HB 4312 creates a County Economic Development Closing Fund that counties can establish to support economic development. The fund, financed by county appropriations, grants, and interest, may only be used for projects that would determine the location or retention of high-impact businesses, requiring counties to demonstrate expected benefits like new jobs, job retention, capital investment, or increased tax revenue. Counties must evaluate proposals using specific criteria (e.g., job numbers, investment size, economic impact) and enter written agreements with businesses outlining performance targets, repayment terms if goals aren’t met, and regular progress reporting. All recipients and funding amounts must be publicly disclosed by the county, excluding proprietary business information.
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Teacher Certification and Reciprocity Reform Act of 2026, which would take effect on November 1, 2026. The legislation creates a new legal framework for teacher certification and reciprocity in Oklahoma, though the provided text does not detail specific certification requirements or reciprocity provisions. The bill is currently in its early stages, having only received first and second reading in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. It has not yet been assigned to a committee for further review or debate.
HB 4023 is a procedural bill that names Oklahoma's 2026 state budget as the "State Budget Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new spending or policy provisions; it simply establishes the official title for the state's budget for fiscal year 2026. This act directly affects state government operations by providing the formal designation for budget implementation. The bill is purely administrative, with no substantive changes to funding or programs described in the text.
HB 4166, introduced by Representative Hasenbeck, creates the "Oklahoma Prisons and Reformatories Act of 2026" as a noncodified law (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill solely establishes the act's name and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not include substantive policy changes or operational provisions for prisons or reformatories. As a purely procedural naming act, it directly affects no specific entities or individuals beyond formalizing this legislative designation.
HB 4080 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Buildings and Lands Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities, as it is noncodified (meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill serves only to formally identify the legislation and establish its implementation timeline. This is a standard procedural step for introducing a bill, not a substantive policy change.
HB 4290 is a procedural bill that names an upcoming legislative act rather than establishing new policy. It formally designates "The Motor Vehicle Reform Act of 2026" as the bill's title and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive provisions or mechanisms affecting motor vehicle regulations, drivers, or vehicle owners. It serves only as a naming convention for future legislation and has no direct impact on current laws or constituents. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process (first reading, referred to Rules committee).
HB 4404 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Eldercare Reform Act of 2026" for future legislation without creating any substantive policy changes. It specifies that the act shall become effective on November 1, 2026, and is designated as non-codified (not part of Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill contains no provisions affecting healthcare services, funding, or specific populations. It serves solely as a naming and effective date designation for potential future eldercare legislation. This is a formal procedural measure, not a policy bill.
This bill names the "Waters and Water Rights Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It specifies that the act will not be codified into Oklahoma's official statutes. As a procedural measure, it establishes the act's name and implementation timeline without detailing substantive policy changes. The bill is in early legislative stages, having been introduced and referred to committee in February 2026.
HB 4350 establishes a five-year flexible groundwater allocation system for permit holders in Oklahoma's basins starting January 1, 2027. It allows existing and new groundwater permit holders to exceed their annual usage limits in individual years (by up to 200%) while requiring total usage over five years to stay within the basin's overall allocation. Permit holders must install approved meters, submit annual usage reports, and pay annual fees, but domestic wells are excluded. The bill aims to encourage conservation by providing flexible usage within cumulative basin limits. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
HB 4098 exempts charitable organizations hosting fundraising events from paying permit and license fees to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. The bill amends state law to remove costs for "charity events" - defined as events hosted by charities to raise money for philanthropic purposes - while maintaining fees for all other professional combative sports, MMA, and kickboxing events. This applies to promoters and participants in sanctioned charity events, directly benefiting nonprofit groups organizing such activities. The exemption takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not affect fees for non-charity events.
This bill establishes the "Health Insurance Act of 2026" as a standalone law that will not be added to the Oklahoma Statutes. It directly affects health insurance regulations and providers in Oklahoma by creating a new legal framework for the 2026 legislative session. The key provision is simply naming the act and setting its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural measure that organizes how health insurance laws will be referenced and applied in the state.
This bill, known as the Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026, establishes the name and citation for a future set of civil procedure reforms but does not currently contain any specific policy changes or operational provisions. The legislation only sets the effective date of November 1, 2026, and designates the act for noncodification in the Oklahoma Statutes. It does not directly affect individuals or businesses at this time, as it serves as a procedural framework for future reforms rather than implementing substantive changes to civil court processes.
