Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 D cosponsors

HB 1982 — Schools; contracts for school materials; electronic textbook and instructional materials; contracts between vendors and schools; damages; definitions; effective date; emergency.

Last action — Second Reading referred to Education

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 12, 2025.

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

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Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • 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 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

127 added · 132 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revisions to Bill HB 1982 introduce a requirement for electronic contracts between schools and vendors to include specific stipulations. These changes allow for clearer terms regarding contract termination and any penalties or damages that may apply. This matters because it can help protect schools by ensuring they have more control and clarity in their contracts with publishers, ultimately leading to better decision-making and potentially cost savings.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
Ranson of the House and Mann of the Senate 9 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to schools;
Ranson and Deck of the House and Mann of the Senate 6 An Act relating to schools;
stating definitions;
defining terms;
Each contract shall stipulate the price at which each textbook will be sold to the State of Oklahoma, HB1982 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Each contract shall stipulate the price at which each textbook will be sold to the State of Oklahoma, and that all copies supplied to the State of Oklahoma will be equal to or better than the official copy filed with the secretary of the Committee.
and that all copies supplied to the State of Oklahoma will be equal to or better than the official copy filed with the secretary of the Committee.
The State Textbook Committee may approve the ENGR.
The State Textbook Committee may approve the substitution of a later edition in lieu of the textbook originally selected.
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1982 Page 1 substitution of a later edition in lieu of the textbook originally selected.
HB1982 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
and 6.
and ENGR.
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As requested by a school district or the Oklahoma School for the Blind, all publishers who enter into contracts with the State Textbook Committee shall be required to furnish the Committee with electronic files in a file format from which Braille and other HB1982 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
As requested by a school district or the Oklahoma School for the Blind, all publishers who enter into contracts with the State Textbook Committee shall be required to furnish the Committee with electronic files in a file format from which Braille and other accessible versions of the instructional materials can be produced.
accessible versions of the instructional materials can be produced.
The file format in which electronic instructional materials files are provided to the Committee shall be in a format prescribed by ENGR.
The file format in which electronic instructional materials files are provided to the Committee shall be in a format prescribed by federal law or regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Education which requires national standards for electronic files to be used for production of accessible instructional materials.
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1982 Page 3 federal law or regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Education which requires national standards for electronic files to be used for production of accessible instructional materials.
Any contract, licensing agreement, or other agreement between a vendor and a school or school district for electronic educational materials, including but not limited to, digital textbooks, supplemental textbook materials, software, online access, and other means of digital distribution, shall include a stipulation or addendum ensuring:
Any contract, licensing agreement, or other agreement between a vendor and a school or school district for electronic educational materials, including, but not limited to, digital textbooks, supplemental textbook materials, software, online access, and other means of digital distribution, shall include a stipulation or addendum ensuring:
A replacement for any defective or nonworking materials will be sent at no cost to the school, in a timely manner, but no later HB1982 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
A replacement for any defective or nonworking materials will be sent at no cost to the school, in a timely manner, but no later than seven (7) calendar days from notification by the school of such defect or nonworking material;
than seven (7) calendar days from notification by the school of such defect or nonworking material;
Any updates, maintenance, or support services needed for the proper function or applicability of the materials will be supplied in a timely manner, but no later than seven (7) calendar days from notification by the school of an issue.
Any updates, maintenance, or support services needed for the proper function or applicability of the materials will be supplied ENGR.
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6 COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OVERSIGHT, dated 03/05/2025 - DO PASS, As Amended and Coauthored.
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1982 Page 5 Passed the House of Representatives the 11th day of March, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives 6 Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2025.
8 Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
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The bill enhances regulations for contracts involving electronic educational materials in schools, ensuring that such materials are ready for use upon delivery and establishing penalties for violations.

  • 70 O.S. 2021, Section 16-106

    6. It will furnish for a like period in lieu of the corresponding textbooks under contract any other books listed in any annual statement subsequently filed by it during the term of the contract to any school district at the lowest new prices contained in such statement, and that it will maintain said prices uniformly through the state; and 7. All electronic materials furnished in lieu of or bundled with a physical textbook are ready for use or will be ready for use by the date of delivery.

    This specifies that all electronic materials must be ready for use at delivery.

  • A. Any contract, licensing agreement, or other agreement between a vendor and a school or school district for electronic educational materials, including, but not limited to, digital textbooks, supplemental textbook materials, software, online access, and other means of digital distribution, shall include a stipulation or addendum ensuring: 1. The materials purchased are ready for use or will be ready for use by the date of delivery; 2. A replacement for any defective or nonworking materials will be sent at no cost to the school, in a timely manner, but no later than seven (7) calendar days from notification by the school of such defect or nonworking material; and 3. Any updates, maintenance, or support services needed for the proper function or applicability of the materials will be supplied in a timely manner, but no later than seven (7) calendar days from notification by the school of an issue.

    This introduces new requirements for contracts involving electronic educational materials.

  • B. A vendor who violates any provision of this section may, as determined by the school district, be subject to immediate contract termination and disqualification from future contracts and shall be subject to damages and penalties as provided by law.

    This establishes penalties for vendors who fail to comply with contract terms.

Action History

  1. Second Reading referred to Education

  2. First Reading

  3. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  4. Referred for engrossment

  5. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 0

  6. Coauthored by Representative(s) Deck

  7. General Order

  8. Authored by Senator Mann (principal Senate author)

  9. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education Oversight Committee

  10. Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Common Education

  11. Referred to Common Education

  12. Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

  13. Authored by Representative Ranson

  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 87 Yea · 0 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 71008
Unaffiliated 5002
Democrat 11003
Total 870013
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lowe (J) — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Not Voting
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Not Voting
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Not Voting
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
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 Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Not Voting
Mark Lepak Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Not Voting
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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Education Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 2000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea

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Common Education Committee: Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 2000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Who sponsors HB 1982?
HB 1982 is sponsored by Trish Ranson (Democrat) and Mark Mann (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1982?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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