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State Legislature US Congress

All 40,234 Active 380 In committee 34,521 Passed 5,933 Signed 5,684 Failed 2,115

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 1031: Sunset; Oklahoma Energy Resources Board; extending sunset year.

HB 1031 extends the expiration date of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects the Board, which coordinates public education about Oklahoma's oil and natural gas industry, promotes efficient energy use, and addresses historical environmental issues from oilfields. This procedural change keeps the Board operational for one additional year under the Oklahoma Sunset Law, without altering its existing responsibilities or creating new policies. The bill became law on April 29, 2025, without a governor's signature.

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 1032: Sunset; State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; extending sunset year.

HB 1032 extends the termination date of Oklahoma's State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. This procedural bill directly affects the board, which oversees medical licensing and discipline for physicians in Oklahoma. The bill re-creates the existing seven-physician and four-lay-member board structure but only delays its automatic termination by one year. No new policies or operational changes are introduced; it solely adjusts the sunset timeline.

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 1035: Sunset; Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission; extending sunset year.

HB 1035 extends the expiration date of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. This procedural bill does not change the commission's structure, membership, or duties - it only delays the commission's automatic termination. The commission, composed of 11 members including state officials and city planning representatives, continues to oversee zoning and development in Oklahoma City's Capitol-Medical Center area. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on April 29, 2025.

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 1033: Sunset; State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; extending sunset year.

HB 1033 extends the expiration date of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. The bill ensures the board continues operating to regulate veterinary practice, enforce the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, and protect public health and safety. This routine procedural update affects the board's administrative timeline but does not change its regulatory responsibilities or the requirements for veterinary practitioners. The bill became law on April 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 469: Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 469 modifies eligibility requirements for Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program, which provides up to 25% rebates for businesses implementing qualifying emission-reduction projects within the state. The bill clarifies submission deadlines (requiring documentation within six months after fiscal year-end completion) and adds a preliminary review process for applications before project funding is spent. It also specifies that applicants must have filed all required Oklahoma tax returns and maintain $1 million general liability insurance with workers' compensation coverage. The changes apply to businesses seeking rebates administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Tax Commission, using funds from dedicated revolving funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 460: Natural gas; modifying natural gas energy standard. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 460 establishes natural gas as the preferred fuel source for new fossil fuel electricity generation facilities in Oklahoma, requiring all new plants built after July 1, 2025, to use natural gas unless a generator can demonstrate to regulators that another fossil fuel better serves consumers. The bill amends Oklahoma law to create a "natural gas energy standard" that supplements renewable energy goals, specifically targeting new construction and added capacity at existing fossil fuel plants. This policy directly affects electricity generators planning new facilities or expansions, shifting the default fuel choice from other fossil fuels to natural gas. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and was enacted as an emergency measure.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 595: Jail standards; creating the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act. Emergency.

SB 595 creates the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act, requiring all city and county jails to meet new safety, health, and operational standards. It mandates annual inspections by the State Department of Health, sets specific requirements for inmate food, sanitation, medical care, staff training (4-8 hours yearly for direct-contact staff), and inmate classification, and requires facilities to develop written policies for emergencies and medical services. The bill directly affects all county jails, sheriff's departments, and facility administrators, while allowing temporary tent jails to operate under different rules. The Act also clarifies that medical care must cover illnesses or injuries from arrest through incarceration, and includes exceptions for short-term holding facilities under 12 hours.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 460: Natural gas; modifying natural gas energy standard. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 460 requires new fossil fuel power plants in Oklahoma to use natural gas as their primary electricity generation source, unless a developer provides evidence to the Corporation Commission that another fossil fuel better serves consumer interests. The bill amends Oklahoma law to establish natural gas as the preferred fuel for new fossil fuel facilities, supplementing renewable energy goals. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Topics ✗ Energy

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 469: Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 469 amends Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program by modifying eligibility requirements for businesses seeking rebates. The bill changes the application process, requiring applicants to submit documentation within six months after fiscal year-end (with an additional deadline tied to program cessation) and clarifies proof of tax compliance and insurance coverage ($1 million general liability + workers' comp). It directly affects businesses implementing emission reduction projects in Oklahoma that spend funds on qualifying technology. The rebate remains up to 25% of documented project costs, administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Tax Commission, with payments drawn from specific incentive funds.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 595: Jail standards; creating the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act. Emergency.

Senate Bill 595 creates the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act, establishing new statewide operational and care standards for city and county detention and lockup facilities. It authorizes the State Commissioner of Health to develop rules for these standards and requires the State Department of Health to conduct annual inspections to ensure compliance. The bill outlines specific requirements covering inmate admission, security, sanitary conditions, diet, clothing, medical care, and the segregation of vulnerable populations. It also modifies existing laws related to various correctional facilities to align with these new jail standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 672: Emergency management; prohibiting Governor from closing businesses under certain circumstances; requiring due process for businesses ordered to close. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 672 prohibits Oklahoma's Governor from closing businesses during a pandemic emergency without documented scientific evidence that the business directly contributes to disease spread. It requires the Governor to provide businesses with notice and a hearing before ordering closure, ensuring due process. The law applies specifically to pandemic-related emergencies under a declared state of emergency and amends Oklahoma's emergency management statutes (63 O.S. § 683.8(F)). Signed into law by the Governor on April 23, 2025, it directly affects businesses operating during public health emergencies.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 530: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs; authorizing establishment of the ODVA Foundation; allowing Foundation to receive contributions; directing incorporation of Foundation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 530 authorizes the Oklahoma Veterans Commission to create the ODVA Foundation, a private nonprofit organization designed to raise private funds for veterans' programs. The foundation will collect donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations to support educational, training, and empowerment initiatives for Oklahoma veterans, reservists, and their families - supplementing, not replacing, state funding for the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Key provisions include requiring the foundation to operate charitably, secure tax-exempt status, maintain auditable financial records (excluding donor names), and prohibit ODVA employees from voting on its board. This bill establishes a structured mechanism for private fundraising to enhance veteran services without altering existing state budget allocations.

Topics ✓ Veterans