Veterans

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 No ✗ Opposes Veterans

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 1970: Memorial bridges; designating the PV2 Earl Maggart Memorial Bridge. Effective date.

SB 1970 designates a specific bridge on State Highway 18 near Pawnee, Oklahoma (three and a half miles south of Pawnee over Camp Creek in Pawnee County) as the "PV2 Earl Maggart Memorial Bridge" to honor a veteran. The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name on the bridge. It has no substantive policy changes or financial impact, as it is purely a ceremonial naming designation. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service via memorial bridge naming, aligning with recognition indicator under SUPPORT. No policy/financial impact but explicitly recognizes service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1355: Veterans; requiring the Military Department to create certain program providing headstone or marker; providing certain burial grant; providing eligibility requirements. Effective date.

SB 1355 requires Oklahoma's Department of Veterans Affairs to create a program providing headstones or markers for eligible Oklahoma National Guard veterans who died in-state with an honorable discharge. Veterans meeting specific criteria (6+ years service, in-state residency, honorable separation, and not covered by federal law) can receive either a standard headstone/marker or a $200 reimbursement. The program is funded through a new "National Guard Veteran Burial Revolving Fund" in the state treasury, which can use legislative appropriations and donations to cover costs. This law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state revolving fund to finance veterans' burial program, directly allocating budget resources for a public service.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates state-funded program for headstones/markers and burial grants for eligible veterans, expanding burial benefits through new revolving fund.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 1956: Memorial highways; designating the CPT David Ward Neely Memorial Highway. Effective date.

SB 1956 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 169 (from Double Creek Bridge south to the Nowata-Rogers County line) as the "CPT David Ward Neely Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install markers bearing this name along the designated route. It takes effect on November 1, 2026. This is a commemorative designation honoring CPT David Ward Neely, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents or regulations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service via highway memorial, aligning with recognition indicator for support85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 1323: Memorial highways; designating the Sheriff Marty Grisham Memorial Interchange. Effective date.

SB 1323 designates the interchange of Interstate 35 and State Highway 32 in Marietta, Love County, as the "Sheriff Marty Grisham Memorial Interchange." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name at the interchange. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and has no substantive policy changes beyond this naming designation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran Sheriff Marty Grisham via memorial interchange, directly recognizing service per support indicator90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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died · Oklahoma · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 32: Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Act; providing for review of certain fees; authorizing establishment of certain cap; modifying retention eligibility. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 32 modifies Oklahoma's National Guard Educational Assistance Program to cover required fees like course-specific charges alongside tuition. It sets caps: 120 credit hours for undergraduate degrees and 40 for master's programs, while requiring joint review of fees by state education leaders and the military. Eligible Guard members must maintain academic standing, a 2.0 GPA, and commit to 24 months of active service after graduation. The bill also allows the military to deny assistance for failing to meet academic or service requirements, with repayment rules for noncompliance.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands National Guard educational benefits to cover required fees, ensuring broader access to tuition assistance for veterans95% 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