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OK SB1270

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Nice

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Commission on Race and Equality with 13 members: 3 appointed by the Governor, 3 by the Senate President Pro Tempore, 3 by the House Speaker, and 4 by the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus

  • Members serve staggered terms of 1-3 years initially, then 3-year terms, with a maximum of 3 total terms and no more than 2 consecutive terms

  • Commission duties include advising on racial discrimination issues, monitoring legislation for discriminatory impact, serving as a research clearinghouse, and submitting annual reports with legislative recommendations

  • Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides staff support and meeting space; members receive travel reimbursement but no salary

  • Establishes the Oklahoma Commission on Race and Equality Revolving Fund in the State Treasury to receive gifts and donations supporting the Commission's work, effective November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State government; creating the Oklahoma Commission on Race and Equality. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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