modifies rules for default judgments and defense objections. It extends the deadline for defendants to respond to lawsuits from 20 to 35 days in certain cases and clarifies when specific defenses (like improper service or venue) must be raised to avoid waiver. The bill requires courts to hold hearings on certain objections before trial and specifies that failing to raise defenses in a motion waives them. This directly affects defendants in civil lawsuits who must navigate response deadlines and defense procedures under Oklahoma law.
SB 996 allows Oklahoma museums to legally claim ownership of property held without clear ownership records (undocumented property) after seven years, or of loaned property if lenders cannot be contacted for two years. Museums must publish two public notices in a local newspaper detailing the property and claiming intent to acquire title, followed by a 90-day claim window. Lenders who miss the notice period lose the right to reclaim property after a two-year challenge window, though museums must maintain records and attempt contact via multiple methods before claiming title. This affects museums managing collections and lenders who provided property but cannot be reached.
HB 1729 codifies rules for Oklahoma retirees working for state or local government after retirement. It prohibits retirement benefits for months when retirees earn above Social Security’s annual wage limit from government positions (with exceptions for jury duty, witness testimony, or similar roles). Employers must notify the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) when retirees return to work, and retirees have specific options for recalculating benefits upon reemployment. The bill also prohibits rehiring retirees by their former employers for one year after retirement.
