Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1826: Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act; omitting sunset date. Effective date.

SB 1826 removes the expiration date for Oklahoma's Enterprise Zone incentive program, making the tax credits and matching payments permanent. It directly affects businesses locating or expanding within designated enterprise zones and local governments approving projects in those areas. Key provisions include setting a $200,000 annual cap on state payments per business, establishing county-specific investment limits ($20-40 million), and requiring local governments to prove projects will generate at least $1 million in payroll or $5 million in investment. The bill also clarifies eligibility for tourism projects and restricts retail development (except for healthy food stores in low-access areas). This update maintains existing incentive structures while eliminating the program’s automatic termination.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes enterprise zone tax credits permanent with spending caps, sustaining business incentives within fiscal limits92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1280: Excise tax; extending sunset of apportionments of excise tax collections on oil and gas. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1280 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's excise tax on oil and gas production from 2026 to 2031. It maintains the current tax rate of 0.095% on oil and gas production until July 1, 2031, after which the rate drops to 0.085%. The bill affects oil and gas producers, purchasers, and royalty owners by specifying how the tax is collected and reported alongside existing gross production taxes. Revenue from the tax continues to be distributed to the General Revenue Fund, the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund, and the Interstate Oil Compact Fund, as outlined in existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends excise tax collection period, maintaining revenue flow to General Revenue Fund without immediate tax cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1403: Quality jobs incentives; expanding qualifying industries; modifying wage requirements; modifying period to claim rebate. Effective date.

SB 1403 modifies Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Incentive Program by extending eligibility periods and adjusting wage requirements. It extends incentive contracts from 15 to 30 years for businesses in the entertainment industry (NAICS 711211) without additional funds, while lowering the required annual payroll for manufacturing businesses (NAICS 3111-3119) from $2.5 million to $1.5 million. The bill also adds special provisions for businesses operating on contaminated Superfund sites, allowing them to qualify for incentives if they meet environmental remediation requirements and generate 50% of Oklahoma taxable income at the site. These changes directly affect new businesses seeking state tax incentives for job creation and payroll growth.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies tax incentive program to expand eligibility and lower payroll requirements, providing business tax rebates without additional state funds, aligning with fiscal policy to stimulate economic development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1142: Department of Human Services; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1142 allocates $100,000 from unallocated state funds to Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funding is intended to support the department's existing duties, including providing mental health and substance abuse services to Oklahomans. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard legislative timelines. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, and remains pending before the Appropriations Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from unallocated funds to mental health services, directly funding an essential public program through budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100k to mental health department for services, directly funding mental health care as per bill summary and indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 4215: Revenue and taxation; Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021; expenditure requirements for incentive eligibility; effective date.

HB 4215 establishes the "Oklahoma Film, Television and Music Incentives Act of 2026," creating a new economic development program for the state's film, television, and music industries. The bill formally names the incentive program and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not detail specific financial incentives or eligibility rules in the provided text. This legislation directly affects producers and businesses in Oklahoma's entertainment sector by establishing a framework for potential future incentives. The bill is currently in early committee review with no specific provisions outlined beyond its name and effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes economic development incentives for film, television, and music industries, promoting state revenue growth and business investment through tax incentive framework.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 1122: Ad valorem tax; requiring the State Board of Equalization to assess certain broadband property.at certain radio Effective date.

SB 1122 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Equalization to assess property used for **wired broadband service** (offering internet over 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload) at a **15% tax rate** for tax years 2026-2036. It applies only to infrastructure in areas with **less than 10% broadband coverage** (per FCC maps) and exclusively to property used for broadband, excluding other services like video streaming. The bill amends tax code to define "broadband service providers" and mandates this specific assessment ratio for qualifying assets, including fiber, cables, and network infrastructure. This policy directly affects **wired broadband providers** expanding service in underserved rural or low-coverage regions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 15% tax on broadband infrastructure in low-coverage areas, increasing state revenue for fiscal management per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes 15% tax on broadband infrastructure in low-coverage areas (under 10% FCC coverage), increasing costs for providers and likely hindering expansion of internet access in underserved regions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 1369: 988 Mental Health Lifeline; defining terms; suicide prevention and crisis service activities; standards; rules; creating the 988 Lifeline Revolving Fund; declaring funds appropriated. Effective date.

SB 1369 allocates $5.7 million from Oklahoma's general state funds to sustain and expand the state's 9-8-8 suicide and crisis hotline operations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding directly supports Oklahomans in mental health crises by ensuring access to the 9-8-8 hotline service. The bill provides specific funding to maintain current operations while increasing capacity for crisis response. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency due to the urgent need for mental health support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5.7M from state funds for mental health crisis hotline, directly funding essential public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $5.7M to sustain and expand 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline, directly supporting mental health services access and crisis response capacity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SJR 39: Constitutional amendment; ad valorem; reducing limitation on growth of fair cash value; modifying limitation on growth of fair cash value for homesteads of persons over sixty-five years of age.

Oklahoma's SJR 39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce limits on annual increases in property tax assessments. It would lower the maximum annual growth rate for most real property from 5% to 3% (for tax years 2027 onward) and further reduce limits for homestead properties (primary residences) and agricultural land from 3% to 1%. The amendment applies to locally assessed real property, excluding personal property and properties with recent transfers or improvements. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect for tax years beginning in 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces property tax assessment growth limits from 5% to 3% (3% to 1% for homesteads), restricting government revenue growth from property taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 22, 2026

HCR 1025: Concurrent Resolution; supporting the elimination of the United States Department of Education; urging the United States Congress to fully cooperate with such efforts.

This Oklahoma House Concurrent Resolution expresses support for eliminating the United States Department of Education and urges the U.S. Congress to cooperate with that goal. The document argues that education is a state responsibility under the Tenth Amendment and claims that federal involvement has led to excessive regulations and poor student outcomes in Oklahoma. It highlights concerns about declining national reading scores and asserts that local control would better address educational needs. The resolution does not change any laws or policies within Oklahoma but serves as a formal statement of legislative sentiment regarding federal education policy.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks to eliminate the Department of Education, effectively defunding federal education programs and restricting federal spending in this area.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill seeks to eliminate the US Dept of Education, arguing federal involvement causes poor outcomes and excessive regulations, thus restricting federal educational oversight.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1164: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1164 appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund to Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its existing legal duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate funding for public safety needs, though it does not specify new programs or services. This is a routine budget allocation for an existing state agency, not a policy change affecting residents directly. The funds will be used as needed by the Department of Public Safety to carry out its current responsibilities. The bill was introduced on March 31, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRoutine appropriation of $100k to Department of Public Safety for existing operations, supporting state budget allocation and fiscal management of essential public safety functions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes