SB 1836 requires physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and osteopathic physicians to conduct annual mental health screenings using a standardized tool during routine primary care visits. The State Board of Medical Licensure will develop the screening method and educational materials, collaborating with other health boards. This applies only to providers who perform direct patient care, excluding those in non-clinical roles. The law becomes effective November 1, 2026.
SB 2153, the "Judea and Samaria Act," prohibits Oklahoma state agencies from using the term "West Bank" to describe territories controlled by Israel since 1967 (defined as "Judea and Samaria" in the bill) in any official government materials. The law requires state agencies to refer to these territories as "Judea and Samaria" instead, with a waiver process allowing agency heads to bypass the rule if they provide written justification to the Governor and legislature. It applies to all state agency communications, including rules, press releases, and briefings, but does not affect materials created with federal funds. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and codifies these requirements in Oklahoma law.
HJR 1019 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that every general election race for federal, state, county, and municipal offices include a candidate from each political party recognized under Oklahoma law that filed a candidate for that race. To qualify, a candidate must have filed during the designated timeframe and become their party's nominee by winning the primary or runoff. This rule would apply to all such elections, though it explicitly preserves the Legislature’s authority to maintain primary systems. The amendment would remain in effect unless repealed by voter initiative or referendum, with the Legislature required to enact implementing laws within one session after approval.
This Oklahoma bill updates state election laws to establish specific dates for primary and runoff elections, standardizing when candidates can file for office and when political affiliation changes are permitted. It sets primary elections for the first Tuesday in March of even-numbered years and runoff primaries for the third Tuesday in June of the same year, while also defining allowable dates for special and regular elections across the state. The legislation restricts when voters may switch party affiliations to prevent last-minute changes during critical election periods, and it clarifies procedures for municipalities and school districts to schedule elections alongside state and federal contests. These changes directly affect voters, candidates, political parties, and election officials by creating a more predictable and structured election calendar.
SB 175 imposes a $100 fee on commercial vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan that report mileage in Oklahoma. The fee revenue is split: 5% funds a new "Uninsured Commercial Vehicle Recovery Reimbursement Fund" to reimburse tow operators who provide nonconsensual towing services to uninsured commercial vehicles, while 95% goes to an existing driver safety fund. The bill creates this fund in the state treasury as a continuing account with no fiscal year limits. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle operators using the International Registration Plan in Oklahoma.
SB 1332, the THRIVE Act, creates a program providing zero-interest loans to eligible housing developers needing water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure to complete housing projects. It establishes a $100 million revolving fund administered by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, allocating funds based on population size (33% to large cities, 33% to mid-sized areas, 34% to small communities). The program requires a scoring system for applications prioritizing housing needs, economic development, workforce housing, and fiscal sustainability, with a clawback provision requiring repayment if projects aren't completed. It mandates annual public reporting on project status and outcomes, effective November 1, 2026.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment (HJR 1044) that would reduce the annual limit on property tax value increases for certain Oklahoma properties. Specifically, it would lower the cap from 3% to 2% for homestead properties and agricultural land, meaning their assessed value could rise by no more than 2% per year for tax purposes. The change would apply to most locally assessed real property but excludes properties with title transfers, new improvements, or personal property. If approved by voters, this amendment would require the Legislature to enact implementing laws. It is a voter-approved constitutional change, not a regular law.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would change the term limits for members of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund's Board of Directors from seven years to four years. It also adds language allowing each appointing authority (Governor, Senate President, House Speaker, etc.) to remove their appointed member "at will." The amendment specifically targets the Board of Directors (not the Board of Investors), which oversees spending tobacco settlement funds for cancer research, tobacco prevention programs, children's health services, and senior health initiatives. The change would alter the governance structure of this fund, which manages money from tobacco settlement agreements to support public health programs across Oklahoma.
HJR 1053 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Oklahoma local governments to calculate a "revenue neutral rate" for property taxes each year, which would generate the same revenue as the previous year based on current property valuations. If a county, city, or school district seeks to exceed this rate, it must hold a public hearing, provide detailed written notice to property taxpayers 10 days in advance (including comparisons to prior tax rates), and obtain a majority vote from its governing body. The bill mandates refunds to taxpayers if local governments fail to follow these procedures when levying taxes above the revenue neutral rate. It excludes taxing districts receiving under $5,000 annually in property tax revenue.
HJR 1054 proposes a constitutional amendment exempting business inventory from Oklahoma's ad valorem property tax starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects for-profit businesses, estates, and trusts that record inventory in their books for tax purposes. The key provision adds Section 6D to Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, exempting "personal property described as inventory" in business records. This would require voter approval through a legislative referendum, as outlined in the proposed ballot title. The amendment does not change existing tax rules for non-inventory business property.
HB 3968 restricts Oklahoma's use of eminent domain by defining "public use" narrowly to exclude economic development (such as increased tax revenue, jobs, or general economic growth). It prohibits local governments from expanding eminent domain powers without specific state law and bans using economic benefits as justification for taking private property. The bill also requires that if condemned land isn't used for its intended public purpose, it must be offered back to the original owner at fair market value before resale. This applies to all government entities, including cities and counties, and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3851 requires alcohol wholesalers operating websites or online ordering platforms to display real-time inventory of all products (updated hourly), including quantities to the nearest case. This directly affects licensed alcohol distributors in Oklahoma, with violations subject to $2,000 fines, license suspension, or revocation enforced by the ABLE Commission. The bill also amends definitions in Oklahoma's alcohol control law to clarify terms like "brand," "brand extension," and "controlled label" for regulatory purposes. These changes aim to increase transparency in alcohol distribution while providing the ABLE Commission authority to create implementation rules.
