This bill creates the Oklahoma Workforce Housing Commission within the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency to oversee affordable housing initiatives. The Commission must submit annual reports to the Oklahoma Legislature, House Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore, and its legislative members starting December 1, 2026. It directly affects the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and state lawmakers by establishing a new oversight body for workforce housing programs. The bill amends deadlines, shifting the effective date for certain provisions to November 1, 2028, and requires ongoing legislative reporting on housing efforts.
HB 2100 exempts private lands enrolled in Oklahoma's Conservation Commission Cost-Share Program from eminent domain takings. This directly protects landowners participating in the program, which provides financial assistance for conservation practices like soil health and habitat restoration. The exemption applies unless a project is deemed essential for public health or safety. The law aims to secure long-term conservation efforts on private lands by preventing government seizure for non-essential projects.
This bill creates a new commercial license for facilities that raise or hunt privately owned deer, elk, and similar animals (cervidae) for profit in Oklahoma. It requires a $300 annual license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, proof that animals weren’t sourced from wild state populations, and allows inspections by the Agriculture Department. Existing commercial hunting licenses under Section 4-106 are replaced by this new system, with licenses expiring August 31 annually. The bill also clarifies license categories (e.g., $250 for big game, $350 for combined licenses) and sets penalties for violations.
SB 120 requires owners and operators of poultry feeding operations in Oklahoma to provide proof of Oklahoma residency for at least two years prior to applying for registration or licensure. This applies directly to individuals or entities operating poultry facilities seeking to comply with state registration rules. To verify residency, applicants must submit documents like an unexpired state driver's license, utility bills (excluding cell/internet), property deeds, or rental agreements. The bill also maintains existing requirements for Nutrient Management Plans, environmental history, and mandatory waste handling training (19 initial hours plus 2 hours every three years). These provisions aim to ensure operators have a sustained local connection to the state before receiving registration.
HB 1271 prohibits public airports providing commercial services from allowing private security vendors to use standard or TSA PreCheck security lanes. Exceptions apply for agreements in place before January 1, 2025, or if the vendor has dedicated TSA lanes solely for their use. The bill explicitly excludes airlines (as defined by federal aviation rules) from this prohibition, meaning airlines’ own priority lanes for their passengers remain unaffected. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.
HB 2219, the "Crossroads Sound and Screen Act," creates tax rebates for music production companies that create content in Oklahoma. It offers tiered rebates (10-25% of facility costs, plus up to 14% more for Oklahoma-based talent or local work) with a $500,000 maximum per project and a $10 million annual spending cap. To qualify, companies must meet requirements like paying Oklahoma crews, carrying insurance, and participating in promotional activities. The program is administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tax Commission using a dedicated revolving fund.
SB 136 would establish a moratorium on registering new poultry feeding operations and new licenses for certain poultry operations in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025. Existing operations can continue, but the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture can inspect them and revoke registration or licenses for violations of existing rules, with no reissuance allowed for revoked operations. The bill requires the Department to create implementing rules and directly affects new businesses seeking to start poultry operations in the state. It does not change current regulations for existing operations unless violations occur.
HB 2841 amends Oklahoma's management rules for the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund, directly affecting the fund and its Board of Investors. It requires the Board to invest fund assets using "prudent person" standards, diversify investments to minimize risk, and hire investment managers through competitive bidding. The bill mandates that at least 2% of the fund's principal balance or $40 million (whichever is greater) must be spent annually on grant and incentive programs. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
HB 2057 establishes a 7% tax on retail medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma, collected at the point of sale. Tax revenue is allocated annually starting July 2026: $65 million is divided between the State Public Common School Building Fund (59.23%), the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (34.62%), drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs (5%), and the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund (1.15%). Any surplus tax collections go to the General Revenue Fund. The bill also requires medical marijuana businesses to pay taxes or face permanent license revocation.
SB 358 requires railroad operators on Oklahoma’s "main lines" (routes handling over 5 million tons of annual traffic) to install and maintain infrared hot bearings detectors every 10 miles along those tracks. These detectors identify overheating train components like bearings, axles, or wheels to prevent safety hazards. Violations carry fines of $1,000 to $5,000, enforceable by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. The law, effective November 1, 2025, applies specifically to commercial freight rail operations, excluding tourist or scenic lines.
HB 2395 expands Oklahoma's early childhood education programs to include 3-year-olds, requiring school districts to offer voluntary half-day (2.5 hours) or full-day (6 hours) programs for children aged 3-5. It mandates certified early childhood educators in all such programs, sets developmentally appropriate learning standards (not academic), and requires private providers contracting with schools to meet certification and salary standards. Families of eligible children in districts without programs may transfer to districts with capacity, with funding tied to State Aid calculations. The bill directly affects school districts, early childhood providers, and families of 3- to 5-year-olds.
HB 2179, the Electric Vehicle Reform Act of 2025, establishes fire safety standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in multistory buildings across Oklahoma. It directly affects EV charging station operators by requiring them to place stations on the ground floor, maintain 25-foot access to entry points, install emergency call boxes and fire extinguishers, provide video surveillance, and meet specific lighting and alarm requirements. Operators must file annual compliance reports and undergo third-party inspections, with non-compliance resulting in daily penalties up to $500. All collected fees and fines will fund the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Revolving Fund. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
