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This bill creates a permanent revolving fund within the Office of the Attorney General to provide stable, ongoing financial support for organizations serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Oklahoma. To receive grants from this fund, eligible nonprofit agencies must be certified by the Attorney General, maintain tax-exempt status, undergo annual audits, and have no history of administrative sanctions. The legislation establishes specific funding amounts for shelters and crisis centers while reserving a portion of the money for underserved populations and another portion for counties with populations over 600,000. Additionally, the bill requires that any unused grant funds be returned to the revolving pool and redistributed to other qualifying entities to ensure resources remain available for unpaid services.
SB 1057, known as the Marissa Murrow Act, amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage laws to clarify definitions and update regulations for various license types, particularly affecting caterers and mixed beverage license holders. The bill introduces specific rules for caterers, including restrictions on certain actions and requirements for event venues, while also refining definitions for terms like "brand extension" and "club suite." Additionally, it establishes new fee structures and surcharges for specific licenses and authorizes the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission to promulgate related rules. These changes aim to modernize the statutory framework governing the sale and service of alcohol in the state.
This bill updates Oklahoma's medical marijuana laws to strengthen oversight for commercial growers and clarify product testing requirements. It requires growers to submit an affidavit when renewing their licenses or changing their facility locations and mandates that testing laboratories verify final products before they are transferred. The legislation also allows local governments to create their own inspection programs and gives the state authority to suspend operations for noncompliance. Additionally, the bill removes previous restrictions on returning marijuana that failed testing after remediation and updates reporting rules for commercial growers.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act to officially separate the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority from the State Department of Health, establishing it as a distinct state agency. The legislation outlines the Authority's responsibilities, which include issuing licenses for patients and businesses, overseeing all aspects of medical marijuana operations, and enforcing rules through fines or license revocation. It also details the process for transferring existing records, assets, and staff from the Department of Health to the new Authority, ensuring employees retain their current benefits and salaries. Additionally, the bill grants the Authority powers to conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and develop standards for banking and finance for licensed medical marijuana businesses.
SB 1125 allocates state funds to support various agencies across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of Oklahoma government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill specifically authorizes the expenditure of millions of dollars to the State Board of Education from multiple sources, including the General Revenue Fund and Special Cash Fund, to financially support public schools. Additionally, it provides funding to a wide range of other entities, such as the Department of Health, the Department of Corrections, and the Oklahoma Arts Council, while also directing specific transfers and setting restrictions on how these monies may be used.
This Oklahoma law prohibits state and local governments from enforcing or cooperating with rules issued by the World Health Organization, the United Nations, or the World Economic Forum. The bill explicitly states that mandates from these international bodies, such as those regarding masks, vaccines, or medical testing, have no legal authority in the state and cannot be used to collect information about residents. It also declares that these organizations hold no jurisdiction within Oklahoma, ensuring that any such requirements are invalid under state law. The legislation took effect immediately upon signing, bypassing the usual waiting period due to an emergency declaration.
This bill establishes the Creating Oklahoma's Modern Plan for Economic Transformation and Effectiveness (COMPETE) Act to modernize the state's economic development strategy. It creates a new Division on Economic Development, Growth, and Expansion within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to serve as the primary agency for driving economic growth and coordinating investment activities. The legislation also forms a nine-member advisory board appointed by the Senate, House, and Governor, requiring members to have significant private sector experience and expertise in areas like finance, marketing, and international commerce. These new entities will work together to manage public funds and incentives aimed at attracting and retaining businesses across the state.
This bill allows property owners or their authorized agents in Oklahoma to request sheriff assistance for the immediate removal of unauthorized occupants from real estate. To qualify for this service, the occupant must not be a current or former tenant, immediate family member, or have any pending legal dispute with the owner, and they must fail to produce valid proof of residency or ownership. The owner must submit a sworn complaint form to the local sheriff, who can then arrest the individual and charge fees for the service, while the law explicitly protects both the owner and the sheriff from liability for damages. Additionally, the legislation imposes criminal penalties on those who cause intentional property damage after removal or who knowingly submit false documents to claim property rights.
This Oklahoma bill establishes two new judicial offices, one in District No. 7 and another in District No. 14, to serve as business court judges. It also creates a Task Force for the Study of Business Courts, comprised of eleven members appointed by state officials, to analyze the feasibility and structure of a statewide business court system. The task force is required to study existing court structures, examine models from other states, and submit detailed reports by January 2025 and 2026 regarding judge qualifications, case jurisdiction, and procedural rules. The bill includes provisions for staff assistance, travel reimbursement for non-legislator members, and sets a termination date for the task force in January 2026.
This bill amends Oklahoma's Choosing Childbirth Act to update how state funds are distributed and defined for childbirth support services. It clarifies that "abortion" is defined as intentionally killing or terminating a pregnancy, while an "unborn child" is defined as an organism from fertilization until birth. The legislation expands the list of reimbursable services to include mental health support, housing assistance, transportation, and healthcare for mothers and infants up to three years postpartum. Additionally, it establishes strict eligibility rules requiring organizations to be non-profit, located in Oklahoma, and prohibited from encouraging abortions or accepting funds from entities that perform them.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Registered Poultry Feeding Operations Act to clarify how poultry integrators must respond when they receive notices about non-compliance from growers. Specifically, it requires integrators to confirm receipt of such notices and work with growers to fix issues within thirty days. If a grower fails to meet compliance standards by that deadline, the integrator must either stop sending birds to the farm or formally end the business relationship within another thirty-day window. These changes directly affect the legal obligations of poultry companies and the farmers who work with them under the state's registration program.
