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SJR 54

Joint resolution; disapproving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Micheal Bergstrom

SJR 54 disapproves specific OMMA permanent rule changes, blocking those sections from taking effect until they are reconsidered or redrafted.

Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules
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Bill Summary · SJR 54

Summary of Oklahoma Senate Joint Resolution 54 (SJR 54), 2026 Session

Purpose and intent

  • SJR 54 is a joint resolution that disapproves certain proposed permanent rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA).
  • The resolution follows the statutory requirement that the Legislature adopt a joint resolution to approve or disapprove proposed permanent rules (per Section 308 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes).

Key provisions

  • Disapproval list: The resolution disapproves the following OMMA permanent rules:
    • 442:1-1-1
    • 442:1-1-6
    • 442:1-1-7
    • 442:1-1-8
    • 442:1-1-9
    • 442:1-1-10
    • 442:1-1-11
    • 442:1-1-12
    • 442:1-1-13
    • 442:1-1-16
    • 442:1-1-17
    • 442:1-1-18
    • 442:1-1-19
    • 442:1-1-20
  • Administrative action: The Secretary of State is directed to disseminate copies of the resolution to the Governor and to the editor of The Oklahoma Register.

Who/what is affected

  • The affected entity is the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, specifically its proposed permanent rules listed above.
  • The practical effect is to block these specific rule changes from taking effect unless subsequently reconsidered or amended through separate legislative or regulatory processes.
  • Other stakeholders potentially affected include licensed medical marijuana businesses, patients, caregivers, and regulated industries that rely on OMMA rules for compliance, enforcement, and operational requirements.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Legislative basis: Joint resolution required under Section 308, Title 75, Oklahoma Statutes, to approve or disapprove proposed permanent rules.
  • Current status: Introduced and read for the first time (as of 2026-04-23).
  • Next steps: If enacted, the resolution would formally disapprove the listed OMMA rules. The Governor would receive the resolution, and publication in The Oklahoma Register would inform the public.

Practical impact and considerations

  • By disapproving these specific rule provisions, OMMA would be prevented from immediately implementing any changes encapsulated in the listed sections (1-1-1 through 1-1-20 across the cited subsections) as permanent rules.
  • Agencies often adjust rules to reflect evolving policy, safety, or compliance needs; disapproval preserves the status quo unless the rulemaking is redrafted and re-submitted for legislative approval.
  • Stakeholders should monitor for further legislative or regulatory actions if proponents seek to revise and refile these rules.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language briefing on how this fits into Oklahoma’s rulemaking process or a side-by-side comparison of the disapproved sections with their current versions (if available).

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

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