Veterans

failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 3428: Labor; veterans benefits; poster.

HB 3428 requires Oklahoma employers with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees to display a veterans benefits poster in the workplace. The poster, created by the Oklahoma Department of Labor in collaboration with the Division of Veterans Services, must list specific resources including mental health services, education programs, tax benefits, veteran driver licenses, unemployment insurance eligibility, legal aid, and the VA Crisis Line contact. Employers must display the poster in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and directly affects large employers statewide by mandating clear access to veteran support services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates employers to display veterans benefits resources (mental health, education, VA Crisis Line), increasing access to existing services and recognition.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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died · Oklahoma · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1377: Alcoholic beverages; retail spirits licenses; retail beer and wine licenses; discounts; Veterans; effective date.

HB 1377 allows retail stores selling hard liquor (spirits) to offer discounted prices to current or former U.S. military members, at the store’s discretion. This exception modifies existing rules that prohibit retailers from providing "prizes, premiums, gifts, or similar inducements" with alcohol sales. The discount must maintain a minimum 6% markup on the product, as defined by existing law. The change specifically applies to spirits licenses, not beer or wine sales, and does not alter other restrictions on alcohol promotions or sales hours.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly allows retail discounts on spirits for veterans, providing a direct benefit recognizing military service per title and summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3237: Revenue and taxation; motor vehicle excise tax; exemptions; surviving spouses; veterans with Gold Star status; effective date.

HB 3237 amends Oklahoma's motor vehicle excise tax law to create a new exemption for surviving spouses of veterans who were awarded Gold Star status (indicating the veteran died in military service). This exemption directly affects eligible surviving spouses who own vehicles, removing the requirement to pay the standard excise tax on those vehicles. The bill adds this exemption as a new provision (section 11) to the existing list of tax exemptions in the statute. The key mechanism is eliminating the tax obligation for qualifying vehicles owned by these surviving spouses, with the exemption applying to vehicles registered in Oklahoma. The bill does not change other existing exemptions or tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax exemption for surviving spouses of Gold Star veterans, reducing their tax burden - provides targeted tax relief to a specific vulnerable group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates tax exemption for surviving spouses of Gold Star veterans, expanding benefits and recognizing service through motor vehicle tax relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 1138: Law enforcement; modifying duties of the Human Capital Management Division and the Civil Service Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; effective date.

HB 1138 creates a State Employee Dispute Resolution Program for Oklahoma state employees, requiring the Human Capital Management and Civil Service Divisions to handle complaints about disciplinary actions like terminations, suspensions, or written reprimands. It mandates mediation for most disputes before hearings, establishes an Office of Veterans Placement, and creates a confidential whistleblower program for reporting mismanagement or fraud involving state funds. The bill sets strict timelines (10 days to file complaints, 30 days for hearings) and requires quarterly reports on case volumes to state leadership. It directly affects most state employees but excludes elected officials, judges, certain political appointees, and employees in specific categories like temporary or seasonal roles. The law also shifts all state employee positions to be administered by the Human Capital Management Division without prior classified/unclassified distinctions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates dispute resolution program for state employees, mandates mediation for disciplinary complaints, and establishes whistleblower protections - directly advancing worker rights and protections within state employment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates Office of Veterans Placement for employment assistance, directly supporting veteran employment as per topic indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2769: Militia; Military Department; Adjutant General's duties; eligibility; authority; technology hardware or software; exempting federal programs; nonjudicial punishment; court-martial; creating National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program; creating revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2769 amends Oklahoma's military code to update the Oklahoma National Guard's structure and personnel rules. It requires the Adjutant General to have at least 8 years of Oklahoma National Guard service (previously 3 years) and sets their pay at Major General level. The bill creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program, which provides education funding through a revolving fund for eligible Guard members pursuing career-focused training. It also adjusts nonjudicial punishment procedures, clarifies Adjutant General authority, and modifies eligibility for retirement benefits. The law directly affects Oklahoma National Guard members, leadership, and administrative staff.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates CareerTech Assistance Program funding technology career training for National Guard members, directly supporting tech workforce development.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program providing education funding via revolving fund for eligible Guard members, directly supporting veteran career transitions and benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2048: Prescriptions; 340B Nondiscrimination Act; definitions; discriminatory actions; reimbursement; manufacturer; distributor; enforcement; Attorney General; Insurance Commissioner; violations; federal preemption; effective date.

HB 2048, the "340B Nondiscrimination Act," prohibits health insurers, pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), and third-party payors from discriminating against healthcare providers participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It specifically bans lower reimbursement rates for 340B drugs, extra fees or administrative burdens for 340B entities, exclusion from provider networks based on 340B status, and requirements to disclose 340B-specific billing details. The law applies to all 340B entities - such as community health centers and hospitals participating in the federal program - and ensures they receive equal treatment in billing, reimbursement, and network access. Enforcement is handled by the Attorney General, with the Oklahoma Medicaid program excluded from these provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from discriminating against 340B providers, ensuring consistent reimbursement and access to discounted drugs for safety-net hospitals serving vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProtects 340B providers (including VA facilities) from discriminatory reimbursement, ensuring veterans' access to discounted medications via the federal 340B program.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2257: Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; providing for review of certain fees; authorizing establishment of certain cap; modifying retention eligibility; emergency.

HB 2257 creates the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program, providing tuition and fee coverage for eligible Oklahoma National Guard members attending Oklahoma colleges. It covers up to 120 credit hours for undergraduate degrees (max 18 credits per semester) and 40 credit hours for master's programs, including mandatory fees and academic service fees. To qualify, members must maintain a 2.0 GPA, hold a military occupational specialty after their first semester, and agree to serve 24 additional months in the Guard after completing their education. Failure to meet service requirements triggers repayment calculations based on the total assistance amount. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, and is funded through a revolving fund managed by the Military Department and State Regents for Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition/fee coverage for National Guard members at Oklahoma colleges, directly funding higher education access and expanding educational opportunities for military personnel.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates educational assistance for Oklahoma National Guard members (a key veteran support benefit), covering tuition/fees for up to 120 credits, directly advancing veterans' educational opportunities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Oklahoma · House May 21, 2025

HB 1414: Counties and county officers; qualifications for county sheriff; military police service; effective date.

HB 1414 changes Oklahoma's requirements for county sheriff candidates by adding a four-year full-time peace officer experience prerequisite, or equivalent military police service (verified by a DD214 form). It also mandates that newly elected sheriffs complete an approved sheriff's administrative training program within 12 months of taking office or risk losing their CLEET certification. The bill applies to all candidates filing for office after November 1, 2025, and does not affect current or previous sheriffs. This update aims to standardize qualifications and training for county law enforcement leadership.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires four years' peace officer experience/military service and mandatory training for sheriffs, enhancing law enforcement standards and accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly accepts military police service (verified by DD214) as equivalent sheriff qualification, supporting veteran employment in law enforcement roles.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

failed · Oklahoma · House May 15, 2025

HB 2136: Militia; creating the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund; applicability; eligibility; payment amounts; effective date.

HB 2136 creates a special revolving fund in the Oklahoma State Treasury to provide supplemental retirement pay to qualifying Oklahoma National Guard members. It directly affects members with 25+ years of service who retired from the National Guard but were ineligible for full federal retirement benefits due to age before the bill's effective date. The fund calculates payments based on what members would have received at full retirement age plus annual cost-of-living adjustments, paid monthly until they begin receiving federal benefits. Payments stop once federal benefits start, and the fund becomes operational on November 1, 2027. The bill does not apply to those retiring with active-duty military pensions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates supplemental retirement fund for National Guard veterans excluded from full federal benefits, directly expanding their retirement compensation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 723: Veterans; removing obsolete language; providing certain exemption; updating statutory reference. Effective date.

SB 723 updates Oklahoma law to clarify which positions at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs are exempt from standard civil service rules. It adds 11 specific healthcare and administrative roles - including physician assistants, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and Veterans Center administrators - to the list of exempt positions. The bill removes outdated references to previous exemption methods and confirms existing exempt positions remain unaffected. This change takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds healthcare roles (pharmacists, therapists) to exempt positions, facilitating staffing for veterans' healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds exempt healthcare roles (pharmacists, therapists) to VA staffing, facilitating better veteran service delivery without restricting benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans