Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1371: Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund; making an appropriations; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1371 allocates $8 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to create the Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund, with $8 million then specifically directed to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This funding is for constructing public safety facilities (like emergency response centers) within a 30-mile radius of Oklahoma municipalities north of I-40 and east of I-44 that have populations between 35,000 and 50,000 residents. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. It directly affects eligible rural communities and the Department of Commerce, focusing on targeted infrastructure development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M from General Revenue Fund to fund public safety facilities in specified rural areas, advancing budget allocation for essential services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Tags Public Safety Rural Communities

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1151: Oklahoma Water Resources Board; making appropriations; identifying sources of funds. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated to support the department's statutory duties, with no specific program or project named. The bill declares an emergency to take immediate effect, bypassing the usual 90-day waiting period, and became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature. It directly affects the department's budget allocation but does not alter existing laws or create new programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, directly increasing state budget allocation for a statutory department.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1129: Office of Educational Quality and Accountability; requiring certain funds be utilized for certain purpose; providing for distribution of grants. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1129 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for purposes related to educational quality and accountability. The bill requires these funds to be used for specific duties assigned to the State Board under existing law, though it does not specify exact programs or beneficiaries. It declares an emergency to take immediate effect upon enactment, bypassing the usual 90-day waiting period. The legislation focuses solely on funding allocation without detailing how grants would be distributed or which educational programs would be directly impacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100,000 from General Revenue Fund to State Board of Education for educational quality/accountability programs, advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $100,000 from General Revenue to State Board for educational quality/accountability duties, advancing funding for education without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1367: Department of Veterans Affairs; making an appropriation; stating purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1367 allocates $4 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Veterans Affairs for upgrading its hardware and software systems during the 2027 fiscal year. This funding directly supports the department's internal technology infrastructure, with no specific impact on veterans' benefits or services outlined in the bill. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and the bill declares an emergency to expedite implementation. The measure is purely procedural, focusing on budget allocation for system improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4M from General Revenue Fund to VA for internal tech systems, directly increasing state budget allocation for departmental infrastructure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 1377: Foster care; requiring the Department of Human Services to provide certain items to specified foster children. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1377 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide a duffel bag to foster children who lack a suitcase or adequate bag for personal belongings, with optional hygiene items or supplies if funds allow. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2027 to cover this cost, to be used as needed. It directly affects foster children in Oklahoma lacking proper luggage and DHS, which must implement the requirement through rules as necessary. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250,000 from General Revenue Fund for foster care luggage, funding essential child welfare service per bill's explicit fiscal allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1350: Oklahoma Department of Commerce; making an appropriation; identifying source of funds. Emergency.

SB 1350 creates the Oklahoma State Data Center within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to serve as the state's primary hub for population data. It requires the Center to prepare population statistics, assist state agencies with demographic data, produce biennial population reports for the Legislature, and support reapportionment efforts. The bill establishes a revolving fund to cover costs, funded by fees from data services and a $500,000 appropriation from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2027. This Center directly affects state agencies, the Legislature, and the U.S. Census Bureau by centralizing population data management. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $500k from General Revenue Fund for new data center, advancing budget allocation for state data services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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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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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 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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