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SB 1350

Oklahoma Department of Commerce; making an appropriation; identifying source of funds. Emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Coleman

Oklahoma allocates unspecified funds to the Department of Commerce from an unnamed source with emergency expedited processing.

Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee then to Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1350

Legislative bill overview

SB 1350 is an appropriations bill that allocates funds to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and specifies the revenue source for this funding. The bill is classified as emergency legislation, meaning it requests expedited consideration beyond the normal legislative process.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine state agency budgets and operational capacity. The Department of Commerce oversees economic development, business recruitment, and workforce initiatives that affect job creation and business investment across Oklahoma. The emergency designation suggests time-sensitive funding needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on amount: The bill summary does not specify the dollar amount being appropriated, making it difficult to assess fiscal impact
  • Undefined funding source: While the bill claims to identify the source of funds, that source is not detailed in available documentation
  • Emergency justification unclear: The rationale for emergency status is not provided, raising questions about whether expedited passage is truly warranted
  • Limited legislative review: The rapid referral to committee suggests compressed deliberation time for what could be a significant budget allocation

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

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