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SB 987 — Oklahoma Department of Commerce; creating the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board; providing for qualifications for Board members. Effective date.
Last action — Approved by Governor 05/09/2025
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 12, 2025.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
306 added · 326 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 987 includes changes that clarify and update definitions related to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and it modifies how the board operates. Specifically, it establishes protocols for board membership, quorum requirements, and procedures for electing board members, as well as allowing for the use of executive sessions. These changes are important because they aim to improve the efficiency and transparency of the department's operations, ensuring better economic development practices in Oklahoma.
ENGROSSEDAn Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Thompson of the Senate and Osburn and Blancett of the House 5 An Act relating to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce;
BESUBJECT: IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Oklahoma Department of Commerce BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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“Economic Innovation System” means a decentralized statewide system that responsively and innovatively coordinates technical assistance, grant and loan programs with local, state, ENGR.federal and private sector activities into a single statewide Economic Innovation System.
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987 Page 2 federal and private sector activities into a single statewide Economic Innovation System.
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All other employees and positions shall beENR. subject to the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act.
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987 Page 3 be subject to the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act.
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The purpose of the plan shall be to identify significant economic, social, and demographic trends which may have both short- term and long-term impacts on the state and local economy and to presentENR. strategies and recommendations that the state and local ENGR.
987 Page 54 present strategies and recommendations that the state and local political subdivisions might adopt to improve or stabilize the economy.
The Department shall develop and manage a complete economic information system which will support the five-year planning ENGR.process, and which will make available complete and timely information on the state economy.
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987 Page 6 process, and which will make available complete and timely information on the state economy.
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The business plan shall be consistent with the goals of the recurring five-year plan specified ENGR.in this section.
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an economic development practitioner from this state, and ENGR.
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an economic development practitioner from this state, and b.
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The Board shall elect a vice chair and such other officers deemed necessary to conduct the business of the Board from among its ENGR.members.
The chair shall preside over meetings of the Board, and officers shall perform duties as may be required by the Board.
The initial appointments of the Board shall be made within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this act.
The first meeting of the ENR.
987 Page 108 members.Board shall be called no later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of this act.
The chair shall preside over meetings of the Board, and officers shall perform duties as may be required by the Board.
The initial appointments of the Board shall be made within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this act.
The first meeting of the Board shall be called no later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of this act.
Proprietary information of the business submitted to the departments or school districts for the purpose of business development or customized training, and any related confidentiality ENGR.agreements detailing the information or records designated as confidential;
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PassedENR. the Senate the 18th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
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987 Page 1310 Passed the Senate the 18th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 5th day of May, 2025.
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.
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_________________________________ 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.
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AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill establishes a new Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board, modifies definitions, revises the appointment process for the Chief Executive Officer, and updates the approval process for the five-year economic development plan.
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74 O.S. 2021, Section 5003.4
1. “Department” means the Oklahoma Department of Commerce→ “Board” means the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board created in Section 4 of this act;The definition section is amended to include the definition of 'Board' for the newly created advisory board.
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74 O.S. 2021, Section 5003.5
The Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate→ The Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board created in Section 4 of this act.The appointment process for the Chief Executive Officer now includes involvement from the new Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board.
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74 O.S. 2021, Section 5003.7
the state and local political subdivisions might adopt to improve or stabilize the economy.→ the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board, as created in Section 8 4 of this act, for approval.Approval of the strategic plan is now required from the new Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board.
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There is hereby created the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board.
A new advisory oversight board for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is established.
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The Board shall consist of nine (9) voting members.
The new board will have nine voting members with specific appointment criteria.
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Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
Establishes a quorum requirement for the new board's meetings.
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providing for qualifications for Board members; stating appointment terms;
Includes provisions for the qualifications and appointment terms of board members.
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subjecting Board to the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act;
The new board will be subject to transparency and open meeting laws.
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providing for use of executive sessions by Board;
The board is allowed to hold executive sessions under certain conditions.
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stating other duties of the Board;
The bill outlines additional duties for the newly created board.
Amendments
1 amendmentClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Approved by Governor 05/09/2025
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Sent to Governor
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Enrolled, to House
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Referred for enrollment
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Signed, returned to Senate
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Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 62 Nays: 30
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General Order
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Coauthored by Representative(s) Blancett
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CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
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Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business
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Referred to Business
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Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure passed: Ayes: 30 Nays: 15
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General Order, Considered
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Placed on General Order
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Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed
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Coauthored by Representative Osburn (principal House author)
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Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
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Authored by Senator Thompson
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Kristen Thompson · Primary
- Mike Osburn · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 45 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Kristen Thompson Republican
- Mike Osburn Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 44 | 29 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 62 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 30% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (99)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Pittman | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| VACANCY: | — | Not Voting |
| Crosswhite Hader | — | Nay |
| 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 | Yea |
| Chris Sneed | Republican | Nay |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Nay |
| Clay Staires | Republican | Nay |
| Cody Maynard | Republican | Nay |
| Collin Duel | Republican | Yea |
| Cynthia Roe | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Pae | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Sterling | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Williams | Republican | Nay |
| David Hardin | Republican | Nay |
| David Smith | Republican | Nay |
| Dell Kerbs | Republican | Yea |
| Derrick Hildebrant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dick Lowe | Republican | Yea |
| Eddy Dempsey | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Gise | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Roberts | Republican | Nay |
| Erick Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Gabe Woolley | Republican | Nay |
| George Burns | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gerrid Kendrix | Republican | Nay |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Blair | Republican | Nay |
| Jay Steagall | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Grego | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Olsen | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Shaw | Republican | Nay |
| John George | Republican | Yea |
| John Kane | Republican | Nay |
| John Pfeiffer | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wilk | Republican | Nay |
| Josh Cantrell | Republican | Yea |
| Josh West | Republican | Yea |
| Judd Strom | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Humphrey | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ken Luttrell | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kenton Patzkowsky | Republican | Nay |
| Kevin West | Republican | Nay |
| Marilyn Stark | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Chapman | Republican | Nay |
| Mark Lawson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark Lepak | Republican | Nay |
| Mark Tedford | Republican | Yea |
| Max Wolfley | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Rande Worthen | Republican | Yea |
| Rick West | Republican | Nay |
| Robert Manger | Republican | Yea |
| Ronny Johns | Republican | Yea |
| Ross Ford | Republican | Nay |
| Rusty Cornwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Eaves | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| Tom Gann | Republican | Nay |
| Toni Hasenbeck | Republican | Yea |
| Trey Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso-Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Annie Menz | Democrat | Yea |
| Meloyde Blancett | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Hill | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Banning | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Sneed | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Nay |
| Cody Maynard | Republican | Nay |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wilk | Republican | Nay |
| Mark Tedford | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Ronny Johns | Republican | Yea |
| Stacy Jo Adams | Republican | Nay |
| Tammy Townley | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Gann | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Provenzano | Democrat | Yea |
| Meloyde Blancett | Democrat | Yea |
| Brad Boles | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Banning | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Gise | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Lay | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Eaves | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Fetgatter | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 25 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 32% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark Mann | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Nay |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Nay |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Nay |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ally Seifried | Republican | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Nay |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chuck Hall | 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 |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Alvord | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Lonnie Paxton | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Nay |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Nay |
| Roland Pederson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Nay |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Hamilton | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| AMD SB987 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 1750) | — | Not Voting |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 987?
- SB 987 is sponsored by Kristen Thompson (Republican) and Mike Osburn (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 987?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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