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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1286: Elections; requiring certain political subdivisions to provide polling place. Effective date.

SB 1286 requires school districts and local governments (municipalities or political subdivisions) to provide polling places in school or municipal buildings at no cost to voters. It amends Oklahoma law to mandate that governing boards of these entities must make rooms available for elections, rather than allowing them to opt out. The bill applies directly to election administrators in local jurisdictions and ensures polling locations are accessible in existing public facilities. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1303: Workers' compensation; transferring property and records. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1303 transfers property, records, funds, and personnel from several Oklahoma workers' compensation entities to newly established boards under the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act. It specifically moves assets from the Workers’ Compensation Court, Self-insurance Guaranty Fund Board, Physician Advisory Committee, Advisory Council, and Multiple Injury Trust Fund to their successor entities. The bill also repeals Section 121 of the existing law governing the Advisory Council. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with no changes to employee benefits or salary reductions during the transfer process.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1307: Oklahoma Historical Society; removing certain prohibition on use of funds. Effective date.

SB 1307 removes restrictions that previously prevented Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, and J.M. Davis Memorial Commission from using public funds to support religious entities. The bill amends three sections of law (53 O.S. §§ 1.18, 171, and 201C) by deleting language prohibiting funds from benefiting "sects, churches, denominations, or religious institutions." It updates statutory language without creating new programs or funding, maintaining existing application and contract requirements for grantees. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1326: Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act; permitting electronic delivery and acceptance of rental agreements. Effective date.

This bill (SB 1326) updates Oklahoma's Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act to allow storage facilities and renters to use electronic delivery and acceptance of rental agreements. It specifies that renters who don't sign a rental agreement within 30 days of receiving it (via email, mail, or in person) will be deemed to have accepted it through payment or continued use of the facility. The bill also clarifies notice requirements for disposing of abandoned property left in storage units for 30+ days, requiring written notice before sale. These changes apply to all self-service storage facilities and their renters in Oklahoma, making rental agreements more flexible while maintaining key lien protections.

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1400: Sales tax exemption; combining certain exemptions for aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, and parts. Effective date.

SB 1400 merges separate Oklahoma sales tax exemptions for aircraft maintenance facilities, aircraft manufacturing facilities, and certain aircraft parts into a single, unified exemption under the state tax code. This change directly affects businesses in Oklahoma's aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, and parts supply sectors by simplifying their eligibility for tax exemptions on qualifying purchases. The bill modifies existing statutory language in Sections 1357 and 1357.5 of the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code to combine these previously distinct exemptions. The policy change aims to streamline tax compliance for affected businesses without altering the scope of the exemptions themselves.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1390: Gross production tax; modifying apportionment of collections for certain fiscal years; modifying apportionment limit. Effective date.

SB 1390 modifies Oklahoma's gross production tax apportionment rules for natural gas and oil revenues. It establishes a "moving five-year average" for gas tax collections to determine when excess revenue (above this average) is sent to the Revenue Stabilization Fund instead of the General Revenue Fund. The bill adjusts the percentage of tax revenue allocated to state general funds, county highway funds, and school districts based on whether gas taxes are levied at 7% or 4% rates. This directly affects natural gas and oil producers, counties receiving highway funds, and school districts eligible for per-pupil funding. The changes take effect immediately as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1410: Agriculture; requiring operation of an Ag in the Classroom Education Program; requiring development of curriculum for K-12 programs. Effective date.

SB 1410 requires Oklahoma's Department of Agriculture to operate an "Ag in the Classroom" program for K-12 students in both rural and urban schools, developing curriculum and providing teacher training. The bill mandates that the department may offer incentives like recognition, project funds, or certificates to teachers using the program. It increases funding by raising the fee from $24 to $27 per Agricultural Awareness license plate deposited into the program's revolving fund, with excess funds specifically allocated for expanding the program into urban schools. The program must be run directly by the Department of Agriculture, with cooperation from the State Department of Education and Oklahoma State University Extension. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 2961: Higher education; TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act; career and technology education; waiver of tuition and fees for the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; effective date.

HB 2961 waives tuition and fees for spouses and children of Gold Star veterans (those killed in U.S. military service) at Oklahoma's public higher education institutions and career technology schools. It expands existing tuition waivers - previously limited to children of fallen peace officers, firefighters, and law enforcement retirees - to include Gold Star families who meet residency requirements (Oklahoma resident at death or during enrollment). The waiver covers all tuition and fees for up to five years and applies to both the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and career technology districts. This bill modifies Sections 3218.7-1, 14-134, and 14-134.1 of Oklahoma Statutes, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3000: Professions and occupations; State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; licenses and fees; extending sunset; modifying certain membership qualification under certain condition; effective date; emergency.

HB 3000 recreates Oklahoma's State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering until July 1, 2027, extending its operation beyond a previous sunset date. The bill specifies that the 11-member board must include one member from each congressional district (with adjustments for redistricting), plus at-large appointments, and requires members to have specific professional experience in cosmetology or barbering, or represent schools or the public. It mandates qualifications like minimum age, high school graduation, and active practice in the field, while prohibiting conflicts of interest (e.g., members cannot be from the same school or promote professional associations). This bill maintains the board's structure and oversight role for cosmetology and barbering licensing without introducing new regulations for practitioners.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3265: Retirement; Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System; term; psychologist; certification; salary; effective date.

HB 3265 amends Oklahoma's police pension law to clarify disability benefit eligibility for law enforcement officers. It specifically expands the definition of "mental health specialist" to include licensed psychologists for disability certification (Section G). The bill establishes a clear benefit scale based on disability percentage (e.g., 50-74% impairment equals 75% of accrued retirement benefit) and presumes line-of-duty disability for officers exposed to hazardous substances like chemicals or blood-borne pathogens, unless proven otherwise (Section I). These changes directly affect Oklahoma police officers seeking disability benefits through the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3298: Civil procedure; Uniform Judicial Interview of Children Act; terms; scope; judicial officer; judicial interview; considerations; training; procedure; record; codification; effective date.

HB 3298 establishes standardized procedures for Oklahoma judges to interview children in custody, visitation, and adoption cases. It requires judges conducting such interviews to have specialized training and consider factors like the child's age, potential harm, and whether alternatives exist. The bill mandates written records of interviews and limits attendance to the child's attorney and guardian ad litem, excluding parents. It applies to most civil child-related court cases but excludes existing juvenile court proceedings and testimony.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3431: Foreign government adversaries; alien and foreign government adversary ownership; foreign government adversary; mineral ownership; effective date.

HB 3431 restricts ownership of rare earth mineral rights in Oklahoma by foreign governments designated as adversaries. The bill amends existing law to specifically replace "oil" with "rare earth minerals" in ownership restrictions, focusing on critical minerals vital for technology and defense. It directly affects foreign entities classified as adversaries under state law, preventing them from holding mineral rights for rare earth resources. The key mechanism establishes new ownership limitations for these minerals, though the bill does not define which foreign governments qualify as "adversaries." The amendment clarifies the bill's scope to rare earth minerals, excluding oil and other resources.

Topics ✓ Technology