This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the "Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund" for Oklahoma's tobacco settlement funds. It requires that at least 75% of new tobacco settlement payments (after 2001) be deposited into this trust fund, with specific percentages increasing over time. The trust fund's earnings must be used for cancer research, tobacco prevention programs, children's health initiatives, senior care programs, and education-related expenses, with unused funds remaining in the trust. The amendment creates two governing boards to manage investments and allocate funds, and it would require voter approval before taking effect.
This resolution designates the second week of April as Lung Cancer Action Week throughout Oklahoma. It encourages residents to learn about lung cancer risk factors, early detection methods, and available actions during this time. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather serves to raise public awareness about the disease.
This bill approves specific permanent rules proposed by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which manage state health insurance programs. The resolution formally adopts these regulations, including those related to enrollment and benefit changes, making them official state policy. Additionally, the bill instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register for official record-keeping.
This bill approves specific rule changes proposed by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority regarding the state's medical cannabis program. By passing this resolution, the legislature officially adopts these new regulations, which will guide how medical marijuana is distributed and managed. The Oklahoma Secretary of State is tasked with sending a copy of the approved rules to the Governor and the official state register. This action formalizes the authority's operational guidelines without altering the underlying laws governing medical marijuana use.
This Oklahoma House Resolution officially recognizes May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week to honor the contributions of nurses in the state. The measure encourages citizens to observe the week and acknowledges the vital role nurses play in healthcare, patient advocacy, and public health education. It highlights how nurses serve on the front lines during emergencies and represent the largest group within the healthcare profession. The resolution is a symbolic gesture that does not create new laws or change existing policies.
This bill approves specific permanent rules proposed by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which will govern how medical marijuana is regulated in the state. By signing off on these rules, the legislature allows the authority to enforce new guidelines for medical marijuana programs. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the approved rules to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register.
This bill directs the Oklahoma legislature to reject specific proposed rules created by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. By disapproving these regulations, the measure prevents the agency from implementing those particular guidelines for medical marijuana programs. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the decision to the Governor and the official state publication.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the current state-level restrictions on Medicaid expansion from the Oklahoma Constitution. It directs the Secretary of State to place this change on the ballot for a public vote at the next general election. If approved, the specific rules governing Medicaid eligibility for low-income adults would be moved from the constitution to regular state statutes, allowing the Legislature to modify them in the future. The measure also defines key terms and requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to maximize available federal funding for these services.
This Oklahoma Senate resolution designates the second week of April as Lung Cancer Action Week to raise public awareness about the disease. The measure encourages residents to learn about risk factors and early detection screening options during this specific timeframe. It does not change existing laws or allocate funds, serving instead as a symbolic designation to promote health information.
This bill, known as the Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2025, establishes a new legal framework for mental health services in Oklahoma. It creates a new section of law that is not to be added to the existing Oklahoma Statutes. The legislation takes effect on November 1, 2025, and does not currently include specific operational provisions or funding mechanisms. At this stage, the bill primarily serves as a foundational measure that would allow for future mental health policy development.
