OklahomaSB 1163Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Department of Human Services; making an appropriation; requiring that certain funds be utilized for certain purpose; requiring certain funding be maintained at certain levels. Effective date. Emergency.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

More home care through waivers

Starting July 1, 2026, the state adds $38.993 million for ADvantage home- and community-based care. It also funds a permanent second daily meal with $2.5 million. DHS keeps provider rates and service authorizations at FY2026 levels for ADvantage, Community, Homeward Bound, and In‑Home Supports waivers. This protects services that help people stay at home instead of entering institutions.

Backfill lost federal funds for families

The law directs $7.729 million to replace reduced federal matching dollars starting July 1, 2026. It also appropriates all FY2027 federal TANF and Child Care Block Grant money to DHS. This keeps cash aid, child care help, and other services running under federal rules. Families and low-income households see programs sustained despite federal match changes.

Faster SNAP service and 2-1-1 help

The law provides $25.575 million in state funds to run SNAP starting July 1, 2026. This helps process applications, keep benefits on time, and improve service. DHS may also transfer $3 million to the statewide 2-1-1 hotline fund to help people find food and other services.

Senior meals protected this year

The law keeps senior nutrition funding at the same level as FY2026. From July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, DHS cannot close senior meal sites for low attendance or higher costs unless both legislative leaders approve. This helps keep local meal access in place for seniors.

More money for child abuse teams

On July 1, 2026, $5.6 million goes to the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Account. Funds are distributed under state law to support investigations and team-based responses for abused children.

Funds to carry out new laws

Starting July 1, 2026, DHS receives targeted funds to implement new laws: $5.0 million for SB 1806, $4.56 million for HB 2778, $250,000 for SB 1377, and $272,000 from General Revenue for SB 1847. DHS uses these dollars during FY2027 to put those measures in place.

Disability services upgrades and limits

Beginning July 1, 2026, DHS can fund family onboarding, provider training, crisis services, and intake improvements in Developmental Disability Services. At the same time, money moved into the DD Services Revolving Fund cannot pay for administration, targeted case management, ICF/IID Medicaid match, or other unlisted items. These rules guide how DD services are improved and how funds may be used.

DHS cash-flow tools and limits

Starting July 1, 2026, the DHS Director can request early transfers of tax collections and move money among certain DHS funds to avoid cash-flow gaps. Money can shift between FY2027 and FY2026 to pay obligations if equal amounts move back and requests are in writing to OMES. But OMES cannot transfer more than the total of equal monthly allotments from the General Revenue appropriations. These steps help DHS pay bills on time while capping front-loaded transfers.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Chuck Hall
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

John Haste
Republican • Senate
John Kane
Republican • House
Trey Caldwell
Republican • House
John Waldron
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 29

House vote • 4/16/2026

Top_of_Page

Yes: 73 • No: 16

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 0 • No: 12

House vote • 4/13/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Emergency

Yes: 0 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 04/21/2026
4/22/2026Senate
Sent to Governor
4/16/2026Senate
Signed, returned to Senate
4/16/2026House
Enrolled, to House
4/16/2026Senate
Referred for enrollment
4/16/2026Senate
Signed, returned to Senate
4/16/2026House
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 73 Nays: 16
4/16/2026House
JCR adopted
4/16/2026House
Coauthored by Representative(s) Waldron
4/16/2026House
General Order
4/16/2026House
Second Reading, direct to Joint Calendar
4/15/2026House
First Reading
4/14/2026House
Engrossed to House
4/14/2026Senate
Referred for engrossment
4/14/2026Senate
Emergency passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 3
4/14/2026Senate
Measure passed: Ayes: 32 Nays: 12
4/14/2026Senate
JCR adopted
4/14/2026Senate
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget committee; JCR filed
4/13/2026Senate
Second Reading referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
4/2/2025Senate
Coauthored by Representative Kane
3/31/2025Senate
Coauthored by Representative Caldwell (Trey) (principal House author)
3/31/2025Senate
Coauthored by Senator Haste
3/31/2025Senate
Authored by Senator Hall
3/31/2025Senate
First Reading
3/31/2025Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled (final version)
4/16/2026
PDF
Floor (House)
4/15/2026
PDF
Engrossed
4/14/2026
PDF
Committee Substitute
4/13/2026
PDF
Senate Joint Committee Report
4/13/2026
PDF
Introduced
3/31/2025
PDF

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