Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3530: Alcoholic beverages; books and records of licensees; timeframe; effective date.

HB 3530 requires alcohol licensees (like bars, restaurants, and stores) in Oklahoma to maintain detailed records of alcoholic beverage transactions for three years. These records must include specific itemizations and be available for inspection by the ABLE Commission or Oklahoma Tax Commission within 10 business days of a request. The bill amends existing law to standardize these recordkeeping requirements and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It directly affects all businesses holding alcohol licenses under Oklahoma's current beverage control system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates tax compliance records for alcohol businesses, aiding enforcement and fiscal responsibility per tax commission oversight.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3705: Schools; Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized.

HB 3705 increases Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, allowing taxpayers to claim credits for education expenses of eligible students. The bill raises the maximum annual credit for private school tuition to $7,500 (or actual tuition, whichever is lower) for families earning under $75,000, with tiered reductions up to $5,000 for households earning over $250,000. It also creates special credit tiers for students experiencing homelessness ($7,500) and those at financially disadvantaged private schools (maximum credit based on average school costs). Qualified expenses include tuition, tutoring, textbooks, and standardized test fees, but exclude scholarship-funded amounts. This directly affects Oklahoma families choosing private education or approved alternative learning programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for lower/middle-income families via expanded education tax credits, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases educational access via tax credits for private school tuition, including special tiers for homeless/disadvantaged students, expanding parental choice in education funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 4141: Sexual assault nurse examiners; deleting sunset date.

HB 4141 allocates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the District Attorneys Council for hiring a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Statewide Coordinator and related program costs. This funding directly supports the District Attorneys Council, which oversees SANE programs across Oklahoma, and will improve response services for sexual assault victims. The bill establishes the coordinator’s role to manage statewide forensic training, recruit SANE professionals, expand local SANE and response teams, and handle fund coordination. The $250,000 appropriation is effective July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k from General Revenue Fund for SANE program funding, supporting public service expansion under fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1131: Office of Juvenile Affairs; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1131 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support their existing duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. It does not create new programs or change existing laws, but provides specific funding for the State Regents' ongoing operations. This is a routine budgetary measure affecting only the State Regents' financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund existing higher education operations, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k for Oklahoma State Regents' existing higher education operations, directly funding administrative support without restrictions or cuts.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1290: 2-1-1 services; creating the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund; specifying type of fund and source of monies. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1290 allocates $3 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to maintain the state's 2-1-1 hotline for the 2027 fiscal year. The funding ensures the hotline continues providing direct support for basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and medical assistance. This appropriation directly affects Oklahomans who rely on the 2-1-1 service for immediate help. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3M from General Revenue Fund to maintain 2-1-1 hotline, directly funding public service essential for basic needs support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds 2-1-1 hotline providing medical assistance access, directly supporting healthcare resource connectivity and basic needs coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 1378: State government; creating the Olympics in Oklahoma Revolving Fund; requiring certain disbursal of monies on certain approval of the Department of Commerce. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1378 creates the "Olympics in Oklahoma Revolving Fund" within the State Treasury to manage all funding for Oklahoma's 2028 Olympic Games preparations. The fund, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, will include state appropriations, donations, and grants, with expenditures requiring approval by the Commerce Department. Crucially, the bill mandates that at least 5% of all funds disbursed must go to contracts fulfilled by Oklahoma-based businesses. The fund becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund for Olympic preparations with state appropriations and fiscal management requirements, advancing budget allocation for a specific initiative.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SJR 39: Constitutional amendment; ad valorem; reducing limitation on growth of fair cash value; modifying limitation on growth of fair cash value for homesteads of persons over sixty-five years of age.

Oklahoma's SJR 39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce limits on annual increases in property tax assessments. It would lower the maximum annual growth rate for most real property from 5% to 3% (for tax years 2027 onward) and further reduce limits for homestead properties (primary residences) and agricultural land from 3% to 1%. The amendment applies to locally assessed real property, excluding personal property and properties with recent transfers or improvements. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect for tax years beginning in 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces property tax assessment growth limits from 5% to 3% (3% to 1% for homesteads), restricting government revenue growth from property taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1149: Public retirement systems; directing the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement Board and Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Board to issue certain stipend. Effective dates.

SB 1149 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fulfill its existing legal duties. The bill directly affects the Oklahoma Department of Transportation by providing funding for its operational needs. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard budget timelines. This is a routine funding measure with no new policy provisions or direct impact on residents or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to DOT for operations, supporting budget allocation without tax changes or policy shifts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $100,000 to DOT for operational needs, directly funding transportation infrastructure management per its title and summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1145: Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; authorizing benefit increase for certain retired members. Effective dates.

SB 1145 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for fiscal year 2026. This funding is intended to support OMES in carrying out its statutory duties, which include managing state government operations like information technology and facilities. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, as stated in Section 2. This is a routine budgetary measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the specified funding amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund OMES operations, supporting state budget execution without tax changes or policy shifts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1147: Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System; modifying certain compensation determination; authorizing benefit increase for certain retired members. Effective dates.

SB 1147 allocates $100,000 from unappropriated state general funds to Oklahoma's Department of Transportation for its existing duties during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements or changes to transportation programs, directly affecting only the DOT's current operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from state funds to DOT for existing operations, directly supporting budget appropriations without policy changes or tax impacts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes