Workforce development; authorizing the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to implement certain programs. Effective date.
SB 662 expands the Oklahoma Workforce Commission's authority to develop and implement workforce programs targeting high-demand occupations. It directly affects the Commission, educational institutions (including public schools and colleges), employers seeking skilled workers, and job seekers in critical fields. Key provisions include creating programs to support high-demand job training, work-based learning (like apprenticeships), and career-connected school pathways, funded through a new revolving fund that can use state appropriations, donations, and grants. The Commission must also collect and publicly report data on program outcomes, such as participant wages and job placements, to guide funding decisions. The law became effective July 1, 2025.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action May 27, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was revised from the House version to the Senate version, primarily removing references to a new 'Oklahoma Workforce Commission Revolving Fund' and simplifying the Commission's duties. The Senate version focuses on existing funds rather than creating new ones, while maintaining core responsibilities for workforce development programs.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing provisions to create a new revolving fund and consolidating funding references to existing accounts.
FISCAL
Reference to creating a new Oklahoma Workforce Commission Revolving Fund was removed.
Funding authority was changed from a new revolving fund to the existing Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and structural changes occurred, including renumbering of sections and removal of committee substitute language.
REQUIREMENT
The list of Commission duties was reorganized and condensed, with some items combined or renumbered.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
28
Key actions
9
Committee
7
May 19, 2025
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 28 Nays: 18
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
HAs adopted
upper
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
lower
May 6, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 67 Nays: 20
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 32 Nays: 14
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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