SB 1894 removes a 150-hour cap on required professional development for Oklahoma certified teachers over any five-year period, directly affecting all teachers in public school districts. The bill maintains existing mandatory trainings on autism, dyslexia, child abuse recognition, and racial/ethnic education but eliminates the previous limit on total hours. It also requires school districts to electronically submit annual reports to the State Department of Education detailing professional development activities, costs, and outcomes. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to take immediate effect upon approval.
SB 237 requires the Commissioners of the Land Office to make payments to certain counties instead of collecting ad valorem taxes from them. This change directly affects counties that currently receive tax revenue from state-owned lands and the state agency responsible for managing those lands. The bill establishes a new payment mechanism to replace the existing tax collection process, ensuring counties receive their share of land-related revenue. The legislation is currently in the early stages of review by the Appropriations and Budget committee.
SB 423 updates Oklahoma's medical records access law by establishing standardized fees for patients and their representatives to obtain copies of medical records. Patients pay $0.50 per page for standard records, $15 for printed x-rays, and $20 for x-rays on CD/DVD, with providers prohibited from charging for searching or preparing records for the patient. The bill excludes psychological, psychiatric, mental health, and substance abuse records from these provisions, requiring separate access under different legal processes. It also sets higher fees for third parties (e.g., $20 base fee plus per-page charges for attorneys), while maintaining existing rules for disability-related requests.
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.
This bill approves a specific set of permanent rules created by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which oversees the state's Medicaid program. The rules cover various administrative procedures and operational guidelines that the agency must follow. By passing this resolution, the legislature formally accepts these regulations and directs the Secretary of State to share the document with the Governor and the official state record. The measure does not change how the program operates but rather ratifies the existing rules proposed by the agency.
This bill removes eight specific permanent rules from the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission's regulations. The rules being repealed cover sections 800:30-3-1 through 800:30-3-8 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. The legislation does not specify the content of these rules, but it eliminates them from the commission's regulatory framework. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Governor and The Oklahoma Register for official record-keeping.
SB 1687 raises the minimum age requirement for certain driver's license privileges in Oklahoma from 15 to 16 years old. The bill specifically updates Section 6-105 to require applicants for learner permits to be at least 16, while maintaining existing provisions for parent-taught driver education programs certified by Service Oklahoma. It also adds new requirements for intermediate license holders, including passenger restrictions and nighttime driving limitations. The bill directly affects teenagers seeking driver's licenses, particularly those under 18 navigating Oklahoma's graduated licensing system. These changes update existing statutory language without altering the core structure of the state's driver licensing process.
SB 1632 requires Oklahoma public schools to provide free career-readiness assessments to students in grades 10-12 starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The assessments measure foundational workplace skills like applied math, workplace documents, and critical thinking, and lead to nationally recognized credentials upon meeting proficiency standards. It shifts approval authority for these assessments from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to the State Department of Education, while directing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to establish rules for awarding college credit based on assessment results. The bill affects all Oklahoma public high school students in targeted grades and mandates school districts to administer the assessments at no cost to students who choose to participate.
SB 1948 removes seasonal restrictions on retail fireworks sales, allowing year-round sales from January 1 to December 31 for licensed retailers (previously limited to specific periods). It prohibits counties from banning private, noncommercial outdoor fireworks displays on private property when no burn ban is active. The bill maintains existing requirements for NFPA-compliant retail locations, 16+ age for license holders, and mail-order sales bans. It directly affects licensed fireworks retailers, consumers, and county governments regarding display regulations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1437 requires Oklahoma school districts to administer the Presidential Fitness Test starting in the 2026-2027 school year, using guidelines established by the State Department of Education. These guidelines must include staff training, exemptions for students with disabilities or medical conditions, and a parent opt-out option. School districts must use test results to promote physical activity, adjust fitness programs, and encourage participation in exercise both at school and in the community. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and directs the guidelines to align with recommendations from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
SB 1543 is a bill that reclassifies 34 existing offenses as Class C2 felonies in Oklahoma, including bribery, gambling violations, and certain property crimes, but its title incorrectly references "driving under the influence." The bill adds these offenses to Oklahoma's felony classification list (Section 20M of Title 21) while repealing multiple sections of law related to "persons under the influence" of alcohol. It does not change DUI penalties or create new DUI-related offenses; instead, it expands felony charges for unrelated crimes like financial exploitation of seniors and public official bribery. The bill's title appears inconsistent with its actual provisions based on the provided text.
SB 1451 requires Oklahoma voter registration applications to include specific information, such as an Oklahoma driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number (if no license exists), a handwritten signature, and details about prior registration in another state. It mandates county election boards to transmit certain voter data - like full name, date of birth, and previous address - to the State Election Board at least four times yearly when applicants registered in another state. The bill also specifies that residence addresses must include a street address (not a post office box) and clarifies that sensitive data like partial SSNs remains confidential. These changes directly affect voters applying for registration in Oklahoma and county election offices managing voter records.
