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.
SB 1471 authorizes Oklahoma cities and towns to levy targeted fees on retail delivery, single-use products, and plastic containers to fund solid waste management. These fees must be narrowly tailored to actual waste generation costs and can be charged per transaction or delivery. Revenue from these fees is restricted to specific waste management uses, including collection, recycling, litter cleanup, public education, and reducing environmental harm from waste. The bill also modifies plastic container labeling rules to clarify that local governments cannot broadly restrict plastic use, but may implement narrowly focused waste-reduction fees.
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 1705 prohibits Oklahoma cities and towns from using public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that collect public donations to cover defendants' bail bonds. It directly affects local governments and nonprofits that handle bail payments through public funding. The bill allows taxpayers or residents to sue to stop such spending and recover attorney fees if they win the case. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and would be codified under Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, Section 27-117.2.
SB 1288 amends Oklahoma law (63 O.S. 2021, Section 683.24) to require equal cost-sharing between the state and local governments (such as counties or cities) for federal disaster relief matching funds. It creates a dedicated "Emergency Management Disaster Relief Matching Fund" in the State Treasury to cover the state’s share of these costs, eliminating the need for annual legislative appropriations. This change directly affects all Oklahoma political subdivisions receiving federal disaster assistance under FEMA programs after a federally declared disaster. The bill declares an emergency to expedite its implementation.
SB 2080 requires cities and towns in Oklahoma counties with 450,000+ residents (per the latest census) to electronically send weekly copies of all issued building permits to the county assessor. This applies to entities like municipal clerks or officials authorized to issue permits. The bill mandates this notification to improve data sharing for tax assessment purposes, as part of broader updates to local government administration laws. It does not change how permits are issued but adds a weekly reporting requirement for large-county jurisdictions.
SB 1900 requires businesses receiving specific state incentives or direct funding (like tax credits or grants under programs such as the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program or Filmed in Oklahoma Act) to pay 5% of the incentive value to the local government where their project is located. This payment must go to the town, city, or county based on the project’s location, with specific rules for areas outside municipalities but using municipal infrastructure. Funds received must be spent exclusively on infrastructure projects like roads, utilities, or public facilities. The bill applies to businesses receiving incentives under 10 specific Oklahoma statutes and takes effect November 1, 2026.
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.
