Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 2169: Money wire transmissions; Drug Money Laundering and Wire Transmitter Act; increasing certain fee and percentage amount; effective date.

HB 2169 increases fees for money transmission businesses (like Western Union or MoneyGram) operating in Oklahoma. It requires a $5-$10 fee per transaction under $500, plus 1-2% on amounts over $500, with quarterly payments to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The fees fund a Drug Money Laundering Revolving Fund, and businesses must notify customers they can claim a tax credit for the fee when filing income taxes. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and includes enforcement measures like license suspensions for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes transaction fees on money transmitters to fund Drug Money Laundering Revolving Fund, creating new tax revenue stream for specific program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 7, 2025

HB 1438: Waters and water rights; Rural Economic Action Plan grant program; monetary cap; effective date.

HB 1438 sets a monetary cap of $150,000 to $350,000 per entity per year for grants under Oklahoma's Rural Economic Action Plan program, which funds water quality projects like sewer line repairs, water treatment, and infrastructure improvements. The bill prioritizes small cities (under 1,750 population) and those with weaker fiscal capacity, while restricting eligibility to cities/towns under 7,000 population (based on census data) and unincorporated areas under 7,000. It requires the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to distribute all funds without administrative retention, establish separate accounts for specific economic development districts, and eliminate matching fund requirements for recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates capped grants for water infrastructure projects, prioritizing small communities while controlling state spending within fiscal limits.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water quality projects (sewer repairs, treatment) via grants, directly advancing environmental protection for water resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 947: Long-term care; updating statutory language related to ombudsmen and senior citizens. Emergency.

SB 947 updates Oklahoma's nursing facility fee structure and fund allocation rules to improve long-term care services for seniors. It revises how the Nursing Facilities Quality of Care Fee is calculated (based on 6% of total patient gross receipts divided by patient days) and designates specific uses for the resulting fund, including funding 15 ombudsmen positions and increasing monthly personal needs allowances for nursing home residents from $30 to $50. The bill ensures these programs - such as Medicaid services, nursing facility inspections, and senior support services - remain exempt from budget cuts. It directly affects nursing facilities (which pay the fee), seniors receiving Medicaid long-term care, and state agencies managing these programs. The bill was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 13, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates nursing facility fees to fund ombudsmen positions and increase resident allowances, strengthening long-term care services through dedicated budgeting.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds for 15 ombudsmen positions and increases nursing home resident allowances from $30 to $50, directly strengthening long-term care services for seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 135: Aeronautics technology; modifying Oklahoma Aircraft Engine Testing Development Grant Program; expanding purpose of certain program; depositing certain monies in certain fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 135 modifies Oklahoma's Aircraft Engine Testing Development Grant Program to include rocket engine testing and expands its purpose to develop broader aerospace infrastructure. The bill creates a dedicated revolving fund (the "Oklahoma Aircraft and Rocket Engine Testing Development Grant Program Revolving Fund") and appropriates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund one-time grants. Eligible applicants - private, public, or nonprofit entities within Oklahoma - must provide 40% matching funds, industry support documentation, and detailed project proposals. Grants require repayment if terms aren't met and mandate quarterly progress reports. The law became effective July 1, 2025, without gubernatorial signature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $20M from General Revenue Fund for aerospace development grants, directly funding a state program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds aerospace engine testing development via $20M grants, directly advancing technology infrastructure in a specific tech sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2796: Public finance; Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Matching Fund; modifying provisions related to allocation of funds; emergency.

HB 2796 establishes the Oklahoma Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Matching Fund within the State Treasury, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The bill creates nine separate accounts within the fund, with one account divided equally into two subaccounts to provide funding directly to cities, towns, or unincorporated areas through designated local entities. Key provisions require that no entity access more than one account per fiscal year, limit total annual spending per account to available funds, and prohibit using any funds for department salaries or administrative costs. The law became effective May 29, 2025, without a governor's signature, ensuring immediate availability of these funds for disaster recovery efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates disaster recovery fund allocating state treasury funds for essential services, aligning with fiscal management and public spending priorities.90% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1179: J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities; making an appropriation. Emergency.

SB 1179 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill designates this funding specifically for the center's operations, with no additional policy changes beyond the appropriation. It was enacted as an emergency measure without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund a public service center, increasing state budget allocation for human services without tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1295: Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board; creating Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1295 creates a special fund within Oklahoma's State Treasury, managed by the Attorney General's Office, to develop a state and local database tracking domestic violence deaths. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2027 to support this database, which must be created within 24 months of the law's effective date (July 1, 2026). The database will be developed to meet requirements under existing law (Section 1601 of Title 22) for reviewing domestic violence fatalities. This funding directly supports the Attorney General's Office and local agencies involved in collecting and analyzing data on domestic violence-related deaths.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250,000 from General Revenue Fund for domestic violence fatality database, funding a public safety program per budget allocation requirements.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates database for domestic violence fatality reviews, funds with $250k to improve understanding of patterns and prevent future deaths - direct criminal justice reform95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Domestic Violence

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2773: Capitol Improvement Authority; allocation of funds from Legacy Capital Financing Funds; utilization of certain amount for the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority.

HB 2773 allocates $250 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority (OSUVMA) for constructing, refurbishing, or expanding animal teaching hospitals and related facilities. The funds become available after July 1, 2026, with repayment structured as 20-year recapitalization payments starting in the 2026 state fiscal year. This bill directly benefits OSUVMA by enabling facility improvements for veterinary education and care, using existing state capital funds without creating new state obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250M from state capital fund to university facilities, advancing public service funding within budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $250M for OSU veterinary facilities, directly enhancing higher education infrastructure and programs at a university.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1336: Education; creating the Oklahoma Veterans Higher Education Access Act; providing certain waivers; providing for calculation of waiver amounts. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1336 creates the Oklahoma Veterans Higher Education Access Act, providing tuition waivers for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 60% or higher. It covers 50% to 100% of undergraduate tuition/fees at public universities or 50% to 100% of tuition at technology centers, based on disability rating (e.g., 60% disability = 50% waiver; 100% disability = 100% waiver). Veterans must first use all available federal education benefits, and waivers apply only to required courses (max 150 credits) or career programs (max 3 years), excluding textbooks or housing. The state must annually fund these waivers through legislative appropriations, subject to budget availability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded tuition waivers for veterans, increasing government spending on education access per budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition waivers for veterans with disabilities, expanding higher education access via financial support for public universities/technology centers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition waivers (50-100%) for veterans with ≥60% service-connected disability, expanding education benefits after federal benefits are exhausted.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2272: Transportation; creating the Transportation Modernization Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 2272 allocates $25 million for county bridge reconstruction and $25 million for county road reconstruction on major collector routes (as defined by Oklahoma law) using unappropriated state funds for the 2026 fiscal year. Counties must submit projects to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, which evaluates them based on safety, structural condition, public use importance, traffic patterns, and detour impacts. County financial contributions also factor into project selection alongside objective funding distribution. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies specifically to county highway infrastructure on designated routes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M from unappropriated state funds for infrastructure projects, increasing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $50 million for bridge/road reconstruction, directly funding transportation infrastructure and safety improvements per Oklahoma law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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