Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 3281 — Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; enacting the Guidance Transparency Act; definitions; guidance documents; effective date.

Last action — Placed on General Order

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on February 19, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    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 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 58 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest revision of House Bill 3281, new language has been added concerning the Administrative Procedures Act, including definitions, implementation costs, and the handling of no-action letters. Meanwhile, some earlier wording has been removed for clarity and conciseness. These changes are important because they aim to streamline the process of how administrative rules are developed and enforced, which can lead to more efficient government operations and improved public trust.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) HOUSE BILL 3281 By:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
Hall 6 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act;
3281 By:
Hall, Crosswhite Hader, and Kendrix of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate 6 8 An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act;
HB3281 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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A guidance document may include, but is not limited to, a memorandum, notice, bulletin, directive, letter, or no-action letter, HB3281 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
A guidance document may include, but is not limited to, a memorandum, notice, bulletin, directive, letter, or no-action letter, ENGR.
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"Hearing examiner" means a person meeting the qualifications specified by Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act and who HB3281 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
"Hearing examiner" means a person meeting the qualifications specified by Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act and who ENGR.
has been duly appointed by an agency to hold hearings and, as required, render orders or proposed orders;
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For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "rates" shall not include fees or charges fixed by an agency for services provided by that agency including but not HB3281 HFLR Page 6 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "rates" shall not include fees or charges fixed by an agency for services provided by that agency including but not ENGR.
limited to fees charged for licensing, permitting, inspections or publications, c.
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Every agency subject to the provisions of Article I and Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act shall submit all guidance documents to the Secretary on a quarterly basis, which the HB3281 HFLR Page 8 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Every agency subject to the provisions of Article I and Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act shall submit all guidance documents to the Secretary on a quarterly basis, which the ENGR.
Secretary shall cause to be published in an electronic, indexed, searchable form, whether submitted electronically or not by the agency.
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3281 Page 8 Secretary shall cause to be published in an electronic, indexed, searchable form, whether submitted electronically or not by the agency.
Promulgate as a rule a description of the organization of the agency, stating the general course and method of the operations HB3281 HFLR Page 9 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Promulgate as a rule a description of the organization of the agency, stating the general course and method of the operations ENGR.
of the agency and the methods whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests;
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copies of any portions of the agency's public rulemaking docket containing entries relating to the rule or the proceeding upon which the rule is based, HB3281 HFLR Page 10 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
copies of any portions of the agency's public rulemaking docket containing entries relating to the rule or the proceeding upon which the rule is based, ENGR.
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Except as otherwise required by a provision of law, the HB3281 HFLR Page 11 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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agency rulemaking record need not constitute the exclusive basis for agency action on that rule or for judicial review thereof.
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COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
Passed the House of Representatives the 18th day of February, 2026.
COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, dated 02/10/2026 - DO PASS.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Reported Do Pass Administrative Rules committee; CR filed

  3. Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules

  4. First Reading

  5. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  6. Referred for engrossment

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 96 Nays: 0

  8. Authored by Senator Bergstrom (principal Senate author)

  9. Coauthored by Representative(s) CrosswhiteHader, Kendrix

  10. General Order

  11. CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee

  12. Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules

  13. Authored by Representative Hall

  14. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 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

Third Reading

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 77003
Democrat 16000
Unaffiliated 3001
Total 96004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Not Voting
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Administrative Rules Committee: Do Pass

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 3000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3281?
HB 3281 is sponsored by Micheal Bergstrom (Republican) and Rob Hall (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3281?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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