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OK SB1869
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Standridge
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AI Summary
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Removes the designation of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) as an "essential function of the state" and eliminates its authority to issue revenue bonds, acquire property through condemnation, receive state appropriations, and charge fees for programs
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Transfers all OETA facilities to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), which will lease the facilities back to OETA
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Creates the "Healthy Parks Healthy Minds Fund" as a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, funded by transferred OETA appropriations from FY 2026 and earlier plus facility lease proceeds
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Repeals 18 statutory sections related to OETA's structure, bonding authority, and operational provisions while retaining the Authority as a 13-member body with reduced powers
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Effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; removing certain essentiality of Authority; altering certain powers of the Authority; directing transfer of certain funds. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/3/2026