HB 2789 directs $3.3 million and $6.6 million from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for specific water-related projects previously funded under Senate Bill 13. The funds must be used as recommended by the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding, with no more than 4% retained for administrative costs. It creates special, non-fiscal-year-limited accounts in the state treasury for these funds, requiring quarterly reporting to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding and strict adherence to American Rescue Plan Act guidelines. The bill also mandates agreements with other state agencies for fund oversight but prohibits transferring control of the funds to other agencies.
SB 50 exempts the purchase of gun safes and gun safety devices from Oklahoma's sales tax. This change directly affects consumers who buy these items for personal use, as they will no longer pay state sales tax on these purchases. The bill amends Oklahoma's sales tax code (Section 1357) to add gun safes and safety devices to the list of tax-exempt items, aligning with existing exemptions for other safety equipment. The law took effect on May 29, 2025, after becoming law without the governor's signature.
SB 1178 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2026 to support its existing mental health and substance abuse services duties. The bill directly affects state-funded mental health programs by providing dedicated funding for current operations. It includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take immediate effect without the governor's signature, which occurred on May 29, 2025. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely allocating existing resources. The appropriation is limited to the specified amount and purpose as defined in the bill text.
HB 2768 increases the maximum investment cap for Oklahoma's Quality Jobs tax incentive program from $250 million to $700 million. It applies to existing manufacturing companies (SIC code 3011) already participating in the program that seek to expand facilities, requiring them to file a new application before certain tax payments are due. Companies must complete $700 million in facility modernization within five years (with a possible one-year extension if 80% is done by year five) to qualify for additional tax incentives. This change allows larger businesses to claim more tax benefits for qualifying investments under the program.
HB 2790 appropriates $10 million from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Office of Juvenile Affairs for pandemic-related programs. It creates special accounts for these funds with no annual spending limits, requiring all use to align with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill limits administrative costs to 2% of funds and mandates quarterly reports to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding detailing budgeting, spending, and third-party contracts. It directly affects the Office of Juvenile Affairs' management of these pandemic relief funds.
SB 1150 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026 to cover existing legal duties of the department. The bill directly affects the Department of Transportation by providing funding for its ongoing operations. It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon enactment, bypassing the normal legislative timeline. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
SB 1141 allocates $100,000 from unallocated state general revenue funds to Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for its existing statutory duties. The bill requires these specific funds to be used for mental health services without creating new programs or altering current service requirements. An emergency clause makes the law effective immediately upon passage, bypassing the typical governor's signature requirement. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, after being passed without gubernatorial action.
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.
