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OK HB3128

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Actionable Response for Industry Skills and Excellence in Oklahoma Task Force (ARISE-OK) to evaluate statewide workforce readiness, identify employment barriers, and strengthen workforce pipelines across key industries

  • Establishes 17 voting members including the Commissioner of Labor as chair, plus 11 appointed representatives from energy, technology, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, health care, and veteran transition sectors; 5 ex officio nonvoting members provide additional expertise

  • Requires three written reports with legislative recommendations: interim report by December 1, 2027; second report by December 1, 2028; and final report by December 1, 2029

  • Department of Labor shall provide staff support, meeting coordination, and administrative assistance; members receive no stipends and state employees receive no additional compensation

  • Task Force terminates December 31, 2029 unless continued by the Legislature; effective date November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Labor; Actionable Response for Industry Skills and Excellence in Oklahoma Task Force (ARISE-OK); purpose; Task Force member guidelines; appointed members; duties; support staff; compensation; effective date.

Last Action

First Reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Business2/3/2026
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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