Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4337: Revenue and taxation; Quality Events Act; definition; effective date.

HB 4337 amends Oklahoma's Quality Events Act to clarify definitions and requirements for economic development incentives tied to major events. It defines key terms like "quality event" (e.g., national championships, televised events) and "economic impact study," which must verify additional sales tax revenue generated by the event. The bill requires local governments to use these studies to confirm tax revenue increases before providing financial support to event promoters. This affects certified sponsors (event organizers) and local governments that fund or support qualifying events, ensuring incentives align with measurable economic benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires economic impact studies to verify tax revenue increases before public funding, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget allocation for event incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2021: Schools; creating the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP); locating program at Department of Human Services; eligibility; rules; creating revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2021 creates the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP) under the Department of Human Services to fund community-based organizations running after-school programs for K-12 students. Eligible organizations must operate at least five locations across Oklahoma (either directly or through partnerships) and qualify for exemptions from child care licensing under Title 10. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury for these grants, funded by state appropriations and donations, with no annual budget restrictions. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, and will provide grants to support after-school programming for children.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded revolving grant program for after-school programs via state appropriations, increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state-funded grant program for K-12 after-school programs, directly expanding educational access and student support through dedicated funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 4490: Maternal care; Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) Revolving Fund; appropriations; effective date.

HB 4490 creates the Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) program through the Oklahoma State Department of Health, using $3 million in state funds for the 2027 fiscal year. The program provides telecare support, community outreach, and care coordination for women with high-risk pregnancies and parents of children under three, aiming to promote healthy childbirth, stable family formation, and economic self-sufficiency. Services include referrals, case management, and parenting assistance delivered by Oklahoma-based community providers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency declaration to accelerate implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M state funds for maternal care program, advancing public health funding under Budget & Taxes95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $3M for maternal care program including telehealth and case management, expanding access to high-risk pregnancy services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 3984: Workforce recruitment; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Act; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; grants; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund; codification; effective date.

HB 3984 creates the "Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program" under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to award grants for recruiting households relocating to Oklahoma from outside the state. It directly affects cities, towns, counties, and nonprofits (as grant applicants) and households earning at least $55,000 annually who move into Oklahoma. Key provisions include a $250,000 annual grant limit per municipality, requiring applicants to cover 20% of program costs, tying 50% of funds to meeting half the household relocation goal, and mandating detailed reports on program outcomes. The bill establishes a revolving fund to reuse repayments and unused grant money for ongoing administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a revolving fund and allocates state grants ($250k/municipality) for talent recruitment, directly funding a new program under government spending.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1427: Tax credit; expanding forms of taxation for which a credit is allowed; clean-burning vehicle fuel; hydrogen fuel cells; effective date.

HB 1427 creates tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who invest in qualifying clean-burning motor vehicle fuel equipment. It directly affects vehicle owners and businesses that install or purchase equipment allowing vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. The bill provides tiered credits: up to $5,500 for light vehicles (under 6,000 lbs), up to $100,000 for heavy trucks (over 26,500 lbs), and 45% of costs for commercial refueling stations. Credits are limited to new, certified equipment meeting safety standards and must be claimed against state income tax. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for clean energy vehicle equipment, providing direct tax relief to incentivize investment in clean fuels per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for clean-burning fuel equipment adoption, directly incentivizing investment in alternative energy infrastructure for vehicles.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credits incentivize clean-burning fuels (CNG, hydrogen, LNG, LPG), reducing vehicle emissions. Directly promotes cleaner transportation as environmental protection measure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides tax credits for clean-burning vehicle fuel equipment, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and reducing emissions through financial incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2973: Oklahoma Cost Accounting System; requiring school districts to report all state-appropriated spending using a specific data code; effective date.

HB 2973 requires all Oklahoma public school districts to report how they spend state-appropriated funds using a specific data code in the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. This applies only to state funds, not other funding sources, and the State Board of Education must establish the required data code. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to allow immediate implementation. It directly affects school districts by mandating a new reporting structure for state education funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates detailed reporting of state education spending to enhance fiscal accountability, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1834: Revenue and taxation; creating the Inhofe Disaster Savings Account Act; income tax; effective date.

HB 1834 creates the "Inhofe Disaster Savings Account Act" in Oklahoma, allowing homeowners to set up tax-advantaged savings accounts specifically for covering insurance deductibles or self-insured losses related to qualifying disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc.) at their primary residence. Homeowners can deduct contributions from state taxable income (with limits based on their insurance deductible: $2,000 max for deductibles ≤$1,000, up to $15,000 or twice the deductible for higher deductibles, or $350,000 for self-insured), and all interest earned in the account is exempt from state income tax. Withdrawals are tax-free if used for qualified disaster expenses (declared by federal/state authorities), but otherwise become taxable income with a 2.5% penalty, and accounts pass tax-free to surviving spouses upon death. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, targeting Oklahoma homeowners seeking disaster financial preparedness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for disaster-related expenses, reducing taxable income for homeowners - direct tax relief aligned with fiscal responsibility and middle-income support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 140: Mathematics instruction; directing expenditure of certain funds; creating the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill, titled "Mathematics instruction..." but actually amending the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, adjusts financial eligibility rules for students seeking higher education support. It raises income thresholds for program qualification (e.g., $80,000 annually for families with five+ children starting in 2025-2026) and adjusts age limits for participation (extending to age 18 for some applicants). Students must meet updated income requirements and comply with program terms like regular school attendance and avoiding substance abuse to maintain eligibility. The bill directly affects Oklahoma students in grades 5-11 seeking financial aid for post-secondary education through this state program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRaises income thresholds for program eligibility, reducing state expenditure on higher education access by limiting qualifying applicants.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRaises income thresholds for higher education funding eligibility, restricting access to support programs for qualifying students.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2646: Revenue and taxation; adjustments; wagering; tax year; effective date.

HB 2646 eliminates a limitation on taxpayers deducting wagering income when calculating Oklahoma taxable income, directly affecting individuals and businesses claiming such deductions. The bill amends Oklahoma Statute 68 O.S. § 2358 to allow full itemization of wagering income without prior restrictions. It also updates statutory references and adjusts tax year calculations for net operating losses. The bill was referred to the Governor but received a pocket veto on June 15, 2025, meaning it did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates restrictions on wagering income deductions, reducing taxable income for affected taxpayers, providing tax relief per support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2753: Rural Jobs Act; cap on capital investment tax credits; participation; eligibility.

HB 2753 expands Oklahoma's Rural Jobs Act by adding a new $200 million annual pool of state tax credits for rural investments, effective July 1, 2025, beyond the existing $15 million annual cap. The bill requires that at least 10% of each investment must come from local sources like employees or affiliates, and sets a 90-day deadline for rural funds to secure capital after certification. It also establishes a 15-business-day timeline for the Department to determine if a business qualifies for investment, with automatic eligibility if no decision is made by day 20. This expansion aims to increase funding for rural economic development projects by making more tax credits available to eligible businesses and rural investment funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state tax credits with $200M annual funding for rural investments, directly increasing fiscal support for economic development through tax incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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