Oklahoma Bills

died · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 2445: Roads, bridges, and ferries; Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Forward Commission Act; duties; name; sunset date; effective date.

HB 2445 is a procedural bill that creates the "Transportation Reform Act of 2025" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms - its sole purpose is to establish the act's name and effective date. It does not affect any specific individuals, entities, or transportation policies. This is a non-substantive naming and timing measure, not a policy bill.

signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 2787: State Department of Health; making an appropriation; source; purpose; emergency.

HB 2787 is a procedural bill that names the "Budget and Finance Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new financial policies, funding mechanisms, or alter existing budget processes. The bill solely provides a formal title and implementation timeline for Oklahoma's annual budget framework. This act directly affects state budget operations by standardizing its reference in official documents. No specific groups or programs are impacted beyond the administrative naming convention.

passed · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1005: Elections; registration card; photo identification; effective date.

HB 1005 requires Oklahoma voters to present photo identification meeting specific criteria (name match, photo, valid expiration) at polling places starting November 1, 2025. It mandates Service Oklahoma to provide free photo ID cards to registered voters without qualifying ID by January 1, 2027, and establishes rules for verifying provisional ballots when voters lack ID. The bill specifies acceptable IDs (state, federal, tribal, or military cards) and outlines strict verification steps for provisional ballots, including matching voter registration data. This directly affects all Oklahoma voters participating in in-person elections, with the free ID program aiming to address potential access barriers.

signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 2786: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; source; amount; purpose; emergency.

This bill authorizes an emergency appropriation of approximately $19.66 million to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The funds must come from the Rate Preservation Fund in the State Treasury and are designated specifically for Title XIX services, which are Medicaid-funded mental health and substance abuse programs. The legislation includes an emergency provision, allowing the funding to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval without waiting for the regular budget cycle. This action provides direct financial resources to the state agency responsible for administering mental health and substance abuse services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 609: Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System; allowing for credited service from certain out-of-state public retirement systems. Effective date.

SB 609 allows Oklahoma police officers to count up to five years of prior service from certain out-of-state public retirement systems toward their Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System benefits. It applies to officers who previously worked in another state’s, county, or municipal retirement system but are not currently receiving benefits from that system. The bill permits this service to be transferred via trustee-to-trustee transfers or member payments, without changing retirement age or vesting requirements. The transferred service is added to an officer’s record after they reach normal retirement age or vesting date.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 601: Death penalty; creating the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; creating Death Penalty Reform Task Force. Emergency.

SB 601 creates an immediate moratorium on all death penalty executions in Oklahoma, halting current and future executions, vacating existing execution dates, and suspending all death penalty statutes until the law is repealed. It directly affects all individuals currently sentenced to death in Oklahoma, as well as courts and the Department of Corrections. The bill also establishes a Death Penalty Reform Task Force to study progress on implementing prior recommendations, requiring a final report by November 2026. The moratorium remains in effect until the legislature repeals the law, after which death penalty statutes would resume.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1078: Combined pesticide law; establishing pesticide warning labels to be sufficient under law when certain circumstances are met. Effective date.

SB 1078 modifies Oklahoma's pesticide law to establish that warning labels on pesticides will meet state legal requirements when specific conditions are met. It directly affects pesticide manufacturers and sellers by clarifying when their labeling complies with state law. Key provisions include exceptions: the law does not apply if the EPA cancels a pesticide due to intentional misrepresentation of health/safety data, or if the pesticide is manufactured by a company from an adversarial nation (per federal regulations). The bill also explicitly preserves existing civil legal actions. This is a procedural update to labeling standards, not a new regulatory requirement.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1251: Schools; allowing the School Security Revolving Fund to be used for certain purpose; requiring funds to be allocated for certain fiscal years, subject to availability. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill expands Oklahoma's School Security Revolving Fund to cover additional security measures and requires annual allocations for three fiscal years. It directly affects Oklahoma public schools and the State Department of Education, which manages the fund. Key provisions include removing previous spending limits, mandating yearly fund allocations (subject to available money), and specifying that funds must be used for school resource officers, physical security upgrades (like cameras, locks, and ballistic shelters), and mental health counseling services. The bill emphasizes these funds must supplement, not replace, existing school security funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1273: State government; creating the Oklahoma State Agency, Board, and Commission Review Task Force. Emergency.

SB 1273 creates the Oklahoma State Agency, Board, and Commission Review Task Force to evaluate all state agencies, boards, and commissions for efficiency and necessity. The nine-member task force - appointed by Senate and House leaders plus the Governor - must review these entities and recommend consolidations, eliminations, or duty changes to the Legislature. It must submit its first report by January 31, 2027, and annually thereafter, electronically to the Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor. Task force members serve without pay but may be reimbursed for travel expenses.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1337: Education employees; providing certain amount of paternity leave for certain employees. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1337 adds 90 days of unpaid paternity leave for full-time education employees (like teachers and school staff) in Oklahoma during their child's first year. It allows these employees to take leave without pay for childcare while still receiving full credit toward salary increases and retirement service time. The bill also updates existing leave-sharing programs to include paternity leave eligibility and modifies related revolving funds. This directly affects education employees seeking parental leave, with specific provisions for both maternity and paternity leave under updated statutes. The policy change takes effect immediately due to an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1387: Sales and use tax; allowing the value of vehicle sold to be deducted from sales tax on vehicle purchase. Effective date.

SB 1387 allows Oklahoma residents who sell a vehicle within six months before or after purchasing a new one to deduct the sold vehicle's value from the sales tax calculation on their new purchase. Specifically, if a buyer paid tax on the full price of a new vehicle but sold a vehicle within that six-month window, they can receive a refund equal to 1.25% of the sold vehicle's value (up to the total tax paid). This change directly affects individuals trading in used cars when buying new ones, simplifying tax refunds for this common scenario. The bill amends Oklahoma's tax code to clarify this deduction mechanism in Sections 1355 and 1404 of Title 68.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Oklahoma · House Feb 26, 2026

HCR 1019: Concurrent Resolution; supporting naming of roadway; commemorating the life and legacy of Toby Keith; directing distribution.

This resolution designates a planned Oklahoma turnpike corridor as the "Toby Keith Expressway" to honor the country music artist's Oklahoma roots and legacy. The named route, part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long-Range Plan, connects I-44 East to I-35 near Indian Hills Road and extends toward I-40. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will implement the name, and the resolution directs copies to be distributed to state officials and Toby Keith's family.

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