HB 2999 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Officers; nondisclosure agreements; duties; public office; effective date.

HB 2999 prohibits elected or appointed Oklahoma public officials from being required to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) related to projects that could significantly impact their jurisdiction - defined as affecting at least 10% of residents' utility infrastructure (like power, water, or other essential services). The bill specifically targets NDAs about projects that would alter infrastructure for a substantial portion of the community, ensuring transparency around such matters. It does not apply to NDAs related to personal issues or litigation unrelated to an official's duties. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from its 'Engrossed' version to the 'Floor Version' for the House of Representatives. The primary changes involve updating the header to reflect the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026), removing the Senate sponsor's name, and adding a committee report indicating the Rules Committee recommended passage. The substantive policy text regarding public officials and nondisclosure agreements remains unchanged.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability has not changed; it still protects public officials from signing nondisclosure agreements related to projects with significant impacts on local infrastructure.

TECHNICAL

Updated the header to specify the 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) and removed the Senate sponsor (Jech) from the author list.

Added a footer note stating that bold face text denotes Committee Amendments.

Inserted a Committee Report by the Committee on Rules dated 02/24/2026 recommending the bill do pass.

Changed the page footer format from 'ENGR. H. B. NO. 2999' to 'HB2999 HFLR'.

Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2026

How they voted

83–0

Passed · 17 other

Total votes 100

Mar 25, 2026

D Democratic18

17 Yea 1

94% Yea

R Republican82

66 Yea 16

80% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 26, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

upper

Mar 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Referred for engrossment

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 82 Nays: 0

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

CR; Do Pass, as amended, Rules Committee

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors