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OK SB662

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Oklahoma Workforce Commission's duties to include implementing programs for high-demand and critical occupation workforce development, work-based learning opportunities (internships, apprenticeships), and public school innovation supporting workforce success

  • Authorizes the Commission to identify higher education institution needs, partner on scholarship matching for high-demand fields, increase program capacity, and assist in developing career-connected high schools

  • Creates the Oklahoma Workforce Commission Revolving Fund in the State Treasury as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations, funded by appropriations, donations, grants, and other sources

  • Requires the Commission to work with a legislatively created map for economic development and workforce decision-making across the state

  • Passed the Senate on May 19, 2025 and the House of Representatives on May 6, 2025

Legislative Description

Workforce development; authorizing the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to implement certain programs. Effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/27/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Business4/1/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight4/1/2025
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism2/4/2025

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