Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 50: Sales tax; exempting sales tax on purchase of gun safes and guns safety devices. Effective date.

SB 50 exempts the purchase of gun safes and gun safety devices from Oklahoma's sales tax. This change directly affects consumers who buy these items for personal use, as they will no longer pay state sales tax on these purchases. The bill amends Oklahoma's sales tax code (Section 1357) to add gun safes and safety devices to the list of tax-exempt items, aligning with existing exemptions for other safety equipment. The law took effect on May 29, 2025, after becoming law without the governor's signature.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state tax revenue by exempting gun safes/safety devices from sales tax, weakening the tax base and state budget revenue.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1178: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; identifying sources of funds. Emergency.

SB 1178 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2026 to support its existing mental health and substance abuse services duties. The bill directly affects state-funded mental health programs by providing dedicated funding for current operations. It includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take immediate effect without the governor's signature, which occurred on May 29, 2025. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely allocating existing resources. The appropriation is limited to the specified amount and purpose as defined in the bill text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100k from General Revenue Fund to fund existing mental health services, directly supporting state budget allocation for public programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $100,000 for existing mental health/substance abuse services, directly funding public health programs per healthcare topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1150: Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics; making an appropriation; identifying source of funds. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1150 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026 to cover existing legal duties of the department. The bill directly affects the Department of Transportation by providing funding for its ongoing operations. It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon enactment, bypassing the normal legislative timeline. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue Fund to fund DOT operations, a public service, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential government functions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $100,000 from General Revenue to Oklahoma Department of Transportation for existing operations, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and duties.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2518: Military infrastructure funding; creating the Base Infrastructure Needs and Development-Technology Revolving Fund; Military Department; utilizations of certain funds; effective date; emergency.

HB 2518 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development - Technology Revolving Fund" (BIND-Technology Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury to support military infrastructure. The Oklahoma Military Department uses this fund, alone or with other resources, to invest in projects like military simulation software licenses - aimed at preventing base closures or encouraging expansions in Oklahoma. The fund is permanent (not limited by fiscal years) and requires expenditures to be approved by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a permanent revolving fund within state treasury for military infrastructure spending, allocating state resources to fund base development projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2797: Health Care Authority; prohibiting use of certain methodology; audits; fraud reporting; requiring joint collaboration between Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Department of Human Services; duties; emergency.

HB 2797 prohibits Oklahoma's Health Care Authority (OHCA) from using statistical methods like extrapolation to audit Medicaid home and community-based service claims, which could require providers to repay overpayments. It invalidates all past audits using these methods (January 2020-November 2025) and voids related repayment demands. The bill requires OHCA and the Department of Human Services to jointly develop new audit standards and provide training for providers by November 2027. It also mandates compliance with existing fraud reporting rules and updates audit responsibilities for Medicaid waiver programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill voids Medicaid repayment demands, reducing state revenue collection and directly impacting budget management.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits audits requiring Medicaid providers to repay claims, invalidating past repayment demands and protecting provider funding, which supports healthcare access and provider stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2774: Capitol Improvement Authority; allocation of funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund; utilizing certain amount for the University Hospitals Authority.

HB 2774 allocates $200 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to the University Hospitals Authority for constructing, refurbishing, or expanding facilities dedicated to pediatric heart care. It directly affects the University Hospitals Authority, enabling them to build or upgrade specialized centers for diagnosing and treating children with heart conditions. The bill specifies that funds must be used solely for this purpose, with recapitalization payments beginning in the 2026 state fiscal year. The legislation becomes law without gubernatorial action, effective May 29, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200M from state capital fund for public healthcare infrastructure, directly funding essential services per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1129: Office of Educational Quality and Accountability; requiring certain funds be utilized for certain purpose; providing for distribution of grants. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1129 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for purposes related to educational quality and accountability. The bill requires these funds to be used for specific duties assigned to the State Board under existing law, though it does not specify exact programs or beneficiaries. It declares an emergency to take immediate effect upon enactment, bypassing the usual 90-day waiting period. The legislation focuses solely on funding allocation without detailing how grants would be distributed or which educational programs would be directly impacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to State Board of Education for educational quality/accountability programs, advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100,000 from General Revenue to State Board for educational quality/accountability duties, advancing funding for education without restrictions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1180: Legislative Service Bureau; making appropriation; identifying source of funds. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1180 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically to cover the department's existing legal duties. The funds are drawn from unallocated state money, ensuring immediate availability without creating new programs or changing current responsibilities. The bill includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the appropriation to be used starting July 1, 2025. This is a routine funding measure that provides financial support for the department's current operations without altering policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from unallocated funds to cover existing DHS duties, ensuring essential service funding without new taxes or program changes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 2110: Revenue and taxation; Bringing Sitcoms Home from Hollywood Pilot Program Act; short title; definitions; incentives; procedures; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2110 creates a tax rebate program to attract live-audience sitcom production to Oklahoma. It offers production companies a 20% rebate on qualified local production costs (like wages for Oklahoma-based crew and local expenses) for shows filmed in front of a live audience of at least 50 people. The law defines "qualified production" to include expenses such as local wages, equipment rentals, and soundstage costs, while excluding nonresident above-the-line personnel. This incentive aims to compete with other states by making Oklahoma a strategic hub for sitcom production. The bill became law on May 25, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax rebate program (20% on local costs) for production companies, providing tax relief as a fiscal incentive to attract business.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 2011: Tax credits; Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act; income tax credit for certain unreimbursed medical costs incurred by firefighters; limitation; effective date.

HB 2011, titled "Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act," actually expands health insurance benefits for firefighters rather than providing tax credits, as the title incorrectly states. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 1315 to explicitly include municipal fire departments (organized under 11 O.S. § 29-101) and county fire departments (under 19 O.S. § 351) in the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Plans. This allows firefighters employed by these departments to access the same health insurance coverage available to state employees, including continuation of coverage after retirement or termination with eight years of service. The law, enacted without the Governor’s signature on May 27, 2025, directly affects firefighters in local fire departments by improving their access to health insurance benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded health insurance benefits for firefighters, increasing public service spending under existing budget frameworks without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands health insurance benefits for firefighters by including them in state employee health plans, advancing coverage access for public safety workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands health insurance benefits for firefighters by including municipal/county departments in state employee benefits plan, strengthening workplace health protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes