Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

passed both · Oklahoma · House Apr 13, 2026

HJR 1087: Constitution; Vote of the People; ad valorem reimbursement; levels and methodologies of reimbursement in line with a certain purpose; requiring amounts be included in assessed valuation of taxable property for certain purposes; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a five-year property tax exemption for new or expanded manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma, aiming to encourage businesses to locate or grow within the state. The exemption applies to qualifying manufacturing concerns that are new to the state or relocating, and it specifically covers expansions of existing facilities. To prevent financial harm to other local governments, the bill requires the Legislature to establish reimbursement systems for schools, counties, cities, and other entities that lose revenue due to the tax exemption, and it ensures these reimbursement amounts count toward debt limits for local governments. After the five-year exemption period ends, counties may retain up to 25% of the new property taxes generated from previously exempted facilities to fund additional economic development and job creation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates property tax exemptions for manufacturing, reducing tax burden on businesses and encouraging economic growth through fiscal incentives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 4215: Revenue and taxation; Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021; expenditure requirements for incentive eligibility; effective date.

HB 4215 establishes the "Oklahoma Film, Television and Music Incentives Act of 2026," creating a new economic development program for the state's film, television, and music industries. The bill formally names the incentive program and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not detail specific financial incentives or eligibility rules in the provided text. This legislation directly affects producers and businesses in Oklahoma's entertainment sector by establishing a framework for potential future incentives. The bill is currently in early committee review with no specific provisions outlined beyond its name and effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes economic development incentives for film, television, and music industries, promoting state revenue growth and business investment through tax incentive framework.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 3984: Workforce recruitment; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Act; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; grants; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund; codification; effective date.

HB 3984 creates the "Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program" under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to award grants for recruiting households relocating to Oklahoma from outside the state. It directly affects cities, towns, counties, and nonprofits (as grant applicants) and households earning at least $55,000 annually who move into Oklahoma. Key provisions include a $250,000 annual grant limit per municipality, requiring applicants to cover 20% of program costs, tying 50% of funds to meeting half the household relocation goal, and mandating detailed reports on program outcomes. The bill establishes a revolving fund to reuse repayments and unused grant money for ongoing administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a revolving fund and allocates state grants ($250k/municipality) for talent recruitment, directly funding a new program under government spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SJR 36: Constitutional amendment; providing ad valorem exemption for veterans and unremarried surviving spouses.

This constitutional amendment (SJR 36) would create a phased property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans and unremarried surviving spouses in Oklahoma. It provides increasing tax relief on household personal property and homesteads over four years: 25% in 2027, 50% in 2028, 75% in 2029, and full exemption by 2030. Eligibility requires Oklahoma residency and certification of honorable discharge (or surviving spouse status), expanding current exemptions beyond only disabled veterans. The amendment must be approved by voters as a constitutional change, not enacted by the legislature directly.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides phased property tax exemption for veterans and surviving spouses, reducing tax burden - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators for middle/lower income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption on homesteads reduces housing costs for veterans, advancing affordability through property tax relief on primary residences.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption for veterans and surviving spouses, increasing relief annually to full exemption by 2030, broadening eligibility beyond current disabled veteran-only exemptions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 2146: Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; modifying definitions. Effective date.

SB 2146 clarifies and updates Oklahoma's homestead tax exemption rules, affecting homeowners who qualify for property tax relief. It sets a 160-acre limit for rural homesteads (including agricultural land) and a 1-acre limit for urban homesteads, while specifying that agricultural land use categories are excluded from urban exemptions. The bill adds a special provision allowing tornado victims (from 2013 onward with a Presidential disaster declaration) to claim exemptions using simplified ownership documentation if they rebuilt elsewhere in Oklahoma. It also ensures parents living with children on jointly owned property can claim the full exemption. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies homestead tax exemptions, providing property tax relief to qualifying homeowners including tornado victims, directly reducing tax burden for eligible residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1826: Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act; omitting sunset date. Effective date.

SB 1826 removes the expiration date for Oklahoma's Enterprise Zone incentive program, making the tax credits and matching payments permanent. It directly affects businesses locating or expanding within designated enterprise zones and local governments approving projects in those areas. Key provisions include setting a $200,000 annual cap on state payments per business, establishing county-specific investment limits ($20-40 million), and requiring local governments to prove projects will generate at least $1 million in payroll or $5 million in investment. The bill also clarifies eligibility for tourism projects and restricts retail development (except for healthy food stores in low-access areas). This update maintains existing incentive structures while eliminating the program’s automatic termination.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes enterprise zone tax credits permanent with spending caps, sustaining business incentives within fiscal limits92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 1919: Oklahoma Tourism Development Act; increasing cumulative inducement per year. Effective date.

SB 1919 increases Oklahoma's annual cap on tourism development incentives from $30 million to $60 million. It affects tourism companies building attractions by allowing sales tax credits of up to 10% for projects under $1 million or 25% for larger projects, subject to revenue-neutrality rules (ensuring projects don't cost the state money). Entertainment District developers can also choose to receive incentive payments based on tenant sales tax collections, with a 10% annual payment limit. All incentives require verification of project costs and must not exceed the state's revenue-neutral threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for tourism development (10-25% sales tax relief) under revenue-neutral rules, providing tax relief to businesses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4216: Economic development; Oklahoma Film, Television and Music Incentives Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 4216 establishes the "Oklahoma Film, Television and Music Incentives Act of 2026," creating a new state program to provide economic development incentives for the film, television, and music industries. The bill directly affects producers, studios, and creative businesses seeking to film or record in Oklahoma. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for the incentives program to begin. No specific incentive mechanisms (like tax credits or grants) are detailed in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state incentives program for film/TV/music, implying tax credits/grants which are fiscal support mechanisms for economic development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4103: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; homestead exemption; additional homestead exemption; effective date.

This bill increases Oklahoma's standard homestead property tax exemption from $1,000 to $2,315, with automatic inflation adjustments every five years starting January 1, 2032. It also creates a new $2,315 exemption for heads of households earning under $30,000 annually in total household income (excluding certain benefits like Social Security or stimulus payments). Homeowners must apply annually for the income-based exemption unless aged 65+, with income verification required through the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead exemptions, providing tax relief for lower-income homeowners. New $2,315 exemption for heads of households earning under $30k annually.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead tax exemption for low-income homeowners ($30k income cap), directly reducing housing costs and promoting affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1999: Ad valorem tax; authorizing certain owners of manufactured homes, fixed structures and improvements to apply for homestead exemption. Effective date.

SB 1999 expands eligibility for Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption to include manufactured home owners residing on land they don't own and owners of fixed structures (like permanent additions) on rented property, provided they live there. It amends existing law to clarify that these groups may apply for the exemption if they meet standard residency and ownership requirements. The key change removes previous barriers for these property types, allowing them to qualify for the same tax break as traditional homeowners. This directly affects low-to-moderate income residents living in manufactured homes on leased land or with permanent structures on rented property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands homestead tax exemption to manufactured home owners and fixed structure owners on rented property, providing tax relief to qualifying lower/middle income groups. Directly advances tax relief within Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands homestead tax exemption to manufactured home owners and fixed structure owners on rented property, lowering housing costs for vulnerable groups and advancing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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