HB 3325 is a procedural bill that creates the title "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" for administrative purposes, but it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill establishes an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this new title designation. It does not change existing criminal procedure laws or create new legal requirements. This is a naming act only, with no substantive policy changes affecting any individuals or processes.
HB 3292 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Public Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policy provisions or affect specific groups; it solely establishes the bill's official title and implementation timeline. The text confirms this is for noncodification (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's statutory code). No substantive changes to public health law or direct impacts on residents are described in the provided text.
HB 3295 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new regulations or affect specific professions or individuals, as it only creates the name for future legislation. The bill serves solely as a naming and scheduling mechanism with no substantive policy changes described in the text. This type of bill is typically used to formally designate an upcoming legislative package.
This bill, known as the Open Meeting Reform Act of 2026, establishes a new legal framework for open meetings in Oklahoma without adding it to the existing state statutes. It directly affects government bodies and organizations that hold public meetings by setting the effective date for these new rules as November 1, 2026. The legislation creates a standalone legal provision rather than amending current codes, allowing for potential future modifications without disrupting existing statutory language. This approach provides flexibility for future legislative adjustments while maintaining the core intent of open meeting requirements.
HB 3397 creates a special electricity pricing plan for large data centers using 20 megawatts or more of power. It requires Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to establish a separate rate classification for these facilities, with its own pricing plan that must fairly allocate costs and prevent shifting expenses to other electricity users. The bill mandates 10-year contracts between utilities and qualifying data centers, including minimum payment guarantees based on projected usage. This directly affects data centers meeting the 20MW threshold, with the law taking effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3316, the Higher Education Activities Response (HEAR) Act, requires Oklahoma public colleges and universities to conduct security threat assessments for all institution-sponsored on-campus events. Institutions must submit detailed event requests 30 days in advance, including maps, attendance estimates, and fire/police coordination, to a local law enforcement tactical team. The team then provides a security assessment within two weeks, detailing crowd control, evacuation routes, and required security personnel, which the institution must follow. Failure to comply results in fines paid into a new "Higher Education Activities Response Revolving Fund," used by the Attorney General to investigate violations and support survivors of violent campus incidents. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
HB 3382 would provide a salary increase for most Oklahoma state employees: an 8.5% raise for those earning under $70,000 annually and a 2% raise for those earning above $70,000, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects full-time state employees as of June 30, 2026, excluding employees of Oklahoma's higher education system (including universities) and common school districts. The bill requires the increase to be applied to base salary amounts, with the law taking full effect on November 1, 2026. This is a direct compensation adjustment with no additional policy mechanisms beyond the specified percentage increases.
HB 3355 reorganizes Oklahoma's medical marijuana program by moving the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority from the State Department of Health to become a separate agency. It transfers all existing licenses, records, personnel, assets, and responsibilities to this new authority, effective upon the bill's enactment. The reorganized agency will continue overseeing patient licenses, business operations, and enforcement under existing medical marijuana laws. This change directly affects medical marijuana businesses, patients with licenses, and state employees involved in the program.
This bill, known as the Oklahoma Home Health Workers Modernization Act of 2026, is currently in its early legislative stages and does not yet contain substantive policy provisions. The legislation primarily establishes the bill's official name and sets a future effective date of November 1, 2026, rather than creating immediate regulatory changes. As it stands, the text does not specify what modernization measures would apply to home health workers or outline any direct impacts on healthcare providers or patients. The bill remains in the preliminary phase of the legislative process with no enacted requirements at this time.
HB 3340 provides a 5% salary increase for eligible state workers effective July 1, 2026. It applies only to full-time state employees who have held the same position since June 30, 2019, without a salary increase since that date. The bill explicitly excludes employees of Oklahoma's higher education system (including colleges/universities) and common school districts. This policy change affects a specific group of state workers meeting all three criteria, with the increase taking effect on the specified date.
HB 3276 is a procedural bill that names a future law as the "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" but does not create new legal provisions. It specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, and explicitly states it will not be codified in Oklahoma's official statutes. This bill only establishes a title and effective date for a future legislative act, with no substantive changes to criminal law or direct impact on residents. It serves purely as a naming convention for an upcoming law that will remain outside the state's codified statutes.
HB 3064 requires Oklahoma counties to use a new standardized form for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses when they purchase a new home, ensuring they maintain their property tax exemption. The form must confirm they previously qualified for the exemption on their old homestead, and county assessors must use it to update property records to reflect the new exempt status. This applies specifically to veterans who qualify under Oklahoma Constitution Sections 8E and 8F for their primary residence (homestead). The bill creates a clear process to avoid losing tax benefits during home purchases and ensures county officials send updated tax bills accordingly. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
