Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2260: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; civil engineering; effective date.

HB 2260 creates tax credits for Oklahoma civil engineering employers and employees to encourage hiring and retention. Employers can claim credits for 50% of tuition reimbursed to new hires (first 4 years) or 5-10% of compensation paid (first 5 years), capped at $12,500 annually per employee. Employees may claim up to $5,000 yearly in tax credits for 5 years, based on their degree location (in-state vs. out-of-state). The credits apply to qualified employees with ABET-accredited degrees or Professional Engineer licenses, employed by eligible engineering firms starting January 1, 2026, through 2030. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, with all credits expiring after 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates targeted tax credits for civil engineering employers/employees, providing tax relief to incentivize hiring/retention, directly advancing tax policy within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1128: Appropriations; State Department of Education; amount and purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 1128 allocates $12 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to expand the School Counselor Corps program under the State Department of Education. This funding directly supports public schools by enabling the hiring or retention of additional school counselors. The bill requires the Department to create rules for implementing the expanded program, with funds available for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The measure becomes effective July 1, 2025, to immediately address counselor staffing needs in Oklahoma schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $12M from General Revenue Fund to expand school counselor program, directly increasing public education funding under state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $12M to expand school counselor program, directly supporting public school staffing needs and student access to counseling services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school counseling services, directly supporting mental health access in educational settings per topic description.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $12M to hire/retain school counselors, directly funding employment positions in education sector, aligning with employment support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Student Health

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passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 22, 2025

SCR 10: Concurrent resolution; recognizing the important transportation role of the Heartland Flyer passenger rail service, recognizing the critical need for ongoing financial partnership with the State of Texas; and urging the Texas Legislature to take budget action to allow rail service to continue.

This Oklahoma concurrent resolution (SCR 10) urges the Texas Legislature to continue funding its share of the Heartland Flyer rail service, which connects Fort Worth, Texas, and Oklahoma City. It recognizes the 25-year joint Oklahoma-Texas partnership that operates this passenger rail service, noting its importance for transportation options and economic development in the region. The resolution specifically asks Texas to allocate budget resources to maintain the service, which Oklahoma states is essential to avoid disruption and support future expansion plans. The measure does not create new law but formally requests Texas action to preserve an existing transportation link.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges Texas to allocate budget funds to maintain Heartland Flyer rail service, supporting continued fiscal support for essential transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUrges Texas to fund Heartland Flyer rail service, directly requesting budget allocation to maintain transportation infrastructure and regional transit options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 28, 2025

HB 1460: Criminal procedure; fees; fines; court; sentencing; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 1460 adds new fees for criminal convictions in Oklahoma. It requires courts to collect a $10 fee for most convictions (excluding parking violations) and a $150 laboratory analysis fee for cases involving forensic services from OSBI, the Chief Medical Examiner, or local agencies. Funds from these fees are deposited into specific accounts: the $150 fees go to OSBI, medical examiner, or local law enforcement revolving funds, while the $10 fees fund the CLEET Training Center and General Revenue. The bill also creates a $5 fee for misdemeanor marijuana possession cases, with proceeds going to a drug education fund. These fees apply to individuals convicted of offenses punishable by fines or jail time, excluding minor traffic violations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $10 and $150 fees to fund CLEET Training Center, General Revenue, and law enforcement revolving funds, increasing state revenue streams for budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds fees funding forensic services (OSBI) and law enforcement training (CLEET), strengthening operational capacity within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Corrections Courts Drug Policy

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 281: Income tax; creating the Making Adoption Affordable Again Act; providing and modifying credit for certain contributions and adoption expenses. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 281 creates the "Making Adoption Affordable Again Act," providing Oklahoma taxpayers with a refundable income tax credit for donations to certified adoption funding organizations (like churches or 501(c)(3) nonprofits) and for non-monetary contributions (in-kind donations) supporting adoption services. Taxpayers can claim up to $10,000 annually ($50,000 for businesses), with excess credits refunded. Organizations must be certified by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, use at least 50% of funds for adoption services, limit staff compensation to 20% of funds, and report annually to maintain certification. The total annual credit amount is capped at $10 million, with adjustments to prevent exceeding this limit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit for adoption contributions, reducing taxpayer liability - direct tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 71: Income tax; providing credit for certain renters. Effective date.

SB 71 creates an income tax credit for Oklahoma renters, directly affecting individuals who pay rent for their primary residence. It allows a credit of up to $110 for 2026 (adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index), which becomes refundable if it exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability. The Oklahoma Tax Commission must provide a form requiring renters to submit their address, landlord name, monthly rent, and annual rent total to claim the credit. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and applies to tax years beginning in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable income tax credit ($110 max) for renters, offering direct tax relief to lower-income individuals through annual inflation-adjusted credit.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates refundable tax credit for renters, directly reducing housing costs for low-income residents and advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SB 820: Oklahoma Five Major Sports Leagues Rebate Program Act; expanding sports leagues eligible for incentives. Effective date.

SB 820 expands Oklahoma's sports league rebate program to include the WNBA, WPF, and NWSL, in addition to the existing NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. It allows qualifying professional sports teams (with specific payroll and employment thresholds) to receive quarterly rebates based on verified in-state payroll, capped at $10 million annually per team. The rebate requires teams to maintain operations in Oklahoma for eligibility and repay funds if they leave within three years. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax rebates for sports leagues, directly impacting tax policy and state spending through a targeted incentive program.90% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Pensions

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1183: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.

SB 1183 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funding supports the department's existing legal duties without creating new programs or policies. This emergency appropriation would take immediate effect upon approval to address urgent needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund existing Human Services duties, supporting essential public services without new programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 1138: Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.

SB 1138 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2026. The bill directly provides funding for the department's existing legal duties, declared an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100k from General Revenue to fund Department of Human Services' existing legal duties, directly advancing budget allocation for essential services without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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