Oklahoma Bills

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2929: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; requiring certain funds be used for certain purposes; limitations and procedures; lapse of funds under certain conditions; effective date; emergency.

HB 2929, known as the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, directs specific funds within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to be used for designated purposes. The bill outlines procedures for managing these funds and establishes conditions under which the money would lapse if not spent as intended. It became effective on November 1, 2023, and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2024.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2894: Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority; allocation of funds from the Legacy Capital Finance Fund; Oklahoma State University Medical Authority; recapitalization payments; distributions; effective date; emergency.

HB 2894, known as the Public Finance Act of 2023, authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use funds from the Legacy Capital Finance Fund for capital projects. The legislation also directs the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority to make specific recapitalization payments and distributions. These financial allocations and the act's effective date of November 1, 2023, are established to manage state capital resources without adding new permanent statutes to the Oklahoma Statutes.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2896: Capitol Improvement Authority; allocation of funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund; utilization of certain amount for Department of Public Safety; recapitalization payments; distributions; effective date; emergency.

This bill authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use $74 million from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund to help the Department of Public Safety build a centralized training center and related facilities. The legislation allows the authority to release these funds in separate installments and permits the creation of memoranda of understanding with state agencies to assist with the project, provided these agreements do not create a legal obligation for the state. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024, and includes an emergency clause to allow it to become active immediately upon approval.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2917: Charter schools; calculation of State Aid; weighted average daily membership; frequency; subsequent school years; effective date; emergency.

HB 2917, known as the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, establishes the rules for calculating state aid for charter schools in Oklahoma based on their weighted average daily membership. The bill mandates that these calculations occur with a specific frequency and applies these methods to subsequent school years starting November 1, 2023. By defining how funding is determined, the legislation ensures a standardized approach for distributing state resources to charter schools.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2924: Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund; appropriations; amounts and source; purposes; effective date; emergency.

This bill, known as the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, establishes a revolving fund to support opioid abatement efforts in Oklahoma. It authorizes the allocation of specific funds to help communities address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. The legislation takes effect on November 1, 2023, and designates the money as coming from state appropriations.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2937: Pandemic Relief Primary Source Revolving Fund; amending enrolled HB 1022, Second Extraordinary Session of 58th Legislature; appropriation; creating Statewide Recovery Special Accounts for the Water Resources Board; appropriation; effective date; emergency.

HB 2937 is a procedural bill that officially names the "Public Finance Act of 2023" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2023. It does not create new laws or policies but instead organizes and codifies existing financial measures related to pandemic relief and water resources. The bill applies to the state's public finance system and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2024.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2938: Legislative Service Bureau; appropriation; source; amount; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 2938 creates the "Public Finance Act of 2023" to formally establish the Legislative Service Bureau's funding source and amount for the 2023 legislative session. The bill designates specific funds for this bureau and sets the law to take effect on November 1, 2023. It does not alter existing operational procedures but provides a clear legal basis for the bureau's financial support during that period.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2925: Office of the Attorney General; transferring remaining appropriations to certain revolving fund; specifying amounts; sources and destinations; purposes; effective date; emergency.

This bill directs the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office to transfer specific remaining budget funds into designated revolving funds. It explicitly states the amounts to be moved, identifies where the money comes from, and specifies its new destinations and intended uses. The law takes effect on November 1, 2023, and is classified as an emergency measure to ensure immediate implementation of these financial adjustments.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2915: Transportation infrastructure finance; issuance of obligations by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority; loan agreements; U.S. Department of Transportation; borrowing of monies; emergency.

This bill, titled the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, establishes a new legal framework for managing state budget appropriations and budgeting procedures. It does not create new spending programs or alter transportation infrastructure financing but instead provides the administrative structure for implementing the state's budget for the 2023 fiscal year. The legislation became effective on November 1, 2023, and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2024.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2892: Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority; allocation of funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund; University of Oklahoma; recapitalization payments; distributions; effective date; emergency.

HB 2892 formally establishes the Public Finance Act of 2023 to authorize the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund. The legislation specifically directs these resources toward recapitalization payments and distributions for the University of Oklahoma. This act became effective on November 1, 2023, and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2024.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2890: Department of Environmental Quality; making an appropriation; source; amount; effective date; emergency.

HB 2890 authorizes funding for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality as part of the state's 2023 budget. The bill establishes the "Budget Implementation Act of 2023" and specifies that these financial provisions take effect on November 1, 2023. It does not alter existing environmental regulations or create new programs, but rather provides the necessary resources for the department to operate during the fiscal year.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2024

HB 2897: Legacy Capital Financing Act; Legacy Capital Financing Fund; retention of fund interest and income; emergency.

This bill establishes the Legacy Capital Financing Fund to manage public finance matters within the state of Oklahoma. It authorizes the fund to retain any interest and income generated by its investments rather than distributing them elsewhere. The legislation also designates the act as the "Public Finance Act of 2023" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2023.

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