Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1826: Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act; omitting sunset date. Effective date.

SB 1826 removes the expiration date for Oklahoma's Enterprise Zone incentive program, making the tax credits and matching payments permanent. It directly affects businesses locating or expanding within designated enterprise zones and local governments approving projects in those areas. Key provisions include setting a $200,000 annual cap on state payments per business, establishing county-specific investment limits ($20-40 million), and requiring local governments to prove projects will generate at least $1 million in payroll or $5 million in investment. The bill also clarifies eligibility for tourism projects and restricts retail development (except for healthy food stores in low-access areas). This update maintains existing incentive structures while eliminating the program’s automatic termination.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes enterprise zone tax credits permanent with spending caps, sustaining business incentives within fiscal limits92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1280: Excise tax; extending sunset of apportionments of excise tax collections on oil and gas. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1280 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's excise tax on oil and gas production from 2026 to 2031. It maintains the current tax rate of 0.095% on oil and gas production until July 1, 2031, after which the rate drops to 0.085%. The bill affects oil and gas producers, purchasers, and royalty owners by specifying how the tax is collected and reported alongside existing gross production taxes. Revenue from the tax continues to be distributed to the General Revenue Fund, the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund, and the Interstate Oil Compact Fund, as outlined in existing law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends excise tax collection period, maintaining revenue flow to General Revenue Fund without immediate tax cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1403: Quality jobs incentives; expanding qualifying industries; modifying wage requirements; modifying period to claim rebate. Effective date.

SB 1403 modifies Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Incentive Program by extending eligibility periods and adjusting wage requirements. It extends incentive contracts from 15 to 30 years for businesses in the entertainment industry (NAICS 711211) without additional funds, while lowering the required annual payroll for manufacturing businesses (NAICS 3111-3119) from $2.5 million to $1.5 million. The bill also adds special provisions for businesses operating on contaminated Superfund sites, allowing them to qualify for incentives if they meet environmental remediation requirements and generate 50% of Oklahoma taxable income at the site. These changes directly affect new businesses seeking state tax incentives for job creation and payroll growth.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies tax incentive program to expand eligibility and lower payroll requirements, providing business tax rebates without additional state funds, aligning with fiscal policy to stimulate economic development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3882: Department of Transportation; creating the Lake and Industrial Access Revolving Fund; establishing at Department of Transportation; characteristics; requirements and limitations; effective date; emergency.

HB 3882 creates a new "Lake and Industrial Access Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). The fund will use existing DOT-received monies to provide recurring grants through ODOT's Lake Access and Industrial Access programs, with no annual budget restrictions. It allows ODOT to reuse funds for these specific projects without needing annual legislative appropriations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. This directly affects ODOT's grant programs and the communities/businesses receiving infrastructure support for lake access or industrial site development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates revolving fund using existing DOT funds for recurring grants without annual appropriations, promoting fiscal efficiency and consistent funding for transportation programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates revolving fund for ODOT's lake/industrial access projects, ensuring recurring funding without annual appropriations for transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3622: 2030 Census; creating the U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund; establishing fund at Commerce; deeming funds appropriated; requirements and limitations; effective date.

HB 3622 appropriates $500,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for preparing for the 2030 Decennial Census. The funds are specifically designated for technology improvements to support census operations. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for census coordination, ensuring Oklahoma is prepared for the nationwide count. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to expedite funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from General Revenue for census tech improvements, directly funding a state agency's essential function per budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $500k for technology improvements to support 2030 Census operations, directly advancing tech infrastructure for state census coordination.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1134: Oklahoma State University Medical Authority; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1134 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the 2026 fiscal year. The bill directly provides funding for the Authority to carry out its legal duties. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage. This is a procedural appropriations measure with no policy changes beyond the specified funding amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to Oklahoma Health Care Authority for essential duties, funding a public service program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100,000 to Oklahoma Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2026, directly funding public health authority operations without policy changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1132: State Department of Health; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1132 allocates $100,000 from unappropriated general revenue funds to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funding is intended to support the Regents' existing duties under state law, without creating new programs or services. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, as stated in Section 2. This is a routine budgetary appropriation, not a policy change affecting students, institutions, or other stakeholders directly. The bill does not alter educational standards, tuition, or institutional authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRoutine $100k allocation from unappropriated funds to support existing higher education duties, aligning with fiscal management and budgetary appropriations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1142: Department of Human Services; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1142 allocates $100,000 from unallocated state funds to Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funding is intended to support the department's existing duties, including providing mental health and substance abuse services to Oklahomans. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard legislative timelines. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, and remains pending before the Appropriations Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from unallocated funds to mental health services, directly funding an essential public program through budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100k to mental health department for services, directly funding mental health care as per bill summary and indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1130: University Hospitals Authority; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1130 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fulfill its legal duties. The bill directly affects the State Board of Education by providing funding for its operations. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, though it does not change existing education policies or create new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to State Board of Education for operations, fulfilling legal duties without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k to State Board of Education for operations, directly funding educational governance without restrictions or policy changes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 1122: Ad valorem tax; requiring the State Board of Equalization to assess certain broadband property.at certain radio Effective date.

SB 1122 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Equalization to assess property used for **wired broadband service** (offering internet over 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload) at a **15% tax rate** for tax years 2026-2036. It applies only to infrastructure in areas with **less than 10% broadband coverage** (per FCC maps) and exclusively to property used for broadband, excluding other services like video streaming. The bill amends tax code to define "broadband service providers" and mandates this specific assessment ratio for qualifying assets, including fiber, cables, and network infrastructure. This policy directly affects **wired broadband providers** expanding service in underserved rural or low-coverage regions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 15% tax on broadband infrastructure in low-coverage areas, increasing state revenue for fiscal management per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes 15% tax on broadband infrastructure in low-coverage areas (under 10% FCC coverage), increasing costs for providers and likely hindering expansion of internet access in underserved regions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes