Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 636 — Firearms; prohibiting certain expenditure of public funds. Effective date.

Last action — Placed on General Order

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    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 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 70 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 636 includes a new provision that prohibits the use of public money for any efforts aimed at opposing Second Amendment rights. This means that state entities and political subdivisions cannot spend funds on publicity or propaganda that seeks to undermine gun rights. This change is significant as it aims to ensure that public resources are not used to promote agendas that go against the Constitution, which some lawmakers believe protects the rights of citizens to bear arms.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) 3 SENATE BILL 636 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 19, 2025 3 SENATE BILL NO.
Alvord 4 5 AS INTRODUCED 7 An Act relating to firearms;
636 By:
Alvord of the Senate and West (Kevin) of the House 7 An Act relating to firearms;
Req.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB636 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 2.
No.
Preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, electronic communication, radio, television or video presentation, or other audiovisual presentation or material designed to defeat the enactment of:
885 Page 1 2.
a.
Preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, 2 booklet, publication, electronic communication, radio, television or 3 video presentation, or other audiovisual presentation or material designed to defeat the enactment of:
legislation before any federal or state governmental entity relating to rights as stated in the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or b.
5 a.
any proposed or pending rule, regulation, administrative action, or order issued by any federal or state governmental entity relating to rights as stated in the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States;
legislation before any federal or state governmental 6 entity relating to rights as stated in the Second 7 Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or b.
any proposed or pending rule, regulation, 9 administrative action, or order issued by any federal or state governmental entity relating to rights as stated in the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States;
No individual, state entity, or political subdivision of this state, or any branch, division, foundation, contractor, or affiliate of a political subdivision of this state, shall use any monies, funds, or resources, directly or indirectly, to pay the salary or expenses of any public employee or grant or contract Req.
No individual, state entity, or political subdivision of this state, or any branch, division, foundation, contractor, or affiliate of a political subdivision of this state, shall use any monies, funds, or resources, directly or indirectly, to pay the salary or expenses of any public employee or grant or contract SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB636 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) recipient, or agent acting on behalf of such recipient, related to any activity designed to influence the enactment, repeal, or amendment of legislation, an appropriation, a regulation, an administrative action, a rule, or an executive order proposed or pending before any federal or state governmental entity in opposition to rights as stated in the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
No.
885 Page 2 recipient, or agent acting on behalf of such recipient, related to 2 any activity designed to influence the enactment, repeal, or 3 amendment of legislation, an appropriation, a regulation, an administrative action, a rule, or an executive order proposed or 5 pending before any federal or state governmental entity in 6 opposition to rights as stated in the Second Amendment to the 7 Constitution of the United States.
The use of public property, resources, employees, networks, 9 or time shall be considered to be the use of funds pursuant to the provisions of this section.
The use of public property, resources, employees, networks, or time shall be considered to be the use of funds pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Req.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB636 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) F.
No.
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2 1.
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Any person elected to a state, county, or municipal office 3 or any person who is appointed to fill a vacancy in a state, county, or municipal office;
Any person elected to a state, county, or municipal office or any person who is appointed to fill a vacancy in a state, county, or municipal office;
5 2.
2.
Any person presenting neutral testimony on behalf of an 6 organization;
Any person presenting neutral testimony on behalf of an organization;
or 7 3.
or 3.
Any person stating a personal opinion while presenting testimony and the person is not testifying in his or her official 9 capacity.
Any person stating a personal opinion while presenting testimony and the person is not testifying in his or her official capacity.
60-1-885 CN 1/19/2025 5:40:28 AM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
No.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY February 19, 2025 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB636 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

  3. Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)

  4. Second Reading referred to Public Safety

  5. Authored by Senator Alvord

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 636?
SB 636 is sponsored by Jerry Alvord (Republican) and Kevin West (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 636?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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