SB 1006: State agencies; prohibiting state agencies from taking certain actions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion; providing penalties. Effective date. - Oklahoma

SB1006 (3-11-25) (BULLARD) FS FA1.PDF → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised from a floor substitute version to a committee substitute version, incorporating amendments that clarify the bill's title, adjust the sponsor list, and modify key provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) restrictions on state agencies. The changes reflect committee review and preparation for floor consideration.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on prohibiting state agencies from implementing DEI programs that grant preferential treatment based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin, but the language was refined for clarity and consistency.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document title from 'FLOOR SUBSTITUTE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' and updated the version date to February 19, 2025.

Updated the bill sponsor list from 'Bullard, Jett, and Burns of the Senate' to 'Bullard and Jett of the Senate', removing Burns as a sponsor.

Reformatted the document with new page headers indicating 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and added a note that bold face denotes Committee Amendments.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the language in Section 1, subsection B from 'Force or compel' to 'Grant or support' regarding DEI positions and programs, clarifying the prohibited actions.

DEFINITION

Adjusted the definition of 'Diversity, equity, and inclusion' to explicitly include 'verbal or written directive or memo' in the list of prohibited items.

Committee Substitute → SB1006 (3-11-25) (BULLARD) FS FA1.PDF · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reclassified from a Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute, indicating it has moved to the floor for final consideration. The bill's title was updated to include additional sponsors (Burns). The core policy content remains largely unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to spacing and line breaks throughout the document.

TECHNICAL

Bill title updated to include additional Senate sponsors: Burns was added alongside Bullard and Jett.

Bill classification changed from 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'FLOOR SUBSTITUTE', reflecting its progression in the legislative process.

Minor formatting adjustments including spacing changes and updated request numbers (1719 to 1846) and timestamps.

Introduced → Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised from its original introduction to a committee substitute version, adding detailed definitions for key terms like 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' and 'indoctrinate' that were previously absent. The committee version also reorganized the structure with clearer subsections and updated tracking numbers, though the core prohibitions on preferential treatment based on race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin remain substantially the same.

Scope change

The scope of prohibited actions remains consistent between versions, though the committee substitute adds specific definitions that clarify what constitutes 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' programs and 'indoctrination' under the law.

DEFINITION

Added explicit definitions for 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' and 'indoctrinate' to clarify what activities are prohibited under the bill.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized document structure with new page numbers and tracking numbers (changed from Req. No. 31 to Req. No. 1719).

Added co-sponsor information for the committee substitute version, naming additional legislators.

REQUIREMENT

Core prohibitions against preferential treatment based on protected characteristics remain the same in both versions.

TIMELINE

Effective date of November 1, 2025 remains unchanged.

State agencies; prohibiting state agencies from taking certain actions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion; providing penalties. Effective date.

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