HB 2993 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Rural law enforcement; creating the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Fund Act; directing the Attorney General to distribute monies via the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Fund; codification; effective date.

HB 2993 creates 11 rural law enforcement coordination districts across Oklahoma, each covering specific counties (e.g., District 1 includes Washington and Craig Counties). It establishes law enforcement coordinators for each district - requiring 10 years of experience or certification - to serve as liaisons, assist agencies with grant applications for personnel/equipment, and provide technical support. The bill also creates a dedicated "Rural Law Enforcement Coordination Revolving Fund" in the State Treasury to finance coordinator salaries and district operations. This fund is a continuing account not subject to annual budget limits. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten by the Policy Committee, changing the administering agency from the Attorney General to the Department of Homeland Security, renaming the program from a 'Grant Fund' to a 'Coordination Act', and shifting the focus from direct financial grants to liaison and advisory services for rural law enforcement.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from a direct grant funding program administered by the Attorney General to a coordination and liaison program administered by the Department of Homeland Security. The program now focuses on collaboration, technical assistance, and training rather than direct financial reimbursements.

SCOPE

The bill was renamed from the 'Rural Law Enforcement Grant Fund Act' to the 'Rural Law Enforcement Coordination Act', changing the program's primary focus from funding to coordination.

FISCAL

The administering agency changed from the Office of the Attorney General to the Office of Homeland Security, altering which state department manages the program.

REQUIREMENT

The program shifted from providing direct financial grants to law enforcement agencies to providing liaison services, technical assistance, and training opportunities.

DEFINITION

The role of law enforcement coordinators changed from certifying participants for financial assistance to serving as liaisons and advisors without legal authority over agencies.

ENFORCEMENT

Explicit prohibitions were added stating coordinators cannot exercise legal authority over law enforcement agencies or communities.

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Committee

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors