SB 1793 prohibits the use of public funds - including state appropriations, fees, or revenue - for gender transition procedures or referrals. It directly affects state and local government-owned health facilities, county health departments, and public health employees who provide or refer for such care. The bill bans public funding for these procedures at public health facilities and requires disciplinary action (including termination) for state employees who violate this prohibition, with additional penalties for violations including fines up to $10,000 or jail time. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation.
Oklahoma's SB 1536 authorizes the Attorney General to investigate entities suspected of fraudulently soliciting funds for foreign terrorist organizations or providing them material support. It requires the Attorney General to designate such entities as "Designated Terrorist Support Entities" after investigation, barring them from receiving any state funds (including grants, contracts, or tax benefits) once a final court decision is issued. The bill mandates training for peace officers on recognizing terrorist fundraising tactics and requires annual public reports on investigations and recovered funds. It specifically references the Muslim Brotherhood as a defined entity of concern under the law. The law aims to prevent state funds from indirectly supporting terrorism through deceptive charitable activities.
HB 3024 establishes a 10% annual cap on salary increases and bonuses for most state employees in executive branch agencies, requiring cabinet secretary approval for any increase exceeding this limit. It mandates that agencies set performance metrics for bonus eligibility and document salary adjustments above 10% due to role changes or performance reviews. The bill excludes executive directors, positions requiring advanced degrees or state licenses (like doctors and engineers), and employees of higher education systems or school districts from these limits. These provisions take effect July 1, 2026, with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services overseeing implementation.
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.
HB 3309 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to get legislative approval via joint resolution before raising toll rates on any turnpike. It mandates the OTA to adopt new rules by July 1, 2027, creating separate financial accounts for each project and requiring annual public reporting of revenues and costs. The bill also limits tolls on completed turnpike projects to only cover operation, maintenance, and long-term preservation costs once project debts are paid, preventing excess revenue use for other purposes. This directly affects the OTA’s budgeting authority and toll-setting process, impacting drivers who pay turnpike fees.
This bill (SJR 35) proposes a constitutional referendum to repeal specific sections of the Oklahoma Constitution that govern ad valorem property taxes. It would eliminate the constitutional basis for property taxes statewide, affecting all property owners and local taxing jurisdictions. The resolution also amends Section 21 of Article X to revise the duties of the State Board of Equalization, removing its role in assessing property valuation. The proposal requires voter approval through a statewide referendum, with the effective date set for January 1, 2031. This is a procedural step to initiate a public vote on constitutional changes, not an immediate policy change.
This constitutional amendment (SJR 30) would reduce limits on annual property tax increases in Oklahoma. For most properties, it lowers the annual growth cap from 5% to 3% (for tax years 2013-2026) and from 3% to 2% (for 2027+). Homestead and agricultural properties would see similar reductions, from 3% to 2% for 2013-2026 and 2% to 1% for 2027+. Property transfers or major improvements would reset the assessment to full market value, bypassing the cap. It directly affects homeowners, farmers, and property owners subject to local property taxes.
HB 3590, the Oklahoma Opportunity Scholarship Act of 2026, expands tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who contribute to scholarship-granting organizations. It increases the maximum annual tax credit: to $5,000 for single filers (up from $1,000), $10,000 for married couples filing jointly (up from $2,000), and $250,000 for businesses (up from $100,000). Taxpayers who commit to contribute the same amount for two consecutive years qualify for a 100% credit (up from 75%) on those contributions. The bill affects Oklahoma taxpayers making eligible contributions and requires scholarship organizations to submit annual financial reports to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It takes effect January 1, 2027.
HJR 1054 proposes a constitutional amendment exempting business inventory from Oklahoma's ad valorem property tax starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects for-profit businesses, estates, and trusts that record inventory in their books for tax purposes. The key provision adds Section 6D to Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, exempting "personal property described as inventory" in business records. This would require voter approval through a legislative referendum, as outlined in the proposed ballot title. The amendment does not change existing tax rules for non-inventory business property.
HB 2966 amends Oklahoma's sales tax code to add certified recovery homes and certified recovery community organizations to the list of entities exempt from state sales tax. This change applies to purchases of tangible personal property or services made by these certified entities for their operations. The bill specifies that these organizations must be certified by the state to qualify for the exemption, aligning them with existing tax-exempt groups like schools and nonprofits. Vendors selling to these organizations will no longer collect sales tax on qualifying transactions. The exemption applies to all purchases made by these certified recovery entities, not just specific services.
