This is a commemorative resolution, not a law, declaring April 2025 as "School Library Month" in Oklahoma. It honors the role of school libraries in providing resources, fostering literacy, and supporting student learning through certified librarians. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply recognizes existing library services and their value to education. It was officially adopted by the Oklahoma House of Representatives on April 8, 2025.
HB 2312 prohibits operating drones below 400 feet over critical infrastructure facilities like refineries, power plants, water treatment centers, and pipeline systems that have physical barriers or clear "no entry" signage. It bans drone contact with these facilities or interference with their operations, affecting most drone operators near such sites. Key exemptions include government entities, law enforcement, facility owners, and FAA-authorized commercial drone operators. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and violations could result in civil liability for damages.
HB 2361, the "Successful Adulthood Act," requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to provide foster youth aged 14-21 with essential documents and services when transitioning to adulthood. It mandates that youth turning 18 receive specific documents (including birth certificates, Social Security cards, medical records, and educational transcripts) and ensures continued services like housing support, education assistance, and Medicaid coverage until age 21 for those in foster care since age 16. The bill also requires agencies to give all foster youth 14+ a "Notice of Rights" explaining their legal protections and transition resources. These provisions directly affect youth aging out of foster care, aiming to improve stability through concrete support systems rather than procedural changes.
This resolution declares April 2025 as "School Library Month" in Oklahoma. It recognizes school libraries as vital resources for literacy, research, and student development, highlighting the role of certified librarians. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic observance to honor school libraries and their contributions to education. It does not allocate funding or alter existing laws.
HB 1396 prohibits private schools in Oklahoma from requiring parents to participate in the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program as a condition for student enrollment or acceptance. It requires private schools to provide written tuition agreements to students using the tax credit, including the base tuition rate and limiting future increases to the state's annual inflation measure (calculated by the State Treasurer). Schools must notify parents in writing at least one semester before any tuition increase. This applies only to students whose families receive the tax credit, not to other private school students. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 531 modifies Oklahoma's alcohol licensing rules by prohibiting common ownership between manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing alcohol businesses, unless permitted under the Oklahoma Constitution. It directly affects alcohol industry license holders who operate in multiple tiers of the supply chain. The bill clarifies that this ownership restriction applies specifically to applications submitted to the ABLE Commission. Key provisions adjust percentage thresholds (changing "more than 15%" to "15% or more") in licensing requirements but center on preventing consolidated ownership across industry tiers. The bill does not change licensing fees or existing constitutional exceptions.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating April 8, 2025, as "Purebred Dog Day" in Oklahoma. It symbolically recognizes the historical and contemporary roles of purebred dogs in Oklahoma, including service, conservation, and companionship, without creating new laws or affecting any legal rights or obligations. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to distribute copies to the public and press. It has no binding effect on policy, regulation, or funding.
SB 397 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, ensuring the board continues operating without interruption. The bill updates statutory language related to the board's structure, including membership requirements (4 licensed counselors, 3 family therapists, 2 behavioral practitioners, and 2 public members) and committee processes for reviewing licensure within specific specialties. It does not change the board's duties or create new policies, only prolonging its current operational timeline. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was declared an emergency.
SB 1102 accelerates deadlines for vapor product regulations by changing key dates from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2025. It modifies existing requirements for manufacturer attestations and mandates specific notice procedures before seizing certain vapor products. The bill directly affects vapor product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who must comply with the revised timelines. This is a procedural adjustment to existing regulatory deadlines, not a new policy. (Note: The bill's substantive provisions referenced in the title are not detailed in the provided text; only the date amendments are specified.)
SB 1020 exempts the Oklahoma State Treasurer's Office from standard state agency property transaction rules. Specifically, it allows the Treasurer to directly purchase or lease real property without following the usual requirements that apply to other state agencies, such as seeking approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services or conducting appraisals for properties under $25,000. This change directly affects the Treasurer's Office by streamlining its ability to acquire or lease property for its operations. The bill amends existing statutes (61 O.S. §327 and 74 O.S. §63) to create this exemption, effective immediately upon enactment.
HB 1024 amends Oklahoma's Unfair Sales Act to clarify what constitutes an "unreasonably low profit margin" for retailers and wholesalers. It defines this as selling items at prices too low to cover costs (including standard business expenses like a 6% markup) with the intent or effect of eliminating competition in a local area. The law prohibits advertising, offering, or selling items below cost or at unfairly low margins to divert trade from competitors or harm competition. This directly affects businesses selling goods at retail or wholesale within Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.
HB 2402 would create tax breaks and grants to attract manufacturers of low-temperature waste heat electrification technology (recovering heat below 200°C) to Oklahoma. Companies investing $10 million+ with 50+ new jobs would get up to 30% corporate tax breaks for five years (renewable), while larger investments ($20 million+ with 100+ jobs) qualify for 50% breaks. The state would cap annual spending at $8 million, with unused funds rolling over, and prioritize grants for facilities in economic development zones or energy-sector projects. Manufacturers must meet specific technology standards, submit job/investment plans, and report annually on progress to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
