Budget & Taxes

died · Oklahoma · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 1621: Public finance; enacting the State Department of Education Spending Transparency Act; portal; required content; annual agreements; reporting; website; effective date.

HB 1621, the State Department of Education Spending Transparency Act, requires Oklahoma’s State Treasurer to create a public online portal displaying detailed annual spending data from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (the "Submitting Party"). The portal must include searchable records of all expenditures - showing amounts, dates, payees, employee roles for payroll, and U.S. Census-based spending categories - and allow data downloads and summaries. It mandates annual agreements between the State Treasurer and the education department to maintain the portal, which must be prominently linked on both the Treasurer’s and education department’s websites, effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires public spending transparency for education budget, promoting fiscal accountability and responsible fiscal management per topic description.85% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1473: Revenue and taxation; Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act; definitions; income tax deduction; effective date.

HB 1473, the "Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act," allows Oklahoma residents who are active members of qualifying health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) to deduct their membership contributions from their state income taxes starting in 2026. It treats these deductions similarly to health insurance premiums, applying to self-employed individuals, employer contributions (as nontaxable benefits), and individuals covering themselves or dependents. To claim the deduction, members must provide documentation of contributions and membership, and false claims could result in $500 penalties per offense and three years of ineligibility. Funds received from HCSMs for medical expenses will not be considered taxable income under Oklahoma law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows tax deduction for health care sharing ministry memberships, providing tax relief similar to health insurance premiums, directly impacting state taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deductions for health care sharing ministry memberships, treating them like insurance premiums to expand coverage alternatives and improve access to health coverage options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Insurance

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 2024: Appropriations; creating the Oklahoma Space Renaissance Act; making various appropriations; effective date; emergency.

HB 2024, the Oklahoma Space Renaissance Act, allocates $51.3 million in state funds to support Oklahoma's space industry development. The bill directs $35 million for infrastructure at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port to enable spacecraft testing and launches, and $15 million for a microgravity research consortium focused on commercial science projects in Oklahoma City. It also provides $1.3 million for the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority to carry out its duties. The funding is intended for fiscal year 2026, with the bill effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $51.3M in state funds for space industry infrastructure, research, and authority operations, directly increasing state appropriations for economic development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $51.3M to fund Oklahoma's space industry development, including infrastructure and research, directly advancing technology sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 684: Income tax credit; relating to the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act; modifying tax years for which certain annual credit limit is enforced; prescribing procedure for enforcement of annual limit. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 684 modifies Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Act by increasing the annual credit limit to $7,500 for eligible taxpayers claiming credits for private school tuition and related education expenses. It changes the tax years for which the credit limit applies and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to maintain a publicly accessible, searchable online list of all taxpayers claiming the credit, including their names, credit amounts, and the specific law authorizing the credit. This bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers claiming the education credit and participating private schools, which must provide information to the Tax Commission. The law also specifies that qualified expenses include tuition at accredited private schools or certain educational services like tutoring and materials. The changes take effect immediately upon the bill's approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit limit to $7,500 for private school tuition, providing tax relief under parental choice program.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases tax credits for private school tuition, expanding educational access through school choice programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Higher Education School Choice

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health Substance Abuse

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HJR 1001: Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; senior fair cash value limit; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1001 proposes a constitutional amendment to Oklahoma's property tax system. It would eliminate the income requirement for seniors aged 65+ who own and occupy their homes, while maintaining other conditions: the home's property tax value must be $500,000 or less, and the owner must have lived there for 10 years (allowing up to 365 days away in a decade). The amendment keeps existing rules requiring age, occupancy, and the $500,000 value cap, but removes the need to meet income thresholds based on HUD's county median. This change would apply only to homesteads subject to the current tax limitations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves income requirement for senior property tax relief, expanding eligibility under $500k cap, providing tax relief for fixed-income seniors.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves income requirement for senior property tax exemption, increasing affordability for elderly homeowners without altering other caps.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1758: Virtual charter schools; allowing statewide virtual charter schools that reach certain assessment achievements to receive additional funds for certain expenses; effective date; emergency.

HB 1758 would provide Oklahoma virtual charter schools with $100,000 annually if their academic performance is within 10 points of the state average on the Oklahoma State Report Card. Schools meeting this threshold could use the funds for facility costs, student testing, transportation, or student services. Funding is based on academic data from two years prior (e.g., 2022-2023 scores determine 2025 funding) and is in addition to existing district funding. The bill requires available state funds and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 annually to virtual charter schools meeting academic thresholds, increasing state funding for education services through targeted budgetary appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $100k/year to virtual charter schools meeting performance targets for facility/testing costs, increasing funding beyond existing district allocations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Testing & Assessment

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 2090: State Auditor and Inspector; requiring the State Auditor and Inspector perform a special audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority by certain date; effective date; emergency.

HB 2090 requires the State Auditor and Inspector to conduct a special audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) by December 1, 2023. The audit must specifically assess OTA's revenue needs for repaying turnpike costs, risk management, 15-year financial projections for maintenance funds, reserve fund shortfalls, and cost overruns on the "Driving Forward Program." This bill directly affects the OTA, mandating a comprehensive financial review to determine timelines for converting turnpikes to toll-free roads and identifying financial gaps. The State Auditor must submit a written report to the Governor, legislative leaders, and transportation committees. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and is designated as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates audit for fiscal oversight of OTA's revenue and financial management, promoting fiscal responsibility per topic indicators.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1848: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; childcare expenses; childcare services; definitions; effective date.

HB 1848 creates an Oklahoma income tax credit for employers that covers up to 30% of eligible childcare expenses for employees' children aged 5 or younger. Qualifying expenses include direct childcare assistance, operating a childcare facility for employees, or reserving spots at a licensed childcare facility. The credit is capped at $30,000 per employer annually and $5 million statewide per fiscal year, and applies to tax years 2026 through 2030. This policy aims to reduce childcare costs for working families by incentivizing employer-supported childcare solutions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for childcare expenses, providing tax relief to employers and employees while capping state fiscal impact.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credit for employer childcare expenses, reducing costs for working parents and supporting workforce participation in employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1112: School employees; minimum salary schedule increase; support employees wage increase; effective date; emergency.

HB 1112 establishes new minimum salary schedules for Oklahoma public school certified staff (like teachers) and support employees, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. The bill sets specific annual pay amounts based on years of experience and education level, increasing current minimums by approximately $5,000 to $10,000 for most positions. School districts must pay at least these minimums or provide written notice to employees if paying below the schedule. The law directly affects all Oklahoma public school employees covered by these minimums under state law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased minimum salaries for school employees, requiring higher school district spending on personnel, thus directly increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly increases minimum salaries for teachers/support staff by $5k-$10k annually, mandating higher pay for Oklahoma public schools, strengthening educator compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum salaries for school staff by $5k-$10k, mandating higher pay standards directly advancing wage protections for workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Minimum Wage

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