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All 40,234 Active 380 In committee 34,521 Passed 5,933 Signed 5,684 Failed 2,115

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2946: Postsecondary education; Sergeant Bobby Swartz Act; waiver of fees and costs for grandchildren of persons killed in line of duty; effective date; emergency.

HB 2946 creates a tuition and room/board fee waiver for grandchildren (and children) of Oklahoma public safety officers who died in the line of duty. The bill expands existing education benefits to cover descendants of peace officers, firefighters, law enforcement retirees, and emergency medical technicians who died on duty. This waiver applies to all public colleges and career technology schools in Oklahoma for a five-year period. The policy change directly affects eligible descendants of fallen public safety workers by removing financial barriers to postsecondary education.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 3351: Pardon and Parole Board; increasing compensation for members of the Board; and providing an effective date.

HB 3351 increases annual compensation for Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board members and establishes attendance requirements tied to pay. The bill sets the Board Chair's annual pay at $24,800 (split into $400 for meeting prep and $1,667 for monthly meetings) and members' pay at $22,800 (split into $400 prep and $1,500 per meeting). Members who miss meetings without justification lose their monthly compensation, and missing two or more meetings may lead to removal proceedings. This directly affects the Board members, who are appointed to review parole and pardon cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 3965: State government; maternity leave; state employees; effective date.

HB 3965 requires Oklahoma state agencies to provide full-time employees with two or more years of service with six weeks of paid maternity leave following the birth or adoption of a child. This leave is in addition to existing pregnancy-related sick leave and must be paid at the employee’s full annual salary without interrupting seniority, pay progression, or performance awards. The bill applies to all state employees meeting the tenure requirement and becomes effective January 1, 2027. It does not replace current sick leave policies but adds this specific paid leave benefit.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 3964: State government employees; stillborn; bereavement pay; effective date.

HB 3964 expands bereavement leave eligibility for Oklahoma state employees by adding "stillborn" to the definition of "relative" under the state leave sharing program. This change directly affects state employees with one year of continuous service who experience the loss of a stillborn child, allowing them to use donated leave for this purpose. The bill modifies existing provisions to include stillborns under "relative" for bereavement leave, alongside other family members, and creates a Leave of Last Resort Bank funded by retiring employees' unused leave. The policy change ensures state employees can access shared leave support for stillbirth-related bereavement without needing to exhaust all other leave options first.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 4091: Education; Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force Act; creating the Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force to study a comprehensive family literacy strategy; effective date.

HB 4091 creates the Oklahoma Family Literacy Task Force to study and develop a comprehensive strategy for improving family literacy across the state. The Task Force, composed of 12 appointed members representing education, tribal communities, libraries, adult education, and families, will examine existing programs, identify barriers for underserved groups (like low-income and rural families), and review successful models from other states. It must submit a report by December 1, 2027, including a statewide definition of family literacy, an inventory of current services, and policy recommendations for funding and program changes. This report will guide future state efforts to address low literacy rates, which the Task Force will study in relation to poverty, health, and educational outcomes.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 4288: Schools; authorizing the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create an alternative education pilot program for out-of-school suspended students; effective date.

HB 4288 authorizes Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a pilot program offering alternative education for students suspended from school for more than 14 days. The program must include therapy and restorative practices in daily instruction, allowing students to continue participating after their suspension ends. School districts can develop reintegration plans to help students return to regular classes and activities, with up to 10% of annual alternative education funds designated for this pilot. The bill applies directly to suspended students and school districts, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 1580: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; eligible energy efficient residential properties; effective date.

HB 1580 creates an income tax credit for builders of newly constructed energy-efficient homes in Oklahoma. It provides a $2,000 credit for homes certified under the EPA's Energy Star Homes program or a $4,000 credit for homes certified under the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Homes program. Builders can claim these credits once per property in the tax year the home is completed, with unused credits allowed to carry over for up to four years or be transferred to new property owners. The credit applies to homes completed on or after January 1, 2026, and is claimed against Oklahoma income tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 4487: Appropriation; Oklahoma Military Department; USS Oklahoma; commissioning ceremony; effective date; emergency.

HB 4487 appropriates $500,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to support nonprofit organizations organizing a commissioning ceremony for the U.S. naval vessel USS Oklahoma. The funding, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly assists nonprofits hosting this event, not the public at large. The bill requires the funds to cover costs related to the ceremony and takes effect July 1, 2026. It is designated as an emergency measure to expedite the event's planning.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2971: Sales transaction; maximum permissible surcharge amount for credit cards; maximum permissible service fee amount; effective date.

HB 2971 limits most Oklahoma businesses from imposing credit card surcharges above 2% of the transaction amount or actual processing costs, whichever is lower, and requires clear disclosure of any fees at point of sale. Private schools, municipalities, and similar entities may charge up to 4.5% for processing costs, but must document these fees for state review. The bill prohibits businesses from restricting payment methods solely to credit cards and defines key terms like "surcharge" and "actual processing costs." It takes effect November 1, 2026.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2972: Wind and solar energy; authorizing board of county commissioners of each county to adopt certain ordinances; effective date.

HB 2972 would allow Oklahoma county commissioners to create local rules for commercial wind and solar projects in unincorporated areas (outside city limits). County ordinances could set requirements for setbacks from homes, facility height and spacing, and noise or visual impact mitigation. Voters could also propose similar rules through petitions requiring signatures from 10% of registered county voters. These local rules must comply with state and federal law but can be stricter than state minimum standards.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3013: Medical marijuana; requiring final harvest and production batch samples to be tested for certain pesticide analytes; effective date.

HB 3013 requires all final harvest and production batch samples of medical marijuana to be tested for certain pesticides. The bill establishes a new license category for medical marijuana testing laboratories and mandates that Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Authority develop specific testing protocols, including pesticide residue standards. It prohibits owners of medical marijuana businesses (dispensaries, growers, or processors) from owning testing labs and requires labs to operate independently to ensure unbiased results. This law applies directly to medical marijuana businesses, testing facilities, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, requiring them to comply with new pesticide testing requirements starting in 2024.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3068: Officers; cabinet secretary; executive directors; limitation on total period of service; definition; effective date.

HB 3068 limits the total service time for certain state government leaders to 12 years. It applies to cabinet secretaries appointed by the governor and executive directors (or equivalent leaders) of state agencies within the executive branch. The bill establishes that years served in either role count toward the 12-year maximum, meaning combined service as a cabinet secretary or agency director cannot exceed this period. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.