Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

signed · Oklahoma · House May 28, 2025

HB 2764: Revenue and taxation; duties of the State Board of Equalization; certification of revenue amounts; income tax rate reduction; effective date.

HB 2764 establishes a framework for determining when Oklahoma can reduce income tax rates based on state revenue levels. It requires the State Board of Equalization to annually certify five-year average revenue amounts from oil, natural gas, and corporate income taxes. If projected revenue exceeds these averages, specific portions (100% for oil/gas, 25% to a reserve fund and 75% to a stabilization fund for corporate tax) must be deposited into state funds. This bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers paying these specific taxes and sets the revenue thresholds that would trigger future income tax rate reductions. The law was approved by the Governor on May 28, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables income tax rate reductions when revenue exceeds thresholds, directs excess to stabilization fund, promoting fiscal responsibility and tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1146: Revenue and taxation; county severance tax; election; apportionment; Oklahoma Tax Commission; effective date.

HB 1146 authorizes Oklahoma counties to levy a severance tax on surface-mined materials (excluding coal) at a maximum rate of $0.10 per ton, requiring voter approval through a special election or initiative petition. The tax revenue must be split equally: 50% for county road and bridge improvements, and 50% for municipal infrastructure projects based on population. Exemptions include limestone used for agriculture, materials sold for hydraulic fracturing, and personal extraction not for profit. Counties must notify taxpayers 60 days before rate changes and cannot impose additional fees on mining operations. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new severance tax to fund county roads/bridges and municipal infrastructure, directly allocating tax revenue to public infrastructure projects per bill's allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 50% of severance tax revenue specifically for county road and bridge improvements, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1182: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.

SB 1182 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help fund its existing legal duties. The bill provides specific funding to support the department's operations without creating new programs or changing eligibility rules. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage, though it does not specify which exact services or populations will be directly impacted by this allocation. This is a routine budgetary measure, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund existing DHS operations without new programs, supporting budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100k to DHS for existing operations, supporting healthcare program funding without new initiatives or coverage changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 74: Department of Commerce; making appropriation; providing for implementation of program of compensation related to the Tulsa Race Massacre. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 74 appropriates $300 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce to create a compensation program for survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The bill establishes a "Tulsa Race Massacre Compensation Revolving Fund" to provide payments for damages to persons and property during the massacre. The program requires the Department of Commerce to work with a committee (including Tulsa-area legislators and community representatives) to administer applications and payments. Funds will be used solely for reparations related to the 1921 events, with expenditures approved through standard state financial processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $300M from General Revenue Fund to fund compensation program, directly advancing budget allocation for a specific public program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1131: Office of Juvenile Affairs; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1131 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support their existing duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. It does not create new programs or change existing laws, but provides specific funding for the State Regents' ongoing operations. This is a routine budgetary measure affecting only the State Regents' financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund existing higher education operations, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k for Oklahoma State Regents' existing higher education operations, directly funding administrative support without restrictions or cuts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations 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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