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Yes: 76 • No: 92
OklahomaSB 2060Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Improvement districts; master development districts; requirements and procedures; bonds. Effective date.
Sponsored By: John Haste (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Homeowners in districts face new assessments
Beginning Nov 1, 2026, master development districts can levy special assessments on property. These assessments are liens with the same priority as taxes and are senior to mortgages. Districts can pledge and collect assessments to repay bonds. Bonds are paid from assessment money, earn interest of at least 2% of the deferred‑installment interest rate, and must mature within 30 years. Cities can also create improvement districts that use assessments and bonds for local projects.
Master agreement locks in development rights
Starting Nov 1, 2026, the city or county and the district must sign a master development agreement. It locks in permitted uses, densities, phasing, standards, and intensities for the life of the district. The city or county cannot later apply zoning, land‑use, fee, or code changes that would substantially impair revenue needed to pay district bonds.
Contracting work on district projects
Starting Nov 1, 2026, districts can hire public or private companies to build, operate, or maintain district facilities and services. This creates new contracting opportunities for local firms.
Districts can build water and roads
Beginning Nov 1, 2026, districts can build and run water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, and related works inside or outside the area. They can fund offsite roads and utilities that serve the district, with costs shared under state rules. Districts can buy, sell, or lease land for parks, streets, and other projects. Districts cannot provide electric or natural gas service or build those facilities. Properties that get service can face fees or assessments.
How new districts get approved
Starting Nov 1, 2026, a master development district exists only with written consent from 100% of surface owners in the area. If the area crosses city and county lines, both must approve. Any protest must be filed within 10 business days after approval. The city or county must sign the master development agreement within 60 days unless both sides agree to extend.
District boards and owner control
Beginning Nov 1, 2026, each district must have an independent board. Board members and their immediate family cannot own district bonds. Control must transfer to surface property owners within 10 years. Districts can adopt bylaws and operate as political subdivisions that can sue and contract.
City not liable for district bonds
Beginning Nov 1, 2026, master development district bonds are not city or county debt. They do not count toward local debt limits. City and county bonding power stays intact.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John Haste
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ellyn Hefner
Democratic • House
Mark Lawson
Republican • House
Mark Mann
Democratic • Senate
Trey Caldwell
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
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Yes: 0 • No: 14
House vote • 4/14/2026
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Yes: 54 • No: 40
House vote • 4/7/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 22 • No: 5
Senate vote • 3/26/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 18
Senate vote • 3/26/2026
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Yes: 0 • No: 10
Senate vote • 3/25/2026
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Yes: 0 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
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Yes: 0 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 04/17/2026
4/20/2026SenateSent to Governor
4/16/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
4/16/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
4/16/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
4/15/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 29 Nays: 14
4/15/2026SenateHAs adopted
4/15/2026SenateHAs read
4/14/2026SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
4/14/2026HouseReferred for engrossment
4/14/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 54 Nays: 40
4/14/2026HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Hefner
4/14/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/14/2026HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Caldwell (Trey)
4/8/2026HouseCR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
4/8/2026HouseRemove Representative Caldwell (Trey) as principal House author and substitute with Representative Lawson
4/6/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/26/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/26/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/25/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 29 Nays: 18
3/25/2026SenateAyes: 34 Nays: 10
3/25/2026SenateAdvanced to Third Reading
3/25/2026SenateTitle restored
3/25/2026SenateGeneral Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
3/25/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
4/16/2026
Amended And Engrossed
4/14/2026
Floor (House)
4/8/2026
House Committee Report
4/8/2026
House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill
4/8/2026
Engrossed
3/26/2026
Floor (Senate)
3/2/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/23/2026
Introduced
1/15/2026
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