Senate roundup: dozens of House bills advance; appropriations and policy measures pass
April 16, 2026 | 2026 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Senate moved a large block of joint committee reports and third‑reading measures on April 16, approving appropriations and policy bills across education, transportation, health, and administration, alongside several high‑profile policy votes.
Notable outcomes (selected):
- HB 4031 (ODAA reauthorization): Passed (adopted JCR; third reading passage). Vote tally: not specified on floor summary.
- HB 4032 (department fees/DEP): Passed (adopted JCR; third reading passage). Vote tally: not specified.
- HB 4034 (court reporter pay): Passed (45 Aye, 0 Nay).
- HB 4036 (Filmed in Oklahoma revolving fund transfer): Passed (30 Aye, 15 Nay).
- HB 4045 (military readiness program expansion): Passed (37 Aye, 7 Nay).
- HB 4046 (funding into military readiness fund): Passed (39 Aye, 7 Nay).
- HB 4047 (appropriations for Commerce and small‑town economic development): Passed (30 Aye, 16 Nay).
- HB 4048 (transportation appropriations): Passed (36 Aye, 10 Nay).
- HB 4030 (education budget limits / Strong Readers funding): Passed (39 Aye, 5 Nay).
- HB 4050 (OPERS employer contribution changes): Passed (40 Aye, 39? recorded roll referenced; floor records indicate passage; see implementation for confirmation).
- HB 4052 (Service Oklahoma headquarters): Passed (30 Aye, 14 Nay).
- HB 4053 / HB 4054 (university LCF projects): Passed (mixed tallies; HB 4053 recorded 30 Aye, 15 Nay; HB 4054 recorded 34 Aye, 11 Nay).
- HB 4056 through HB 4067 (various Legacy Capital and program appropriations): multiple bills passed with recorded affirmative votes (see full roll calls in the official journal).
- HB 4071 (Oklahoma Dream Accounts): Passed (25 Aye, 19 Nay).
- HB 4072 (Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund): Passed (28 Aye, 18 Nay).
Several measures were adopted as emergency measures (sponsors requested emergency designation during floor consideration) and will be enrolled for the governor's action. Floor debate ranged from ceremonial recognitions and gallery introductions to intense policy exchanges on military funding, pension contributions and the creation of a taxpayer endowment.
For the official roll‑call tallies and enrolled text, consult the Senate Journal and the enrolled bills posted by the Secretary of the Senate.
Notable outcomes (selected):
- HB 4031 (ODAA reauthorization): Passed (adopted JCR; third reading passage). Vote tally: not specified on floor summary.
- HB 4032 (department fees/DEP): Passed (adopted JCR; third reading passage). Vote tally: not specified.
- HB 4034 (court reporter pay): Passed (45 Aye, 0 Nay).
- HB 4036 (Filmed in Oklahoma revolving fund transfer): Passed (30 Aye, 15 Nay).
- HB 4045 (military readiness program expansion): Passed (37 Aye, 7 Nay).
- HB 4046 (funding into military readiness fund): Passed (39 Aye, 7 Nay).
- HB 4047 (appropriations for Commerce and small‑town economic development): Passed (30 Aye, 16 Nay).
- HB 4048 (transportation appropriations): Passed (36 Aye, 10 Nay).
- HB 4030 (education budget limits / Strong Readers funding): Passed (39 Aye, 5 Nay).
- HB 4050 (OPERS employer contribution changes): Passed (40 Aye, 39? recorded roll referenced; floor records indicate passage; see implementation for confirmation).
- HB 4052 (Service Oklahoma headquarters): Passed (30 Aye, 14 Nay).
- HB 4053 / HB 4054 (university LCF projects): Passed (mixed tallies; HB 4053 recorded 30 Aye, 15 Nay; HB 4054 recorded 34 Aye, 11 Nay).
- HB 4056 through HB 4067 (various Legacy Capital and program appropriations): multiple bills passed with recorded affirmative votes (see full roll calls in the official journal).
- HB 4071 (Oklahoma Dream Accounts): Passed (25 Aye, 19 Nay).
- HB 4072 (Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund): Passed (28 Aye, 18 Nay).
Several measures were adopted as emergency measures (sponsors requested emergency designation during floor consideration) and will be enrolled for the governor's action. Floor debate ranged from ceremonial recognitions and gallery introductions to intense policy exchanges on military funding, pension contributions and the creation of a taxpayer endowment.
For the official roll‑call tallies and enrolled text, consult the Senate Journal and the enrolled bills posted by the Secretary of the Senate.
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