Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SB 223: Income tax; authorizing claim for child tax credit in the tax year certain stillborn birth certificates are issued. Effective date.

SB 223 allows Oklahoma taxpayers to claim a state income tax credit for stillborn children. Specifically, it authorizes a credit equal to 5% of the federal child tax credit (as defined under the Internal Revenue Code) for each stillbirth resulting in a birth certificate issued under Oklahoma law. This credit must be claimed in the tax year the stillbirth occurs, and it applies only if the child would have been a household member. The Oklahoma Tax Commission may establish rules to implement this provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a state income tax credit (5% of federal child tax credit) for stillborn births, providing targeted tax relief to eligible taxpayers, directly impacting tax policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1068: Public finance; nondisclosure agreements; legal entities; effective date.

HB 1068 prohibits Oklahoma state government entities and public trusts (benefiting the state) from signing agreements with businesses that block disclosure of payment terms for state-funded incentives, grants, or tax credits. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and businesses receiving state funds by requiring transparency about how public money is used. The bill allows exceptions for genuine business secrets like trade secrets, input costs, labor expenses, or profit margins provided by the business itself. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and aims to ensure public visibility into state financial transactions with private entities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparency in state spending on incentives/grants/tax credits, promoting fiscal accountability without altering tax rates or funding levels.95% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 246: Teachers; allowing public school districts and charter schools to provide certain designations to certified classroom teachers; creating the Distinguished Educator Allotments Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 246 creates three teacher designations - Recognized (55% student growth), Exemplary (60%), and Master (70%) - based on student academic growth metrics in reading/math. It establishes Distinguished Educator Allotments, providing public school districts and charter schools with funding per designated teacher: $3,000-$9,000 for Recognized, $6,000-$18,000 for Exemplary, and $12,000-$32,000 for Master, adjusted by student growth point values. The State Board of Education sets standards for these designations and oversees implementation, while the State Department of Education monitors systems and reports outcomes. This bill directly affects certified teachers meeting growth targets, school districts receiving funds, and state education agencies managing the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new state funding allocations ($3k-$32k per teacher) for public schools through Distinguished Educator Allotments, directly increasing public education budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates performance-based teacher funding ($3k-$32k per designated educator) to reward teachers and provide school districts with additional resources for recognized educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 122: Motor vehicles; certification of existence of security; valid insurance. Effective date.

SB 122 appropriates $9 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund for the 2023 fiscal year. This funding directly supports the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT) in upgrading weigh stations, which inspect commercial truck weights to ensure road safety and compliance with weight limits. The bill provides concrete financial resources for the DOT to carry out its legal duties related to weigh station maintenance and improvements. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate implementation upon approval. The bill does not alter laws or create new regulations but allocates specific funds for existing DOT responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $9M from General Revenue Fund to fund DOT weigh station upgrades, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates $9M to upgrade weigh stations for road safety and DOT compliance, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Freight Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1164: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1164 appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund to Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its existing legal duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate funding for public safety needs, though it does not specify new programs or services. This is a routine budget allocation for an existing state agency, not a policy change affecting residents directly. The funds will be used as needed by the Department of Public Safety to carry out its current responsibilities. The bill was introduced on March 31, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRoutine appropriation of $100k to Department of Public Safety for existing operations, supporting state budget allocation and fiscal management of essential public safety functions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Tags Public Safety

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1420: State Government; reduction of property owned and leased by the state; exemption; effective date.

HB 1420 requires Oklahoma state agencies to reduce owned and leased property by prioritizing the sale of underutilized state-owned assets, eliminating unnecessary leases, and using existing property instead of new construction. It mandates that all state agencies obtain approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services before leasing, purchasing, or constructing new property, with proceeds from sales deposited into a dedicated building maintenance fund. The bill also requires annual public reporting on property sales, lease reductions, and fund usage, while exempting agencies like the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Turnpike Authority from these requirements. This policy directly affects all state agencies (except the exempted entities) by changing how they manage real estate assets and funding for building maintenance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPromotes fiscal responsibility by requiring sale of underutilized property and redirecting proceeds to maintenance fund, reducing unnecessary state spending on real estate.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 151: Cities and towns; Oklahoma Neighborhood Revitalization Act; creating the Oklahoma Neighborhood Revitalization Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 151 creates the Oklahoma Neighborhood Revitalization Fund to provide grants for aesthetic improvements in small municipalities. It directs sales tax revenue to fund projects like sidewalk repairs, street lighting, and roadside beautification for cities with under 25,000 residents. Municipalities must contribute 20% of project costs (capped at $500,000) and apply by May 1, 2026, with funds distributed by October 1, 2026. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce reviews applications and allocates funds exclusively for approved improvements, prohibiting use for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects existing sales tax revenue to fund neighborhood revitalization grants, allocating state tax funds toward community infrastructure projects in small municipalities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 469: Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 469 modifies eligibility requirements for Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program, which provides up to 25% rebates for businesses implementing qualifying emission-reduction projects within the state. The bill clarifies submission deadlines (requiring documentation within six months after fiscal year-end completion) and adds a preliminary review process for applications before project funding is spent. It also specifies that applicants must have filed all required Oklahoma tax returns and maintain $1 million general liability insurance with workers' compensation coverage. The changes apply to businesses seeking rebates administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Tax Commission, using funds from dedicated revolving funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax rebates (up to 25%) for businesses implementing emission projects, providing tax relief through state fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyModifies rebate program to incentivize emission-reduction projects, directly advancing cleaner energy infrastructure through financial incentives for qualifying businesses.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill modifies rebate program to fund emission-reduction projects, directly supporting pollution control through business incentives.95% confidence

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2177: Public finance; revenue estimates; procedures; effective date; emergency.

HB 2177 requires state agencies collecting revenue for the General Revenue Fund and Special Revenue Funds to provide the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services with detailed, itemized annual revenue estimates. This includes actual past collections, current year projections, and three-year forecasts, along with written explanations of methodology. The Oklahoma Tax Commission must also submit comprehensive economic reports two weeks before State Board of Equalization meetings, covering national/state economic performance and forecast accuracy. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and mandates that all required reports be shared simultaneously with legislative budget committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires detailed revenue estimates and economic reports to enhance fiscal transparency and accountability in budget planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 47: Taxation; modifying special license fee for coin-operated music and amusement devices. Effective date.

SB 47 modifies Oklahoma's annual license fee for coin-operated music and amusement devices, reducing the fee from $75 to $37.50 per machine. It directly affects businesses operating these devices, such as arcades or music machines, by lowering their annual licensing cost. The bill also updates fee structures for other coin-operated devices (like vending machines), clarifies billing for bulk vending devices, and makes statutory language gender-neutral. It specifies that these fees replace applicable sales taxes, and includes provisions for seasonal events like fairs. The changes take effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces annual license fee for businesses from $75 to $37.50, providing direct tax relief for affected operators per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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