HB 3494 is a procedural bill that establishes the "State Sovereignty Act of 2026" as its official name and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies, regulations, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill merely provides a title and effective date for a non-codified legislative act, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond its own citation. As a purely administrative measure, it has no direct policy impact.
HB 3523 requires large social media platforms (with over 100 million global users accessible in Oklahoma) to provide users with detailed written notice before taking adverse actions like suspensions or deletions. This notice must specify the violated rule, content in question, evidence, and proposed action, followed by a 7-day response period and human review. Platforms may temporarily restrict accounts to prevent imminent harm only if they provide 24-hour notice and hold a full hearing within 7 days, restoring accounts if the action isn't justified. Affected users gain a right to sue for $10,000 per violation or seek injunctive relief, while Oklahoma's Attorney General can enforce the law with civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3487 establishes a $15 hourly minimum wage for nonsalaried employees working in Oklahoma public schools, such as cafeteria staff, custodians, and other support personnel. The bill explicitly prohibits using tips, gratuities, or other benefits to meet this minimum wage requirement. It codifies this rule in Oklahoma Statutes (Section 197.18 of Title 40) and takes effect on November 1, 2026.
HB 3550 establishes a minimum salary schedule for Oklahoma public school teachers based on experience and education levels, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Beginning in 2026-2027, the minimum salaries will automatically increase each year based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) compared to 2025, but no adjustment will occur if the CPI declines. The State Board of Education must calculate and announce the annual adjustment by April 1 each year, posting it on their website. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school teachers covered by the minimum salary schedule, ensuring their base pay adjusts annually for inflation.
HB 3488, the "Student Secular Bill of Rights," establishes specific rights for public school students in Oklahoma regarding religious and secular practices. It guarantees students the right to practice or refrain from religion on school grounds or at school events (if orderly), prohibits school-sponsored religious activities (including staff-led prayer, religious displays like the Ten Commandments, or required religious texts), and protects academic study of religion when conducted objectively. The bill also requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances, dietary needs, or grooming practices. It applies to all public K-12 schools, including charter schools, and defines key terms like "coerce" and "religious activity" to clarify boundaries.
This is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Policy Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for July 1, 2026. It contains no substantive tax policy changes or new provisions - its sole purpose is to establish the bill's name and effective date. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon passage. It directly affects Oklahoma's legislative process but does not alter tax rates, policies, or taxpayer obligations.
HB 3539 is a procedural bill that formally names future legislation as the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not create new regulations or affect professions/occupations directly; it only establishes the name and effective date for a separate, non-codified law. This bill serves as a formal placeholder for upcoming legislation that will address professional licensing and occupations, but it contains no substantive policy changes itself. The bill is currently in early stages (first reading, referred to Rules committee) and does not impact current practice.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Oklahoma's Commissioner of Labor is selected, shifting from an elected to an appointed position starting November 1, 2034. It requires the House Speaker to provide six nominees to the Governor, who selects one; the Senate must then confirm the appointment by a two-thirds vote, or the Governor picks again from the same list. The Commissioner may also be removed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers or by the Governor with a two-thirds vote in one chamber. The amendment requires voter approval through a ballot measure, as specified in the proposed ballot title. This change directly affects the Commissioner of Labor position and the appointment process for that role.
HB 3578 is a procedural bill that creates the "Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies or alter the Turnpike Authority's operations - only formally naming the act and its implementation timeline. The bill directly affects the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority by providing its official designation. As a naming resolution with no substantive provisions, it requires no further action beyond its scheduled effective date.
HB 3489, the "Oklahoma Health Crisis Communication and Patient Rights Act," creates new rules for mental health crisis care in Oklahoma. It requires mental health facilities to ask patients to identify who can receive care updates (approved contacts), establish a temporary process for family or representatives to assist when patients lack decision-making capacity, and prevent facilities from asking impaired patients to sign legal documents. The law mandates facilities to coordinate care with primary doctors, notify approved contacts before transfers, document all decisions, and comply with privacy laws like HIPAA. It applies to all Oklahoma mental health facilities and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3408 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Education Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or new requirements for schools, students, or educators. The bill simply establishes a title for future legislation and specifies when it would take effect if passed. No concrete educational reforms or mechanisms are described in the text.
HJR 1062 proposes to repeal Sections 3 and 4 of Article XXIX in the Oklahoma Constitution, which govern the state Ethics Commission. Section 3 requires the Commission to create ethics rules for state officials, campaigns, and employees, while Section 4 grants it investigative powers, subpoena authority, and enforcement tools. If approved by voters, these constitutional provisions would be removed, eliminating the Commission's specific duties and powers under these sections. The measure would send this constitutional repeal to voters as a ballot initiative.
