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HB 2136

Militia; creating the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund; applicability; eligibility; payment amounts; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by George Burns and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma establishes a state-funded revolving fund providing supplemental retirement payments to eligible National Guard members to enhance their military service compensation.

HC's named: Conference Committee on Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 2136

Legislative bill overview

HB 2136 establishes the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund to provide additional retirement payments to eligible National Guard members. The bill defines eligibility criteria, payment amounts, and the operational mechanics of this new state benefit program for military service members.

Why is this important

This creates a new state-funded benefit directly affecting Oklahoma National Guard personnel compensation and retirement security. It also represents a fiscal commitment requiring ongoing state budget allocation to maintain the revolving fund and make regular payments to beneficiaries.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism and fiscal impact: The bill establishes a "revolving fund" but the sustainability and total state cost obligation remain unclear without seeing appropriation amounts and eligibility parameters
  • Eligibility definitions: Questions about which service members qualify (rank, years of service, discharge status) could create equity concerns or administrative disputes
  • Relationship to federal benefits: Potential overlap or coordination issues with existing federal military retirement systems and how state supplemental pay integrates with those programs

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

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