SB 1135 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its operations. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This legislation provides specific funding for the Authority's duties without altering existing health insurance or tax policies.
SB 1150 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026 to cover existing legal duties of the department. The bill directly affects the Department of Transportation by providing funding for its ongoing operations. It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon enactment, bypassing the normal legislative timeline. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
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 2775 allocates $41.6 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to construct, refurbish, or expand military facilities for the Oklahoma Military Department. The bill requires that recapitalization payments for this fund distribution begin only in the state fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, delaying repayment obligations. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority may distribute the funds in multiple payments and enter non-binding agreements with state agencies to facilitate the project, without creating legal obligations for the state. This directly benefits military infrastructure and operations across Oklahoma.
SB 1129 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for purposes related to educational quality and accountability. The bill requires these funds to be used for specific duties assigned to the State Board under existing law, though it does not specify exact programs or beneficiaries. It declares an emergency to take immediate effect upon enactment, bypassing the usual 90-day waiting period. The legislation focuses solely on funding allocation without detailing how grants would be distributed or which educational programs would be directly impacted.
This bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated to support the department's statutory duties, with no specific program or project named. The bill declares an emergency to take immediate effect, bypassing the usual 90-day waiting period, and became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature. It directly affects the department's budget allocation but does not alter existing laws or create new programs.
HB 2764 establishes a framework for determining when Oklahoma can reduce income tax rates based on state revenue levels. It requires the State Board of Equalization to annually certify five-year average revenue amounts from oil, natural gas, and corporate income taxes. If projected revenue exceeds these averages, specific portions (100% for oil/gas, 25% to a reserve fund and 75% to a stabilization fund for corporate tax) must be deposited into state funds. This bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers paying these specific taxes and sets the revenue thresholds that would trigger future income tax rate reductions. The law was approved by the Governor on May 28, 2025.
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 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 684 modifies Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Act by increasing the annual credit limit to $7,500 for eligible taxpayers claiming credits for private school tuition and related education expenses. It changes the tax years for which the credit limit applies and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to maintain a publicly accessible, searchable online list of all taxpayers claiming the credit, including their names, credit amounts, and the specific law authorizing the credit. This bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers claiming the education credit and participating private schools, which must provide information to the Tax Commission. The law also specifies that qualified expenses include tuition at accredited private schools or certain educational services like tutoring and materials. The changes take effect immediately upon the bill's approval.
