Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2238: Lung cancer screening; Lung Cancer Screening Program; purpose; State Department of Health; rules; effective date.

Oklahoma will create a state Lung Cancer Screening Program within the State Department of Health to expand access to lung cancer screenings for high-risk individuals as defined by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The program will provide grants to National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers to fund mobile screening services, equipment, and related assessment and referral support. It requires the State Board of Health to establish administrative rules and evaluation methods for the program. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds via grants to establish lung cancer screening program, advancing public health spending under state budget.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 679: Ad valorem taxation; creating the Property Tax Transparency Act; requiring the State Auditor and Inspector to enforce the provisions of the act. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 679, the Property Tax Transparency Act, requires Oklahoma counties to provide property owners with detailed annual tax bills showing exactly how their taxes are calculated and spent. The bill mandates clear breakdowns of a property's fair market value, assessment ratio, applicable exemptions, tax rates for each local entity (like schools or police), and a percentage-based allocation of taxes to categories such as public safety or infrastructure. It also requires counties to maintain an online portal for property owners to access their tax data and submit valuation disputes, and to send tax bills directly to owners even if payments are handled through escrow. Violations like failing to send bills or providing inaccurate information can result in fines up to $1,000 per incident, with funds allocated to the State Auditor, county, and municipality. This law directly affects all property owners and local governments responsible for tax assessments in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires detailed tax breakdowns for transparency, promoting fiscal accountability in property tax allocation without altering rates or funding levels.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Property Tax

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2097: Turnpikes; removing authority to revise toll rates; requiring legislative approval for toll increases; effective date.

HB 2097 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to obtain legislative approval before raising toll rates on any state turnpike. The bill amends existing law to mandate that the Oklahoma Legislature must approve toll increases through a joint resolution, removing the OTA's prior authority to adjust rates independently. This change directly affects the OTA’s operational control and Oklahoma drivers who use turnpikes, as future toll adjustments would require formal legislative action. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, with no current toll increases impacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires legislative approval for toll increases, adding fiscal oversight to revenue management and promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending.90% confidence

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 1122: Ad valorem tax; requiring the State Board of Equalization to assess certain broadband property.at certain radio Effective date.

SB 1122 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Equalization to assess property used for **wired broadband service** (offering internet over 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload) at a **15% tax rate** for tax years 2026-2036. It applies only to infrastructure in areas with **less than 10% broadband coverage** (per FCC maps) and exclusively to property used for broadband, excluding other services like video streaming. The bill amends tax code to define "broadband service providers" and mandates this specific assessment ratio for qualifying assets, including fiber, cables, and network infrastructure. This policy directly affects **wired broadband providers** expanding service in underserved rural or low-coverage regions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 15% tax on broadband infrastructure in low-coverage areas, increasing state revenue for fiscal management per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes 15% tax on broadband infrastructure in low-coverage areas (under 10% FCC coverage), increasing costs for providers and likely hindering expansion of internet access in underserved regions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Broadband Access

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1390: Gross production tax; modifying apportionment of collections for certain fiscal years; modifying apportionment limit. Effective date.

SB 1390 modifies Oklahoma's gross production tax apportionment rules for natural gas and oil revenues. It establishes a "moving five-year average" for gas tax collections to determine when excess revenue (above this average) is sent to the Revenue Stabilization Fund instead of the General Revenue Fund. The bill adjusts the percentage of tax revenue allocated to state general funds, county highway funds, and school districts based on whether gas taxes are levied at 7% or 4% rates. This directly affects natural gas and oil producers, counties receiving highway funds, and school districts eligible for per-pupil funding. The changes take effect immediately as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes fiscal stability mechanism by redirecting excess gas tax revenue to stabilization fund instead of general fund, promoting responsible budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1145: Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; authorizing benefit increase for certain retired members. Effective dates.

SB 1145 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for fiscal year 2026. This funding is intended to support OMES in carrying out its statutory duties, which include managing state government operations like information technology and facilities. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, as stated in Section 2. This is a routine budgetary measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the specified funding amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100k from General Revenue to fund OMES operations, supporting state budget execution without tax changes or policy shifts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1210: Ad valorem taxation; expanding exceptions for listing and assessment requirement. Effective date.

SB 1210 modifies Oklahoma's property tax assessment rules for certain personal and agricultural properties. It expands exceptions to annual listing and assessment for household items (valued at 10% of home value) and business inventory, while updating how agricultural land and poultry production facilities are valued. Agricultural land use value now uses soil maps and income capitalization, and poultry facilities must follow specific depreciation schedules (10-year for real property, 5-year for personal property). These changes directly affect property owners, farmers, and poultry businesses by altering how their assets are taxed. The bill updates statutory language but does not create new taxes or exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax assessment exceptions for household items (10% home value) and agricultural properties, reducing tax burden through updated valuation methods.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SJR 12: Constitutional amendment; eliminating property tax; State Board of Equalization; modifying duties.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate all property taxes in Oklahoma by repealing multiple sections of the Oklahoma Constitution that govern property tax assessment and collection. It would remove the State Board of Equalization's duty to assess property values and adjust tax rates, effectively ending ad valorem property taxation statewide. The measure requires voter approval via ballot initiative, with a planned effective date of January 1, 2030, and affects all property owners and local taxing jurisdictions. The proposed amendment is structured as a legislative referendum for voter decision.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly eliminates all property taxes (ad valorem), removing a major state revenue source and ending constitutional tax collection mechanisms, directly weakening the tax system.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminating property taxes would reduce local revenue, likely cutting funding for affordable housing programs and tenant protections, opposing housing policy goals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1404: State fiscal affairs; authorizing withdrawal of funds from the Revenue Stabilization Fund upon federal shutdown; providing for expenditures. Effective date.

SB 1404 allows Oklahoma to withdraw funds from its Revenue Stabilization Fund during federal government shutdowns exceeding 15 days. Specifically, it authorizes using up to one-quarter of the fund's balance to cover state employee salaries affected by federal furloughs and replace lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Withdrawals are capped at the actual cost incurred and cannot exceed the fund's available balance. This directly affects state workers unable to work due to federal shutdowns and SNAP recipients whose benefits are reduced during such events.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes using state fund reserves to cover costs from federal shutdowns, preventing budget shortfalls for essential services like salaries and SNAP benefits, promoting fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill covers state employee salaries during federal shutdowns and replaces lost SNAP benefits, directly protecting workers' income and benefits during federal disruptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Public Employees

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SB 474: Sales tax; permit requirement; sale for resale tax exemption. Effective date.

SB 474 requires businesses that buy goods to resell (like wholesalers) to obtain a free permit from the Oklahoma Tax Commission to claim sales tax exemption on those purchases. Vendors must honor valid permits, and claiming exemption without one is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000. Permits expire June 30 annually and can be verified electronically by sellers through a system developed by the Tax Commission. This replaces the previous system where businesses could self-claim the exemption without verification. The bill takes effect June 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses sales tax exemption loophole by requiring permits, ensuring proper tax collection and fiscal responsibility per bill's replacement of self-claim system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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