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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

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  • Current Oklahoma law provides tuition and mandatory fee waivers at public colleges and career tech for
  • Other states have successfully implemented programs like this, and the Oklahoma Finance Authority is
  • people from the state of Oklahoma who want to access this program.
  • So, and it's not. I mean, again, we're not talking about a 20 or 30-year program.
  • We're seeing shifting arguments on what this bill is for, and it's not good for Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • and a PhD in counseling and psychology as an active member of the Oklahoma Psychological Association
  • The state championship game was held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, and we saw a thrilling battle between
  • success, a legacy built not just on talent but on hard work, leadership, and tiger pride.
  • And whereas this is a most appropriate time for the Oklahoma Senate to recognize the achievements of
  • He is a general business student at the University of Central Oklahoma and recently earned his associate's
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  • I invite all of Oklahoma to pray Lord, we desire that our efforts be focused and effective.
  • And through them, blessed the great state of Oklahoma, our home in Jesus' name. Amen.
  • at Oklahoma Baptist University and achieved his Doctor of osteopathic medicine from Oklahoma State University
  • He aspires to provide quality and specialized care for the underserved and rural. population of Oklahoma
  • Students from High Plains Technology have two great programs up there: the WIN program and the LPm program
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism 2ND REVISED Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

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  • Senate Bill 1327 pertains to the Oklahoma tourism and recreation department.
  • It requires program participants to file rebate claims within one year of qualification and eliminates
  • Pretty simple, basic economic incentives are meant to promote job creation and growth in Oklahoma.
  • It requires the Oklahoma Department of Tourism at park offices and lodges, as well as when you reserve
  • We have been looking nationwide and just really gathering programs from other states.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

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  • Madam Chair, thank you and appreciate all of you and your interest in serving across the state of Oklahoma
  • He earned his BA from the University of Oklahoma and his JD with honors from Oklahoma City University
  • And the gentlelady from Oklahoma City is correct.
  • programming or for teacher recruitment and retention, etc.
  • And so, if programs are just going to be ranked based on enrollment, you know, and there's only two exceptions
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • On page 6, line 22, by inserting after the word 'Oklahoma' and before the word 'and' the words 'or the
  • This moratorium has allowed the medical marijuana program in Oklahoma to stabilize and allow law enforcement
  • and audit other programs to move away from using free and reduced lunch and move to the federal poverty
  • And it talks on page three about collaborative programs and it says the program is currently offered
  • You cannot go and get a detox and a 30-day treatment program for a substance abuse problem.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And whereas Members of the Oklahoma Senate strongly support the efforts of Peace Over Violence and the
  • And whereas Oklahoma ranks fifth nationally with more than 69,700 farms and ranches utilizing 32.8 million
  • And whereas Oklahoma is known as the nation's premier spot for wheat production and research ranking
  • And whereas Oklahoma also ranks as the top second top provider of ye nationally and is one of the highest
  • And again, Based on what we've used in the past on these other link programs and being that they can
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

County and Municipal Government Apr 8th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

County and Municipal Government

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  • I move to pass in second and debate. Or debate, we opened up for folks, and now...
  • Establish a relocation assistance program. With that, I'll yield to questions and ask for a dupa.
  • Effort between the Oklahoma Municipal League and the Association to extend the deadline for municipalities
  • I moved for adoption and do not yield for...
  • And what we like is to co-chair, and all we like is voters of mine. All right. Thank you, Mr.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics and Transportation Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Aeronautics and Transportation

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  • protecting the people of Oklahoma after an honorable 28-and-a-half-year career with the Oklahoma Highway
  • With about 300,000 members nationwide and about 4,000 here in Oklahoma, we're looking to address the
  • a trust, LLC, or a Corp, and we would forward that information to the tax, commissioner of Oklahoma
  • And if someone's not registered in the state of Oklahoma but based in the state of Oklahoma, prior to
  • Once I saw that We had written Service Oklahoma in it, and I saw that fiscal impact.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

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  • Senate Bill 1430 pertains to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
  • Senate Bill 1428 creates the Office of Alzheimer's and Dementia-Related Services within the Oklahoma
  • It is supported by the Department of Defense and is supported by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure
  • and Supervision.
  • And while those people had the custody of these kids, there was harm and there has been abuse and neglect
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  • still bury them, and we can bury our Oklahoma residents with dignity.
  • Senate Bill 1287 by Ross White, of the House and Albert of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma
  • As always, we are so blessed and honored to have a page program where young high school students can
  • So I went to the University of Oklahoma, and I made some poor decisions.
  • I went back and got my master's in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.
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  • Senate Bill 1365 by Townley of the House and Fricks of the Senate. and act relating to the Central Purchasing
  • I've got a A couple of announcements today: it is a weekday at the Capitol, and the Oklahoma Wheat Growers
  • ' Association and the Oklahoma Wheat Commission are going to have some lunch for us today.
  • right here in Oklahoma.
  • So, if we could just please keep Crystal and our thoughts and prayers.
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  • And we can bury our Oklahoma residents with dignity.
  • ODVA can still bury them, and we can bury our Oklahoma residents with dignity.
  • Ladies and gentlemen, as always, we are so blessed and honored to have a page program where young high
  • So I went to the University of Oklahoma and I made some poor decisions.
  • And I had to lower my expectations, but I kept going, and I graduated from Oklahoma State University
Summary: The House met in quorum call and then took up a long series of Senate bills, most of them passing with little or no debate. Early action included SB 1475, renaming the I-35 bridge at Indian Hills in Norman as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, which passed 77-5. SB 1447, modifying the RFP process for the state employees’ prescription drug plan, passed 87-0. The chamber also adopted Senate amendments to HB 2288 on the Teacher Retirement System, shortening the return-to-work waiting period for teachers from three years to six months, and both the bill and its emergency clause passed 90-0. Other education-related measures included SB 1521 on conversational AI child protections, SB 1276 making the “bell-to-bell, no-cell” school cellphone restriction permanent, SB 201 raising the minimum teacher salary schedule by $2,000, and SB 1721 extending and restructuring the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; all advanced, with SB 201 drawing the most debate over teacher pay, local control, and whether the increase was enough. The House also passed bills on veterans, public safety, and state operations. SB 1533 would allow the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to bury Oklahoma resident veterans who die out of state. SB 1232 updated penalties for copper theft, SB 1255 shifted medical pardon review from the DOC director to the medical director, SB 1327 restored more authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission board, and SB 1525 authorized up to $75,000 for the state’s annual tourism conference; the tourism bill also received emergency passage. Additional measures included SB 667 clarifying chiropractic education language, SB 1436 requiring hospitals to provide information after fetal death, SB 1317 allowing career teacher status to transfer to a new district with approval, SB 604 resolving motor vehicle statutory conflicts, SB 1325 protecting domestic abuse victims, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority, SB 2007 requiring PBMs to honor appealed reimbursement rates going forward, SB 1567 clarifying nursing language, SB 2112 cleaning up open pasture road law, SB 1980 creating gift card protections, SB 1735 aligning career tech oversight, SB 1558 clarifying child-care licensing rules for certain group homes, SB 1491 clarifying replacement presidential electors’ oath requirements, SB 1287 allowing the Abstractors Board to deny licenses to people not legally working in the U.S., and SB 1378 creating an Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund. Most of these passed by wide margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted. The chamber also rejected a motion to vacate the temporary presiding officer, and later voted to reject Senate amendments to HB 3403 and request further conference, while also requesting a second conference committee report on HB 1851. The session included multiple gallery introductions, including visitors, ag students, and a large page presentation. The House adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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  • And they comprise trade, industrial, business, and health organization programs on campus.
  • Sciences, Santa Fe South Pathways, and the Academies of Oklahoma.
  • The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and security and staff and sergeants for keeping things safe and orderly.
  • So if someone already qualifies for this program and we pass this and they're no longer eligible based
  • Today is Wheat Day at the Capitol, and the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association and the Oklahoma Wheat
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
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  • and other food programs that help people that are disadvantaged.
  • I don't think when you set the tone for teachers and families and students across the state of Oklahoma
  • And if you have a child with a disability in the State of Oklahoma, and if one of I think I've had several
  • It's mostly about the oversight that we need to give our Oklahoma parents and our Oklahoma students so
  • how other programs can be stood up and help people come into the teaching profession and help not only
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  • And whereas the linemen from Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, Oklahoma
  • And whereas the dedication and service of the Oklahoma linemen warrant recognition for their essential
  • . and Oklahoma State University.
  • Has been in Oklahoma for over 100 and something years, proceeding back to being, you went back, and even
  • Oklahoma, that money enters into the monetary system and multiplies, and also, but even more so than
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  • So then, since this is a loan program rather than a grant program, they can qualify for the loan and
  • in the State of Oklahoma and would be immediately overturned.
  • Scott Yates of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
  • the agency enforcing and implementing court-order rules from a suit which was issued by the Oklahoma
  • It's based on some recent events with Oklahoma and the suits that Oklahoma is doing and the economic
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026

Administrative Rules

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  • With 10 aye, 0 nay, it has passed, and we'll recognize you for H.J.R. 1091, and it has a PCS on it.
  • It has to do with the Oklahoma Uniform, Oklahoma Uniform...
  • I want to be sure and tell staff, Brad and Sarah and Doug, I want to be sure and tell staff, Brad and
  • Sarah and Doug and Andrew, DJ, Jason, there we go.
  • We'll address all of that and try and talk through concerns and worries that you guys might have.
Summary: The committee took up several joint resolutions dealing with agency rules. H.J.R. 1090, approving energy- and agriculture-related agency rules, was adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1091, covering business and commerce rules, was also adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1092, which had been split out from the business and commerce packet because of a reported $10 million cost impact on one business, was adopted after discussions with regulators about delaying remodeling requirements and addressing safety concerns; it passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1093, approving health-related agency rules, passed 11-0, with some Oklahoma Health Care Authority major rules noted as being handled separately in the Senate. The committee then discussed H.C.R. 1094, a major rule from the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission. Members raised concerns that the agency’s rule impact statement contained errors, incorrect notice and hearing information, and an incomplete economic analysis. After debate over whether the resolution could be amended or had to be accepted or rejected as a whole, the committee voted 11-0 that it did not pass. The committee then considered H.J.R. 1095 with an amendment to specifically disapprove a proposed permanent rule change by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission that would have allowed the commission to ignore its own rules in the “best interest of the state.” The amendment was adopted 11-1, and the resolution as amended passed. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members and staff for their work and said the committee would try to move the resolutions to the floor on Thursday, with another meeting likely needed to address additional major rules coming from the Senate. A committee member also suggested a brief educational review of a prior procedural issue at a future meeting, and the chair agreed to discuss broader concerns about the administrative rules process in a later wrap-up.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And whereas it is fitting and proper that the Oklahoma Senate congratulates and commends Delta Sigma
  • I live in Oklahoma and I am the Oklahoma state coordinator for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in the central
  • And so, in the case, if, for example, you have 11 DUI and in Oklahoma County and you have another DUI
  • and Oklahoma County who handles the case?
  • We are all aware of our choosing childbirth program here in Oklahoma, and we've made changes to it in
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And whereas the brainchild of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Light Safety International
  • And whereas in 2024, Oklahoma established the Oklahoma-Ireland Trade Commission for Oklahoma businesses
  • Oklahoma. and Ireland.
  • and Youth, the Oklahoma Parent Center, and the Oklahoma Family Network.
  • , and honor parental rights, and uphold biblical truth, and restore moral sanity in Oklahoma.