Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1573: Rural Economic Action Plan of 1996; expanding eligible entities and expenditures. Emergency.

SB 1573 expands funding under Oklahoma's Rural Economic Action Plan by broadening eligibility for communities and projects. It allows 11 additional regional development organizations (like ACOG and INCOG) to apply for funds, and extends eligible projects to include water infrastructure repairs, sewer systems, and water treatment. The bill prioritizes cities/towns with populations under 1,750 and prohibits matching funds, while capping annual awards at $350,000 per entity. It directly affects rural Oklahoma communities, small municipalities, and water districts seeking infrastructure improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state funding for rural infrastructure projects, increasing budget allocation for eligible entities and projects under the Rural Economic Action Plan.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 11: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma; providing for benefits increase.

SB 11 would increase retirement benefits for Oklahoma teachers currently receiving payments from the Teachers’ Retirement System as of June 30, 2025. Specifically, it mandates a 5% automatic benefit increase for all eligible retirees who continue to receive payments after the bill’s effective date. This policy change directly affects current retirees in the system, providing them with higher monthly payments without requiring additional applications. The bill codifies this increase into Oklahoma Statutes under Section 17-116.23 of Title 70.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state spending on teacher retirement benefits via automatic 5% payment increase, directly impacting budget allocation for public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases retirement benefits for teachers (5% automatic increase), directly supporting educator compensation and retention within the education topic area.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases retirement benefits for teachers (a worker group), expanding post-employment benefits under employment standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 87: Paid leave for state employees; providing paid parental leave for certain state employees. Effective date.

SB 87 creates paid parental leave for eligible Oklahoma state employees, expanding existing leave benefits beyond maternity leave to include parental leave. It requires state agencies to continue paying employees their regular wages during approved parental leave and provides job protections during this period. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 840-2.20 to integrate these parental leave provisions into the state’s existing leave framework, affecting all state employees who qualify under the updated rules. The policy change takes effect July 1, 2023, as specified in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state agencies to fund paid parental leave wages, increasing budget expenditure for employee benefits without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates paid parental leave with wage continuation and job protection for state employees, expanding worker benefits beyond maternity leave.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 3595: Counties and county officers; creating the Safer Counties Revolving Fund; source; purpose; utilization of funds; effective date.

HB 3595 creates a permanent "Safer Counties Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury, managed by the Department of Public Safety. This fund, financed by existing legislative appropriations to the Department, provides grants to all Oklahoma counties to purchase public safety and traffic barrier equipment. Counties must use these funds solely for public safety purposes and cannot divert them to other uses. The fund operates without annual budget restrictions, allowing ongoing disbursements for safety equipment purchases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates permanent fund from existing appropriations to fund public safety equipment, ensuring dedicated budget allocation without new taxes or revenue changes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds traffic barrier equipment for public safety, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure per bill's purpose and funding mechanism.95% confidence

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3311: Oklahoma Community Economic Development Pooled Finance Act; infrastructure pool limits; effective date.

HB 3311 increases the maximum funding limit for Oklahoma's Infrastructure Pool from $100 million to $125 million and establishes specific allocation rules for its use. It requires 65% of Infrastructure Pool funds to support local governments with populations under 300,000 (based on the latest census), while 35% can be used for any eligible local government regardless of size. The bill also modifies the Economic Development Pool similarly, allowing pooled financing for infrastructure and economic development projects across the state. Funds must finance authorized projects involving two or more local governments or public-private partnerships, with tax-exempt bond options subject to federal rules. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases Infrastructure Pool funding limit from $100M to $125M with targeted allocation rules, advancing state budget allocation for infrastructure projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases infrastructure pool funding from $100M to $125M with specific allocation rules for transportation infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation funding.95% confidence

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 1379: Attorney General; establishing certain pilot program; stating eligibility requirements; Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1379 establishes a two-year pilot program through Oklahoma's Attorney General's Office to provide grants to private nonprofit organizations supporting victims of sexual and labor trafficking. The program funds specific services like emergency shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, job training, and medical care - directly benefiting trafficking victims through partner organizations. Eligible organizations must demonstrate experience serving trafficking victims, maintain confidentiality, and use grants primarily for direct services (not exceeding 15% for administrative costs). Recipients must submit quarterly reports on services provided and outcomes, with the Attorney General compiling annual program evaluations for state leaders. The bill expands allowable uses of the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund to support this initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for trafficking victim services, directly funding public safety programs through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim services for trafficking survivors, aligning with criminal justice reform by supporting victims and enhancing victim protection within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical care and mental health counseling for trafficking victims via grants to nonprofits, directly supporting healthcare services as specified in bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides job training services for labor trafficking victims, directly supporting employment opportunities and workforce reintegration as part of victim assistance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Mental Health Workforce Development

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4411: Schools; Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit; Oklahoma Tax Commission website requirements; effective date.

HB 4411 amends Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit program to allow taxpayers to claim credits for private school tuition and related expenses (like textbooks and tutoring) at accredited schools, with credit amounts based on family income (up to $7,500 annually for lower-income families). It requires accredited private schools to publicly display their tuition costs and updates the Oklahoma Tax Commission's website to include program details. The bill directly affects Oklahoma parents/guardians with eligible students who choose accredited private schools and the Tax Commission in administering the program. The credit applies to qualified expenses for students attending accredited private schools or participating in approved nonpublic learning programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for lower-income families' private school expenses, reducing taxable income for eligible parents per bill's income-based credit structure.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by providing tax credits for private school tuition and related expenses, increasing funding options for lower-income families.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Higher Education School Choice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 1471: Municipal powers; authorizing certain fee related to solid waste management systems. Effective date.

SB 1471 authorizes Oklahoma cities and towns to levy targeted fees on retail delivery, single-use products, and plastic containers to fund solid waste management. These fees must be narrowly tailored to actual waste generation costs and can be charged per transaction or delivery. Revenue from these fees is restricted to specific waste management uses, including collection, recycling, litter cleanup, public education, and reducing environmental harm from waste. The bill also modifies plastic container labeling rules to clarify that local governments cannot broadly restrict plastic use, but may implement narrowly focused waste-reduction fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes targeted municipal fees to fund specific waste management programs, directly advancing fiscal responsibility through dedicated revenue streams for essential services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes fees funding waste management (recycling, litter cleanup, reducing environmental harm), directly supporting environmental protection through targeted revenue allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4280: Roads and bridges; ROADS Fund; apportionment; reports; effective date.

HB 4280 increases annual funding for Oklahoma's Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund (ROADS Fund) to support road and bridge construction and maintenance. It sets specific annual funding levels: $575 million for fiscal year 2021, $590 million for 2022, $610 million for 2025, and $670 million starting in 2026. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to use these funds first for debt payments on highway obligations, then for road/bridge construction, maintenance, and matching federal funds. The legislation directly affects Oklahoma's highway infrastructure and the DOT's budget allocation process, with funding adjustments triggered by revenue shortfalls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state budget allocation for road infrastructure, a core public service, with specified annual funding hikes from $575M to $670M.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases annual funding for road/bridge construction/maintenance via ROADS Fund with specified fiscal year allocations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4278: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; Oklahoma Tax Commission; form; county assessor; disabled veteran and surviving spouse; effective date.

HB 4278 requires Oklahoma counties to use a new form for disabled veterans and surviving spouses who purchase new homes, ensuring they receive property tax exemptions they previously qualified for. The form must confirm prior exemption status on their old home, and county assessors must update property records to reflect the new exemption after a sale. Counties must also send missing tax bills to owners who didn’t receive them due to delays in updating eligibility. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, streamlining the process for qualifying veterans and spouses to maintain their tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, providing tax relief for eligible homeowners, aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures disabled veterans receive property tax exemptions on new home purchases, reducing housing costs for a vulnerable group and aligning with affordable housing support.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill ensures disabled veterans/surviving spouses receive property tax exemptions they qualified for by requiring county assessors to update records and send missing tax bills.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Veteran Benefits

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