Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4337: Revenue and taxation; Quality Events Act; definition; effective date.

HB 4337 amends Oklahoma's Quality Events Act to clarify definitions and requirements for economic development incentives tied to major events. It defines key terms like "quality event" (e.g., national championships, televised events) and "economic impact study," which must verify additional sales tax revenue generated by the event. The bill requires local governments to use these studies to confirm tax revenue increases before providing financial support to event promoters. This affects certified sponsors (event organizers) and local governments that fund or support qualifying events, ensuring incentives align with measurable economic benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires economic impact studies to verify tax revenue increases before public funding, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget allocation for event incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1242: Revenue and taxation; sales tax; agricultural exemptions; cervidae; effective date.

HB 1242 modifies Oklahoma's agricultural sales tax exemptions to clarify which farm-related purchases qualify for tax relief. It specifically exempts direct sales of farm products (like produce and dairy) to consumers, livestock sales (including cervidae like deer), feed, fertilizer, and farm equipment used in production. The bill requires purchasers to provide written certification confirming items will be used for agricultural purposes, with penalties for false certifications. This affects Oklahoma farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses purchasing qualifying goods, ensuring tax exemptions align with actual farm operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax exemptions for agricultural purchases, reducing tax burden for farmers and farm-related businesses, directly advancing tax policy within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2021: Schools; creating the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP); locating program at Department of Human Services; eligibility; rules; creating revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2021 creates the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP) under the Department of Human Services to fund community-based organizations running after-school programs for K-12 students. Eligible organizations must operate at least five locations across Oklahoma (either directly or through partnerships) and qualify for exemptions from child care licensing under Title 10. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury for these grants, funded by state appropriations and donations, with no annual budget restrictions. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, and will provide grants to support after-school programming for children.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded revolving grant program for after-school programs via state appropriations, increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state-funded grant program for K-12 after-school programs, directly expanding educational access and student support through dedicated funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 3178: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; depreciation schedule; fair cash value; farm equipment and farm tractors; Oklahoma Tax Commission; effective date.

HB 3178 changes how farm equipment and tractors are valued for property tax in Oklahoma. It requires county assessors to apply a specific 25% annual depreciation schedule: 75% of original cost in year one, 50% in year two, 25% in year three, and zero value from year four onward. This applies to equipment used in agricultural production on farms owned, leased, or operated by the owner. The bill affects Oklahoma farmers who own qualifying equipment by reducing their property tax burden after three years. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces property tax burden on farmers via accelerated depreciation schedule, providing direct tax relief for agricultural equipment owners.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2973: Oklahoma Cost Accounting System; requiring school districts to report all state-appropriated spending using a specific data code; effective date.

HB 2973 requires all Oklahoma public school districts to report how they spend state-appropriated funds using a specific data code in the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. This applies only to state funds, not other funding sources, and the State Board of Education must establish the required data code. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to allow immediate implementation. It directly affects school districts by mandating a new reporting structure for state education funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates detailed reporting of state education spending to enhance fiscal accountability, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Oklahoma · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1834: Revenue and taxation; creating the Inhofe Disaster Savings Account Act; income tax; effective date.

HB 1834 creates the "Inhofe Disaster Savings Account Act" in Oklahoma, allowing homeowners to set up tax-advantaged savings accounts specifically for covering insurance deductibles or self-insured losses related to qualifying disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc.) at their primary residence. Homeowners can deduct contributions from state taxable income (with limits based on their insurance deductible: $2,000 max for deductibles ≤$1,000, up to $15,000 or twice the deductible for higher deductibles, or $350,000 for self-insured), and all interest earned in the account is exempt from state income tax. Withdrawals are tax-free if used for qualified disaster expenses (declared by federal/state authorities), but otherwise become taxable income with a 2.5% penalty, and accounts pass tax-free to surviving spouses upon death. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, targeting Oklahoma homeowners seeking disaster financial preparedness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for disaster-related expenses, reducing taxable income for homeowners - direct tax relief aligned with fiscal responsibility and middle-income support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2645: Revenue and taxation; practice of medicine; tax credit; time period; effective date.

HB 2645 creates a tax credit for qualifying doctors practicing medicine in rural Oklahoma, directly affecting licensed physicians who meet specific residency and education criteria. The credit, capped at $20,000 per year per doctor, applies to taxable income from medical practice in designated rural areas (population under 25,000 and at least 25 miles from larger cities). The bill includes an annual $1 million total credit limit, with adjustments to prevent exceeding this cap. The bill was pocket-vetoed by the governor on June 15, 2025, and never became law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for rural doctors, reducing taxable income and incentivizing medical practice in underserved areas, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credit to attract doctors to rural areas, improving healthcare access for underserved populations and directly supporting medical professionals in healthcare delivery.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2766: General appropriations; various agencies, authorities, boards, bureaus, commission, funds and programs; effective date.

HB 2766 is the Oklahoma state budget bill for fiscal year 2026, allocating over $1.65 billion from the General Revenue Fund to support public schools. It directs specific funding for teacher salaries, textbooks, health benefits for staff, school administration, and the School Consolidation Assistance Fund, drawing from multiple sources including the Education Lottery Trust Fund and Mineral Leasing Fund. The bill was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025, and directly affects all Oklahoma public schools and their students through these state-funded resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.65B from General Revenue Fund for public school funding including teacher salaries, textbooks, and health benefits, directly advancing essential education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1.65B for teacher salaries, textbooks, health benefits, and school consolidation fund from education-specific sources like Education Lottery Trust Fund.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds teacher salaries and health benefits for school staff, directly supporting labor-related employment standards within public education.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2772: Roads and bridges; Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driving Safety Fund; increasing apportionment; utilization; weigh stations; effective date; emergency.

HB 2772 creates the "Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund" to provide dedicated state funding for transportation infrastructure. It mandates annual apportionments totaling $575 million for fiscal year 2021, increasing to $610 million annually starting in 2025, with $80 million allocated each year specifically for debt payments on transportation bonds before other uses. The fund must be used exclusively for constructing/maintaining state roads, bridges, highways, and related infrastructure - prohibited from replacing existing transportation funding - and requires annual oversight by the State Board of Equalization to prevent fund "supplanting." Additional smaller allocations ($2 million for the Heartland Flyer rail project and $3 million for public transit) are also specified within the funding structure. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates $575M-$610M annual state funding for transportation infrastructure, creating a dedicated spending fund for roads/bridges, directly advancing government spending on essential public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated $575M-$610M annual fund exclusively for road/bridge infrastructure, explicitly funding transportation projects per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2789: Water Resources Board; making appropriations; source; purpose; accounts; deposits of transfers; procedures; effective date; emergency.

HB 2789 directs $3.3 million and $6.6 million from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for specific water-related projects previously funded under Senate Bill 13. The funds must be used as recommended by the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding, with no more than 4% retained for administrative costs. It creates special, non-fiscal-year-limited accounts in the state treasury for these funds, requiring quarterly reporting to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding and strict adherence to American Rescue Plan Act guidelines. The bill also mandates agreements with other state agencies for fund oversight but prohibits transferring control of the funds to other agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing state funds ($9.9M total) to water projects with fiscal oversight, ensuring proper allocation per committee recommendations and promoting responsible budget management.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes