This bill formally names the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It specifies that the act will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms affecting public health, safety, or any specific group. As a procedural naming and effective date measure, it does not directly change laws or regulations.
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026 as a new legal framework for state revenue and taxation matters. It does not create new tax rates or change existing tax laws, but rather provides a formal title and structure for future revenue and taxation legislation. The act becomes effective on November 1, 2026, and is not intended to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This procedural measure affects the state's legislative organization rather than directly impacting taxpayers or businesses through new financial obligations.
HB 3558 is a procedural bill that names the "Intergovernmental Entity Policy Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, regulations, or funding mechanisms; the bill itself is noncodified and serves only to formally name the act. This bill directly affects how the legislature references this specific policy framework in future communications, but it does not change existing laws or impact any constituents. As a naming and effective date provision, it has no substantive policy changes or direct effects on residents or government operations.
HB 3517 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not establish new criminal laws or punishments but formally creates the act's name and effective timeline. The bill is not codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it won't become part of the state's legal code. This is a routine administrative step for legislative naming, not a substantive policy change. The bill is currently in early committee review after introduction.
HB 3535 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Physical Therapy Treatment Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or provisions affecting physical therapy practice, patients, or providers. The bill is simply a naming act with no new requirements, regulations, or funding mechanisms. It will not alter current physical therapy laws or procedures.
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.
