Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 1017 — Higher education; Oklahoma College Athletic Conference Act; Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission; emergency.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 07, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    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

205 added · 234 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the revised version of HB 1017, the bill now explicitly outlines the requirements for the Exploration Commission, detailing its membership, chairperson, and the need for specific analyses and feasibility reports to be conducted. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Commission to hire independent consultants and engage directly with the NCAA, which adds layers of expertise and collaboration to its efforts. These changes matter because they enhance transparency and ensure the Commission has the necessary resources and guidance to effectively explore the establishment of an NCAA Division II Athletic Conference in Oklahoma.

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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED HOUSE BILL NO.
Moore and Boles of the House and Rader of the Senate 6 8 An Act relating to college sports;
Moore, Boles, and Deck of the House and Rader and Pederson of the Senate An Act relating to college sports;
requiring certain study to be conducted by commission;
requiring certain analysis to be conducted by Commission;
requiring submission of report;
directing Commission to consult with certain stakeholders;
authorizing commission to contract with independent consultants;
requiring submission of feasibility report that includes specific information;
authorizing commission to consult NCAA;
authorizing Commission to hire independent consultants and contract with certain experts;
authorizing Commission to engage with the NCAA;
requiring commission to explore certain funding sources;
requiring Commission to explore certain funding sources;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
College sports BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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SECTION 2.
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"NCAA Division II" means the governing body for intercollegiate athletics for NCAA-member institutions that compete ENGR.
"NCAA Division II" means the governing body for intercollegiate athletics for NCAA-member institutions that compete at the Division II level, which balances athletics, academics, and extracurricular activities;
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B.
NO.
1017 Page 2 at the Division II level, which balances athletics, academics, and extracurricular activities;
"Member Institutions" means accredited colleges and universities that would be potential members of the new NCAA Division II conference;
"Member institutions" means accredited colleges and universities that would be potential members of the new NCAA Division II conference;
"Student-Athletes" means individuals enrolled in member institutions who participate in NCAA Division II athletics;
"Student-athletes" means individuals enrolled in member institutions who participate in NCAA Division II athletics;
"The Conference" means a collective body of NCAA Division II institutions that would form an organized athletic conference under the NCAA's rules and regulations.
"The conference" means a collective body of NCAA Division II institutions that would form an organized athletic conference under the NCAA's rules and regulations.
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The members shall elect a Chairperson of the Commission from among its members, who will lead the Commission's activities.
The members shall elect a chairperson of the Commission from among its members, who will lead the Commission's activities.
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Academic and athletic organizations that focus on the interests of Division II athletics;
Academic and athletic organizations that focus on the interests of Division II athletics.
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The report shall include:
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The report shall include:
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The Legislature shall review the Commission's final report and recommendations and, if deemed appropriate, introduce legislation to facilitate the establishment of the new NCAA Division II conference.
The Legislature shall review the Commission's ENR.
SECTION 8.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 9108 of Title 70, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
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There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission to be designated the "Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission Revolving Fund".
The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission ENGR.
1017 Page 7 from appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and bequests.
1017 Page 5 final report and recommendations and, if deemed appropriate, introduce legislation to facilitate the establishment of the new NCAA Division II conference.
SECTION 8.
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 9108 of Title 70, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
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There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission to be designated the "Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission Revolving Fund".
The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma NCAA Division II Athletic Conference Exploration Commission from appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and bequests.
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby ENGR.
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.
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1017 Page 8 declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
1017 Page 6 Passed the House of Representatives the 4th day of March, 2025.
Passed the House of Representatives the 4th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 29th day of April, 2025.
5 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
9 Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
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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Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Enrolled measure signed, returned to House

  4. Enrolled, signed, to Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Engrossed measure signed, returned to House

  7. Emergency passed: Ayes: 32 Nays: 12

  8. Measure passed: Ayes: 32 Nays: 13

  9. Amendment restored bill to engrossed version

  10. Title restored

  11. General Order, Amended

  12. Placed on General Order

  13. Reported Do Pass Appropriations committee; CR filed

  14. Referred to Appropriations

  15. Title stricken

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

  17. Coauthored by Senator Pederson

  18. Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

  19. Coauthored by Representative Deck

  20. First Reading

  21. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  22. Referred for engrossment

  23. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 78 Nays: 13

  24. Authored by Senator Rader (principal Senate author)

  25. General Order

  26. CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee

  27. Coauthored by Representative(s) Boles

  28. Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education

  29. Referred to Postsecondary Education

  30. Second Reading referred to Education Oversight

  31. Authored by Representative Moore

  32. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 31 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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"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

Emergency

Passed 32 Yea · 12 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31602
Democrat 1601
Total 321203
% of votes cast 68%26%0%6%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Nay
Mary B. Boren Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall 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 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 Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Not Voting
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Nay
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Not Voting
Warren Hamilton Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 32 Yea · 13 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 261201
Democrat 6101
Total 321302
% of votes cast 68%28%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 Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Not Voting
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
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 Nay
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Nay
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
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 Nay
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Nay
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Not Voting
Warren Hamilton Republican Nay

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Advance

Passed 38 Yea · 6 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 1601
Total 38603
% of votes cast 81%13%0%6%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Nay
Mary B. Boren Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall 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
Jack Stewart 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 Not Voting
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Not Voting
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Appropriations

Passed 21 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 16100
Total 21100
% of votes cast 95%5%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 9 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 6200
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 9201
% of votes cast 75%17%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
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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
Dusty Deevers Republican Nay
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Roland Pederson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 78 Yea · 13 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 621205
Democrat 13001
Unaffiliated 3103
Total 781309
% of votes cast 78%13%0%9%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lowe (J) — Not Voting
Pittman — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Nay
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Nay
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
David Smith Republican Nay
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
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 Nay
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Nay
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 Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Nay
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Nay
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 Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Not Voting
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Not Voting
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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Education Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 2000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican 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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Subjects

education
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Who sponsors HB 1017?
HB 1017 is sponsored by Anthony Moore (Republican) and Dave Rader (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1017?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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