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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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 680: Tobacco products; modifying definition; providing exemption. Effective date.

SB 680 modifies Oklahoma's definition of "cigarette" to explicitly include heated tobacco products, expanding the scope of existing tax regulations. The bill provides a tax exemption for these products and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to establish rules for compliance. This directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of heated tobacco products by changing how they are classified under cigarette tax laws. The bill updates statutory definitions and references to align with this new exemption, ensuring heated tobacco products are treated consistently under the tax code.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for heated tobacco products, reducing potential state tax revenue under cigarette tax laws by excluding them from existing tax obligations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 4490: Maternal care; Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) Revolving Fund; appropriations; effective date.

HB 4490 creates the Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) program through the Oklahoma State Department of Health, using $3 million in state funds for the 2027 fiscal year. The program provides telecare support, community outreach, and care coordination for women with high-risk pregnancies and parents of children under three, aiming to promote healthy childbirth, stable family formation, and economic self-sufficiency. Services include referrals, case management, and parenting assistance delivered by Oklahoma-based community providers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency declaration to accelerate implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M state funds for maternal care program, advancing public health funding under Budget & Taxes95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $3M for maternal care program including telehealth and case management, expanding access to high-risk pregnancy services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 3314: Marijuana; public service impact tax; county option; initiative and referendum procedures; administration procedures; effective date.

HB 3314 allows Oklahoma counties to impose a local tax of up to 15% on retail marijuana sales (not personal cultivation) after voter approval. Counties must hold a special election or use an initiative petition (requiring 5% of registered voters' signatures) to approve the tax, with results requiring a majority vote. Funds collected must be used exclusively for public safety (sheriffs, police, fire departments) and property improvements, and counties must specify the tax's purpose and duration to voters. The Oklahoma Tax Commission will handle tax collection for a 0.5% fee, and counties must provide 60 days' notice before rate changes. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates local tax on marijuana sales for public safety funding, directly allocating revenue to public services per bill requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 3984: Workforce recruitment; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Act; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; grants; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund; codification; effective date.

HB 3984 creates the "Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program" under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to award grants for recruiting households relocating to Oklahoma from outside the state. It directly affects cities, towns, counties, and nonprofits (as grant applicants) and households earning at least $55,000 annually who move into Oklahoma. Key provisions include a $250,000 annual grant limit per municipality, requiring applicants to cover 20% of program costs, tying 50% of funds to meeting half the household relocation goal, and mandating detailed reports on program outcomes. The bill establishes a revolving fund to reuse repayments and unused grant money for ongoing administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a revolving fund and allocates state grants ($250k/municipality) for talent recruitment, directly funding a new program under government spending.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1427: Tax credit; expanding forms of taxation for which a credit is allowed; clean-burning vehicle fuel; hydrogen fuel cells; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for clean energy vehicle equipment, providing direct tax relief to incentivize investment in clean fuels per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for clean-burning fuel equipment adoption, directly incentivizing investment in alternative energy infrastructure for vehicles.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credits incentivize clean-burning fuels (CNG, hydrogen, LNG, LPG), reducing vehicle emissions. Directly promotes cleaner transportation as environmental protection measure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides tax credits for clean-burning vehicle fuel equipment, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and reducing emissions through financial incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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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signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 2786: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; source; amount; purpose; emergency.

This bill authorizes an emergency appropriation of approximately $19.66 million to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The funds must come from the Rate Preservation Fund in the State Treasury and are designated specifically for Title XIX services, which are Medicaid-funded mental health and substance abuse programs. The legislation includes an emergency provision, allowing the funding to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval without waiting for the regular budget cycle. This action provides direct financial resources to the state agency responsible for administering mental health and substance abuse services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriation of $19.66M to fund mental health and substance abuse services through Medicaid, directly increasing government spending on essential public programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides emergency funding of $19.66M for mental health and substance abuse services under Medicaid, directly advancing healthcare access and program strength.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 140: Mathematics instruction; directing expenditure of certain funds; creating the Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill, titled "Mathematics instruction..." but actually amending the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, adjusts financial eligibility rules for students seeking higher education support. It raises income thresholds for program qualification (e.g., $80,000 annually for families with five+ children starting in 2025-2026) and adjusts age limits for participation (extending to age 18 for some applicants). Students must meet updated income requirements and comply with program terms like regular school attendance and avoiding substance abuse to maintain eligibility. The bill directly affects Oklahoma students in grades 5-11 seeking financial aid for post-secondary education through this state program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRaises income thresholds for program eligibility, reducing state expenditure on higher education access by limiting qualifying applicants.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRaises income thresholds for higher education funding eligibility, restricting access to support programs for qualifying students.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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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