Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2025

HB 1278: State Department of Health; Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program; agency; purpose; reports; Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program Revolving Fund; fund nature; budgeting and expenditure of funds; effective date; emergency.

HB 1278 creates the Barbara Weber ALS Grant Program within Oklahoma's State Department of Health to provide funding for ALS research and support services for Oklahomans diagnosed with ALS or their caregivers. It establishes a renewable revolving fund in the state treasury, initially funded with $1 million from the General Revenue Fund, to sustain program operations without annual budget constraints. The program requires the State Department of Health to submit annual reports detailing grant recipients, amounts awarded, and fund usage to state legislative leaders. The law became effective July 1, 2025, after passing without the Governor's signature on May 12, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from General Revenue Fund to establish ALS grant program, creating a sustainable revolving fund for public health services without annual budget constraints.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Revenue

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1166: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1166 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help it carry out its legal duties. The funds are intended to cover necessary expenses related to the Court's operations as required by existing law. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions or direct impact on the public beyond supporting the Court's existing responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund Supreme Court operations per existing legal requirements, supporting essential government function within fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1128: Appropriations; State Department of Education; amount and purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 1128 allocates $12 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to expand the School Counselor Corps program under the State Department of Education. This funding directly supports public schools by enabling the hiring or retention of additional school counselors. The bill requires the Department to create rules for implementing the expanded program, with funds available for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The measure becomes effective July 1, 2025, to immediately address counselor staffing needs in Oklahoma schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $12M from General Revenue Fund to expand school counselor program, directly increasing public education funding under state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $12M to expand school counselor program, directly supporting public school staffing needs and student access to counseling services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school counseling services, directly supporting mental health access in educational settings per topic description.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $12M to hire/retain school counselors, directly funding employment positions in education sector, aligning with employment support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Student Health

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 28, 2025

HB 1460: Criminal procedure; fees; fines; court; sentencing; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 1460 adds new fees for criminal convictions in Oklahoma. It requires courts to collect a $10 fee for most convictions (excluding parking violations) and a $150 laboratory analysis fee for cases involving forensic services from OSBI, the Chief Medical Examiner, or local agencies. Funds from these fees are deposited into specific accounts: the $150 fees go to OSBI, medical examiner, or local law enforcement revolving funds, while the $10 fees fund the CLEET Training Center and General Revenue. The bill also creates a $5 fee for misdemeanor marijuana possession cases, with proceeds going to a drug education fund. These fees apply to individuals convicted of offenses punishable by fines or jail time, excluding minor traffic violations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $10 and $150 fees to fund CLEET Training Center, General Revenue, and law enforcement revolving funds, increasing state revenue streams for budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds fees funding forensic services (OSBI) and law enforcement training (CLEET), strengthening operational capacity within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Corrections Courts Drug Policy

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1183: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.

SB 1183 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funding supports the department's existing legal duties without creating new programs or policies. This emergency appropriation would take immediate effect upon approval to address urgent needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund existing Human Services duties, supporting essential public services without new programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1138: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.

SB 1138 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2026. The bill directly provides funding for the department's existing legal duties, declared an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100k from General Revenue to fund Department of Human Services' existing legal duties, directly advancing budget allocation for essential services without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 126: Department of Transportation; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 126 appropriates $2 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for improving access to industrial areas experiencing major developments. The funding is specifically intended to enhance transportation access in these growing industrial zones. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency declaration for immediate implementation upon approval. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or voting record impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from General Revenue Fund for transportation infrastructure, increasing state budget allocation for public service projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $2M to DOT for transportation access improvements in industrial zones, directly funding infrastructure enhancements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1134: Oklahoma State University Medical Authority; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1134 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the 2026 fiscal year. The bill directly provides funding for the Authority to carry out its legal duties. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage. This is a procedural appropriations measure with no policy changes beyond the specified funding amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to Oklahoma Health Care Authority for essential duties, funding a public service program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100,000 to Oklahoma Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2026, directly funding public health authority operations without policy changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1154: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Emergency.

SB 1154 provides $100,000 in state funding to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry from the General Revenue Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the department's existing legal duties, such as agricultural oversight and food safety programs. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard legislative timelines. This is a routine funding measure affecting the department's operations, not a new policy change. The bill is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue Fund to fund agricultural oversight and food safety programs, supporting essential department operations within budget appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2176: State revenue administration; medical marijuana taxation; procedures; effective date.

HB 2176 establishes a 7% tax on retail medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma, collected at the point of sale by the Oklahoma Tax Commission (replacing the Medical Marijuana Authority as collector). The Tax Commission retains 1.5% of collected funds as a fee, with the remaining revenue (after fees) split: $65 million annually first allocated to public school funding (59.23%), the Medical Marijuana Authority (34.62%), and drug rehabilitation programs (6.15%), with any surplus going to the state general fund. The bill also mandates permanent license revocation for medical marijuana businesses that intentionally fail to pay taxes. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 7% medical marijuana tax, allocates 59.23% of revenue to public schools and 6.15% to drug rehab programs, directly funding public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates 6.15% of medical marijuana tax revenue to drug rehabilitation programs, directly funding a key criminal justice reform initiative to reduce recidivism.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $65M annually to public school funding (59.23% of revenue), directly increasing education funding per summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates 6.15% of medical marijuana tax revenue to drug rehabilitation programs, directly funding public health initiatives under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Drug Policy School Funding

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