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HB 1856

State government; Oklahoma 10-8 Fund; grant program; Office of the Attorney General; revolving fund; appropriation; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Suzanne Schreiber

Oklahoma bill establishes Attorney General-administered grant program using revolving 10-8 Fund with appropriation to provide self-sustaining grants.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 1856

Legislative bill overview

HB 1856 establishes a grant program administered by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, funded through the "10-8 Fund" as a revolving fund mechanism. The bill includes an appropriation to support this fund and specifies an effective date for implementation.

Why is this important

Revolving funds allow programs to become self-sustaining by recycling grant repayments back into future awards, potentially creating long-term funding stability without recurring legislative appropriations. The Attorney General's involvement suggests this likely addresses criminal justice, consumer protection, or law enforcement priorities, though the bill's specific purpose isn't detailed in available materials.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available materials: The bill's actual purpose and intended beneficiaries aren't specified in the title, making it difficult for public assessment without the full text
  • Appropriation amount unknown: No funding level is specified, creating uncertainty about program scale and fiscal impact
  • Revolving fund accountability: Questions about how grant repayments are tracked, what happens if recipients cannot repay, and oversight mechanisms for fund management

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

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