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HJR 1093

Joint Resolution; state health-related agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; excluding certain rules; directing distribution.

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

The bill approves most health agency permanent rules filed by Feb 1, 2026, while excluding a specified OHCA rule list from approval.

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Bill Summary · HJR 1093

Summary of Bill: HJR 1093 (Oklahoma, 2026)

Basic purpose

  • This is a Joint Resolution that approves proposed permanent rules from various state health-related agencies and boards, with specific exclusions for certain rules within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA).
  • Essentially, the Legislature is exercising its constitutional role to review and approve (or disapprove) administrative rules adopted by state agencies.

Key provisions

  1. Approval of permanent rules by agency (general approval)

    • The Legislature approves all proposed permanent rules filed on or before February 1, 2026 for:
      • State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (Section 1)
      • Department of Human Services (Section 3)
      • State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (Section 4)
      • Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (Section 5)
      • Oklahoma Board of Nursing (Section 6)
      • Board of Examiners in Optometry (Section 7)
      • State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (Section 8)
      • Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy (Section 9)
      • Health Care Workforce Training Commission (Section 10)
      • State Department of Rehabilitation Services (Section 11)
      • Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Section 12)
      • University Hospitals Authority (Section 13)
      • University Hospitals Trust (Section 14)

  2. Exclusion of certain OHCA rules

    • The Legislature approves OHCA permanent rules filed on or before February 1, 2026 with a specified list of excluded rule numbers. The following OHCA rules are NOT approved through this resolution:
      • 317:30-3-57
      • 317:30-3-59
      • 317:30-5-2
      • 317:30-5-9
      • 317:30-5-10
      • 317:30-5-11
      • 317:30-5-15
      • 317:30-5-18
      • 317:30-5-42.4
      • 317:30-5-51
      • 317:30-5-261
      • 317:30-5-354
      • 317:30-5-355.2
      • 317:30-5-356
      • 317:30-5-359.2
      • 317:30-5-361
      • 317:30-5-431
      • 317:30-5-659
      • 317:30-5-661.1
      • 317:30-5-661.5
      • 317:30-5-664.3
      • 317:30-5-664.5
  • Implication: OHCA may still move forward with these rules independently, but they are not included in the Legislature’s approval under this joint resolution.
  1. Distribution
    • The Oklahoma Secretary of State is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor and to the editor of The Oklahoma Register.

Who/what is affected

  • Affected entities are primarily state health-related agencies and boards that propose permanent rules, including but not limited to behavioral health licensure, medical licensure, mental health/substance abuse services, nursing, optometry, osteopathy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, speech-language pathology and audiology, and hospital authorities.
  • The OHCA is specifically affected due to the list of excluded rules, meaning those OHCA rules will not be approved by this joint resolution.

Timelines and procedural notes

  • The resolution applies to rules filed on or before February 1, 2026.
  • Date in document: 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026).
  • The action history shows this bill had its first reading on April 23, 2026, and is authored by Rep. Kendrix (and co-sponsor Rep. Gerrid Kendrix).

Summary of impact

  • The Joint Resolution provides a streamlined legislative stamp of approval for a broad swath of health-related administrative rules, increasing predictability for agencies and the regulated community.
  • A notable exception is a substantial list of OHCA rules that are not approved via this measure, signaling ongoing legislative attention or potential negotiation on those specific OHCA regulations.
  • Overall, if enacted, most listed agencies’ proposed permanent rules would take effect as approved, while OHCA rules in the excluded list would require separate consideration or process.

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

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