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HB 2746

Revenue and Taxation; Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act; eligibility requirements for basic health benefits plans; effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brent Howard and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma incentivizes remote job hiring through tax breaks and adjusts health plan eligibility requirements, effective immediately upon passage.

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2746

Legislative bill overview

HB 2746 establishes the Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act in Oklahoma, creating tax incentives for companies that hire remote workers and meet specified quality job standards. The bill also modifies eligibility requirements for basic health benefits plans and became effective immediately upon passage without gubernatorial signature in May 2025.

Why is this important

Remote work has fundamentally altered labor markets and tax bases. This legislation attempts to attract high-wage remote employment to Oklahoma while potentially affecting state revenue and health insurance eligibility standards, impacting both business development strategy and individual healthcare access.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Tax incentives reduce state revenue; unclear whether job creation and economic growth offset these costs
  • Health benefits eligibility changes: Modified requirements could expand or restrict access to basic health plans, affecting vulnerable populations
  • Fairness and targeting: Questions about whether incentives primarily benefit large tech companies or multi-location employers versus local small businesses
  • Administrative complexity: Implementation of remote worker verification and "quality jobs" standards requires regulatory infrastructure and enforcement resources

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

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