2025 Legislative Agenda
As we move through this legislative session, we are committed to keeping you informed about key issues impacting our businesses, community, and local economy. Our 2025 Legislative Agenda is developed by the Chamber's Ponca Politics Committee and outlines the priorities we are actively monitoring and advocating for on behalf of our investors.
To ensure you stay up to date, we will provide regular updates on the progress of relevant bills, including any movement, key votes, and potential impacts. Your engagement is important, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns as we navigate this legislative season together.
March 27, 2025 was the deadline for third readings and final passage of bills and joint resolutions in the chamber of origin. Bills not advancing past this deadline will go to interim study or could be considered in the next legislative session.
Please consider joining our Ponca Politics Committee to have your voice at the table as we advocate on behalf of legislation that impacts our area. It's open to all Chamber Investors and we meet on the 4th Friday at City Hall or the Chamber Office. Watch our e-Blast for details!
Workforce Development Related Bills:
• HB 1848: (Establishes several income tax credits to support employer-sponsored childcare subsidies, employer-sponsored childcare facilities and childcare workers.) Successfully passed through the House, engrossed, and signed, and has advanced to the Senate.
• SB 256: This similar bill was referred to the Revenue & Taxation Committee. The fiscal impact includes an estimated $24 million decrease in income tax collection for FY 2026 and a $13.96 million decrease for FY 2027. This bill can be heard next session.
Education & Healthcare Related Bills:
• HB 1281: (Return to Teach Signing Bonus Act) Passed out of the Education Committee with an amended budget but did not make it to a vote of the Senate. It can be reintroduced next year.
• HB 1727: (Allows children of 10+ year Oklahoma educators to qualify for Oklahoma's Promise, regardless of parents' salary.) Passed the House with 71 yea votes, including support from Rep. Luttrell and Rep. Pfeiffer. Signed, engrossed, and moved to the Senate.
• HB 2288: (Eliminates the 36-month waiting period, allowing retired teachers to return to the classroom while receiving full retirement benefits.) Passed the House with 74 Yea votes, signed, engrossed, and sent to the Senate. Rep. Luttrell and Rep. Pfeiffer voted in favor.
• HB 1276: (Requires school boards to adopt policies prohibiting cell phone and smartwatch use on campus before the start of the next school year, with an exception for emergencies. School boards may allow use but must review the policy annually.) Passed with 82 Yea votes. Supported by both Rep. Luttrell & Rep. Pfeiffer. Moved to Senate.
• SB 1030: A partner bill to HB 2048 below, eligible to be heard next year.
• HB 2048: (Prohibits unfair practices from access to discount medications by insurers & pharmacy benefit managers.) Passed with 83 Yea votes, signed, engrossed, and sent to the Senate. Reps. Luttrell & Rep. Pfeiffer – both yeas.
Economic Impact Related Bills:
• SB 400: (Authorizes each municipality to declare buildings within their respective jurisdictions to be unoccupied and subject to abatement.) This bill was authored by Senator Coleman and co-authored by Representative Luttrell. The 2nd reading was referred to the Senate Local and County Government Committee and the title was stricken. This bill did not go to a vote of the Senate before deadline week ended. SB 400 will be sent to an interim study, where lawmakers can further review and refine its provisions, and can be reconsidered during the next legislative session.
To ensure you stay up to date, we will provide regular updates on the progress of relevant bills, including any movement, key votes, and potential impacts. Your engagement is important, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns as we navigate this legislative season together.
March 27, 2025 was the deadline for third readings and final passage of bills and joint resolutions in the chamber of origin. Bills not advancing past this deadline will go to interim study or could be considered in the next legislative session.
Please consider joining our Ponca Politics Committee to have your voice at the table as we advocate on behalf of legislation that impacts our area. It's open to all Chamber Investors and we meet on the 4th Friday at City Hall or the Chamber Office. Watch our e-Blast for details!
Workforce Development Related Bills:
• HB 1848: (Establishes several income tax credits to support employer-sponsored childcare subsidies, employer-sponsored childcare facilities and childcare workers.) Successfully passed through the House, engrossed, and signed, and has advanced to the Senate.
• SB 256: This similar bill was referred to the Revenue & Taxation Committee. The fiscal impact includes an estimated $24 million decrease in income tax collection for FY 2026 and a $13.96 million decrease for FY 2027. This bill can be heard next session.
Education & Healthcare Related Bills:
• HB 1281: (Return to Teach Signing Bonus Act) Passed out of the Education Committee with an amended budget but did not make it to a vote of the Senate. It can be reintroduced next year.
• HB 1727: (Allows children of 10+ year Oklahoma educators to qualify for Oklahoma's Promise, regardless of parents' salary.) Passed the House with 71 yea votes, including support from Rep. Luttrell and Rep. Pfeiffer. Signed, engrossed, and moved to the Senate.
• HB 2288: (Eliminates the 36-month waiting period, allowing retired teachers to return to the classroom while receiving full retirement benefits.) Passed the House with 74 Yea votes, signed, engrossed, and sent to the Senate. Rep. Luttrell and Rep. Pfeiffer voted in favor.
• HB 1276: (Requires school boards to adopt policies prohibiting cell phone and smartwatch use on campus before the start of the next school year, with an exception for emergencies. School boards may allow use but must review the policy annually.) Passed with 82 Yea votes. Supported by both Rep. Luttrell & Rep. Pfeiffer. Moved to Senate.
• SB 1030: A partner bill to HB 2048 below, eligible to be heard next year.
• HB 2048: (Prohibits unfair practices from access to discount medications by insurers & pharmacy benefit managers.) Passed with 83 Yea votes, signed, engrossed, and sent to the Senate. Reps. Luttrell & Rep. Pfeiffer – both yeas.
Economic Impact Related Bills:
• SB 400: (Authorizes each municipality to declare buildings within their respective jurisdictions to be unoccupied and subject to abatement.) This bill was authored by Senator Coleman and co-authored by Representative Luttrell. The 2nd reading was referred to the Senate Local and County Government Committee and the title was stricken. This bill did not go to a vote of the Senate before deadline week ended. SB 400 will be sent to an interim study, where lawmakers can further review and refine its provisions, and can be reconsidered during the next legislative session.
