HB 3699 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid agency (OHCA) to seek federal approval for a supplemental reimbursement rate for physician practices, community health workers, and nonprofits already enrolled in Oklahoma's patient-centered medical home program. This rate specifically supports pediatric care for children from birth to age four, covering wellness visits and funding interdisciplinary staff needed to implement team-based care aligned with Bright Futures screening guidelines (at 9, 18, and 30 months). Providers must verify ongoing participation in evidence-based pediatric practice models through annual documentation. The bill mandates OHCA to periodically review the rate during future Medicaid physician service rate adjustments and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4155 is a procedural bill that names the "Events Trust Fund Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new programs, change funding mechanisms, or directly affect any specific groups or policies. The bill solely establishes the official name for a trust fund related to economic development events and specifies when it takes effect. As a naming act with no substantive provisions, it has no direct impact beyond formal designation.
HB 2471 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Labor Act of 2025" for future labor legislation but contains no substantive policy provisions. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for the act. This bill does not create new labor rules or affect workers, employers, or state agencies, as it solely provides a title and effective date. The bill’s purpose appears limited to naming future labor-related legislation.
SB 172 allows specific oversight boards for six Oklahoma state retirement systems - including Firefighters, Police, Judges, Law Enforcement, Teachers, and Public Employees - to approve cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) under certain circumstances, shifting this authority from the legislature. The bill amends statutes governing each system to authorize their respective boards (e.g., Oklahoma Firefighters Pension Board, Teachers’ Retirement Board) to make COLA decisions independently. Key provisions require boards to act in the interest of participants and beneficiaries while following investment and administrative guidelines. This changes the process for adjusting retirement benefits but does not alter the actual COLA amounts or eligibility rules.
HB 3396 requires Oklahoma state and local governments to publicly disclose the identity of private businesses that will benefit from public funds used for major economic development projects before any payments are made. It applies to projects involving business entities spending over $5 million on property improvements or acquisitions within 90 days of receiving public revenue (like tax funds or bonds). Governments must post this disclosure online at least 60 days prior to payments, ensuring transparency about which companies receive public money. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3758 increases compensation for Oklahoma property owners facing government eminent domain takings. It requires either 150% of the property's fair market value or the cost to purchase a comparable replacement property in the same community (defined by size, location, use, and other factors). The bill prohibits reducing compensation due to "project influence" or pre-taking activity, and bans agencies from requiring owners to waive these protections. These changes apply to all public use takings and become effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3651 would authorize the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to supervise certain probationers and parolees. This change would directly affect individuals on probation or parole who fall under the Director’s supervision, as well as the Department of Corrections in its management of community supervision. The bill amends state law to add this new authority to the Director’s existing duties, expanding their role beyond prison operations. The bill is currently under review in the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee after its introduction.
HB 4283 amends Oklahoma's Vehicle License and Registration Act to maintain a 7.24% allocation of vehicle fee revenues to the County Improvement Roads and Bridges Fund for fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, and beyond. The bill specifies that any excess funds exceeding the 2015 fiscal year amount for this allocation must be transferred to the Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund instead of the General Revenue Fund. This change directly affects Oklahoma counties, which receive these funds to support local road and bridge maintenance and improvement projects. The bill does not alter other existing fund distributions or create new taxes.
HB 4225, the Retirement Freedom Act, allows Oklahoma state retirement plan participants to borrow from their accounts. It permits loans up to 50% of a participant's vested account balance or $50,000, whichever is less, with mandatory repayment within five years through equal quarterly payments covering principal and interest. The bill also permits extended repayment periods for loans used to purchase a primary residence. This change directly affects state employees enrolled in Oklahoma's retirement systems by modifying their access to account funds.
SB 1260 mandates that individuals convicted of specific serious offenses - including first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and certain violent crimes - must serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill prohibits these individuals from earning credits (such as good behavior time) that could reduce their sentence below this 85% threshold. It directly affects inmates convicted of the listed offenses, which include crimes like child sex trafficking (per Section 1030), forcible sodomy (Section 888), and human trafficking (Section 748). The law repeals prior statutes that allowed for shorter parole eligibility periods for these offenses and updates related legal references.
This bill eliminates two administrative requirements for Oklahoma's tax system. It removes the State Board of Equalization's duty to certify average revenue amounts for oil, natural gas, and corporate income tax (Section 34.103), and ends the automatic rule requiring tax rate reductions when corporate income tax revenue exceeds historical averages (Section 2355). The changes simplify tax administration by deleting these certification and rate-reduction triggers. The bill directly affects state tax officials and the Oklahoma Tax Commission's reporting processes, not individual taxpayers or actual tax rates.
SB 1312 creates a voluntary program allowing Oklahoma vehicle owners to set up automatic monthly, quarterly, or annual payments to cover future vehicle registration fees. Participants authorize electronic withdrawals from their accounts, and funds accumulate to automatically pay renewal costs when due, with unused balances carried forward to future renewals. If a vehicle is sold or transferred, owners can transfer the remaining balance to another vehicle, apply it to other fees, or request a refund (minus a processing fee). The program takes effect November 1, 2026, and requires Service Oklahoma to establish enrollment systems and consumer protections.
