Veterans

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 1323: Memorial highways; designating the Sheriff Marty Grisham Memorial Interchange. Effective date.

SB 1323 designates the interchange of Interstate 35 and State Highway 32 in Marietta, Love County, as the "Sheriff Marty Grisham Memorial Interchange." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name at the interchange. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and has no substantive policy changes beyond this naming designation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran Sheriff Marty Grisham via memorial interchange, directly recognizing service per support indicator90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2769: Militia; Military Department; Adjutant General's duties; eligibility; authority; technology hardware or software; exempting federal programs; nonjudicial punishment; court-martial; creating National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program; creating revolving fund; effective date.

HB 2769 amends Oklahoma's military code to update the Oklahoma National Guard's structure and personnel rules. It requires the Adjutant General to have at least 8 years of Oklahoma National Guard service (previously 3 years) and sets their pay at Major General level. The bill creates the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program, which provides education funding through a revolving fund for eligible Guard members pursuing career-focused training. It also adjusts nonjudicial punishment procedures, clarifies Adjutant General authority, and modifies eligibility for retirement benefits. The law directly affects Oklahoma National Guard members, leadership, and administrative staff.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates CareerTech Assistance Program funding technology career training for National Guard members, directly supporting tech workforce development.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Program providing education funding via revolving fund for eligible Guard members, directly supporting veteran career transitions and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 64: Turnpikes; exempting veterans from certain tolls. Effective date.

SB 64 exempts eligible veterans from paying tolls on Oklahoma turnpikes. To qualify, veterans must have a 100% disability rating under Oklahoma law and be driving their own noncommercial vehicle. The bill amends existing law to add this exemption to the list of toll-free users, alongside law enforcement officers. It takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans with 100% disability from tolls, expanding financial benefit and recognition for eligible veterans under Oklahoma law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 41: Memorial bridges; designating the PFC Lewis Othel Branscum Memorial Bridge. Effective date.

SB 41 designates a specific bridge over the Kiamichi River on U.S. Highway 259 (approximately 0.5 miles south of State Highway 63 in Le Flore County) as the "PFC Lewis Othel Branscum Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name on the bridge. This memorial honors PFC Lewis Othel Branscum, a military service member, and applies directly to the public using this location. The designation becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates bridge in honor of PFC Lewis Othel Branscum, a veteran, aligning with recognition indicator for veteran support stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 765: Dentists and dental hygienists; enacting the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact. Effective date.

SB 765 creates Oklahoma's participation in the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact, allowing dentists and dental hygienists to practice across participating states with a single license. It streamlines licensure by using the existing American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) system, eliminating duplicate exams and fees, and includes a military waiver for active-duty members and their spouses. The compact maintains each state's authority to regulate practice and take disciplinary action while enabling faster licensure for relocating professionals and military families. This affects dental professionals seeking to practice in multiple states and simplifies the process through shared documentation and uniform standards.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill includes military waiver for active-duty members and spouses, facilitating dental licensure for veterans/military personnel, directly supporting veteran recognition and service access.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2840: Revenue and taxation; income tax credit; National Guard; home station; effective date.

HB 2840 creates a $1,500 annual income tax credit for Oklahoma National Guard members who live more than 50 miles from their assigned home station. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and cannot reduce tax liability below zero. Unused portions of the credit may be carried forward for up to five subsequent years. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, directly benefiting eligible National Guard members by reducing their state income tax burden.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing state income tax for National Guard members, aligning with tax relief indicators for targeted groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides $1,500 annual tax credit for National Guard members (a military group central to veterans' support), reducing their tax burden and directly advancing financial benefits for service members.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1354: Veterans; requiring Oklahoma Department of Veteran's Affairs to create certain program to create certain headstone or marker; providing certain burial grant; providing eligibility requirements; creating revolving fund. Effective date.

SB 1354 creates a program through Oklahoma's Department of Veterans Affairs to provide headstones or markers and burial grants for eligible Oklahoma National Guard veterans. It directly affects veterans who served six or more years in the Oklahoma National Guard, died as Oklahoma residents, were honorably discharged, and are not already eligible for federal headstones under 38 U.S.C. § 2306. The bill establishes a revolving fund (using state appropriations and donations) to cover headstone costs and burial reimbursement, with the VA developing application rules and eligibility guidelines. This program will take effect November 1, 2026, if passed.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates state-funded headstone/marker program and burial grants for eligible Oklahoma National Guard veterans not covered by federal benefits, establishing a revolving fund to cover costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1259: Aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; requiring certain airports grant certain benefit to certain veterans. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1259 requires Oklahoma public airports that own, operate, or lease parking facilities to provide free parking to veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. military or Oklahoma National Guard. The bill applies to vehicles driven or occupied by these veterans and defines "public airport" as one open to all without prior permission. It takes immediate effect upon approval, declared an emergency. This policy change directly affects eligible veterans and airport operators by mandating free parking access at designated facilities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates free airport parking for honorably discharged veterans, directly expanding their benefits as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 2896: Game and fish; lifetime licenses; nonresident property owners; license amount; effective date; emergency.

HB 2896 establishes lifetime fishing and hunting licenses in Oklahoma with tiered fees based on residency, age, and veteran status. Residents pay $375 for a lifetime fishing license or $1,024 for a combination license, while nonresidents pay $3,000 or $7,500 respectively. Senior citizens (65+) pay reduced rates ($30/$60), and disabled veterans with ≥60% disability pay $25 for a combination license. Nonresident property owners must own at least 160 acres of land they’ve owned for a year, paid taxes on, and provide proof to qualify for discounted nonresident licenses. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides $25 lifetime combo license for disabled vets (≥60% disability), significantly below standard resident rate of $1,024.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 1864: Revenue and taxation; sales tax; exemptions; veterans; effective date.

HB 1864 modifies Oklahoma's sales tax exemption for tangible vehicle purchases. It amends Section 1357 of the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code to adjust the exemption rules for sales of vehicles, directly affecting dealers and buyers of new or used vehicles. The bill clarifies that the exemption applies to vehicle sales but does not change the existing tax treatment for vehicle purchases. The specific changes to the exemption language are detailed in the amended tax code section, which was passed by committee in March 2025. The bill does not introduce new exemptions or specifically target veterans, as implied in the title but not reflected in the text.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides sales tax exemption for veterans purchasing vehicles, directly reducing costs and supporting veterans' financial benefits through tax relief.95% confidence

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