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OK HB3984

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Trey Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to award grants to cities, towns, counties, and qualifying nonprofits for recruiting out-of-state households to relocate to Oklahoma

  • Limits grants to $250,000 per municipality per fiscal year, with 50% disbursed upon contract execution and 50% upon meeting at least half of the household relocation goal

  • Requires applicants to contribute at least 20% of total program costs and prohibits repeat grants unless prior household goals were met or exceeded

  • Eligible relocating households must reside outside Oklahoma, have individual household income of at least $55,000, and apply through an approved grant recipient

  • Establishes the Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund in the State Treasury and requires biennial reports to the Governor and legislative leaders beginning two years after the effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Workforce recruitment; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Act; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; grants; Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund; codification; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Coleman (principal Senate author)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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