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HJR 1099

Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; approving certain proposed permanent major rules; directing distribution.

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

Legislature approves the OHCA major rules OAC 317:30-5-18 and 317:30-5-51, making them enforceable with formal distribution to the Governor and official publications.

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Bill Summary · HJR 1099

Summary of Oklahoma House Joint Resolution 1099 (2026)

Purpose

  • HJR 1099 is a joint resolution in the Oklahoma Legislature that seeks to approve certain proposed permanent major rules issued by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA).
  • The resolution follows statutory requirements (Section 308 of Title 75) requiring a dedicated joint resolution to approve major rules.

Key Provisions

  • Approval of Major Rules: The Legislature approves the OHCA’s proposed permanent major rules identified as:
    • OAC 317:30-5-18
    • OAC 317:30-5-51
  • Deadline for Submission: The rules cited must have been submitted to the Legislature on or before February 1, 2026.
  • Effect of Approval: If the resolution passes, it constitutes legislative approval of these specific OHCA major rules, allowing them to take full effect as designated by the agency, subject to any further administrative or statutory processes.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary Agency: Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA)
  • Directly Affected: OHCA program participants and providers affected by the two cited rule provisions (OAC 317:30-5-18 and OAC 317:30-5-51), as well as entities regulated by OHCA rules (e.g., Medicaid/health care service providers, beneficiaries, and administrative staff).
  • State Entities Involved: Oklahoma Secretary of State (directed to distribute copies of the resolution) and the Governor, via notification.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Process:
    • The bill was introduced in the 2nd Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature (2026).
    • Action history shows: First Reading on 2026-04-27, Second Reading on 2026-04-28, and referral to Administrative Rules (for the rule approval process) on 2026-04-28.
  • Publication/Distribution: If enacted, the Secretary of State is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register, ensuring official notice and public accessibility.
  • Effective Mechanism: The resolution functions as a formal legislative approval mechanism for specified OHCA major rules, aligning with the statutory requirement for a joint resolution to authorize major rules in Oklahoma.

Practical Implications

  • The approval process confirms the legitimacy and enforceability of the two OHCA major rule provisions, making them part of Oklahoma’s regulatory framework without the need for further veto or amendment by the Legislature, beyond this approval step.
  • Stakeholders should review OAC 317:30-5-18 and OAC 317:30-5-51 to understand the specific regulatory changes affecting program administration, eligibility, provider requirements, or other health-care-related rules under OHCA.

Notes

  • The bill text itself is concise and focused solely on approving the two specific OHCA major rules and directing distribution to key state officials and publications.

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

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