OklahomaSB 1024Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Administrative rules; removing expedited rule repeal exception; approval prior to proceeding with rulemaking process; impact statement; requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

Sponsored By: Micheal Bergstrom (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Bill Overview

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Oklahoma agencies face tighter rulemaking controls

Oklahoma agencies need express written approval from the Governor or appropriate cabinet secretary before proceeding with rulemaking. Approval must arrive within 30 days after notice; without it, the agency cannot proceed. Agencies also lose the fast-track repeal exception and must follow the standard process, including at least 30 days for public comments. Rule impact statements must now explain alternatives, estimate state staff time and resources, and summarize and compare similar federal regulations. Statements are due before notice or within 15 days afterward, unless the Governor grants a waiver for good cause with written justification. These changes do not directly set household benefits or costs; effects depend on the rules involved. The act lists July 1, 2025, as its effective date, but also declares immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Micheal Bergstrom
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

David Bullard
Republican • Senate
Rusty Cornwell
Republican • House
Denise Crosswhite Hader
Republican • House
Shane Jett
Republican • Senate
Gerrid Kendrix
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 34

Senate vote • 5/15/2025

FOURTH READING

Yes: 34 • No: 8

House vote • 5/7/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 73 • No: 14

House vote • 4/8/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 11 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 39 • No: 8

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

Committee vote: Administrative Rules

Yes: 7 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 05/21/2025
5/21/2025Senate
Sent to Governor
5/19/2025Senate
Signed, returned to Senate
5/19/2025House
Enrolled, to House
5/19/2025Senate
Referred for enrollment
5/15/2025Senate
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 34 Nays: 8
5/15/2025Senate
HAs adopted
5/15/2025Senate
HAs read
5/8/2025Senate
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
5/8/2025House
Referred for engrossment
5/7/2025House
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 73 Nays: 14
5/7/2025House
Coauthored by Representative(s) Cornwell, CrosswhiteHader
5/7/2025House
General Order
5/7/2025House
Coauthored by Senator(s) Bullard
4/9/2025House
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Administrative Rules Committee
4/9/2025House
Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules
4/1/2025House
First Reading
3/27/2025House
Engrossed to House
3/27/2025Senate
Referred for engrossment
3/26/2025Senate
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 8
3/26/2025Senate
Emergency added
3/26/2025Senate
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
3/26/2025Senate
Placed on General Order
2/19/2025Senate
Coauthored by Senator Jett
2/13/2025Senate
Coauthored by Representative Kendrix (principal House author)
2/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled (final version)
5/19/2025
PDF
Amended And Engrossed
5/8/2025
PDF
Floor (House)
4/9/2025
PDF
House Committee Report
4/9/2025
PDF
House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill
4/9/2025
PDF
Engrossed
3/27/2025
PDF
Floor (Senate)
2/17/2025
PDF
Senate Committee Report
2/13/2025
PDF
Introduced
1/16/2025
PDF

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