HB 3789 would bar non-U.S. nationals from filing for, running for, or holding any elected office in Oklahoma, including municipal, county, state, or other government positions. The bill directly affects individuals who are citizens of countries other than the United States seeking public office in Oklahoma. It creates a citizenship requirement by prohibiting non-U.S. nationals from participating in elections for these roles. The law would take effect on November 1, 2026.
This bill is procedural and does not establish new policy. It creates the name "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive provisions or mechanisms affecting public health, safety, or specific groups. It is purely a naming and effective date provision for future legislative action.
This bill creates a name for future criminal law in Oklahoma - the "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" - but does not change any existing laws or create new penalties. It specifies that this name will not be included in the official Oklahoma Statutes (noncodified) and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. The bill has no substantive policy provisions and only serves as a procedural label for future criminal law updates. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
HB 3634 establishes the "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. The bill does not detail specific policy changes or mechanisms, as it is structured as a procedural act to be cited without codification in the Oklahoma Statutes. It directly affects the legislative process for future mental health-related legislation by providing a formal title and implementation timeline. This summary is based solely on the bill's title, effective date, and procedural language as provided in the text.
HB 3643 names the "State Government Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents or government operations. It solely establishes the bill's official title and implementation date. The measure does not alter existing laws or create new requirements. The bill is currently in early committee review (referred to Rules after second reading).
HB 3994 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Energy Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it is solely a naming and effective date designation. The bill does not directly affect any specific entities or alter existing energy policies. This type of bill typically serves as a placeholder for future legislation with similar naming. No voting record or detailed provisions are provided in the current text.
HB 3844 sets Oklahoma's state minimum wage at $15.00 per hour for all workers, effective November 1, 2026. It updates state law to require employers to pay this rate for all hours worked, replacing the current federal minimum wage. The bill explicitly prohibits employers from counting tips or gratuities toward meeting this wage requirement. This change directly affects all hourly workers and employers across Oklahoma’s private sector.
HB 3741, titled the "Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that creates a name for an act and sets its effective date. It does not establish new policies or affect any specific groups; it only designates the bill’s official title and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill is noncodified, meaning it won’t be added to Oklahoma’s permanent statutes. As introduced, it has no substantive provisions beyond naming and timing.
HB 3872 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not describe substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it creates a new section of law not to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. This bill solely establishes the act's title and effective date without outlining specific reforms or affected parties. As a naming bill, it serves a procedural purpose rather than enacting new policy.
HB 3809 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new tax policies or change existing tax laws; it only provides a title for the act and specifies when it takes effect. The bill is for noncodification, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official tax code. This is a routine administrative measure with no direct impact on taxpayers or revenue collection.
HB 3642 is a procedural bill that names the "State Government Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies or affect any specific groups, as it only establishes the bill's name and specifies November 1, 2026, as its implementation date. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be included in Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a standard administrative step for legislative naming, with no substantive policy changes.
HB 3653 creates the "Oklahoma Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWA) Insurance Plans Reform Act of 2026," establishing new regulations for health insurance plans used by multiple employers. This bill directly affects MEWAs operating in Oklahoma, which are group health plans sponsored by multiple unrelated employers. The act will take effect on November 1, 2026, though the specific regulatory changes it introduces are not detailed in the provided text. The bill serves as the foundational framework for future MEWA regulations but does not outline the exact provisions or requirements.
