Loading chat...
OK SB1779
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Wingard
Click for details
AI Summary
-
30% of all economic development funding requested by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce must be allocated to rural counties with populations under 50,000, based on the most recent Federal Decennial Census
-
If allocated rural county funds remain unused after 18 months, the Department may redirect those monies to other economic development projects statewide
-
"Economic development" is defined as efforts to enhance residents' economic well-being through sustainable increases in income, employment, infrastructure, and access to essential services, including attracting investment and improving workforce skills
-
Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Economic development; directing the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to allocate monies for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/3/2026