This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating April 8, 2025, as "Purebred Dog Day" in Oklahoma. It symbolically recognizes the historical and contemporary roles of purebred dogs in Oklahoma, including service, conservation, and companionship, without creating new laws or affecting any legal rights or obligations. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to distribute copies to the public and press. It has no binding effect on policy, regulation, or funding.
SB 397 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, ensuring the board continues operating without interruption. The bill updates statutory language related to the board's structure, including membership requirements (4 licensed counselors, 3 family therapists, 2 behavioral practitioners, and 2 public members) and committee processes for reviewing licensure within specific specialties. It does not change the board's duties or create new policies, only prolonging its current operational timeline. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was declared an emergency.
SB 1102 accelerates deadlines for vapor product regulations by changing key dates from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2025. It modifies existing requirements for manufacturer attestations and mandates specific notice procedures before seizing certain vapor products. The bill directly affects vapor product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who must comply with the revised timelines. This is a procedural adjustment to existing regulatory deadlines, not a new policy. (Note: The bill's substantive provisions referenced in the title are not detailed in the provided text; only the date amendments are specified.)
SB 1020 exempts the Oklahoma State Treasurer's Office from standard state agency property transaction rules. Specifically, it allows the Treasurer to directly purchase or lease real property without following the usual requirements that apply to other state agencies, such as seeking approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services or conducting appraisals for properties under $25,000. This change directly affects the Treasurer's Office by streamlining its ability to acquire or lease property for its operations. The bill amends existing statutes (61 O.S. §327 and 74 O.S. §63) to create this exemption, effective immediately upon enactment.
HB 1024 amends Oklahoma's Unfair Sales Act to clarify what constitutes an "unreasonably low profit margin" for retailers and wholesalers. It defines this as selling items at prices too low to cover costs (including standard business expenses like a 6% markup) with the intent or effect of eliminating competition in a local area. The law prohibits advertising, offering, or selling items below cost or at unfairly low margins to divert trade from competitors or harm competition. This directly affects businesses selling goods at retail or wholesale within Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.
HB 2402 would create tax breaks and grants to attract manufacturers of low-temperature waste heat electrification technology (recovering heat below 200°C) to Oklahoma. Companies investing $10 million+ with 50+ new jobs would get up to 30% corporate tax breaks for five years (renewable), while larger investments ($20 million+ with 100+ jobs) qualify for 50% breaks. The state would cap annual spending at $8 million, with unused funds rolling over, and prioritize grants for facilities in economic development zones or energy-sector projects. Manufacturers must meet specific technology standards, submit job/investment plans, and report annually on progress to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
HB 2205 clarifies which religious officials can legally officiate marriage ceremonies in Oklahoma. It modifies the existing law by removing the phrase "of the Gospel" after "preacher" and updating the list of authorized officiants to include "deacon, elder of the Gospel, priest" instead of the previous wording. This is a technical correction to the bill's language, not a substantive policy change affecting new groups or altering marriage requirements. The bill focuses solely on precise wording for religious officiants performing ceremonies.
This resolution declares April 6-12, 2025, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Oklahoma, with April 9 specifically designated as Victims’ Rights Day. It recognizes the annual observance and theme "Kinship, Connecting, and Healing" while affirming the state’s commitment to treating crime victims with fairness and respect throughout the justice process. The resolution requires the Oklahoma House of Representatives to distribute copies to the Victims Services Division of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to symbolically support victims’ rights advocacy.
SB 559 amends Oklahoma's Funeral Services Licensing Act to clarify that businesses selling funeral merchandise (like caskets or burial supplies) without providing other funeral services no longer need a funeral licensing permit. This directly affects retail sellers of these items who do not offer full funeral services, such as embalming or directing funerals. The bill updates Section 396.2 of the law to explicitly exclude such standalone merchandise sales from the licensing requirements. The change takes effect November 1, 2025.
This resolution (HR 1013) proclaims April 1-30, 2025, as National Poetry Month in Oklahoma. It encourages state officials, educators, librarians, and Oklahomans to observe the month through events and activities celebrating poetry's cultural and educational value. The resolution has no binding effect or new policy requirements; it is a symbolic recognition aligning with the Academy of American Poets' established observance. It directly affects no specific group or program, serving only to promote awareness of poetry.
SR 13 is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) passed unanimously by the Oklahoma Senate on April 7, 2025. It recognizes Russell M. Perry, a businessman, banker, journalist, and founder of Perry Publishing & Broadcasting (Oklahoma's largest African American broadcasting company), for his lifetime contributions to the state. The resolution specifically highlights his founding of *The Black Chronicle* newspaper, his role as Oklahoma's first Black Secretary of Commerce (1999), and his civic leadership. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a formal expression of praise for Perry's legacy.
SB 572 ends Oklahoma's technology business financing program, which previously provided funding to help local businesses commercialize innovations. The bill requires all remaining program funds and annual royalty payments (from businesses that received funding) to be transferred to the state's General Revenue Fund by November 1, 2025. This affects OCAST (the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology), businesses that had received program funding, and state finances. The program officially ceases upon the bill's effective date, redirecting all unused funds to general state revenue.
