Joint Resolution; approving certain Long-Range Capital Planning Commission proposed major rule changes; directing distribution.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Micheal Bergstrom and 1 co-sponsor

The bill approves specific LRCP major rule changes listed in the OAC and directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and Oklahoma Register.

Authored by Representative Kendrix

Overview

Type: Joint Resolution

Title: Joint Resolution; approving certain Long-Range Capital Planning Commission proposed major rule changes; directing distribution.

Jurisdiction: Oklahoma

Session: 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)

Introduced by: Rep. Kendrix

Status: As introduced; first reading on 2026-04-23

Purpose: To approve a specific set of proposed major rule changes submitted by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission (LRCP) and to direct minimal distribution of the resolution.

Purpose and Intent

The bill formally approves certain proposed “major” rule changes from the LRCP. In Oklahoma, major rules are typically significant amendments that may affect compliance burdens, capital planning processes, or operational aspects of state agencies.

The resolution explicitly adopts these LRCP-proposed major rule changes on or before February 1, 2026.

Key Provisions

Approval of Major Rules

The Legislature approves the LRCP’s proposed major rule changes listed by their Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) sections:
- 428:15-1-1
- 428:15-1-2
- 428:15-1-3
- 428:15-3-1
- 428:15-3-2
- 428:15-3-3
- 428:15-3-7
- 428:15-3-8
- 428:15-3-9
- 428:15-3-10
- 428:15-3-11
- 428:15-3-12
These are identified as “major rule changes,” implying they are significant in scope or impact and require legislative approval under Section 308 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Directive for Distribution

The Oklahoma Secretary of State is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to:
- The Governor
- The editor of “The Oklahoma Register”
This ensures public dissemination and official acknowledgment of the legislative approval.

Who/What Is Affected

State Agencies and Entities: The rule changes approved by the LRCP are likely to affect agencies involved in long-range capital planning and related capital projects. The rules’ specifics would alter procedures, standards, or requirements within the OAC sections listed.

Public and Stakeholders: By approving major rules, the bill indirectly affects compliance requirements for agencies and potentially impact oversight, budgeting, and capital project planning processes.

Public Communication: Requires dissemination to the Governor and Oklahoma Register for official publication and transparency.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Trigger for Approval: The bill activates when the Legislature votes to approve LRCP major rule changes submitted on or before February 1, 2026.

Section 1: Grants legislative approval for the enumerated OAC rule sections.

Section 2: Directs distribution of the resolution to the Governor and The Oklahoma Register.

Effective Date: Not explicitly stated in the text provided; typically, approval by Joint Resolution does not itself enact changes but authorizes them and triggers publication/dissemination. The actual rule changes would take effect per their own effective dates as established in the LRCP process or as specified in the rules.

Notes for Readers

This is a formal approval mechanism required under Oklahoma law (Section 308, Title 75) for major rules. The bill does not modify the content of the rules themselves beyond granting legislative approval.

Full understanding of impact requires reviewing the specific text of the listed OAC sections to see the substantive changes proposed by the LRCP.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language synopsis of each listed OAC section once the LRCP rule-change texts are available.

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