Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 D cosponsors

SB 2040 — Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria. Emergency.

Last action — Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

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

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  • Passed Senate

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

317 added · 328 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 2040 includes several important changes to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education Program. Notably, it expands eligibility criteria, adjusts income limits, and specifies how the selection process for scholarships should work, including the formation of an advisory committee. These changes aim to make the program more accessible and ensure that funds are distributed fairly to those in need. Overall, these updates are designed to improve support for students pursuing higher education in the Tulsa area.

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SENATE FLOOR VERSION March 4, 2026 3 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Goodwin 6 8 An Act relating to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program;
Goodwin of the Senate and Fugate of the House 5 7 An Act relating to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program;
allowing certain grants and scholarships to be used on certain SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) expenses;
allowing certain grants and scholarships to be used on certain expenses;
4 6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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2040 Page 1 2 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, or as soon thereafter as practicable, and subject to the availability of funds, the program shall each year make scholarships available to as many students as feasible, up to three hundred scholarships, to qualified residents students of the Tulsa School District, and to qualified students of any other public school district in this state who are direct lineal descendants as defined in subsection C of Section 2623 of this title and who meet the criteria set forth in Sections 2623 and 2624 of this title, and who are intending to pursue studies at an SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) institution of higher education in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education or a private institution of higher education, in this state or who are intending to pursue studies in a postsecondary career and technology education program in this state.
Beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, or as soon thereafter as practicable, and subject to the availability of funds, the program shall each year make scholarships available to as many students as feasible, up to three hundred scholarships, to qualified residents students of the Tulsa School District, and to qualified students of any other public school district in this state who are direct lineal descendants as defined in subsection C of Section 2623 of this title and who meet the criteria set forth in Sections 2623 and 2624 of this title, and who are intending to pursue studies at an institution of higher education in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education or a private institution of higher education, in this state or who are intending to pursue studies in a postsecondary ENGR.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1.
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There shall be no family income limit for an applicant who is a direct lineal descendant as defined in SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) subsection C of this section.
There shall be no family income limit for an applicant who is a direct lineal descendant as defined in subsection C of this section.
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The Oklahoma Historical Society An organization or individual engaged in genealogy and research of descendants and history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Greenwood Area shall verify the authenticity and accuracy of the documentation submitted by an applicant and shall establish confirm the boundaries of the SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Greenwood Area.
The Oklahoma Historical Society An organization or individual engaged in genealogy and research of descendants and history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Greenwood Area shall verify the authenticity and accuracy of the documentation submitted by an applicant and shall establish confirm the boundaries of the Greenwood Area.
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“Mark the box if you are a direct lineal descendant of a victim greatly impacted socially and economically during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who resided in the Greenwood Area of Tulsa, Oklahoma, between April 30, 1921, and June 1, 1921.” SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) E.
“Mark the box if you are a direct lineal descendant of a victim greatly impacted socially and economically during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who resided in the Greenwood Area of Tulsa, Oklahoma, between April 30, 1921, and June 1, 1921.” E.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall also be authorized to annually award scholarships for the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to two students at each of the high schools in the Tulsa School District for the purpose of preserving awareness of the history and meaning of the civil unrest that occurred in Tulsa in 1921.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall also be authorized to annually award scholarships for the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to two students at ENGR.
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2040 Page 6 each of the high schools in the Tulsa School District for the purpose of preserving awareness of the history and meaning of the civil unrest that occurred in Tulsa in 1921.
The community advisory committee shall be SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the Chancellor of Higher Education.
The community advisory committee shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the Chancellor of Higher Education.
the President of Langston University or his or her designee, b.
the President of Langston University or his or her designee, ENGR.
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The State Regents shall select scholarship SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 8 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) recipients from the list of recommendations provided pursuant to this paragraph;
The State Regents shall select scholarship recipients from the list of recommendations provided pursuant to this paragraph;
Following successful completion of such award 2.
Following successful completion of such award ENGR.
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In awarding scholarships to SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 9 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) nontraditional students, priority shall be given to applicants who are direct lineal descendants as defined in subsection C of this section.
In awarding scholarships to nontraditional students, priority shall be given to applicants who are direct lineal descendants as defined in subsection C of this section.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 10 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) C.
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Subject to the availability of funds, an amount of not more than the equivalent of the average amount of tuition for which an eligible Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program participant enrolled in a postsecondary career and technology education program is obligated to pay shall be awarded by allocation from the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Trust Fund.
Subject to the availability of funds, an amount of not more than the equivalent of the average amount of tuition for which an eligible Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program participant enrolled in a postsecondary career and technology ENGR.
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2040 Page 10 education program is obligated to pay shall be awarded by allocation from the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Trust Fund.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education may establish a maximum limit on the number of courses or other postsecondary units to which Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program benefits will SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 11 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) apply.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education may establish a maximum limit on the number of courses or other postsecondary units to which Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program benefits will apply.
An award to an eligible Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program participant who is enrolled in a postsecondary career and technology education program may be used to pay for both career and technology education and college work if both are required by the program.
An award to an eligible Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program participant who is enrolled in a postsecondary career and technology education program may be used to pay for both ENGR.
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2040 Page 11 career and technology education and college work if both are required by the program.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 12 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) No.
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105-34, the participant may elect to use the award allowed by this section to pay for fees, required textbooks or materials and, if any funds remain, to pay for room and board instead of resident tuition.
105-34, the participant may elect to use the award allowed by this section to pay for fees, required textbooks or materials and, ENGR.
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2040 Page 12 if any funds remain, to pay for room and board instead of resident tuition.
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 13 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON RULES March 4, 2026 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS 5 7 9 SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2040 SFLR Page 14 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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2040 Page 13 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program by adjusting eligibility criteria, income limits, and the scholarship award process.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2621

    to provide a scholarship award to residents high school students of the Tulsa School District → to provide a scholarship award to residents students of the Tulsa School District

    Expands the language to clarify that the scholarship is available to high school students.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    may shall annually award a maximum of up to three hundred full-time-equivalent scholarships → shall annually award a maximum of up to three hundred full-time-equivalent scholarships

    Removes the optionality of the award process, making it a requirement.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    not more than Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00), not exceed One Hundred Twenty-eight Thousand Dollars ($128,000.00) per year. → not exceed One Hundred Twenty-eight Thousand Dollars ($128,000.00) per year.

    Increases the income limit for scholarship eligibility.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    There shall be no family income limit for an applicant → There shall be no family income limit for an applicant who is a direct lineal descendant as defined in subsection C of this section.

    Clarifies that lineal descendants are exempt from the income limit.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    The Oklahoma Historical Society → An organization or individual engaged in genealogy and research of descendants and history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

    Broadens who can verify lineage documentation to include various organizations and individuals.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    the Regents shall consider as a factor, when determining the order of preference of applicants, whether State Regents’ selection process shall give first priority status → the State Regents’ selection process shall give first priority status

    Clarifies the requirement for priority status without condition.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    the application form shall include a small outlined box graphic, followed by the following language: 'Mark the box if you are a direct lineal descendant ...' → The application form shall include a small outlined box graphic, followed by the following language: 'Mark the box if you are a direct lineal descendant of a victim greatly impacted socially and economically during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who resided in the Greenwood Area of Tulsa, Oklahoma, between April 30, 1921, and June 1, 1921.'

    Adds specificity to the application form's language regarding eligibility.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    and any other relevant criteria determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education;

    Removes the ambiguity in determining eligibility criteria, which will now be based on a specified list.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall also be authorized to annually award scholarships for the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to two students at each of the high schools in the Tulsa School District → The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall also be authorized to annually award scholarships for the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to two students at each of the high schools in the Tulsa School District.

    Clarifies the authority and intention behind awarding additional scholarships.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623

    a family income of the applicant from taxable sources not to exceed Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) per year,

    Removes the specific income threshold for students at high schools in the Tulsa School District.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

  2. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

  3. First Reading

  4. Engrossed to House

  5. Referred for engrossment

  6. Emergency passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0

  7. Measure passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0

  8. Ayes: 45 Nays: 0

  9. Advanced to Third Reading

  10. General Order, Considered

  11. Coauthored by Representative Fugate (principal House author)

  12. Placed on General Order

  13. Withdrawn from Appropriations committee

  14. Referred to Appropriations

  15. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules committee; CR filed

  16. Second Reading referred to Rules Committee then to Appropriations Committee

  17. Authored by Senator Goodwin

  18. First Reading

Sponsors

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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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Votes

Advance

Passed 45 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 36003
Democrat 9000
Total 45003
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Not Voting
Ally Seifried Republican Not Voting
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Not Voting
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 38001
Democrat 9000
Total 47001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Not Voting
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Emergency

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 9000
Total 46002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Not Voting
Ally Seifried Republican Not Voting
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Rules

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16000
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 18001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB2040 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 3630) — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Subjects

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SB 2040 is sponsored by Regina Goodwin (Democrat) and Andy Fugate (Democrat).
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