Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1179: J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities; making an appropriation. Emergency.

SB 1179 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill designates this funding specifically for the center's operations, with no additional policy changes beyond the appropriation. It was enacted as an emergency measure without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund a public service center, increasing state budget allocation for human services without tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1295: Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board; creating Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1295 creates a special fund within Oklahoma's State Treasury, managed by the Attorney General's Office, to develop a state and local database tracking domestic violence deaths. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2027 to support this database, which must be created within 24 months of the law's effective date (July 1, 2026). The database will be developed to meet requirements under existing law (Section 1601 of Title 22) for reviewing domestic violence fatalities. This funding directly supports the Attorney General's Office and local agencies involved in collecting and analyzing data on domestic violence-related deaths.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250,000 from General Revenue Fund for domestic violence fatality database, funding a public safety program per budget allocation requirements.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates database for domestic violence fatality reviews, funds with $250k to improve understanding of patterns and prevent future deaths - direct criminal justice reform95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Domestic Violence

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2773: Capitol Improvement Authority; allocation of funds from Legacy Capital Financing Funds; utilization of certain amount for the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority.

HB 2773 allocates $250 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority (OSUVMA) for constructing, refurbishing, or expanding animal teaching hospitals and related facilities. The funds become available after July 1, 2026, with repayment structured as 20-year recapitalization payments starting in the 2026 state fiscal year. This bill directly benefits OSUVMA by enabling facility improvements for veterinary education and care, using existing state capital funds without creating new state obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250M from state capital fund to university facilities, advancing public service funding within budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $250M for OSU veterinary facilities, directly enhancing higher education infrastructure and programs at a university.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1336: Education; creating the Oklahoma Veterans Higher Education Access Act; providing certain waivers; providing for calculation of waiver amounts. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1336 creates the Oklahoma Veterans Higher Education Access Act, providing tuition waivers for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 60% or higher. It covers 50% to 100% of undergraduate tuition/fees at public universities or 50% to 100% of tuition at technology centers, based on disability rating (e.g., 60% disability = 50% waiver; 100% disability = 100% waiver). Veterans must first use all available federal education benefits, and waivers apply only to required courses (max 150 credits) or career programs (max 3 years), excluding textbooks or housing. The state must annually fund these waivers through legislative appropriations, subject to budget availability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded tuition waivers for veterans, increasing government spending on education access per budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition waivers for veterans with disabilities, expanding higher education access via financial support for public universities/technology centers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition waivers (50-100%) for veterans with ≥60% service-connected disability, expanding education benefits after federal benefits are exhausted.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2272: Transportation; creating the Transportation Modernization Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 2272 allocates $25 million for county bridge reconstruction and $25 million for county road reconstruction on major collector routes (as defined by Oklahoma law) using unappropriated state funds for the 2026 fiscal year. Counties must submit projects to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, which evaluates them based on safety, structural condition, public use importance, traffic patterns, and detour impacts. County financial contributions also factor into project selection alongside objective funding distribution. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies specifically to county highway infrastructure on designated routes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M from unappropriated state funds for infrastructure projects, increasing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $50 million for bridge/road reconstruction, directly funding transportation infrastructure and safety improvements per Oklahoma law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1355: Veterans; requiring the Military Department to create certain program providing headstone or marker; providing certain burial grant; providing eligibility requirements. Effective date.

SB 1355 requires Oklahoma's Department of Veterans Affairs to create a program providing headstones or markers for eligible Oklahoma National Guard veterans who died in-state with an honorable discharge. Veterans meeting specific criteria (6+ years service, in-state residency, honorable separation, and not covered by federal law) can receive either a standard headstone/marker or a $200 reimbursement. The program is funded through a new "National Guard Veteran Burial Revolving Fund" in the state treasury, which can use legislative appropriations and donations to cover costs. This law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state revolving fund to finance veterans' burial program, directly allocating budget resources for a public service.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates state-funded program for headstones/markers and burial grants for eligible veterans, expanding burial benefits through new revolving fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1405: Tax refund donation; reauthorizing checkoff for Wildlife Diversity Fund. Effective date.

SB 1405 reauthorizes a voluntary tax checkoff on Oklahoma state income tax returns, allowing taxpayers to donate a portion of their refund to the Wildlife Diversity Fund. The fund, managed by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, supports conservation efforts for nongame wildlife (species not classified as game or furbearer). Taxpayers who donate by mistake can request a refund within three years, and the reauthorized checkoff takes effect January 1, 2027. This bill updates statutory language to maintain the existing donation mechanism without altering its core purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVoluntary tax checkoff redirects refunds to fund conservation, supporting fiscal management of public programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes tax checkoff funding Wildlife Diversity Fund for nongame wildlife conservation, directly advancing environmental protection through dedicated conservation funding.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Conservation Wildlife

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 1366: State Department of Education; directing the Department to establish the Oklahoma High Dosage Tutoring Program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1366 establishes Oklahoma's High Dosage Tutoring Program for K-8 students needing academic support in math or English language arts. The program requires schools to provide in-person tutoring (3 one-hour sessions weekly for 10-12 weeks per semester) and prioritizes districts designated for federal improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tutors earn bonuses based on student progress - $1,600 per cohort per semester and $1,000 per student achieving half a grade level of growth annually - with conditional participation if growth targets aren't met. The program is funded through the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund, mandates parental consent for student participation, and requires schools to report student assessment data to the State Department of Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for tutor bonuses ($1,600/cohort, $1,000/student) to establish a funded education program, directly increasing government spending on public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes funded tutoring program for K-8 students in math/ELA, prioritizes underperforming districts, and provides tutor bonuses for student progress - directly advancing academic support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers Testing & Assessment

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 287: Income tax; modifying tax years for aerospace tax credit. Effective date.

SB 287 extends Oklahoma's aerospace tax credit program, allowing employers in the aerospace sector to claim credits for tuition reimbursement and compensation paid to qualified employees through 2031. The credit for tuition is 50% of the cost (capped at the average public tuition in Oklahoma) for the first four years of employment, while the credit for compensation is 10% for employees with Oklahoma degrees or 5% for out-of-state graduates, applicable for the first five years of employment. This bill affects aerospace businesses and certain educational institutions, specifically targeting employees with ABET-accredited aerospace engineering degrees or licensed engineers.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill extends tax credit for aerospace sector, reducing state revenue through targeted tax break, weakening budget revenue stream.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits