Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4021: State budget; State Budget Act of 2026; effective date.

This bill establishes the State Budget Act of 2026, which will govern Oklahoma's state budget for that fiscal year. It directly affects state government operations by setting the legal framework for budget allocations and spending. The key provision is that the act becomes effective on November 1, 2026, marking the start of the new fiscal year. The legislation also notes that it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it serves as a temporary budget authorization rather than a permanent law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state budget framework for 2026, enabling government operations and funding allocations for fiscal year.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Oklahoma · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 2786: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; making an appropriation; source; amount; purpose; emergency.

This bill authorizes an emergency appropriation of approximately $19.66 million to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The funds must come from the Rate Preservation Fund in the State Treasury and are designated specifically for Title XIX services, which are Medicaid-funded mental health and substance abuse programs. The legislation includes an emergency provision, allowing the funding to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval without waiting for the regular budget cycle. This action provides direct financial resources to the state agency responsible for administering mental health and substance abuse services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriation of $19.66M to fund mental health and substance abuse services through Medicaid, directly increasing government spending on essential public programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides emergency funding of $19.66M for mental health and substance abuse services under Medicaid, directly advancing healthcare access and program strength.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 1859: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; creating the Cyber Crime Fraud Unit; revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1859 creates a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within Oklahoma's State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to enhance investigations into cyber-enabled crimes (like ransomware and digital extortion), financial fraud (including identity theft), and digital evidence handling. The bill establishes a revolving fund with a $3 million appropriation from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal 2026, allowing the unit to operate without annual budget constraints. The unit can only investigate upon requests from local law enforcement, Governor direction, or under existing statutes - explicitly stating it does not expand OSBI's jurisdiction. It will provide technical support, training to law enforcement, and coordinate with federal and tribal partners on cybercrime cases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds new Cyber Crime Unit with $3M appropriation from General Revenue Fund, advancing state budget allocation for public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Cyber Crime Fraud Unit with $3M funding to enhance investigations of cyber-enabled crimes and fraud, strengthening law enforcement capabilities within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Cyber Crime Unit with $3M fund to enhance cyber investigations, directly strengthening cybersecurity measures95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Law Enforcement Cybersecurity

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HJR 1074: Constitution; Oklahoma Veterans Lottery Trust Fund; funding; Oklahoma Veterans Trust Fund Board of Governors; membership; appropriation; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1074 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Oklahoma Veterans Lottery Trust Fund, funded by the Oklahoma Veterans Lottery game. The fund would provide grants exclusively for four specific purposes: youth education programs by veteran service organizations, emergency assistance for individual veterans or their families, indigent funerals, and veteran outreach programs with over 50% veteran attendance. A Board of Governors, appointed by major veteran service organizations and the Oklahoma Veterans Council, would manage the fund. The amendment prohibits using these funds to replace existing state funding for veterans, military, or their families, and requires annual reviews by the State Board of Equalization to ensure funds enhance - not supplant - other veteran support programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated lottery-funded trust for veteran programs, allocating state tax revenue to essential services like education and emergency aid.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates Oklahoma Veterans Lottery Trust Fund exclusively for veteran programs: youth education, emergency aid, indigent funerals, and veteran outreach - directly funds services per bill's four specified purposes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2079: Appropriations; creating Flat Budget Act; prohibiting state agency from receiving more funds for fiscal year 2027 than was received in 2026. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 2079, the "Flat Budget Act," prohibits Oklahoma state agencies from receiving more funding in fiscal year 2027 than they received in fiscal year 2026. It requires the State Treasurer to transfer any excess funds from agencies exceeding this cap into the General Revenue Fund for FY2027. The law applies directly to all state agencies receiving appropriated funds and takes effect July 1, 2026. This creates a strict funding freeze for most agencies, with no increase allowed unless specifically authorized by law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits funding increases for state agencies, creating a strict budget freeze that limits government spending growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 4141: Sexual assault nurse examiners; deleting sunset date.

HB 4141 allocates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the District Attorneys Council for hiring a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Statewide Coordinator and related program costs. This funding directly supports the District Attorneys Council, which oversees SANE programs across Oklahoma, and will improve response services for sexual assault victims. The bill establishes the coordinator’s role to manage statewide forensic training, recruit SANE professionals, expand local SANE and response teams, and handle fund coordination. The $250,000 appropriation is effective July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k from General Revenue Fund for SANE program funding, supporting public service expansion under fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 4487: Appropriation; Oklahoma Military Department; USS Oklahoma; commissioning ceremony; effective date; emergency.

HB 4487 appropriates $500,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to support nonprofit organizations organizing a commissioning ceremony for the U.S. naval vessel USS Oklahoma. The funding, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly assists nonprofits hosting this event, not the public at large. The bill requires the funds to cover costs related to the ceremony and takes effect July 1, 2026. It is designated as an emergency measure to expedite the event's planning.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund for a specific event, directly funding a government-supported program per budget allocation criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4172: Appropriation; School Security Revolving Fund; amount; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 4172 appropriates $50 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the School Security Revolving Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will support school resource officer programs under existing law (Section 5-148.1 of Title 70). This bill directly affects Oklahoma public schools by providing dedicated funding for security personnel, effective July 1, 2026. The bill is procedural, allocating existing funds without creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M from General Revenue to fund school security programs, directly advancing public service funding within state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $50M for school security personnel under K-12 education funding, directly supporting school safety infrastructure and student protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue School Safety

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1494: School district employees; requiring appropriation of certain funding for flexible benefit allowances for school district employees of certain districts. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1494 requires Oklahoma's Legislature to annually appropriate funds for a flexible benefit allowance for school district employees. This allowance, which can be used to pay for health insurance or taken as taxable cash, applies to employees in districts meeting specific instructional requirements: those with 170+ days of in-person classroom instruction receive full funding, while others get a minimum set amount based on 2026 standards. The bill mandates that school districts establish a cafeteria plan for employees to access these benefits and clarifies the allowance does not count toward retirement contributions or salary calculations. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual state appropriations for school employee benefit allowances, increasing government spending on public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual state funding for school employee benefits, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in K-12 districts.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows school employees to use allocated funds for health insurance, directly expanding coverage options and funding healthcare access for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds flexible benefit allowances for school employees (health insurance/cash), expanding worker benefits per legislative appropriation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Insurance

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1750: State finance; authorizing state agencies to submit certain report to the Director of OMES; granting state agencies certain percentage of certain amount. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1750 allows Oklahoma state agencies to report cost savings from efficiency measures that do not reduce essential services, compromise health/safety, or cut staff in ways that harm service delivery. If the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) confirms these savings, agencies receive 10% of the savings as an appropriation. This 10% can be used exclusively for employee bonuses or deposits into employees' pretax retirement accounts. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to savings achieved in the 2028 fiscal year and beyond.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 10% of confirmed efficiency savings to employee bonuses/retirement, promoting fiscal responsibility through budgeted incentives for cost-saving measures.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directs 10% of agency savings toward employee bonuses and retirement contributions, directly enhancing worker compensation benefits per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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