HB 3571 requires oil and gas operators to correct violations near residences within 120 days of written notice from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission or Department of Environmental Quality. It directly affects companies operating wells, pipelines, or facilities within 300 feet of homes if they violate environmental, safety, or permit rules. If not fixed in time, the Commission must halt operations until compliance is verified and no public health, safety, or environmental risks remain. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not limit existing state enforcement tools.
HB 3473 is a procedural bill that names the "Corporation Commission Modernization Act of 2026" and specifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, but contains no substantive policy changes or provisions affecting regulations, businesses, or residents. This bill solely establishes the act's name and effective date without modifying any existing laws or creating new requirements. As a naming and procedural measure, it directly affects the Corporation Commission's administrative process but does not alter its functions or duties.
HB 3460 removes the Capitol Patrol Section from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's organizational structure by repealing specific statutory provisions. The bill eliminates the designated Capitol Patrol unit within the Highway Patrol Division, streamlining the agency's internal structure. This change affects only the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's internal organization and does not alter law enforcement duties, responsibilities, or policies for Capitol security.
HB 3540 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not change any licensing rules or regulations for professions or occupations. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This act serves only as a formal naming and timing mechanism, with no direct impact on current licensing requirements or affected individuals.
This bill establishes the Counties and County Officers Act of 2026 as a standalone law that will not be added to the official Oklahoma Statutes. It sets the effective date for the legislation to begin on November 1, 2026. The measure is procedural in nature and does not create new policies or change how counties operate. It serves primarily to formally name and organize the legislative framework for county governance in the upcoming year.
HB 3447 requires Oklahoma school districts to provide transportation to child care facilities within their boundaries for children attending district schools, but only if the facility is located on an existing school bus route. It allows multiple districts to form agreements to share this transportation service. The bill mandates that any costs for this additional transportation must be covered by the children using the service or private sources, and explicitly prohibits these expenses from being added to school district budgets. This policy directly affects school districts, child care facilities, and families utilizing the service, shifting transportation costs away from public school finances.
HB 3425 names the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill that does not create new policy or affect county operations. It establishes the official title for reference purposes and specifies when the act takes effect. The bill contains no substantive changes to county governance or officer responsibilities.
HB 3484 amends Oklahoma's Children's Code to clarify definitions and lower the evidentiary standard in child welfare cases. It explicitly permits parents to use "ordinary force" (like spanking) for discipline, while modifying the definition of "abuse" to exclude such actions. The bill also changes the required evidence standard for court adjudications from "clear and convincing evidence" to "preponderance of the clear and convincing evidence," making it easier to find a child "deprived." These changes directly affect child welfare courts, parents, and child protective services in Oklahoma. The bill is currently in committee referral after its first reading.
HB 3537, introduced by Representative Marti, establishes the "Oklahoma Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, but does not detail specific policy changes in the provided text. It is currently in early legislative stages (first reading on February 2, 2026, referred to Rules Committee). The bill’s actual provisions affecting tobacco/e-cigarette regulations are not described in the available context. As a procedural bill naming the act and setting an effective date, no substantive policy mechanisms are outlined here.
This bill formally names the "Oklahoma Rural Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The provided text contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms beyond naming the act and establishing the effective date. It is a procedural bill with no described policy changes or direct effects on specific groups. The bill was introduced in the 2026 Oklahoma Legislature and referred to the Rules committee.
HB 3564 increases Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption for homeowners aged 65 or older with household income at or below three times the state median. The base $1,000 exemption is raised annually by the dollar amount of the home's value increase from the previous year, if the homeowner meets income and age criteria. If income exceeds the threshold or the home's value decreases, the exemption amount remains fixed at the prior year's level until conditions improve. This change takes effect January 1, 2027.
HB 3573 is a procedural bill that names a future law as the "Oklahoma Property Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not create new property regulations or affect any specific individuals or entities. The bill solely establishes the name and effective date for a yet-to-be-enacted property law. This is a routine naming act with no substantive policy changes.
