HB 1460 adds new fees for criminal convictions in Oklahoma. It requires courts to collect a $10 fee for most convictions (excluding parking violations) and a $150 laboratory analysis fee for cases involving forensic services from OSBI, the Chief Medical Examiner, or local agencies. Funds from these fees are deposited into specific accounts: the $150 fees go to OSBI, medical examiner, or local law enforcement revolving funds, while the $10 fees fund the CLEET Training Center and General Revenue. The bill also creates a $5 fee for misdemeanor marijuana possession cases, with proceeds going to a drug education fund. These fees apply to individuals convicted of offenses punishable by fines or jail time, excluding minor traffic violations.
HB 2781, the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act of 2025 (ROA-25), creates a new economic development program offering rebates to qualifying manufacturing businesses. It requires applicants to commit to $2 billion in capital investments and create at least 700 new jobs in the first year (rising to 1,000+ annually), targeting businesses in manufacturing sectors (NAICS 31-33). The Oklahoma Department of Commerce administers the program, disbursing rebates from a dedicated fund (ROA-25 Beneficiary Revolving Fund) after verifying job creation and capital spending. The bill prohibits recipients from also claiming other state incentives like the Quality Jobs Program for the same project. The act was approved by the Governor on May 28, 2025.
SB 688 grants a 5-year property tax exemption for qualifying manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma, directly affecting manufacturers that meet specific investment, wage, and sales criteria. The bill exempts new or expanded facilities (including research labs) from ad valorem taxes if they invest at least $500,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) in qualifying assets, pay new jobs at or above Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program wage standards, and meet sales requirements (e.g., 50% revenue from out-of-state buyers for tech facilities). Facilities must annually file affidavits with the Oklahoma Tax Commission to verify eligibility. This law, enacted May 28, 2025, modifies existing tax exemptions to streamline eligibility for manufacturers expanding operations.
SB 921 transfers administration of Oklahoma's Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) from the Department of Public Safety to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence. It requires participants to pay a $150 administrative fee ($100 to the General Revenue Fund, $25 each to the DPS and Board funds) and mandates specific program requirements, including installing ignition interlock devices for set periods, meeting violation-free periods, and providing medical or affordability documentation for exemptions. The bill outlines criteria for medical exemptions (requiring pulmonologist certification for breath sampling issues) and employer exceptions (only for certain revocations), while clarifying that exemptions do not restore driving privileges during revocation. Successful program completion allows participants to present a certificate and pay fees to reinstate driving privileges through Service Oklahoma.
SB 1128 appropriates $100,000 from unallocated state funds to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the State Board of Education by providing funding for duties required by law. The bill declares an emergency to make it effective immediately upon approval, though it specifies funds come from "monies not otherwise appropriated." The bill failed to pass on May 22, 2025, with 42 votes in favor and 48 against.
HB 1086 updates Oklahoma's school funding rules by redefining how school districts manage their general funds. It requires districts to place capital project funds (like those for building repairs) into a separate building fund instead of the general fund, and eliminates the practice of carrying over general fund money to future years. The bill restricts general fund use for capital projects to only cases where a building is destroyed by disaster (fire, flood, etc.) and other funding sources (insurance, state aid) are insufficient. This directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts in how they track and spend state and local education funds.
HB 1183 changes how Oklahoma calculates the motor vehicle excise tax by requiring the actual sales price (before trade-in discounts) to be used, provided it stays within 20% of the average retail value from Service Oklahoma's reference guides. This affects vehicle buyers and dealers, who must now document the sales price and tire details on the bill of sale. The bill mandates that the recorded price must align with published retail values to determine tax liability. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.
SB 253 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid agency (the Oklahoma Health Care Authority) to include specific funding details in its annual budget request. It mandates that the budget reflect new state and federal funding needed to cover the most recent audited costs for reimbursing nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. The audited cost must be calculated using the latest cost report submitted to the agency. This change takes effect November 1, 2025.
SB 573 allows small businesses operating within Oklahoma incubators to qualify for up to 10 years of state income tax exemption on business income earned while occupying the incubator space. To maintain this exemption after 2025, businesses must annually submit specific financial and operational details - including employment levels, subcontractor payments, revenue estimates, and other financial information - to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce using a form created by the agency. The bill requires the Commerce Department to establish this reporting framework and mandates that businesses disclose prior tax exemptions and additional state incentives received. This law, effective November 1, 2025, applies directly to small businesses using incubator facilities to access the tax benefit.
SB 577 requires manufacturing facilities seeking a five-year property tax exemption to submit annual information to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, including proof of out-of-state sales revenue and wage compliance. It mandates the Tax Commission to share specific data with the Incentive Evaluation Commission to verify exemption eligibility. The bill updates requirements for facilities to qualify, including an annual investment cost threshold adjusted for inflation (based on CPI) and wage standards tied to Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program. This affects manufacturers building, expanding, or acquiring facilities with qualifying investments, ensuring transparency in tax exemption programs.
