This bill directs the Oklahoma State Board of Education on how to distribute approximately $3.85 billion in state funds for the 2025 fiscal year, specifically outlining amounts for public school support, employee benefits, and various instructional programs. It requires the department to create performance measures for each budget category and mandates that certain funds be transferred to specific accounts, such as those for school consolidation and teacher retirement. The legislation also limits the authority to reduce specific apportionments and sets procedures for handling unanticipated federal funds, while prohibiting the department from contracting for certain administrative costs.
This bill creates a permanent revolving fund within the Oklahoma State Treasury to manage money for home- and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The fund will specifically hold state share contributions from four existing waivers: the In-Home Supports for Adults Waiver, the In-Home Supports for Children Waiver, the Homeward Bound Waiver, and the Community Waiver. Once established, the Department of Human Services will be authorized to use these accumulated funds to pay for services without being restricted by annual budget cycles. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2024, and includes a declaration of emergency to allow it to become active immediately upon approval.
This bill creates a new supplemental revolving fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society to support the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture. The fund will be used specifically for repairs, planning, staging, refurbishments, and construction projects, but money can only be spent once the State Treasurer confirms that $18 million has been secured from local, federal, or private sources by November 15, 2025. If that $18 million target is not met by the deadline, any remaining unspent money in the fund must be transferred to the state's general revenue. The legislation also immediately moves $18 million from an existing appropriation into this new fund, which becomes active on July 1, 2024.
This bill authorizes the University of Oklahoma to create a new program within its College of Nursing to train Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. The legislation requires the program to meet specific standards set by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. It directs the Board of Regents to establish this educational pathway and sets the effective date for the new program as July 1, 2024.
This Oklahoma bill amends state law to increase the number of special judges in several specific judicial districts, including Tulsa, Rogers, and Washington counties. The legislation directs district judges to appoint these additional judges to help manage court caseloads and allows special judges to step in when regular associate district judges are unable to serve. While the bill updates existing population-based formulas for appointing judges, it specifically adds new positions in targeted areas to ensure proper administration of justice. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and include an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation.
This bill allocates $56.25 million from the Oklahoma Capital Assets Maintenance and Protection Fund to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The funds are divided equally, with $39.375 million designated for four-year colleges and universities excluding the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, and $16.875 million allocated for two-year institutions based on a spending plan submitted by May 31, 2024. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2024, and includes an emergency clause to allow immediate implementation upon approval.
This bill creates a revolving fund within the State Department of Health to support public schools in Oklahoma with vision screening programs. The fund will provide grants to help schools purchase necessary equipment and collect data through a cloud-based system, while also requiring the department to maintain an online platform for managing screening information. Additionally, the legislation updates existing rules to allow the use of electronic eye charts instead of printed ones, provided they meet specific standards, and establishes guidelines for registering and training vision screeners. Licensed optometrists and ophthalmologists are exempt from certain training and standard-setting requirements for these programs.
This bill updates the eligibility rules for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, which provides tuition assistance to state residents attending college. The primary change expands who can qualify by allowing students who completed a core curriculum outside of traditional public or private schools to apply, provided they meet specific ACT score requirements. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the academic standards needed for admission, including grade point averages and specific course completions in languages, technology, and fine arts. The bill also maintains existing provisions for children of fallen service members and adopted students to receive financial aid based on their unique circumstances.
This amendment to the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act establishes a spending cap for future fiscal years. It requires that the amount of money apportioned in fiscal years 2026 and beyond cannot exceed the total amount spent in the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025. This provision directly affects state budgeting for vehicle licensing and registration fees by limiting how much funding can be allocated in the future. The change ensures that future spending on this program remains within the level established for the 2025 fiscal year.
This bill creates the Oklahoma Capital Assets Maintenance and Protection Act to establish a new revolving fund dedicated to maintaining and improving state-owned real and personal property. It authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to manage this fund, acquire or dispose of property, and enter into memoranda of understanding with state agencies to administer capital projects without creating legal obligations for the state. A newly formed Capital Assets Management and Protection Board will oversee the fund's allocation and direct the Authority on how to spend money on repairs, refurbishments, and deferred maintenance. The legislation also requires the Authority to submit annual reports to state leadership detailing the fund's financial activity and mandates the development of five-year strategic plans for higher education, tourism, and general state needs.
This bill requires the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to hire the Department of Public Safety for security and law enforcement at specific state facilities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It also updates existing laws to mandate that the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority contracts with the Department of Public Safety for similar security services at its buildings in the State Capitol Park and Tulsa. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the authority's role in providing office space for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and establishes new accounting methods for construction and maintenance expenses. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and includes an emergency clause to allow for immediate implementation.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act to update definitions and modify how the lottery's board of trustees and funds are managed. It clarifies terms such as "educational facilities" and "major procurement contracts" while removing specific rules about the initial membership of the board of trustees. The legislation also changes how money from the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund is transferred to other state funds and repeals sections related to a fidelity revolving fund and negotiable bonds. These changes aim to streamline the commission's operations and ensure clearer statutory language for future management of lottery proceeds.
