Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 347 — Cities and towns; restricting certain municipal powers. Effective date.

Last action — Placed on General Order

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 65 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 347 modifies the language regarding municipal regulations in Oklahoma, specifically by adding more detailed objectives that these regulations should aim to achieve. Notably, it now includes promoting historical preservation as a clear goal of municipal planning. This change is significant because it emphasizes the importance of safeguarding local history and culture in community development, which can enhance a town's identity and attract tourism, ultimately benefiting residents and local economies.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) 3 SENATE BILL 347 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 11, 2025 AS AMENDED SENATE BILL NO.
Hicks 4 5 AS INTRODUCED 7 An Act relating to cities and towns;
347 By:
amending 11 O.S.
Hicks 5 [ cities and towns - regulations - municipal powers - effective date ] 8 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
2021, Section 43-103, which relates to purpose of regulations;
restricting certain municipal powers;
updating statutory language;
and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Req.
6.
No.
282 Page 1 6.
2 7.
7.
or 3 8.
or SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB347 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 8.
5 The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among 6 other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar 7 suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land 9 throughout the municipality.
The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality.
60-1-282 MSBB 1/3/2025 10:04:37 AM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
No.
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT February 11, 2025 - DO PASS AS AMENDED SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB347 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
282 Page 2
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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Title stricken

  3. Reported Do Pass as amended Local and County Government committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Local and County Government

  5. Authored by Senator Hicks

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

General Government

Passed 6 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4300
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 6301
% of votes cast 60%30%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
STRIKE THE TITLE - ADOPTED — Not Voting
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Nay
Jerry Alvord Republican Nay
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 347?
SB 347 is sponsored by Carri Hicks (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 347?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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