Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 563: County planning commission; personnel; chair of the board; composition of board. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 563 allows Oklahoma county employees to take up to three paid workdays per year for election duties. It authorizes county boards of commissioners to create policies enabling qualified employees to use this leave to serve as precinct officials, absentee voting board members, or other election workers. The bill requires counties to develop these policies in coordination with the county election board. This change directly affects county employees who wish to participate in elections without losing pay, while ensuring election staffing needs are met.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for election duties, expanding worker benefits by allowing county employees to serve without pay loss.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1944: Administrative Workers' Compensation Act; modifying definition. Effective date.

SB 1944 amends Oklahoma's workers' compensation law by updating key definitions in the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act. It clarifies who qualifies as an "actually dependent" for benefits, specifies requirements for certified "case managers" (including nursing licenses and specific certifications), and refines the definition of "compensable injury" to exclude injuries caused by alcohol/drug use, natural aging, or preexisting conditions without proven aggravation from work. These changes directly affect injured workers seeking benefits, employers, insurance carriers, and healthcare providers involved in workers' compensation claims. The bill aims to standardize eligibility and claim processing without creating new benefits or altering benefit amounts.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes alcohol/drug-related injuries and preexisting conditions without proven work aggravation, reducing eligible claims under workers' comp.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1425: Health care; repealing provisions related to the Health Care Workforce Resources Board. Effective date.

SB 1425 repeals three existing Oklahoma statutes related to health care workforce programs: 70 O.S. 2021 §2640 (Oklahoma Health Care Workers and Educators Assistance Program) and 74 O.S. 2021 §§3200.1-3200.2 (Health Care Workforce Resources Act). This bill eliminates the legal framework for these specific programs, which previously provided assistance to health care workers and educators. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2026, and directly affects the administrative structure and operations of those programs. No new provisions or funding are created; the bill solely removes the existing laws.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals statutes funding health workforce programs, eliminating legal framework for assistance to healthcare workers and educators, effectively defunding these initiatives.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRepeals health care worker assistance programs, eliminating funding and support for workers' benefits and resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 2084: Governmental Tort Claims Act; limiting settlement awards for wrongful termination claims; providing for inclusion of certain damages. Effective date.

SB 2084 caps settlement amounts for wrongful termination claims by employees of Oklahoma public institutions of higher education (like state universities) at two years of their base salary at termination. It limits total settlements to include back pay and damages but excludes accrued unpaid wages, leave, and retirement contributions already earned. The bill specifically applies to state law claims, not federal ones, and takes effect November 1, 2026. This directly affects public university employees filing termination disputes under Oklahoma law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCaps government spending on wrongful termination settlements, reducing state expenditures for public university employee claims by limiting settlement amounts.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill limits settlement amounts for wrongful termination claims by public university employees, reducing potential compensation (a benefit) for teachers/staff, opposing enhanced educator protections.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentCaps wrongful termination settlements at 2 years' base salary for public university employees, excluding earned wages/retirement benefits, restricting worker compensation rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3467: Education employees; maternity leave; adoption; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 3467 modifies leave policies for education employees in Oklahoma, specifically expanding maternity and adoption leave to cover children under four years old. The bill directly affects public school staff and other education employees who take leave for childbirth or adoption. Its key provision limits eligibility to cases where the child is under four years of age, narrowing the scope of existing leave coverage. The bill was amended to include this age restriction and referred to the Education Oversight committee for further review.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts maternity/adoption leave eligibility to children under four, narrowing coverage and reducing employee benefits compared to broader existing policies.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRestricts maternity/adoption leave eligibility to children under 4, narrowing existing coverage scope per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 1277: Employment benefits; modifying conditions for disqualification; specifying work search actions. Effective date.

SB 1277 modifies Oklahoma's unemployment benefits rules by requiring job seekers to complete five specific work search activities each week to maintain eligibility. It lists 15 acceptable actions, such as submitting resumes, attending job fairs, completing online job search workshops, or developing a resume in the state's employment system. The bill replaces vague prior requirements with clear, actionable steps for recipients to prove they are actively seeking work. It does not change benefit amounts but affects individuals receiving unemployment benefits in Oklahoma. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRequires stricter weekly work search activities to maintain unemployment benefits, increasing barriers to eligibility and restricting access to benefits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 3066: Health Care Workforce Training Commission; creating the Workforce Talent Recruitment Revolving Fund; stating source and allowed uses of monies; promulgation of certain rules; emergency.

HB 3066 creates the Health Care Workforce Training Commission and establishes the "Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund" in Oklahoma's state treasury. The fund will collect federal funds (including those from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025), interest, and designated state monies to specifically recruit and retain healthcare workers in rural and underserved Oklahoma communities, requiring a minimum 5-year service commitment. The Commission can use these funds for workforce programs and create necessary rules to implement the program. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects rural healthcare providers and communities facing workforce shortages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state monies via a revolving fund to recruit healthcare workers in rural areas, directing budget resources toward essential public service programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund to recruit/retain healthcare workers in underserved areas, directly improving access and workforce stability through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates fund to recruit/retain healthcare workers in rural areas, directly advancing workforce development and labor retention in healthcare sector.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 1613: Liquefied petroleum gas; modifying provisions related to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Effective date.

SB 1613 updates Oklahoma's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulations to enhance safety oversight. It requires local officials (sheriffs, fire chiefs, or mayors) to notify the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator of LPG accidents or fires within one business day, enabling prompt investigations. The bill revises qualification standards for safety inspectors (requiring 2+ years of LPG system experience), modifies registration permits and fee structures (mandating fees fund specific safety programs), and updates container identification requirements. These changes directly affect LPG businesses, safety inspectors, and local emergency responders by clarifying reporting duties and operational standards. The bill also removes outdated provisions and updates language to be gender-neutral.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances LPG workplace safety via stricter inspector qualifications (2+ years experience) and faster accident reporting, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3671: Teachers; definition for career teacher; effective date.

HB 3671 redefines "career teacher" in Oklahoma law for public school educators. To qualify, teachers must meet specific criteria: either 3+ consecutive years in one district with certain evaluation ratings, 4+ years with averaged "effective" ratings, or a district petition process for those who don't meet standard requirements. This definition directly affects teachers seeking career status, which typically provides enhanced job protections. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedefines career teacher criteria to enhance job protections, strengthening educator retention and stability in K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRedefines 'career teacher' to enhance job protections via specific evaluation criteria, strengthening employment security for educators under labor & employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1805: Staffing contracts; prohibiting certain staffing contracts with temporary agencies for certain facilities. Effective date.

SB 1805 bans juvenile detention facilities (operated by the Office of Juvenile Affairs or counties) and certified adult companion homes from using temporary staffing agencies or "contracting organizations" to hire direct staff. The bill specifically prohibits facilities from contracting with agencies that provide temporary or part-time workers instead of full-time, direct-hire employees. It defines "temporary agency" broadly to include staffing, recruiting, or part-time agencies. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits temporary staffing agencies for direct staff in juvenile detention/adult companion homes, requiring direct hire to strengthen employment stability and standards by eliminating unstable temporary contracts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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