Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

SB 1461 — Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; extending sunset date.

Last action — Veto override failed: Ayes: 27 Nays: 18

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 02, 2026. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on April 29, 2026.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    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 8 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

94 added · 126 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 1461 involve removing a declaration of emergency and an effective date, while extending the operational timeline of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority under the state's Sunset Law. This means the Authority will continue to exist and carry out its educational functions without interruption, which is crucial for providing educational programming to Oklahomans. Overall, these changes help ensure that the Authority can maintain its role in supporting educational television services in the state.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Bergstrom of the Senate and Kendrix of the House 5 An Act relating to education;
Bergstrom of the Senate and Kendrix of the House An Act relating to education;
updating statutory language;
and updating statutory language.
providing an effective date;
SUBJECT:
and declaring an emergency.
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
The Authority is hereby constituted an instrumentality of the state, and the exercise by the Authority of the powers conferred by this article section for the planning, construction, operation, and ENGR.
The Authority is hereby constituted an instrumentality of the state, and the exercise by the Authority of the powers conferred by this article section for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of educational television facilities shall be deemed and held to be an essential function of the state.
S.
B.
NO.
1461 Page 1 maintenance of educational television facilities shall be deemed and held to be an essential function of the state.
Appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall be from any ENGR.
Appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall be from any redrawn districts which are not represented by an authority member until such time as each of the modified congressional districts are represented by an authority member.
S.
B.
NO.
1461 Page 2 redrawn districts which are not represented by an authority member until such time as each of the modified congressional districts are represented by an authority member.
Any such officers elected by the Authority on or after July 1, 1984, shall be appointed to serve a term of one (1) year.
Any such officers elected by the ENR.
Seven members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum, and the vote of seven members shall be ENGR.
1461 Page 3 necessary for any action taken by the Authority.
1461 Page 2 Authority on or after July 1, 1984, shall be appointed to serve a term of one (1) year.
Seven members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum, and the vote of seven members shall be necessary for any action taken by the Authority.
SECTION 2.
ENR.
This act shall become effective July 1, 2026.
SECTION 3.
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.
ENGR.
1461 Page 4 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2026.
1461 Page 3 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.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 29th day of April, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill extends the sunset date of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 23-105

    July 1, 2026 → July 1, 2031

    Changes the expiration date of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority's existence.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Veto override failed: Ayes: 27 Nays: 18

  2. Vetoed 05/05/2026

  3. Sent to Governor

  4. Signed, returned to Senate

  5. Enrolled, to House

  6. Referred for enrollment

  7. Signed, returned to Senate

  8. Third Reading, Measure passed and Emergency failed: Ayes: 67 Nays: 20; Ayes: 55 Nays: 20

  9. General Order

  10. CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee

  11. Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules

  12. First Reading

  13. Engrossed to House

  14. Referred for engrossment

  15. Emergency passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 5

  16. Measure passed: Ayes: 34 Nays: 12

  17. Ayes: 44 Nays: 1

  18. Advanced to Third Reading

  19. General Order, Considered

  20. Placed on General Order

  21. Reported Do Pass as amended Education committee; CR filed

  22. Coauthored by Representative Kendrix (principal House author)

  23. Second Reading referred to Education

  24. Authored by Senator Bergstrom

  25. First Reading

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 46 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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Votes

Veto Override No Emergency

Passed 27 Yea · 18 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 191802
Democrat 8001
Total 271803
% of votes cast 56%38%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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Nay
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Nay
Bryan Logan Republican Nay
Casey Murdock Republican Nay
Christi Gillespie Republican Nay
Dana Prieto Republican Nay
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Not Voting
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Nay
Grant Green Republican Nay
Jerry Alvord Republican Nay
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Nay
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Nay
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Nay
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Not Voting
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Nay
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Nay

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Emergency

Passed 55 Yea · 20 Nay · 24 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3001
Republican 3920020
Democrat 13004
Total 5520025
% of votes cast 55%20%0%25%
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 Not Voting
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Not Voting
Jared Deck Democrat Not Voting
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Not Voting
Bob Ed Culver Republican Not Voting
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Not Voting
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Not Voting
Clay Staires Republican Nay
Cody Maynard Republican Nay
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Not Voting
Danny Sterling Republican Nay
Danny Williams Republican Not Voting
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Nay
Dick Lowe Republican Not Voting
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Not Voting
Eric Roberts Republican Nay
Erick Harris Republican Nay
Gabe Woolley Republican Not Voting
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Nay
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Nay
Jim Shaw Republican Nay
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Wilk Republican Nay
Josh Cantrell Republican Not Voting
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Not Voting
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Nay
Mike Osburn Republican Not Voting
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Not Voting
Rob Hall Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Nay
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Nay
Rusty Cornwell Republican Nay
Ryan Eaves Republican Nay
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Nay
Stan May Republican Not Voting
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Not Voting
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Nay
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 67 Yea · 20 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2101
Republican 5019010
Democrat 15002
Total 6720013
% of votes cast 67%20%0%13%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Nay
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart 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 Not Voting
Carl Newton Republican Not Voting
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Nay
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Nay
Clay Staires Republican Nay
Cody Maynard Republican Nay
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Not Voting
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Nay
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Not Voting
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Nay
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Nay
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Nay
Jim Shaw Republican Nay
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Wilk Republican Nay
Josh Cantrell Republican Not Voting
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Nay
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Nay
Rick West Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Nay
Rusty Cornwell Republican Nay
Ryan Eaves Republican Nay
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Nay
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 Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Administrative Rules Committee: Do Pass

Passed 7 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5500
Democrat 2000
Total 7500
% of votes cast 58%42%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Clay Staires Republican Nay
Cody Maynard Republican Nay
Collin Duel Republican Nay
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Nay
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Nay

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Advance

Passed 44 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 35103
Democrat 9000
Total 44103
% of votes cast 92%2%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 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 Not Voting
Julie McIntosh Republican Not Voting
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
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 39 Yea · 5 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30504
Democrat 9000
Total 39504
% of votes cast 81%10%0%8%
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 Nay
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 Nay
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Nay
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 34 Yea · 12 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 251202
Democrat 9000
Total 341202
% of votes cast 71%25%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 Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Nay
Bryan Logan Republican Nay
Casey Murdock Republican Nay
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Nay
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Nay
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Nay
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Not Voting
Julie McIntosh Republican Nay
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Nay
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Education

Passed 9 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 6100
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 9101
% of votes cast 82%9%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB1461 CA1 - ADOPTED — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Roland Pederson Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Who sponsors SB 1461?
SB 1461 is sponsored by Micheal Bergstrom (Republican) and Gerrid Kendrix (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1461?
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