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OK SB2115

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Federally Funded Veteran Care Enterprise Fund" as an agency special account exempt from State Treasury deposit requirements, allowing federal funds from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be administered directly by the Department for veteran care and per diem reimbursements

  • Converts the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Revolving Fund to the "Nonappropriated Veteran Care Enterprise Fund" as an agency special account outside the State Treasury, funded by gifts, contributions, bequests, and service fees for State Veterans Homes at Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton, Lawton/Ft. Sill, Norman, Sulphur, and Sallisaw

  • Creates the "Oklahoma Veterans Assistance Fund" for nonappropriated revenue including donations and eligible federal funds, to be used for veterans' programs, state cemeteries, Veterans Homes, workforce development, and outreach initiatives without fiscal year limitations

  • Requires the Department to submit quarterly electronic reports to the Governor, legislative leaders, and Office of Management and Enterprise Services, maintain federal-compliant accounting records, and remain subject to State Auditor examinations

  • All three agency special accounts expire July 1, 2031 unless reauthorized by law, with mandatory audits upon change of the Department Director and funds reverting to State Treasury if not renewed

Legislative Description

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs; exempting funds from certain provisions; establishing certain requirements for Department; allowing funds to be deposited into certain accounts; exempting funds from fiscal year limitations. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative West (Josh) (principal House author)

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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