HB 1579 sets salary limits for juvenile bureau staff in Oklahoma counties, capping directors' pay at 90% of Class A county officer salaries and other employees at 85%. It requires juvenile court judges (with county commissioner oversight) to establish expense limits for bureau operations and mandates that all bureau costs - salaries and expenses - be funded through county budgets or dedicated sales taxes. The bill also specifies that county excise boards must appropriate funds for bureau staffing and operations, consistent with other county officer budgets. Additionally, it clarifies that district attorneys represent juvenile bureaus in lawsuits, unless conflicts arise. The law became effective November 1, 2025.
House Bill 1579 updates regulations concerning juvenile bureaus in Oklahoma. It modifies the salary limitations for the director and other employees of these bureaus, capping the director's salary at 90% and other employees' salaries at 85% of Class A county officers. The bill also details how expenses for bureau personnel are fixed and reimbursed, and how the overall budget for salaries and expenses is established and funded, either as a county charge or through a dedicated sales tax. Additionally, it clarifies the provisions for legal representation of the juvenile bureau and its employees. This act will become effective on November 1, 2025.
SB 377 amends Oklahoma's Fair Practices of Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers and Dealers Act to clarify definitions and update rules affecting equipment dealers. It specifically defines terms like "current net parts price" (the price for repair parts at agreement termination) and "current net parts cost" (price minus typical dealer discounts), directly impacting dealers who sell repair parts. The bill also refines the definition of "equipment" to include ATVs, agricultural machinery, and landscaping equipment (while excluding trailers and permanent fixtures), and modifies consent requirements for dealer agreements. These changes aim to standardize how dealers are compensated for parts and inventory when agreements end.
HB 1031 extends the expiration date of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects the Board, which coordinates public education about Oklahoma's oil and natural gas industry, promotes efficient energy use, and addresses historical environmental issues from oilfields. This procedural change keeps the Board operational for one additional year under the Oklahoma Sunset Law, without altering its existing responsibilities or creating new policies. The bill became law on April 29, 2025, without a governor's signature.
HB 1032 extends the termination date of Oklahoma's State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. This procedural bill directly affects the board, which oversees medical licensing and discipline for physicians in Oklahoma. The bill re-creates the existing seven-physician and four-lay-member board structure but only delays its automatic termination by one year. No new policies or operational changes are introduced; it solely adjusts the sunset timeline.
HB 1035 extends the expiration date of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. This procedural bill does not change the commission's structure, membership, or duties - it only delays the commission's automatic termination. The commission, composed of 11 members including state officials and city planning representatives, continues to oversee zoning and development in Oklahoma City's Capitol-Medical Center area. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on April 29, 2025.
HB 1033 extends the expiration date of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. The bill ensures the board continues operating to regulate veterinary practice, enforce the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, and protect public health and safety. This routine procedural update affects the board's administrative timeline but does not change its regulatory responsibilities or the requirements for veterinary practitioners. The bill became law on April 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
HB 1033 extends the operational deadline for Oklahoma's State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. This procedural bill ensures the Board continues regulating veterinary medicine practice without interruption. The Board oversees licensing, enforcement of veterinary practice laws, and public safety standards for veterinarians. The extension directly affects the Board's ability to maintain oversight of veterinary professionals across Oklahoma. No new regulations or fees are created; the bill solely delays the Board's termination date.
HB 1031 extends the operational deadline for the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, by amending Section 288.3 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The Board, which coordinates public education about Oklahoma's oil and natural gas industry, promotes efficient energy use, supports environmentally sound production, and addresses historical oilfield environmental issues, will continue its work for one additional year. This procedural bill does not alter the Board's duties or funding but delays its automatic termination under the Sunset Law. The change directly affects the Board's ongoing operations and its ability to carry out its statutory purpose through 2026.
HB 1032 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill re-creates the existing seven-physician and four-lay-member board without changing its composition or responsibilities. It ensures the board continues operating for one additional year without altering medical licensing rules or procedures. Current board members will complete their existing terms under this extension.
HB 1035 extends the expiration date of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The bill amends Oklahoma Statute 73 O.S. § 83.1 to re-establish the commission with its existing 11-member structure, including state officials, city representatives, and appointed members. This procedural change does not alter the commission's duties or membership composition but delays its automatic termination under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. The commission oversees planning and zoning for the Capitol-Medical Center district in Oklahoma City.
SB 469 modifies eligibility requirements for Oklahoma's Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program, which provides up to 25% rebates for businesses implementing qualifying emission-reduction projects within the state. The bill clarifies submission deadlines (requiring documentation within six months after fiscal year-end completion) and adds a preliminary review process for applications before project funding is spent. It also specifies that applicants must have filed all required Oklahoma tax returns and maintain $1 million general liability insurance with workers' compensation coverage. The changes apply to businesses seeking rebates administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Tax Commission, using funds from dedicated revolving funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
