SB 1224 amends Oklahoma law to allow the Pardon and Parole Board to notify victims or their representatives via email, in addition to mail, for parole and pardon proceedings. This change applies to victims who have provided a current email address to the Board or their district attorney's victim-witness coordinator. The bill updates Section 332.2 of Oklahoma Statutes to specify that notifications (including hearing details and decisions) may be sent electronically if the victim has opted in. It does not create new notification requirements but modernizes the existing process for victims who choose electronic communication. The law remains focused on ensuring victims receive timely notice as part of established procedures.
SB 1257 amends Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to update the classification of specific substances. It adds certain substances to Schedule I (Section 2-204) and adds/removes substances from Schedule III (Section 2-208). These changes modify which substances are legally controlled under state law, affecting law enforcement, medical practitioners, and entities handling controlled substances. The bill also updates related definitions in Section 2-101, including clarifications on "acute pain" and "drug paraphernalia." This procedural update adjusts the legal framework for controlled substances without creating new programs or penalties.
SB 1264 consolidates and updates Oklahoma's assault and battery statutes by repealing outdated references to prior amendments of Section 644 of Title 21. It removes four previous versions of the statute (amended by Chapters 147, 162, 322, and 486 of the 2025 Oklahoma Statutes) to streamline the current legal language. The bill directly affects courts, law enforcement, and legal practitioners who apply these statutes in criminal cases. It makes no substantive changes to offense definitions or penalties but ensures all references to assault and battery provisions are current and consistent.
SB 248 modifies how funds from real property sales are allocated to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund. It requires that all money derived from selling, leasing, or transferring state-owned real property (excluding concessionaire agreements) must be used *exclusively* for maintenance and capital projects at Oklahoma state parks. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for any employee compensation at state agencies. This change ensures property sale revenue directly supports park improvements rather than staffing costs, while keeping other fund uses for department operations and real property purchases.
SB 1319 creates a dedicated "Corporation Commission Plugging Fund" to address environmental and safety issues from oil and gas operations. The fund must maintain $5 million, with additional taxes collected if it falls below this level until replenished (effective until July 2031). It establishes a new program allowing homeowners contaminated by brine or oil from *abandoned wells* (as defined by law) to apply for financial assistance from the fund without needing prior insurance claims. The Corporation Commission will determine assistance amounts and create rules to manage applications and verify contamination sources.
SB 1360 creates a three-year pilot program (2026-2027 to 2028-2029) where Oklahoma's State Department of Education assigns math instruction teams to public school districts with the lowest student math assessment scores (starting with the bottom 10% in year one, expanding to 20% and 30% in later years). These teams provide targeted support to students struggling with math, including those with dyscalculia, and help teachers improve instruction through specialized training in evidence-based math teaching methods. The bill also requires the Department to establish an Office of Mathematics Improvement to oversee the program and submit a final report evaluating its impact on student math proficiency by December 2029. The program directly affects school districts identified by assessment data and teachers seeking updated instructional resources.
This bill approves a set of permanent administrative rules proposed by several Oklahoma state agencies, including those managing agriculture, energy, environmental quality, and wildlife conservation. The approval applies specifically to rules that were filed with the state before February 1, 2026. By passing this resolution, the legislature gives official consent to these regulations, allowing the respective agencies to implement them. Finally, the bill instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of the official state register.
This bill approves permanent rule changes proposed by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission regarding building codes. It authorizes the adoption of these specific updates to the state's administrative regulations for construction standards. The legislation also directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register.
This bill approves two specific permanent rules proposed by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority regarding its administrative regulations. By passing this resolution, the state legislature formally accepts these rules, which are scheduled to be published in the official state register. The legislation also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the approval to the Governor and the editor of the Oklahoma Register. This action allows the proposed regulations to become effective without requiring further legislative debate or modification.
This Oklahoma legislative bill approves specific permanent rules proposed by various state business and commerce agencies, including the Accountancy Board, Insurance Department, and Motor Vehicle Commission. The resolution makes these rules effective for all agencies except the Uniform Building Code Commission, where only certain changes in Chapter 20 are excluded. By adopting these rules, the Legislature formalizes administrative guidelines that regulate professions, industries, and licensing requirements across the state. The bill also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register for official publication.
This bill approves specific proposed rule changes submitted by the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The resolution authorizes updates to administrative codes related to state management and enterprise services. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the approval to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register.
This Oklahoma legislative bill approves specific permanent administrative rules proposed by various state agencies, including the Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the Department of Consumer Credit, and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The resolution makes these rules effective for all agencies listed, provided they were filed on or before February 1, 2026, with the notable exception of certain proposed changes by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission. To finalize the process, the bill directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register.
