Labor & Employment

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1963: Labor; Oklahoma Healthy Families and Workplaces Act; effective date.

HB 1963, the Oklahoma Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, would require most Oklahoma employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. Employees would earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, with small businesses (under 20 employees) limited to 40 hours annually and other employers required to provide up to 56 hours. The leave can be used for personal or family health needs, including care for covered family members as defined in the bill. Employers with existing paid leave policies meeting these standards would not need to provide additional sick time.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid sick leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked), expanding worker benefits and protecting health needs without pay loss, directly advancing labor & employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 182: Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; modifying retirement date and compensation amount for certain members.

SB 182 modifies retirement benefits for certain Oklahoma state employees, specifically members of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It allows these employees to elect, within 90 days of appointment, to use the highest salary allowed for their position (rather than their constitutionally capped salary) when calculating retirement contributions and benefits. This change applies to both current and newly appointed Tax Commission members, making their retirement benefits based on a higher compensation amount. The bill updates related sections of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System statutes to reflect this election process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state pension costs for Tax Commission members by allowing higher salary calculations, raising government spending on retirement benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllows Tax Commission members to use higher salary for retirement benefits, increasing compensation and strengthening retirement protections for specific state employees.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 744: Labor; prohibiting employers from taking certain adverse actions against certain employees. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 744 protects Oklahoma employees from employer retaliation for exercising specific labor rights. It prohibits employers from firing, penalizing, or discriminating against workers who file complaints about labor violations, assist investigations, testify in proceedings, or exercise voting/free speech rights as elected officials. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $200 or up to 30 days in jail. The law applies to all employers under Oklahoma labor law and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer retaliation for filing labor complaints, assisting investigations, or exercising rights, directly protecting workers' labor protections.95% confidence

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 17, 2025

HB 2366: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; biomanufacturing; effective date.

HB 2366 creates a $5,000 annual income tax credit for qualified employees working in Oklahoma's biomanufacturing sector, available for up to five years total per employee. It directly affects new employees (not previously working in the sector) who hold relevant engineering degrees from ABET-accredited programs or hold a Professional Engineer license. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and cannot reduce tax liability below zero, with unused credits carryable to subsequent years. Employers must be "qualified" (engaged in biomanufacturing), and employees must meet specific education or licensing criteria to qualify.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates targeted income tax credit for biomanufacturing employees, providing tax relief as a fiscal incentive, aligning with support indicators for tax relief programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $5,000 annual income tax credit to biomanufacturing employees with specific qualifications, directly increasing disposable income and expanding targeted worker benefits.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates tax credit for biomanufacturing sector employees, directly funding a technology industry (biotechnology) through financial incentives, aligning with 'fund' for technology growth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 277: Paid leave; creating the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act; providing for eligibility and duration of benefits; specifying qualifications. Effective date.

This bill proposes creating Oklahoma's first state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program. It would provide eligible workers (including employees and self-employed individuals who opt in) with up to 12 weeks of paid leave annually for childbirth, caring for a seriously ill family member, or personal medical needs. Benefits would be calculated based on the worker's average weekly earnings during their base period, with employers required to provide notice about the program and protect workers from retaliation for using benefits. The Oklahoma Department of Labor would administer the program, establish claim procedures, and require employers to maintain existing leave obligations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state-run paid medical leave insurance, expanding access to healthcare time-off for medical needs and childbirth.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates Oklahoma's first state-run paid family/medical leave program, expanding worker benefits for childbirth, family care, and medical needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1201: Education employees; providing for adoption leave; extending amount of paid maternity leave. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1201 extends paid maternity leave and adds explicit adoption leave for Oklahoma education employees. It amends statutes (70 O.S. §§ 6-104.1, 6-104.5, 6-104.6, and others) to require school districts to provide adoption leave comparable to maternity leave, extend the duration of paid maternity leave, and update the "Public School Paid Maternity Leave Revolving Fund" to cover adoption leave. The bill directly affects K-12 teachers and full-time school staff, ensuring they receive paid leave for childbirth, adoption, or related recovery periods. It also modifies a leave-sharing program to allow sick leave donations for adoption-related needs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends paid maternity and adoption leave for K-12 educators, directly supporting teacher benefits and workplace policies per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid maternity leave and adds adoption leave for education employees, expanding worker benefits and protecting parental leave rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Paid Leave

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1392: Income tax credit; modifying credit amount for qualified employee in aerospace sector. Effective date.

SB 1392 modifies Oklahoma's income tax credit for qualified employees in the aerospace sector. It increases the annual credit from $5,000 (for tax years 2009-2026) to $10,000 (for tax years 2027-2031), allowing a maximum of $10,000 per year for up to five total years. Unused credits can be carried forward to future tax years, but the credit cannot reduce taxes below zero. The bill would take effect November 1, 2026, if passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases aerospace sector tax credit from $5k to $10k annually, providing targeted tax relief and strengthening sector-specific tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax credit for aerospace employees, expanding financial benefits and effectively raising disposable income for workers in a specific sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1729: Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; postretirement employment; limitations; codification; effective date.

HB 1729 codifies rules for Oklahoma retirees working for state or local government after retirement. It prohibits retirement benefits for months when retirees earn above Social Security’s annual wage limit from government positions (with exceptions for jury duty, witness testimony, or similar roles). Employers must notify the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) when retirees return to work, and retirees have specific options for recalculating benefits upon reemployment. The bill also prohibits rehiring retirees by their former employers for one year after retirement.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRestricts retirement benefits for retirees earning above Social Security wage limit while working for government, limiting worker compensation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1714: Employment of individuals who lawfully consume cannabis; protection; employment; effective date.

HB 1714 prohibits Oklahoma employers from discriminating against job applicants or employees based on off-work cannabis use or the presence of nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites in drug tests. It specifically prevents employers from refusing to hire someone solely because of these factors, while allowing employers to use scientifically valid tests that don’t screen for nonpsychoactive metabolites. The law does not apply to safety-sensitive roles (like airlines or federal clearance positions), federal drug testing requirements, or situations involving suspected impairment. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on off-work cannabis use, protecting workers' rights in hiring and employment decisions.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1202: Education employees; providing for paid paternity leave and adoption leave for certain education employees. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1202 expands paid leave options for Oklahoma education employees by adding paternity and adoption leave to existing maternity leave provisions. The bill directly affects teachers and full-time school staff, requiring school districts to provide up to 90 days of paid leave for new parents or adoptive parents during a child’s first year. Key mechanisms include updating retirement credit rules for leave-taking and establishing a leave-sharing program where colleagues can donate sick leave to support employees caring for newborns, newly adopted children, or facing serious health issues. The legislation modifies related statutes to replace "maternity" with inclusive terms like "parental" leave and updates fund names and purposes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds paid paternity/adoption leave for teachers, strengthening educator benefits and support through expanded leave provisions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid leave benefits for education employees by adding paternity/adoption leave, directly advancing worker benefits and family-friendly workplace policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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