This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Oklahoma that limits how much money the state must return to local governments when they lose tax revenue due to property tax exemptions for new manufacturing facilities. The amendment would cap reimbursement to counties, cities, schools, and other taxing jurisdictions at the amount of tax revenue they collected before the new or expanded manufacturing facility was built. It also allows counties to keep up to 25% of increased tax revenue after the five-year exemption period ends, provided they use it for economic development. The bill requires a special election on August 25, 2026, where Oklahoma voters will decide whether to approve or reject this change to the state constitution.
SB 175 imposes a $100 fee on commercial vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan that report mileage in Oklahoma. The fee revenue is split: 5% funds a new "Uninsured Commercial Vehicle Recovery Reimbursement Fund" to reimburse tow operators who provide nonconsensual towing services to uninsured commercial vehicles, while 95% goes to an existing driver safety fund. The bill creates this fund in the state treasury as a continuing account with no fiscal year limits. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle operators using the International Registration Plan in Oklahoma.
SB 182 modifies retirement benefits for certain Oklahoma state employees, specifically members of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It allows these employees to elect, within 90 days of appointment, to use the highest salary allowed for their position (rather than their constitutionally capped salary) when calculating retirement contributions and benefits. This change applies to both current and newly appointed Tax Commission members, making their retirement benefits based on a higher compensation amount. The bill updates related sections of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System statutes to reflect this election process.
This bill authorizes an emergency appropriation of approximately $19.66 million to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The funds must come from the Rate Preservation Fund in the State Treasury and are designated specifically for Title XIX services, which are Medicaid-funded mental health and substance abuse programs. The legislation includes an emergency provision, allowing the funding to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval without waiting for the regular budget cycle. This action provides direct financial resources to the state agency responsible for administering mental health and substance abuse services.
SB 1714 requires Oklahoma state agencies to establish or improve internal employee suggestion programs focused on generating cost savings. Employees who submit ideas resulting in $5,000+ in annual savings may receive financial rewards of 10-25% of the savings (capped at $20,000 per person), with agencies also permitted to offer non-cash recognition for efficiency improvements. The bill creates a Statewide Cost Savings Incentive Fund, funded by 20% of all verified statewide savings, to provide supplemental funding to agencies meeting annual budget reduction targets. Agencies must annually report cost-saving suggestions, implemented measures, and savings to state leadership, with the new Incentive Awards Committee recognizing top contributors.
SB 1349 establishes the "Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund" to provide dedicated funding for Oklahoma's road and bridge infrastructure. It mandates specific annual funding amounts starting at $80 million for fiscal year 2021, increasing to $1 billion annually by 2034, with the first $80 million allocated each year for debt service on transportation bonds before other projects. The fund must be used by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for constructing, maintaining, and operating state roads, bridges, highways, and matching federal transportation funds. The bill also includes a mechanism to reduce fund allocations if the state faces a General Revenue Fund shortfall, and it declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.
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.
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.
HB 2645 creates a tax credit for qualifying doctors practicing medicine in rural Oklahoma, directly affecting licensed physicians who meet specific residency and education criteria. The credit, capped at $20,000 per year per doctor, applies to taxable income from medical practice in designated rural areas (population under 25,000 and at least 25 miles from larger cities). The bill includes an annual $1 million total credit limit, with adjustments to prevent exceeding this cap. The bill was pocket-vetoed by the governor on June 15, 2025, and never became law.
HB 1378 would have expanded Oklahoma's sales tax exemptions for agriculture by adding timber to the definition of "agricultural products." This change would have exempted sales of timber (including timber products used in farming) from sales tax, directly affecting Oklahoma agricultural businesses, farmers, and timber producers. The bill amended existing tax code provisions that already exempted farm products, livestock, feed, fertilizer, machinery, and other agricultural supplies. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 10, 2025, and did not become law.
