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HB 3559

Revenue and taxation; aggregates; voting procedures; fees; rate; apportionment; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Eaves

HB 3559 revises Oklahoma aggregate taxation through modified voting procedures, adjusted fees and rates, and redistributed tax apportionment.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 3559

Legislative bill overview

HB 3559 modifies Oklahoma's revenue and taxation policies related to aggregates (sand, gravel, and similar materials), including changes to voting procedures, fee structures, rates, and how tax burdens are apportioned. The bill was recently introduced and is currently in the Rules committee after first reading, with limited public documentation available at this early stage.

Why is this important

Aggregate extraction is a significant industry in Oklahoma, and changes to taxation and fees directly affect mining operations' profitability and can influence public revenue generation. Modifications to voting procedures and apportionment formulas could shift how tax burdens are distributed between different entities, regions, or taxpayer classes.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry vs. public revenue balance: Changes to aggregate tax rates or fees will create tension between reducing operational costs for mining companies versus maintaining public revenues for infrastructure and services
  • Voting procedure changes: Alterations to how decisions are made could favor certain stakeholder groups, raising fairness concerns among affected parties
  • Apportionment impact: Shifting how taxes are distributed geographically or by entity type may benefit some Oklahoma regions or municipalities while disadvantaging others

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

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