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HB 3939 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations; workforce development; effective date; emergency.

HB 3939 allocates $10 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for workforce development programs in the Tulsa Metropolitan area. The funds will contract with a nonprofit focused on charitable and educational work to partner with schools and agencies, aiming to eliminate barriers to equitable opportunities and economic mobility for all students. The bill directs these programs to include workshops and initiatives specifically targeting student access to economic advancement. It becomes effective July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from General Revenue Fund for workforce development programs, increasing public service funding per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $10M for workforce programs partnering with schools to eliminate barriers and improve student access via workshops targeting educational equity.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $10M for workforce development programs targeting equitable opportunities and economic mobility in Tulsa, directly advancing employment standards through skills training and access initiatives.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to replace the original text with a new version that changes the title and purpose, creates a revolving fund for workforce development in the North Pointe area, and adjusts the effective date and emergency declaration.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a general workforce development appropriation to a specific revolving fund for the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative, with findings on workforce participation and local hiring priorities.
SCOPE

Title and purpose changed from general workforce development appropriations to specific economic development and workforce investment with a revolving fund.

FISCAL

Created a new revolving fund designated as the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund within the State Treasury.

TIMELINE

Effective date and emergency declaration retained but restructured within the new text format.

REQUIREMENT

Added legislative findings emphasizing workforce participation, targeted job training, and local hiring priorities in the Tulsa Metropolitan area.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
1
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Ron Stewart
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