HB 1427 creates tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who invest in qualifying clean-burning motor vehicle fuel equipment. It directly affects vehicle owners and businesses that install or purchase equipment allowing vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. The bill provides tiered credits: up to $5,500 for light vehicles (under 6,000 lbs), up to $100,000 for heavy trucks (over 26,500 lbs), and 45% of costs for commercial refueling stations. Credits are limited to new, certified equipment meeting safety standards and must be claimed against state income tax. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years.
HB 3698 creates the Student Eviction Assistance Revolving Fund within Oklahoma's State Department of Education to address housing instability affecting students. The fund provides legal representation for low-income families (indigent tenants) with children enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade facing eviction (forcible entry/detainer cases), with referrals required through their school district. Funding comes from state appropriations, federal grants, and donations, and is allocated across all 77 counties based on poverty rates and chronic absenteeism data. The bill mandates annual audits of legal service organizations, requires detailed expenditure reports to state leaders, and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3461 prohibits Oklahoma school districts from using state aid funds to cover certain administrator expenses, including severance payments, contract buyouts, or termination settlements for superintendents and other central office administrators. The bill requires these costs to be paid exclusively with local revenue instead of state funds, shifting the financial responsibility from the state to school districts. It defines "administrators" broadly to include superintendents, principals, and assistant principals, and specifies that administrative expenditures cover compensation, benefits, and related payments for these roles. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
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.
HB 2753 expands Oklahoma's Rural Jobs Act by adding a new $200 million annual pool of state tax credits for rural investments, effective July 1, 2025, beyond the existing $15 million annual cap. The bill requires that at least 10% of each investment must come from local sources like employees or affiliates, and sets a 90-day deadline for rural funds to secure capital after certification. It also establishes a 15-business-day timeline for the Department to determine if a business qualifies for investment, with automatic eligibility if no decision is made by day 20. This expansion aims to increase funding for rural economic development projects by making more tax credits available to eligible businesses and rural investment funds.
HB 2260 creates tax credits for Oklahoma civil engineering employers and employees to encourage hiring and retention. Employers can claim credits for 50% of tuition reimbursed to new hires (first 4 years) or 5-10% of compensation paid (first 5 years), capped at $12,500 annually per employee. Employees may claim up to $5,000 yearly in tax credits for 5 years, based on their degree location (in-state vs. out-of-state). The credits apply to qualified employees with ABET-accredited degrees or Professional Engineer licenses, employed by eligible engineering firms starting January 1, 2026, through 2030. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, with all credits expiring after 2030.
HB 2790 appropriates $10 million from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Office of Juvenile Affairs for pandemic-related programs. It creates special accounts for these funds with no annual spending limits, requiring all use to align with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill limits administrative costs to 2% of funds and mandates quarterly reports to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding detailing budgeting, spending, and third-party contracts. It directly affects the Office of Juvenile Affairs' management of these pandemic relief funds.
SB 1141 allocates $100,000 from unallocated state general revenue funds to Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for its existing statutory duties. The bill requires these specific funds to be used for mental health services without creating new programs or altering current service requirements. An emergency clause makes the law effective immediately upon passage, bypassing the typical governor's signature requirement. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, after being passed without gubernatorial action.
HB 2797 prohibits Oklahoma's Health Care Authority (OHCA) from using statistical methods like extrapolation to audit Medicaid home and community-based service claims, which could require providers to repay overpayments. It invalidates all past audits using these methods (January 2020-November 2025) and voids related repayment demands. The bill requires OHCA and the Department of Human Services to jointly develop new audit standards and provide training for providers by November 2027. It also mandates compliance with existing fraud reporting rules and updates audit responsibilities for Medicaid waiver programs.
HB 2773 allocates $250 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority (OSUVMA) for constructing, refurbishing, or expanding animal teaching hospitals and related facilities. The funds become available after July 1, 2026, with repayment structured as 20-year recapitalization payments starting in the 2026 state fiscal year. This bill directly benefits OSUVMA by enabling facility improvements for veterinary education and care, using existing state capital funds without creating new state obligations.
