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OK SB1240
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kendal Sacchieri
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all Oklahoma governmental entities—including municipalities, agencies, school districts, boards, and public-private entities—from spending public funds or resources on lobbying activities
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Bans government entities from hiring lobbyists or paying membership dues to associations that employ lobbyists or belong to organizations that lobby on behalf of members
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Exempts public officials and employees who communicate with government as part of their official job duties or to inform the public about measures significantly impacting their operations
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Allows individuals harmed by violations to seek injunctive relief in court to stop further prohibited lobbying activity
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Would be codified as Section 4263 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes
Legislative Description
State government; creating the Protect Taxpayers Act of 2026.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026