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HJR 1100

Joint Resolution; approving certain Office of Management and Enterprise Services proposed major rule changes; directing distribution.

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

Oklahoma approves specific OMES major rule changes listed (OAC 260:75-1 series) to become part of the administrative framework.

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Bill Summary · HJR 1100

Overview

  • Bill: HJR 1100
  • Session: 2026, Oklahoma
  • Type: Joint Resolution
  • Purpose: Approve certain proposed major rule changes by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES); direct distribution of the resolution.

Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution serves to approve a set of OMES “major rule changes” that were submitted on or before February 1, 2026.
  • It satisfies statutory requirements under Section 308 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which requires the Legislature to adopt a joint resolution to approve or disapprove major rules.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Legislative approval

    • The Legislature explicitly approves the following proposed major rule changes submitted by OMES:
    • OAC (Oklahoma Administrative Code) 260:75-1-1
    • OAC 260:75-1-2
    • OAC 260:75-1-3
    • OAC 260:75-1-4
    • OAC 260:75-1-6
    • OAC 260:75-1-7
    • OAC 260:75-1-8
    • OAC 260:75-1-10
    • The approval is contingent on these changes being submitted on or before February 1, 2026.

  • Section 2: Distribution directive

    • The Oklahoma Secretary of State is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to:
    • The Governor
    • The editor of The Oklahoma Register

Who/what is affected

  • OMES: The agency proposing the major rule changes listed above.
  • Oklahoma statutes and administrative rules administrators, as the approved changes will become part of the statewide regulatory framework subject to operating under the Oklahoma Administrative Code.
  • State government and agencies implementing or complying with OAC 260:75 series rules.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative basis: Requires a joint resolution to approve major rules per Section 308, Title 75.
  • Submission timeline: The proposed major rule changes must be submitted on or before February 1, 2026 to be considered under this resolution.
  • Legislative history (highlights):
    • Introduced by Rep. Kendrix (coauthored by Sen. Bergstrom as principal Senate author).
    • Administrative Rules Committee recommended "DO PASS."
    • Passed through the House and referred to engrossment; subsequently certified and transmitted to the Senate.
    • Final floor actions indicate broad support (House approval with a strong majority; Senate action completed in May 2026).

Additional context

  • This resolution does not amend existing statutes beyond approving the specified OMES major rule changes.
  • The approved rules will proceed in the standard rulemaking process, subject to any subsequent regulatory implementation timelines and any further legislative or executive action as required by law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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