Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB4089

Introduced
2/2/26  

Caption

Technology; Technology Act of 2026; effective date.

Summary

HB4089 is a very short, introductory measure that creates a new act title: the "Technology Act of 2026." The bill does not establish any substantive technology policy, regulatory program, funding mechanism, or enforcement provision. Its operative language is limited to naming the act and setting an effective date. The bill states that it is to be known and cited as the "Technology Act of 2026" and provides that it will become effective on November 1, 2026. Because it contains no additional provisions, it functions primarily as a placeholder or naming bill rather than a bill that changes how technology is regulated or administered in Oklahoma.

Impact

HB4089 would have minimal direct impact on Oklahoma law because it does not amend, create, or repeal any codified statutes. It adds a noncodified section establishing the short title of the act and specifies an effective date, but it does not alter the rights, duties, or obligations of any state agency, business, or resident.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee debate, testimony, or vote history in the provided materials, so the bill’s sentiment cannot be assessed from discussion. The available legislative history suggests the measure was simply introduced and referred to Rules, with no evidence of controversy or support/opposition being formally expressed.

Contention

No specific points of contention are evident from the bill text or the available legislative history. Because the bill contains only a title and effective date, there are no substantive policy provisions to dispute, and no stakeholders are identified as taking positions on the measure.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2414

Education; Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Reform Act of 2025; effective date.

OK SB179

Information technology; directing state agencies to manage information technology services. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2141

Oklahoma National Guard; Oklahoma National Guard and Career Technology Policy Act of 2025; effective date.

OK SB754

Oklahoma Science and Technology and Development Act; authorizing the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) to establish the Doctoral Retention Grant Program. Effective date.

OK SB572

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology; requiring the cessation of the technology business financing program; directing transfer of remaining funds. Effective date.

OK SB387

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology; modifying definition of eligible student. Effective date.

OK SB469

Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2256

Education; Apprentice Scholarship Program Revolving Fund; Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education; grants; effective date.

OK SB610

Corporation Commission; requiring submission of information regarding certain technology usage. Effective date.

OK HB2026

Aeronautics technology; Aircraft Engine Testing Development Grant Program; expanding purpose of certain grant program; effective date; emergency.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.