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OK SB1376

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hines

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Adjutant General's authority to arm members of state military forces on military installations and other places under Military Department control

  • Modifies the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund to begin operations on January 1, 2027 (instead of November 1, 2027) or when funds are appropriated, whichever is earlier

  • Requires full-time state employees serving in military capacity to receive compensation equivalent to active-duty service members at the same rank, funded through the revolving fund or appropriated funds, with the compensation being non-transferable

  • Requires Oklahoma National Guard members seeking CareerTech Assistance to exhaust all available federal education benefits for vocational training before accessing state funds

  • Allows eligible Guard members to transfer education assistance entitlements to dependents (spouse or children) after completing at least 6 years of service and agreeing to serve 4 additional years

Legislative Description

Oklahoma National Guard; adding name of the CW5 Chris Rau Act; removing certain authority under the Adjutant General and Governor's authority over state militia. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/12/2026
Veterans and Military Affairs2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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