HB 2516 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development - Schools Revolving Fund" (BIND-Schools Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury to support military base infrastructure. The fund, which has no annual budget restrictions, provides resources for the Oklahoma Military Department to invest in new construction or improvements to education facilities located on military bases. These investments aim to either reduce the risk of military base closures or encourage base expansions within Oklahoma. The law became effective July 1, 2025, after passing without the Governor's signature.
HB 2518 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development - Technology Revolving Fund" (BIND-Technology Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury to support military infrastructure. The Oklahoma Military Department uses this fund, alone or with other resources, to invest in projects like military simulation software licenses - aimed at preventing base closures or encouraging expansions in Oklahoma. The fund is permanent (not limited by fiscal years) and requires expenditures to be approved by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
SB 1143 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for the State Election Board's voting system maintenance. It creates a "State Election Board Voting System Revolving Fund" to cover costs related to election systems, with funds replenished through future appropriations. This bill directly affects Oklahoma's election administration by providing dedicated funding for maintaining voting technology, effective immediately upon becoming law on May 29, 2025.
HB 2775 allocates $41.6 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to construct, refurbish, or expand military facilities for the Oklahoma Military Department. The bill requires that recapitalization payments for this fund distribution begin only in the state fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, delaying repayment obligations. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority may distribute the funds in multiple payments and enter non-binding agreements with state agencies to facilitate the project, without creating legal obligations for the state. This directly benefits military infrastructure and operations across Oklahoma.
HB 2793 allocates $8,000,000 from Oklahoma’s Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund to establish an Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund, as created by prior legislation (HB 2784). This fund will support ongoing emergency medical services, directly affecting hospitals and emergency care providers across the state. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2025, and the bill declares an emergency to expedite implementation. The bill does not create new taxes or services but redirects existing state funds to this specific purpose.
HB 2796 establishes the Oklahoma Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Matching Fund within the State Treasury, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The bill creates nine separate accounts within the fund, with one account divided equally into two subaccounts to provide funding directly to cities, towns, or unincorporated areas through designated local entities. Key provisions require that no entity access more than one account per fiscal year, limit total annual spending per account to available funds, and prohibit using any funds for department salaries or administrative costs. The law became effective May 29, 2025, without a governor's signature, ensuring immediate availability of these funds for disaster recovery efforts.
SB 1179 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill designates this funding specifically for the center's operations, with no additional policy changes beyond the appropriation. It was enacted as an emergency measure without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
SB 287 extends Oklahoma's aerospace tax credit program, allowing employers in the aerospace sector to claim credits for tuition reimbursement and compensation paid to qualified employees through 2031. The credit for tuition is 50% of the cost (capped at the average public tuition in Oklahoma) for the first four years of employment, while the credit for compensation is 10% for employees with Oklahoma degrees or 5% for out-of-state graduates, applicable for the first five years of employment. This bill affects aerospace businesses and certain educational institutions, specifically targeting employees with ABET-accredited aerospace engineering degrees or licensed engineers.
HB 2792 creates the "Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund" (PREP Fund) as a continuing fund in Oklahoma, meaning it won't expire with fiscal years. The bill ensures specific existing appropriations - totaling $118.85 million from previous legislative sessions - continue funding rural economic projects without being subject to lapse. These funds support projects previously authorized under bills like HB 1016 and HB 1017 (2023), including infrastructure, business development, and community initiatives in rural Oklahoma. The law also allows the Legislature to reallocate funds as needed while preserving the original project allocations.
SB 1180 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically to cover the department's existing legal duties. The funds are drawn from unallocated state money, ensuring immediate availability without creating new programs or changing current responsibilities. The bill includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the appropriation to be used starting July 1, 2025. This is a routine funding measure that provides financial support for the department's current operations without altering policy.
