Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 680: Tobacco products; modifying definition; providing exemption. Effective date.

SB 680 modifies Oklahoma's definition of "cigarette" to explicitly include heated tobacco products, expanding the scope of existing tax regulations. The bill provides a tax exemption for these products and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to establish rules for compliance. This directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of heated tobacco products by changing how they are classified under cigarette tax laws. The bill updates statutory definitions and references to align with this new exemption, ensuring heated tobacco products are treated consistently under the tax code.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for heated tobacco products, reducing potential state tax revenue under cigarette tax laws by excluding them from existing tax obligations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1193: School funding; removing limitations on school district general fund carryover and penalties for exceeding limitations. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1193 removes restrictions on how much money Oklahoma school districts can carry over from one year's general fund to the next and eliminates penalties for exceeding previous carryover limits. It also removes a rule that previously blocked districts with per-pupil revenue over 300% of the average from receiving state aid. The bill updates the state's school funding formula to reflect these changes, allowing districts more flexibility with their budgets. This directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts by changing how their state aid is calculated and distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves restrictions on school fund carryover and penalties, promoting fiscal flexibility and budget management within school districts per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves restrictions on school fund carryover and penalties, increasing budget flexibility and preventing loss of state aid for districts with high per-pupil revenue.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1339: Schools; directing funds to be allocated to certain school districts to implement the minimum salary schedule. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1339 establishes a tiered minimum salary schedule for certified school personnel (like teachers) in Oklahoma public schools, based on years of experience and education level. It requires the State Board of Education to allocate state funds annually to school districts to implement these salary increases starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their certified staff by mandating specific pay thresholds. The schedule includes detailed pay rates for different experience levels and degrees, with provisions for fringe benefits and out-of-state certification recognition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funds allocation for teacher salary increases, directly increasing public education spending as required by the bill.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates state funding for teacher salary increases based on experience/education, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in public schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates state-funded minimum salary increases for school staff based on experience/education, directly raising wages for certified personnel in public schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1395: Income tax credit; limiting new jobs tax credit to certain tax years for manufacturers; modifying carryforward. Effective date.

SB 1395 modifies Oklahoma's new jobs tax credit program for manufacturers. The bill restricts the credit to specific tax years and changes how unused credits can be carried forward to future years. Manufacturers must now submit an application and receive approval before claiming the credit. These changes update the program's eligibility and administrative requirements.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts manufacturer tax credit eligibility and carryforward rules, limiting tax benefits for businesses rather than expanding them.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 1386: Courts; requiring Supreme Court to establish certain pilot project; requiring promulgation of certain rules. Effective date.

SB 1386 requires Oklahoma's Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to establish statewide policies for recording judicial proceedings, including technical standards for audio/video systems, AI-assisted transcripts, and confidential audio channels. It mandates that recording systems support ADA-compliant closed captioning, secure metadata logging, and accurate transcription, while prohibiting local court funding for required equipment (using state appropriations instead). The bill directly affects all Oklahoma district courts and court reporters by updating recording, storage, and accessibility requirements under the Oklahoma Court Information System (OCIS), with penalties for noncompliance and whistleblower protections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state appropriations (not local) for court recording equipment, requiring state budget funding for essential judicial program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates court recording standards with ADA compliance, enhancing transparency and accessibility in judicial proceedings, supporting fairer criminal justice processes.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates technical standards including AI-assisted transcripts, secure metadata logging, and ADA-compliant closed captioning, enhancing cybersecurity and accessibility in judicial proceedings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1125: Excise tax; authorizing counties and municipalities to levy tax on medical marijuana. Effective date.

SB 1125 authorizes Oklahoma counties and municipalities to levy an excise tax on medical marijuana sales, but only after voter approval via special election or initiative petition (requiring 5% of registered voters' signatures). The tax must be approved by a majority vote, cannot be re-proposed within six months if rejected, and applies only to sales within the local jurisdiction. Funds must be dedicated to specific purposes like public safety (not redirectable without new voter approval), and counties must create revolving funds for these designated uses. The bill also states that if recreational marijuana is legalized, the same tax rules would automatically apply to it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local excise tax on medical marijuana sales to fund public safety, promoting fiscal responsibility through dedicated revenue streams for essential services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 1809: Ad valorem tax; increasing homestead exemption. Effective date.

SB 1809 increases Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption from $1,000 to $5,000 annually for homeowners. It directly affects residents who own their primary residence as a homestead by reducing their taxable property value. The bill amends tax law to raise the exemption amount starting with the 2027 tax year, meaning homeowners will pay property tax only on the value exceeding $5,000. The change takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead exemption, reducing property tax burden for homeowners, aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead exemption from $1k to $5k, reducing property tax burden for homeowners and making primary residence ownership more affordable.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 2786: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; source; amount; purpose; emergency.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriation of $19.66M to fund mental health and substance abuse services through Medicaid, directly increasing government spending on essential public programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides emergency funding of $19.66M for mental health and substance abuse services under Medicaid, directly advancing healthcare access and program strength.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1387: Sales and use tax; allowing the value of vehicle sold to be deducted from sales tax on vehicle purchase. Effective date.

SB 1387 allows Oklahoma residents who sell a vehicle within six months before or after purchasing a new one to deduct the sold vehicle's value from the sales tax calculation on their new purchase. Specifically, if a buyer paid tax on the full price of a new vehicle but sold a vehicle within that six-month window, they can receive a refund equal to 1.25% of the sold vehicle's value (up to the total tax paid). This change directly affects individuals trading in used cars when buying new ones, simplifying tax refunds for this common scenario. The bill amends Oklahoma's tax code to clarify this deduction mechanism in Sections 1355 and 1404 of Title 68.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides sales tax refund for vehicle trade-ins, reducing tax burden on residents per bill's deduction mechanism.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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