SJR 53 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.

This bill formally approves a specific list of permanent rules created by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to regulate the state's medical cannabis program. By passing this resolution, the legislature gives official legal standing to these guidelines, which cover various operational aspects for patients and providers. The measure also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the approved rules to the Governor and the official state publication. Ultimately, this action ensures that the established regulations are recognized as valid law within Oklahoma.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Signed May 29, 2026
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Floor (House) Floor (Senate) · 3 edits
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The document has been converted from the House version to the Senate floor version, primarily updating the header information, sponsor attribution, and committee report details. The substantive policy content regarding the approval of Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rules remains unchanged.
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Updated the document title and session information to reflect the Senate floor version dated April 27, 2026, instead of the House version.

Added a second sponsor, Kendrix of the House, to the resolution header.

Changed the committee report date from May 6, 2026, to April 27, 2026, to match the Senate floor version.

Floor votes · Senate May 5, 2026 · House May 7, 2026

How they voted

399
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 50
May 5, 2026
D Democratic9
8 Yea 1
88% Yea
R Republican41
31 Yea 9 Nay 1
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 29, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 05/20/2026
upper
May 14, 2026
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 88 Nays: 5
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
lower
May 5, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
May 5, 2026
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 37 Nays: 9
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Administrative Rules committee; CR filed
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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