2018 Legislative AgendaLegislation OkEq OpposesAnti-LGBTQ SB1140: This bill by Greg Treat intends that no private child-placing agency shall be required to perform, assist, counsel, recommend, consent to, refer, or participate in any placement of a child for foster care or adoption when the proposed placement would violate the agency's written religious or moral convictions or policies. The state and local government would be prohibited from denying funding to these agencies on these grounds. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1140%20int.pdf SB1250: This bill by Josh Brecheen is a compilation of other anti-LGBTQ bills. This bill encompasses a denial of adoption, services, bathrooms, and recusal from issuing marriage licenses. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1250%20int.pdf HB3486: This bill by John Paul Jordan allows private child-placing agencies to utilize religious exemption in the placing of children. This bill prohibits any state or local governmental entity from denying grants or funding to those utilizing a religious exemption. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB3486%20int.pdf HB2525: This bill by Bobby Cleveland does not have any language and is recommended for continued follow-up. The title is the Childcare Act. HB2673: This bill by Chuck Strohm is currently a shell bill and has been recommended for follow-up. It is titled the Adoption Act of 2018. HB2680: This bill by Chuck Strohm is a shell bill and is recommended for follow-up. The bill is titled as the Bathroom Guidelines Act. Anti-Abortion SB1209: This bill by Josh Brecheen would prohibit doctors from their licensing if they participate in an abortion, except in cases of dire health of the mother. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1209%20int.pdf HB2679: This bill by Chuck Strohm is a shell bill and is being recommended for follow-up. Bill is titled as the Abortion Reform Act of 2018. HB3441: This bill by Tom Gann does not have any language and is recommended for follow-up. It is titled the Eliminating Abortion Act of 2018. First Amendment SB1016: This bill by Wayne Shaw would require "In God We Trust" to be placed on all state funded buildings. This includes primary and secondary schools. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1016%20int.pdf SB1350: This bill by Nathan Dahm would require "In God We Trust" to be emblazoned and made visible at the Oklahoma visitor center at the Capitol. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1350%20int.pdf SB1378: This bill by Nathan Dahm will require a posting of “In God We Trust” to be placed at any building funded by the state. This includes primary and secondary schools. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1378%20int.pdf SB1406: This bill by Josh Brecheen will require the visible posting of “In God We Trust” at the Capitol visitor center. This bill also directs the Attorney General or the Liberty Legal Institute to defend this legislation if it is legally challenged. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1406%20int.pdf SB1457: This bill by Nathan Dahm will make all Oklahoma wildlife the property of “Almighty God.” http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1457%20int.pdf HB3480: This bill by John Paul Jordan would require a sponsor legislator for any and all displays on the Capitol grounds. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB3480%20int.pdf Indigent Persons HB2932: This bill by Glen Mulready would prohibit non-pregnant able-bodied persons under age 65 ineligible for medicare payments. This could negatively affect our young homeless LGBTQ population. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB2932%20int.pdf Voting Rights HB3285: This bill by John Enns would bar from voting for 5 years any individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor drug/drug related offense. Assigned to Elections and Ethics Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/hb/hb3285%20int.pdf HB3341: This bill by Sean Roberts would require anyone registering to vote or updating their registration to provide a birth certificate, passport, naturalization documents, or certain other documents to prove U.S. citizenship. Assigned to Elections and Ethics Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/hb/hb3341%20int.pdf Legislation OkEq Supports SB943: This bill by Kay Floyd will allow for a check-off box on Oklahoma tax returns for citizens to donate to the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. The donations will be collected and distributed to OACF by the Oklahoma State Dept. of Health. Assigned to Appropriations and Subcommitee for Appropriations/Finance. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB943%20int.pdf HB2990: This bill mirrors SB943 and goes before the Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Health. SB952: This bill by Representative Thompson will allow public school teachers to deduct items purchased for their classroom on their tax returns. This allows them up to a $500 deduction. Assigned to Appropriations and Subcommitee for Appropriations/Finance. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB952%20int.pdf SB1105: This bill by AJ Griffin will update our school HIV prevention education laws. This bill updates the 30 year-old law by removing stigmatizing language and allows the Oklahoma State Department of Health to create the specifics of HIV education. Assigned to Education Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1105%20int.pdf SB1462: This bill by Kevin Matthews will allow for a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society to create a Centennial 1921 Race Riot memorial. Assigned to Appropriations Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/SB/SB1462%20int.pdf HB1816: This bill by Jason Dunnington would add gender identity to the anti-discrimination laws of Oklahoma. Assigned to Rules Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20INT/hB/HB1816%20INT.PDF HB2526: This bill by Bobby Cleveland would prohibit schools from secluding special needs children from others at a public school as a form of punishment. Assigned to Public Safety Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB2526%20int.pdf HB2533: This bill by Colin Walke would increase the state minimum wage rate to $11/hr. Assigned to Banking and Business Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB2533%20int.pdf HB2534: This bill by Colin Walke would require equal pay among persons doing comparable work within a place of employment. Allows for employee to employee disclosure of pay rates. Assigned to Banking and Business Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB2534%20int.pdf HB3114: This bill by Eric Proctor would prohibit any state contractor from terminating an employee based on the employee’s sexual orientation. Assigned to Rules Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB3114%20int.pdf HB3148: This bill by Jason Dunnington would add bullying protections for LGBTQ persons. Assigned to Judiciary Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20INT/hB/HB3148%20INT.PDF HB3387: This bill by Roger Ford would reform the HIV criminal law to reflect current science. Assigned to Rules Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20INT/hB/HB3387%20INT.PDF HB3471: This bill by John Paul Jordan will require the teaching of Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation day of enslaved African Americans, within our public school social studies classes. Assigned to Common Education Committee. http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB3471%20int.pdf |
