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OK HB3972

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Trey Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Ad Valorem Reimbursement Fund to add a new category allowing counties to be reimbursed for school district revenue losses when the state purchases property valued at more than $300,000,000

  • State property purchases must have occurred on or after January 1, 2025, and reimbursement is limited to the first two tax years following the purchase

  • Establishes priority for fund disbursements: claims for manufacturing/R&D facility exemptions and state property purchases are paid first, with remaining funds distributed proportionally among other qualifying claims

  • County commissioners must submit reimbursement claims to the Tax Commission by April 30 each year, with approval or disapproval determined by June 15

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Public finance; ad valorem reimbursement fund; school district revenue loss; state purchases; emergency.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Kern (principal Senate author)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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