Welcome to the Oklahoma House of Representatives

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson, secured House passage of Senate Bill 1319 , a measure aimed at helping homeowners respond to serious environmental contamination affecting their property.  SB1319 creates a process through the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to address environmental emergencies, including contamination from substances such as oil or brine. The measure allows affected homeowners to apply for assistance to stop the source of contamination, clean up impacted areas, and in some cases, receive fair market value for their property.  The bill also establishes the Remediation Assistance Revolving Fund to support cleanup efforts and ensure resources are available to respond quickly when these situations arise.  "This gives homeowners a path forward when something goes wrong that’s completely out of their control," Sneed said. "When contamination hits your property, you shouldn’t be stuck waiting and wondering what happens next. This sets up a clear process to respond, fix the problem and help people move forward."  Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, is the Senate author of the bill.   "This legislation ensures no homeowner is left without support when contamination threatens their property. I’m proud to see this bill once again advancing to offer needed protections and assistance to Oklahomans," Frix said. SB1319 passed the House floor and now returns to the Senate to review and approve House amendments before heading to the governor’s desk.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure aimed at supporting sexual assault victims across Oklahoma has been signed into law by the Governor, securing the continuation of the Statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Coordinator position within the District Attorneys Council. House Bill 4141 by Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, removes a sunset date in state law to allow the coordinator position to continue once funding is secured. The role coordinates with SANE nurses across Oklahoma who provide compassionate care to victims of sexual assault and collect critical forensic evidence that may later be used in court. "Our state needs this to be a permanent position because victims deserve it," Manger said. "I am thankful that the Governor signed this into law, making it a reality. Not many people understand that SANE nurses have a very specialized skill set in getting the documentation and tests needed to put their abusers away for good. This role is vital in not only getting the justice victims deserve but also in making Oklahoma a safer place to live and grow your families." The SANE coordinator position was previously funded through a federal grant administered by the Tulsa Police Department, but those funds expired, and the role ceased to exist. The SANE coordinator will oversee forensic medical examination training for SANE nurses statewide, providing consistent program development and ensuring all nurses have access to the same tools and resources. "Before this bill and the fund, Oklahoma had no centralized oversight or coordination among SANE programs which limited victims' access to exams," Manger said. "This would lead to perpetrators not being held accountable and also affected the quality of evidence collected in investigations." The coordinator will also be in charge of recruiting and developing additional SANE professionals to expand additional SANE and Sexual Assault Response Team programs. "We also cannot forget about the compassionate care that these SANE nurses provide victims," Manger said. "These are some of the hardest moments that could happen to a person and the nurses are trained and trauma-informed to provide the care victims need not to relive an unthinkable circumstance."

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, and Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, commented on the signing of Senate Bill 1433 , known as the Guidance Transparency Act, a measure to increase transparency and accountability in state government.  SB1433 requires state agencies to make guidance documents publicly available, both online and at their principal place of business, ensuring Oklahomans have clear access to agency policies and interpretations. The measure also requires agencies to submit guidance documents to the Office of Administrative Rules for publication in a searchable, centralized format.  "With this legislation, Oklahoma becomes the first state in the nation to enshrine guidance document transparency into law," Hall said. "By requiring these documents to be accessible, we’re creating more transparency and helping the public better understand how decisions are made and which government agency documents are legally binding."  The legislation defines guidance documents broadly to include agency statements, memoranda, bulletins and similar materials that communicate official policy or interpretation, while clarifying that such documents do not carry the full force of law unless otherwise authorized.  "With the Guidance Transparency Act now law, we’re correcting internal processes that allowed agencies to act without enough transparency. Guidance documents will now be disclosed to the public and easy to access, resulting in clearer rules and greater accountability," said Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair.  SB1433 ensures agencies regularly update and publish guidance documents, including any amendments or rescissions, helping maintain accurate and up-to-date information for the public.  The measure takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.