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OK SB1240

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kendal Sacchieri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all Oklahoma governmental entities—including municipalities, agencies, school districts, boards, and public-private entities—from spending public funds or resources on lobbying activities

  • 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

  • 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

  • Allows individuals harmed by violations to seek injunctive relief in court to stop further prohibited lobbying activity

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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