Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 4141: Sexual assault nurse examiners; deleting sunset date.

HB 4141 allocates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the District Attorneys Council for hiring a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Statewide Coordinator and related program costs. This funding directly supports the District Attorneys Council, which oversees SANE programs across Oklahoma, and will improve response services for sexual assault victims. The bill establishes the coordinator’s role to manage statewide forensic training, recruit SANE professionals, expand local SANE and response teams, and handle fund coordination. The $250,000 appropriation is effective July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k from General Revenue Fund for SANE program funding, supporting public service expansion under fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1131: Office of Juvenile Affairs; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1131 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support their existing duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. It does not create new programs or change existing laws, but provides specific funding for the State Regents' ongoing operations. This is a routine budgetary measure affecting only the State Regents' financial allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund existing higher education operations, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k for Oklahoma State Regents' existing higher education operations, directly funding administrative support without restrictions or cuts.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1290: 2-1-1 services; creating the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund; specifying type of fund and source of monies. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1290 allocates $3 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to maintain the state's 2-1-1 hotline for the 2027 fiscal year. The funding ensures the hotline continues providing direct support for basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and medical assistance. This appropriation directly affects Oklahomans who rely on the 2-1-1 service for immediate help. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3M from General Revenue Fund to maintain 2-1-1 hotline, directly funding public service essential for basic needs support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds 2-1-1 hotline providing medical assistance access, directly supporting healthcare resource connectivity and basic needs coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 1378: State government; creating the Olympics in Oklahoma Revolving Fund; requiring certain disbursal of monies on certain approval of the Department of Commerce. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1378 creates the "Olympics in Oklahoma Revolving Fund" within the State Treasury to manage all funding for Oklahoma's 2028 Olympic Games preparations. The fund, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, will include state appropriations, donations, and grants, with expenditures requiring approval by the Commerce Department. Crucially, the bill mandates that at least 5% of all funds disbursed must go to contracts fulfilled by Oklahoma-based businesses. The fund becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund for Olympic preparations with state appropriations and fiscal management requirements, advancing budget allocation for a specific initiative.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1149: Public retirement systems; directing the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement Board and Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Board to issue certain stipend. Effective dates.

SB 1149 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fulfill its existing legal duties. The bill directly affects the Oklahoma Department of Transportation by providing funding for its operational needs. It declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard budget timelines. This is a routine funding measure with no new policy provisions or direct impact on residents or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to DOT for operations, supporting budget allocation without tax changes or policy shifts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $100,000 to DOT for operational needs, directly funding transportation infrastructure management per its title and summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1147: Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System; modifying certain compensation determination; authorizing benefit increase for certain retired members. Effective dates.

SB 1147 allocates $100,000 from unappropriated state general funds to Oklahoma's Department of Transportation for its existing duties during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements or changes to transportation programs, directly affecting only the DOT's current operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from state funds to DOT for existing operations, directly supporting budget appropriations without policy changes or tax impacts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1144: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma; ceasing certain apportionments upon certain conditions; authorizing benefit increase for certain retired members. Effective dates.

SB 1144 appropriates $100,000 from unallocated state funds to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for fiscal year 2026. This funding is specifically for OMES to carry out its existing legal duties related to state government operations. The bill includes an emergency declaration, making it effective immediately upon approval to address urgent needs. It directly affects OMES by providing resources for its core administrative functions without changing existing laws or creating new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100k to OMES for core administrative functions, directly funding essential state operations without tax changes or defunding.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1166: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; requiring portions of certain appropriated funds be used for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1166 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help it carry out its legal duties. The funds are intended to cover necessary expenses related to the Court's operations as required by existing law. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions or direct impact on the public beyond supporting the Court's existing responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund Supreme Court operations per existing legal requirements, supporting essential government function within fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 1530: State government; Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund; authorizing increase in certain rebate amount under specified condition; imposing certain duties on the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Effective date.

SB 1530 requires the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to verify that businesses claiming research and development rebates actually conducted eligible research within Oklahoma. It affects companies seeking rebates equal to 5% of their qualified research expenses, with a $20 million annual cap on total payments. The bill mandates that businesses submit applications and documentation for verification before receiving rebates, and if funds are insufficient, payments are prorated or carried over to future years. This amendment updates existing rules for the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVerifies R&D rebate eligibility to prevent misuse of $20M cap, promoting fiscal responsibility in state spending.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3044: Taxes; Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs; reauthorization; effective date.

HB 3044 amends Oklahoma tax return forms to allow taxpayers to donate a portion of their state income or corporate tax refund to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA). These donations directly fund ODVA's equipment purchases and capital improvement projects, such as facility upgrades and new construction. The bill creates a dedicated "Capital Improvement Program Revolving Fund" to manage these donations, which can be invested and used for veterans' facility needs without annual budget restrictions. It reauthorizes this existing donation mechanism, effective November 1, 2026, and includes a three-year refund process for taxpayers who donate in error.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates voluntary tax donation mechanism to fund veterans' facility improvements via dedicated revolving fund, directly advancing state fiscal management for public services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates dedicated tax donation fund to directly finance veterans' facility upgrades and capital projects via ODVA, explicitly funding veterans' services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes