SB 112 updates plumbing licensing requirements in the state. It sets new standards for certain applicants taking the plumbing examination and allows the Construction Industries Board to create rules governing the licensing process. The bill also extends the time between required license renewals for plumbing professionals. These changes directly affect individuals seeking or holding plumbing licenses and the state board overseeing the profession. The bill focuses on streamlining licensing procedures and reducing renewal frequency.
HB 1390 modifies Oklahoma's child care licensing oversight by strengthening complaint investigations and transparency. It requires the Department of Human Services to investigate all complaints about licensing violations, document findings, and notify facilities of required corrections for health/safety issues. If abuse is confirmed, facilities must notify parents within 72 hours via certified mail. The bill mandates public access to investigation reports (stating "substantiated" or "unsubstantiated" findings) while protecting confidential information, except for anonymized summaries parents can use to evaluate facilities. This directly affects licensed child care facilities, the Department of Human Services, and parents of children in care.
HB 2702 requires Oklahoma school districts to hire special education administrators (directors and assistant directors) who hold a standard teaching certificate and obtain an "acknowledgment of competency" by July 1, 2025. This acknowledgment requires completing 150 hours of training covering Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) rules and scoring at least 70% on a competency exam. Administrators with existing Special Education Teaching Certificates under Oklahoma law (Sections 6-122.7-9) are exempt from the competency requirement. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.
HB 2126, the "Shelby Johnson and Logan Deardorff Act of 2025," requires physicians and patients to report medical conditions causing momentary lapses of consciousness (like seizures or mental conditions) that could impair driving ability to Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma. This directly affects drivers diagnosed with such conditions and their healthcare providers, who must submit written reports. The bill ensures these reports are not public records and can only be used in driver's license revocation or denial cases, while granting immunity to reporters acting in good faith. It modifies existing law to clarify reporting requirements and legal protections for those involved.
HB 2026 expands Oklahoma's existing Aircraft Engine Testing Development Grant Program to fund additional aeronautics technology projects. The bill directly affects Oklahoma-based companies and research entities developing aircraft engine testing capabilities by providing state grant funding. Key provisions include broadening the program's eligible activities beyond current scope to support new engine testing development initiatives. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval with an emergency designation, as approved by the Oklahoma House on March 5, 2025.
HB 1665 increases the maximum annual salary for most county officers in Oklahoma from $49,500 to $74,500, while maintaining a minimum salary of $19,000. It specifically sets the sheriff's minimum salary at $44,000 (unchanged) but raises the sheriff's maximum salary to $74,500. County boards of commissioners will set salaries within these new limits for all elected county officials. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 2747 allows Oklahoma electric utilities regulated by the Corporation Commission to recover specific costs through rate adjustments. It creates mechanisms for utilities to seek recovery of costs for: (1) transmission upgrades supporting wind generation (approved by Southwest Power Pool before 2013), (2) capital expenditures needed to comply with environmental laws (like Clean Air Act), and (3) new generation facilities or power contracts after considering reasonable alternatives through competitive bidding. The bill requires the Corporation Commission to review these cost recovery requests within set timelines (180-240 days) and mandates a rate review within 24 months of cost recovery initiation. This directly affects regulated utilities and impacts electricity rates for Oklahoma consumers.
HB 1815 is a definitional bill that clarifies terms used in Oklahoma's conservation laws, rather than modifying the Conservation Commission's actual powers or duties. It adds specific definitions to the Conservation District Act, including clarifying terms like "Nonpoint source working group" (an advisory group for water quality input) and "Best management practices" (methods to prevent soil erosion or pollution). The bill does not create new programs or change existing responsibilities but ensures consistent terminology across conservation statutes. As a procedural definition bill, it directly affects how conservation laws are interpreted and applied by agencies and districts.
HB 2606 creates a five-year pilot program in Oklahoma counties with over 100,000 residents to provide free domestic violence forensic exams for victims. The program, funded through a state victim compensation fund, covers up to $200 per exam for medical evaluations conducted by trained health professionals (like nurses or physicians who completed a 40-hour course). It directly affects domestic violence victims in qualifying counties who would otherwise pay for these exams, while defining domestic violence broadly to include dating relationships and household members. The bill requires counties to participate and sets clear standards for exam qualifications and fund disbursement.
SB 990 establishes procedures for recalling statewide elected officials in Oklahoma (excluding those subject to impeachment). It allows the Legislature to initiate a recall by passing a joint resolution naming the official, setting an election date, and obtaining legislative approval - bypassing gubernatorial veto and regular deadlines. Voters would decide by majority vote on a ballot question asking whether the official should be removed; if approved, the official is removed and the Governor appoints a replacement to finish the term. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and applies to statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, and state auditor.
HB 1760 creates tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who contribute to eligible scholarship-granting or educational improvement organizations. It allows a 50% tax credit (up to $1,000 for individuals, $2,000 for married couples, $100,000 for businesses) on contributions, increasing to 75% for those making a multi-year commitment with written proof. The bill also modifies how credits are allocated to business owners and requires annual financial reporting from participating organizations. These credits are subject to annual caps established by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
HB 1934, the "Jamie Lea Pearl Act," establishes rules for small medical transportation providers in Oklahoma. It requires these "medical needs motor carriers" to be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, operate vehicles with a maximum weight of 5,000 pounds and capacity for five passengers (including the driver), and provide non-emergency medical transport (like dialysis or cancer treatment) at little or no cost. Key provisions include mandating $100,000 insurance per person for bodily injury, quarterly vehicle safety inspections, a 10-hour daily driving limit for drivers, and retention of background checks and drug test records for two years. The law directly affects small companies transporting patients for non-emergency medical needs, excluding regular taxis, school buses, or commercial carriers.
