Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2790: Office of Juvenile Affairs; making an appropriation; accounts; deposits or transfers; procedures; reports; requiring appearance before certain joint committee; effective date; emergency.

HB 2790 appropriates $10 million from Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to the Office of Juvenile Affairs for pandemic-related programs. It creates special accounts for these funds with no annual spending limits, requiring all use to align with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill limits administrative costs to 2% of funds and mandates quarterly reports to the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding detailing budgeting, spending, and third-party contracts. It directly affects the Office of Juvenile Affairs' management of these pandemic relief funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M from Recovery Fund for juvenile pandemic programs, aligning with pandemic relief funding recommendations and mandating essential service funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1180: Legislative Service Bureau; making appropriation; identifying source of funds. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1180 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically to cover the department's existing legal duties. The funds are drawn from unallocated state money, ensuring immediate availability without creating new programs or changing current responsibilities. The bill includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the appropriation to be used starting July 1, 2025. This is a routine funding measure that provides financial support for the department's current operations without altering policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from unallocated funds to cover existing DHS duties, ensuring essential service funding without new taxes or program changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 1333: Oklahoma Water Resources Board; establishing the Water Infrastructure Enhancement Program; creating the Water Infrastructure Enhancement Revolving Fund; creating the Oklahoma Water Resources Board Low-Interest Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1333 establishes Oklahoma's Water Infrastructure Enhancement Program to modernize the state's aging water systems. It creates a $50 million revolving fund from General Revenue to provide direct grants, low-interest loans, and technical assistance to communities - particularly rural areas through the Rural Economic Action Plan grant program. The bill allocates 50% of funds to a new low-interest loan program, 20% for rural grants, and 10% for outreach and planning. The program becomes effective July 1, 2026, with funds available for infrastructure projects like pipe replacements and treatment upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50M from General Revenue for water infrastructure grants/loans, increasing state spending on public services and essential programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $50M for water infrastructure modernization, enhancing conservation and pollution control in water systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Drinking Water

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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

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 921: Revocation of licenses; requiring submission of certain request and fee after receipt of certain notice. Emergency.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates $150 fee with $100 to General Revenue Fund, directly increasing state budget revenue through administrative fees.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 1251: Schools; allowing the School Security Revolving Fund to be used for certain purpose; requiring funds to be allocated for certain fiscal years, subject to availability. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill expands Oklahoma's School Security Revolving Fund to cover additional security measures and requires annual allocations for three fiscal years. It directly affects Oklahoma public schools and the State Department of Education, which manages the fund. Key provisions include removing previous spending limits, mandating yearly fund allocations (subject to available money), and specifying that funds must be used for school resource officers, physical security upgrades (like cameras, locks, and ballistic shelters), and mental health counseling services. The bill emphasizes these funds must supplement, not replace, existing school security funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual state budget allocations for school security funding, strengthening public safety spending through state appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands school security funding with mandatory annual allocations for resource officers and physical security upgrades, directly enhancing safety infrastructure in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1037: Oklahoma Constitution; freeze, suspension, or withholding of state-appropriated funds for institutions of higher education; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1037 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Oklahoma's Legislature to freeze, suspend, or withhold up to 100% of state funds for any public institution within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. It would require a joint resolution approved by majority votes in both the Senate and House, with gubernatorial approval, to implement such funding changes for up to two years. The bill specifies that this action would only affect state-appropriated funds - not federal money, private donations, tuition, or other nonstate revenue - and would automatically end after two years unless extended by a new resolution. The amendment is currently pending voter approval after legislative passage.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill enables defunding higher education by allowing suspension of state funds, directly restricting public education budget allocations.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill enables withholding state funds for higher education institutions, directly defunding public universities per constitutional amendment proposal.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1341: State Department of Education; creating the Career Counselor Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1341 creates a reusable "Career Counselor Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Department of Education to support career counselors in public school districts. The bill appropriates $1.5 million from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2027, which will be used to fund career counseling services without annual reauthorization. The fund will be replenished through future appropriations, gifts, or grants, allowing continuous support for school-based career counselors. This directly affects school districts and their career counseling programs by providing dedicated, ongoing funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5M from General Revenue Fund for school career counseling services, increasing public education funding without annual reauthorization.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates $1.5M revolving fund for school career counselors, directly funding K-12 educational support services without annual reauthorization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 688: Ad valorem tax; providing exception to certain payroll requirements for manufacturing exemption. Emergency.

SB 688 grants a 5-year property tax exemption for qualifying manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma, directly affecting manufacturers that meet specific investment, wage, and sales criteria. The bill exempts new or expanded facilities (including research labs) from ad valorem taxes if they invest at least $500,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) in qualifying assets, pay new jobs at or above Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program wage standards, and meet sales requirements (e.g., 50% revenue from out-of-state buyers for tech facilities). Facilities must annually file affidavits with the Oklahoma Tax Commission to verify eligibility. This law, enacted May 28, 2025, modifies existing tax exemptions to streamline eligibility for manufacturers expanding operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 5-year property tax exemption for qualifying manufacturers, reducing tax burden on businesses to incentivize investment and job creation per Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program criteria.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires new manufacturing jobs to meet Oklahoma Quality Jobs wage standards, advancing labor compensation requirements for qualifying facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2775: Capitol Improvement Authority; allocation of funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund; utilization for purpose of benefitting the Military Department; requiring certain recapitalization payments.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $41.6M from state fund for military facility improvements, advancing budget allocation for state infrastructure without tax changes.92% confidence