OklahomaSB 1307Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Oklahoma Historical Society; removing certain prohibition on use of funds. Effective date.

Sponsored By: Julie Daniels (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Arts and history can fund nonprofits

Beginning November 1, 2026, the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma Arts Council can fund work by nonprofits, including faith‑based groups, if they are 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt. The old bans on religious uses are removed. Both agencies invite written applications and require proof the work was done on their forms. OHS funds must follow the Oklahoma Historical Preservation Act. Arts Council goods and services must fit the state arts policy in Section 162.

New contract rules for J.M. Davis Commission

Beginning November 1, 2026, the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission can fund work by nonprofits, including faith‑based groups, if they are 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt. The old ban on religious uses is removed. But the Commission cannot hire, buy property or equipment, or build unless money is already appropriated or actually received from gifts, grants, or contributions. The Commission invites written applications and requires proof the work was done on its form.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julie Daniels

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brian Hill

    Republican • House

  • Mark Lepak

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 176 • No: 33

House vote • 5/6/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 76 • No: 14

House vote • 4/21/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 21 • No: 5

House vote • 4/21/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 21 • No: 5

House vote • 4/6/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 6 • No: 1

House vote • 4/6/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 6 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 39 • No: 6

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Committee vote: Economic Development, Workforce & Tourism

Yes: 7 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

    5/13/2026Senate
  2. Sent to Governor

    5/6/2026Senate
  3. Signed, returned to Senate

    5/6/2026House
  4. Enrolled, to House

    5/6/2026Senate
  5. Referred for enrollment

    5/6/2026Senate
  6. Signed, returned to Senate

    5/6/2026House
  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 76 Nays: 14

    5/6/2026House
  8. Coauthored by Representative(s) Hill

    5/6/2026House
  9. General Order

    5/6/2026House
  10. CR; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Committee

    4/23/2026House
  11. Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee

    4/13/2026House
  12. Referred to Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee

    3/31/2026House
  13. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

    3/30/2026House
  14. First Reading

    3/24/2026House
  15. Engrossed to House

    3/24/2026Senate
  16. Referred for engrossment

    3/23/2026Senate
  17. Measure passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 6

    3/23/2026Senate
  18. General Order, Considered

    3/23/2026Senate
  19. Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)

    3/9/2026Senate
  20. Placed on General Order

    2/19/2026Senate
  21. Reported Do Pass Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed

    2/17/2026Senate
  22. Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

    2/3/2026Senate
  23. Authored by Senator Daniels

    2/2/2026Senate
  24. First Reading

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled (final version)

    5/7/2026

  • Floor (House)

    4/23/2026

  • House Committee Report

    4/23/2026

  • House Committee Report

    4/6/2026

  • Engrossed

    3/24/2026

  • Floor (Senate)

    2/18/2026

  • Senate Committee Report

    2/17/2026

  • Introduced

    12/29/2025

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