HB 3940: Oklahoma National Guard; requiring certain compensation to be provided by the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retention Pay Revolving Fund; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a House floor version to a Senate floor version, which significantly altered the bill's scope and language. The Senate version broadens the definition of the Military Department to include all state forces, restricts state compensation to only activated duty, and replaces specific operational details with general compliance with existing state laws. It also shifts the focus of the National Guard Museum section from establishing a permanent gift shop to allowing an Executive Director to establish one, with proceeds going to a new revolving fund.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include all state forces under the Adjutant General's control, whereas the House version focused more narrowly on the Military Department. Additionally, the Senate version removes specific operational mandates (like fire protection supervision) and replaces them with a requirement to conform to existing state regulations.

SCOPE

The definition of the Military Department was broadened to include all state forces, not just those previously specified.

FISCAL

State compensation for National Guard members is now restricted to situations where they are activated for state active duty, removing previous allowances.

REQUIREMENT

Specific operational duties, such as supervising fire protection units, were removed and replaced with a general requirement to follow existing state laws and regulations.

The National Guard Museum section was changed from establishing a permanent gift shop to allowing an Executive Director to establish one, with funds directed to a new revolving fund.

DEFINITION

The bill was re-titled to reflect 'Oklahoma National Guard' more broadly and updated the legislative summary to match the Senate's revised language.

Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill → Floor (House) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was finalized by the House floor, changing the title from 'Oklahoma National Guard' to 'militia' to align with federal terminology. It clarifies the Adjutant General's authority to arm personnel for security and adds new powers to accept donations and establish fire protection units. The text also updates the name of a specific revolving fund and modifies rules regarding the National Guard Museum.

Scope change

The bill's scope was broadened from specifically the 'Oklahoma National Guard' to the broader 'militia' to ensure consistency with federal law. It also added new functional areas for the Adjutant General, including fire protection and fundraising.

DEFINITION

Changed the bill title and subject matter from 'Oklahoma National Guard' to 'militia' to align with federal definitions.

REQUIREMENT

Granted the Adjutant General explicit authority to arm members of state military forces on military installations for security purposes.

Replaced a policy regarding the leasing of a gift shop with a mandate to establish a permanent gift shop.

SCOPE

Authorized the Military Department to accept donations and bequests to benefit members of the Oklahoma National Guard.

Designated the Adjutant General as the chief of all fire protection units operating under the Oklahoma Military Department.

FISCAL

Updated the name of the 'Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retention Pay Revolving Fund' to the 'Oklahoma National Guard Museum Revolving Fund'.

House Committee Substitute → Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised from a House Committee Substitute to a Senate Committee Substitute, resulting in significant changes to the bill's title, scope, and specific provisions. The Senate version broadens the bill's purpose to include prohibiting certain compensation and requiring equivalence to full-time service member pay, while removing references to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It also restructures the museum funding section to establish a permanent gift shop and a revolving fund, and modifies the organizational chart requirements for the National Guard.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from primarily updating authority and compensation to explicitly prohibiting certain compensation and requiring pay equivalence to active-duty members, while removing the application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to state militia members.

SCOPE

The bill's title and summary were updated to reflect new provisions prohibiting certain compensation and requiring pay equivalence to full-time service members.

ENFORCEMENT

Provisions subjecting the state militia to the Oklahoma Uniform Code of Military Justice were deleted.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements mandate that compensation for full-time state employees in a military capacity must be equivalent to that of full-time active-duty service members at the same rank and time in grade.

FISCAL

The Oklahoma National Guard Museum section was modified to establish a permanent gift shop and create a revolving fund for its proceeds, replacing previous lease policies.

DEFINITION

The definition and role of the Adjutant General were adjusted, removing specific duties related to fire protection and police unit commissions.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and page numbering were updated to reflect the Senate Committee Substitute status.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was significantly revised to remove the 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' designation and replace it with a standard 'House Committee Substitute.' The core text was updated to expand the Adjutant General's authority, adding new powers to oversee fire protection units and serve as the chief commissioner for police units within the Military Department, while also clarifying rules for delegating authority and maintaining organizational charts.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include the Adjutant General's role as chief of fire protection units and chief commissioner of police units, in addition to existing militia and National Guard oversight.

REQUIREMENT

The title and header were changed from 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute,' indicating a procedural shift in how the bill was processed.

Updated the organizational chart requirements to explicitly include all enlisted and officer billets assigned to joint forces force headquarters.

Added a provision allowing the Adjutant General to expend nonappropriated funds specifically for recruiting and retention efforts.

SCOPE

New authority was granted for the Adjutant General to serve as the chief of all fire protection units and supervise them under the Military Department.

New authority was granted for the Adjutant General to serve as the chief commissioner of all police units and officers appointed under the Military Department.

Engrossed → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was replaced with a new version that reorganizes the text and updates the short title to reflect recent amendments. The substantive policy content regarding militia authority, compensation, and the National Guard Museum remains identical to the previous version, with no changes to eligibility, funding amounts, or enforcement rules.

TECHNICAL

The short title of the bill was updated to include references to recent legislative amendments (O.S.L. 2025) and to correct the citation for the CareerTech Assistance Act from 44 O.S. to 70 O.S.

The bill text was reformatted and renumbered, changing the layout from a standard 'Engrossed' format to a 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' format.

Minor line breaks and spacing were adjusted throughout the text to improve readability and alignment with committee standards.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 6 edits · Apr 29, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a Senate-drafted version to a House-drafted version, resulting in significant substantive changes to the Oklahoma National Guard's structure and authority. The most critical change is the removal of the requirement that the Adjutant General be subordinate only to the Governor, which was replaced with language allowing the Adjutant General to delegate authority to other state officers. Additionally, the bill now explicitly authorizes the use of nonappropriated funds for recruiting and retention, adds specific roles for the Adjutant General as chief of fire protection and police units, and includes new provisions for a rating scheme for joint forces headquarters.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include explicit authority for the Adjutant General to act as chief of fire protection and police units, and to establish rules for accepting donations and bequests for Guard members' benefit. The applicability of the Adjutant General's authority was modified to allow for delegation to other state officers, altering the chain of command structure.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the specific requirement that the Adjutant General be subordinate only to the Governor, replacing it with language allowing the Adjutant General to delegate authority to other state officers.

Added explicit authority for the Military Department to expend nonappropriated funds to enhance recruiting and retention efforts.

Added a new requirement for the Adjutant General to develop a rating scheme for enlisted and officer billets assigned to joint forces force headquarters.

Added a new provision designating the Adjutant General as the chief of all fire protection units operating under the Military Department.

Added a new provision designating the Adjutant General as the chief commissioner of all police units and officers appointed under the Military Department.

Added authority for the Adjutant General to establish rules allowing the acceptance of donations and bequests to create benefit programs for Guard members.

Enrolled (final version) → Amended And Engrossed · 3 edits · Apr 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to clarify its title and scope, explicitly adding provisions regarding bequests, museum operations, and specific rules on pay reductions. The text of the new law and the amendment to Section 26 regarding the Adjutant General's authority were restructured to improve readability and ensure consistency with the updated title.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded in its description to explicitly include provisions for bequests, museum gift shop proceeds, and specific rules regarding pay reductions and active duty responses, which were previously less distinct in the enrolled version.

SCOPE

The bill title and summary were updated to explicitly mention bequests, museum operations, and specific administrative rules, clarifying the full range of topics covered.

REQUIREMENT

The text of the new law and the amendment to Section 26 were reorganized and rephrased to better align with the updated scope, though the core authority of the Adjutant General remains largely the same.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and page numbering were adjusted to reflect the status of the bill as an engrossed Senate amendment.

Introduced → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · Feb 23, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized from its introduced version, updating the title to reflect specific changes regarding compensation and museum funds. The most significant policy change is the removal of the Adjutant General's role as the chief of fire protection and police units, shifting that authority to the Governor. Additionally, the bill clarifies that state employees serving in the National Guard receive compensation only when activated for state duty, funded by a specific revolving fund.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing the Adjutant General's direct authority over fire protection and police units, which were previously under their command.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for the Adjutant General to serve as the chief of all fire protection and police units.

FISCAL

Clarified that compensation for state employees serving in the National Guard must be funded by the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retention Pay Revolving Fund or other appropriated funds.

ELIGIBILITY

Restricted state compensation for National Guard members to only those activated for state active duty by the Governor.

DEFINITION

Updated the bill title to accurately reflect the removal of Adjutant General duties and the establishment of a museum revolving fund.

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