Budget & Taxes

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 No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1339: Schools; directing funds to be allocated to certain school districts to implement the minimum salary schedule. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1339 establishes a tiered minimum salary schedule for certified school personnel (like teachers) in Oklahoma public schools, based on years of experience and education level. It requires the State Board of Education to allocate state funds annually to school districts to implement these salary increases starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their certified staff by mandating specific pay thresholds. The schedule includes detailed pay rates for different experience levels and degrees, with provisions for fringe benefits and out-of-state certification recognition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funds allocation for teacher salary increases, directly increasing public education spending as required by the bill.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates state funding for teacher salary increases based on experience/education, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in public schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates state-funded minimum salary increases for school staff based on experience/education, directly raising wages for certified personnel in public schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 1386: Courts; requiring Supreme Court to establish certain pilot project; requiring promulgation of certain rules. Effective date.

SB 1386 requires Oklahoma's Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to establish statewide policies for recording judicial proceedings, including technical standards for audio/video systems, AI-assisted transcripts, and confidential audio channels. It mandates that recording systems support ADA-compliant closed captioning, secure metadata logging, and accurate transcription, while prohibiting local court funding for required equipment (using state appropriations instead). The bill directly affects all Oklahoma district courts and court reporters by updating recording, storage, and accessibility requirements under the Oklahoma Court Information System (OCIS), with penalties for noncompliance and whistleblower protections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state appropriations (not local) for court recording equipment, requiring state budget funding for essential judicial program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates court recording standards with ADA compliance, enhancing transparency and accessibility in judicial proceedings, supporting fairer criminal justice processes.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates technical standards including AI-assisted transcripts, secure metadata logging, and ADA-compliant closed captioning, enhancing cybersecurity and accessibility in judicial proceedings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 1285: Public Facilities Act; establishing certain requirements for certain construction. Effective date.

SB 1285 requires all new construction by Oklahoma state-funded entities (like agencies, universities, and career centers) to meet strict energy efficiency standards for heating, cooling, and building systems. It mandates minimum performance levels for heating systems (e.g., 90% efficiency for gas, banning electric resistance as primary heat), prioritizes geothermal systems, and requires life-cycle cost analysis over 25 years to select the most efficient options. The bill also requires integrated building control systems to monitor energy use and gives preference to licensed Oklahoma vendors and locally made HVAC equipment. These changes aim to reduce energy costs, promote renewable energy integration, and ensure state buildings meet verified efficiency benchmarks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates life-cycle cost analysis for energy efficiency in state construction, promoting long-term fiscal responsibility by reducing operational costs over 25 years.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 90% heating efficiency, bans electric resistance, prioritizes geothermal, and requires 25-year life-cycle efficiency analysis for state construction.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates strict energy efficiency standards, bans inefficient heating systems, prioritizes geothermal to reduce emissions and conserve resources in state construction.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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 No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 1378: Revenue and taxation; sales tax exemptions; agriculture; definition to include timber; effective date.

HB 1378 would have expanded Oklahoma's sales tax exemptions for agriculture by adding timber to the definition of "agricultural products." This change would have exempted sales of timber (including timber products used in farming) from sales tax, directly affecting Oklahoma agricultural businesses, farmers, and timber producers. The bill amended existing tax code provisions that already exempted farm products, livestock, feed, fertilizer, machinery, and other agricultural supplies. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 10, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands sales tax exemptions for agricultural timber, providing tax relief to farmers and timber producers per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2610: Revenue and taxation; nonrecurring adoption expenses credit; modifying amount; effective date.

HB 2610 increases Oklahoma's tax credit for nonrecurring adoption expenses from 10% to 15% of eligible costs, raising the maximum annual credit to $3,000 for single filers or married individuals filing separately, and $6,000 for married couples filing jointly. The credit applies to Oklahoma resident taxpayers who pay for adoption-related expenses such as fees, court costs, medical expenses, and travel, but excludes attorney fees in contested adoptions and home renovations. The Oklahoma Tax Commission will establish rules for verifying qualifying expenses. This change takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for adoption expenses, providing direct tax relief to eligible taxpayers by raising credit amounts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2758: Transportation; financing; Preserving and Advancing County Transportation Fund; apportionment; effective date; emergency.

HB 2758 creates the "Preserving and Advancing County Transportation Fund" (PACT Fund) to allocate oil and gas tax revenues directly to Oklahoma counties for road and bridge maintenance. The fund prioritizes counties with the lowest current road maintenance funding, directing two-thirds of its money to help all counties reach a $4,000 per road mile target for highway upkeep. The remaining one-third is split equally between funding road miles based on statewide totals and allocating funds for county bridges using the most recent ODOT bridge inventory data. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma counties by providing a dedicated, ongoing source of funding for their local road and bridge systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates oil and gas tax revenues to fund county road maintenance, prioritizing underfunded areas and setting a $4,000 per mile target. Directly uses tax revenues for public infrastructure, advancing fiscal management of transportation spend...90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates PACT Fund to allocate oil/gas taxes for county road maintenance, prioritizing low-funding areas to reach $4,000/mile highway upkeep target.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes