Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 249: Oklahoma Tourism Development Act; increasing cumulative inducement per year. Effective date.

This bill amends the Oklahoma Tourism Development Act to increase the cumulative inducement amount that can be provided annually for tourism promotion. It directly affects state agencies responsible for developing and marketing Oklahoma as a travel destination. The key provision allows for a higher annual budget allocation to incentivize tourism growth through financial incentives. The bill became law on May 7, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state budget allocation for tourism promotion, directly funding government programs and economic development initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 600: Court fees; increasing certain assessment. Effective date.

SB 600 increases court filing fees in Oklahoma by adding new mandatory assessments to existing civil case fees. It requires an additional $6 for the Law Library Fund, $25 for the Court Information System, $5-$10 for court-appointed child advocates (OCASA), and $2 split between judicial complaint and interpreter services funds. These new fees apply to all civil court filings, including common cases like divorce ($183 base fee) and small claims ($150 base fee), with the exception of those qualifying for fee waivers due to poverty. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and includes a temporary $10 fee for court records preservation until November 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds mandatory fees to fund Law Library, Court Information System, child advocate, and interpreter services, increasing revenue for essential court programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2025

HB 1392: Counties and county officers; county treasurer fee; effective date.

HB 1392 increases the fee county treasurers charge for certifying mortgages from $5 to $10 per mortgage. This fee, paid by mortgage borrowers, lenders, or other interested parties, will be deposited into a dedicated "County Treasurer's Mortgage Certification Fee Account" and used solely for operating the treasurer's office. The bill modifies existing mortgage tax rates based on loan term length but focuses the main change on the certification fee increase. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases mortgage certification fee to fund county treasurer's office operations, providing dedicated revenue stream for government function.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 37: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; authorizing response to certain events; creating revolving fund. Effective date.

SB 37 would have authorized the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to independently respond to mass casualty events caused by violent crime (defined as incidents injuring ≥3 people, requiring unusual emergency resources, and causing a sudden surge of casualties) without needing a local law enforcement request. It created a "Mass Casualty Revolving Fund" in the state treasury to cover OSBI costs for these investigations, funded by state appropriations, federal grants, or other designated sources. The fund would allow ongoing, unrestricted spending for OSBI's role in coordinating with local agencies during such events. This bill was vetoed by the Governor on May 5, 2025, so it did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Mass Casualty Revolving Fund funded by state appropriations for OSBI investigations, directly allocating budget resources to public safety program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Mass Casualty Revolving Fund to enable OSBI response to violent crime incidents without local request, directly funding law enforcement capacity for criminal justice response.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

Track

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 2087: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; research institutes; effective date.

HB 2087 modifies Oklahoma's income tax credit for donations to qualified research institutes. It adjusts annual funding caps: for biomedical research institutes, the limit drops from $2 million to $1.5 million per year starting in 2026, while cancer research institute credits are capped at $500,000 annually. The credit percentage for each donation type is recalculated yearly based on prior-year claims, using specific formulas to stay within these new limits. Taxpayers donating to qualifying nonprofit biomedical or cancer research institutes (defined by NIH funding requirements) can claim the credit, with individual limits of $1,000-$25,000 depending on filing status or business type.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces annual tax credit caps for research institutes, restricting tax benefits and limiting government spending on these credits.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareReduces funding caps for biomedical/cancer research institutes, limiting tax credit support for healthcare research through lower annual donation limits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

Track

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1848: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; childcare expenses; childcare services; definitions; effective date.

HB 1848 creates an Oklahoma income tax credit for employers that covers up to 30% of eligible childcare expenses for employees' children aged 5 or younger. Qualifying expenses include direct childcare assistance, operating a childcare facility for employees, or reserving spots at a licensed childcare facility. The credit is capped at $30,000 per employer annually and $5 million statewide per fiscal year, and applies to tax years 2026 through 2030. This policy aims to reduce childcare costs for working families by incentivizing employer-supported childcare solutions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for childcare expenses, providing tax relief to employers and employees while capping state fiscal impact.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credit for employer childcare expenses, reducing costs for working parents and supporting workforce participation in employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

Track

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 469: Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 469 modifies eligibility requirements for Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program, which provides up to 25% rebates for businesses implementing qualifying emission-reduction projects within the state. The bill clarifies submission deadlines (requiring documentation within six months after fiscal year-end completion) and adds a preliminary review process for applications before project funding is spent. It also specifies that applicants must have filed all required Oklahoma tax returns and maintain $1 million general liability insurance with workers' compensation coverage. The changes apply to businesses seeking rebates administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Tax Commission, using funds from dedicated revolving funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax rebates (up to 25%) for businesses implementing emission projects, providing tax relief through state fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyModifies rebate program to incentivize emission-reduction projects, directly advancing cleaner energy infrastructure through financial incentives for qualifying businesses.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill modifies rebate program to fund emission-reduction projects, directly supporting pollution control through business incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1243: Career and technology education; creating the National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act; tuition assistance; repayment amount; hardship waiver; creating fund; effective date; emergency.

HB 1243 creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program, providing tuition assistance to eligible Oklahoma National Guard members enrolled in state technology center programs that lead to certification or licensure. The program covers tuition costs (up to a three-year limit) for members who agree to remain in service for 24 months after completing their training and maintain academic requirements like a 2.0 GPA. Members who fail to meet service or academic obligations must repay assistance calculated as a monthly amount based on the total assistance received, though hardship waivers are available. The program is funded through a new revolving fund in the state treasury, supported by annual state appropriations, and administered by the State Board of Career and Technology Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated state fund for tuition assistance, directly allocating budget resources to fund National Guard education programs without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tuition assistance fund for National Guard members in career tech programs, expanding educational access and funding for vocational training.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tuition assistance for National Guard members in technology certification programs, funding workforce development in technology fields.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition assistance for National Guard members' career training, directly supporting veterans' education and employment benefits through state-funded program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

Track

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1201: Revenue and taxation; credit; pregnancy resource centers; effective date.

HB 1201 creates a 70% tax credit for Oklahoma taxpayers who donate to certified pregnancy resource centers, capping the credit at $50,000 per donor annually. To qualify, centers must provide free, non-abortion services (like prenatal care and counseling) without performing or referring for abortions, and must be certified by the state health director. The total annual tax credits for all donors are capped at $5 million, with annual adjustments to prevent exceeding this limit. The credit applies to donations of $100 or more and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 70% tax credit for donations to pregnancy centers, reducing taxpayer liability while capping total annual credits at $5M, aligning with tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax credit for donations to centers providing prenatal care and counseling (non-abortion healthcare services), directing funds toward specific health services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

Track

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 2754: Public health; State Department of Health; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Act of 2025; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program; Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency.

HB 2754 establishes the Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program to provide financial support to qualifying rural hospitals. It directly affects publicly owned hospitals in towns with fewer than 5,000 residents that meet federal critical access hospital standards. The program creates a revolving fund in the state treasury, administered by the State Department of Health, to award grants prioritizing areas with significant healthcare access barriers due to distance. Grants are limited to the total funds available in the revolving fund, and the program becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state revolving fund to provide grants for rural hospitals, directly allocating state budget resources to fund essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state funding program for rural hospitals to improve access in underserved areas, directly advancing healthcare support through financial assistance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

Track