Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 835 — Secretary of State; requiring submission of certain agency actions for review; requiring board to abide by certain recommendations. Effective date.

Last action — CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee

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

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

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

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    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 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

85 added · 86 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of SB 835 includes a more detailed definition of “proposed qualifying actions” by outlining specific criteria for actions taken by qualifying boards, such as those affecting a group of people or contested by individuals. This change is important because it clarifies what types of actions will be reviewed and held to certain standards, ensuring transparency and accountability within the board's processes. By specifying these definitions, the bill aims to protect individuals’ rights while fostering fair practices.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
Daniels of the Senate and Lepak of the House 9 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to the Secretary of State;
Daniels of the Senate and Lepak of the House 5 An Act relating to the Secretary of State;
establishing procedures for review;
establishing procedures for certain review;
SB835 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
revocation or suspension of a license, e.
revocation or suspension of a license, ENGR.
S.
B.
NO.
835 Page 1 e.
SB835 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Upon receipt of the written determination of the Secretary of State, the qualifying board shall abide by the recommendation of the Secretary of State, if any.
Upon receipt of the Secretary of State’s written determination, the qualifying board shall abide by the Secretary of State’s recommendation, if any.
4.
ENGR.
S.
B.
NO.
835 Page 2 4.
Actions that do not affect the status of a license or otherwise prevent a licensee from continuing to participate in the occupation of the licensee.
Actions that do not affect the status of a license or otherwise prevent a licensee from continuing to participate in the licensee’s occupation.
SB835 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.
6 COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
ENGR.
COMMITTEE ON RULES, dated 04/15/2026 - DO PASS, As Amended.
S.
8 SB835 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
B.
NO.
835 Page 3 Passed the Senate the 18th day of March, 2025.
3 Presiding Officer of the Senate 5 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
8 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
S.
B.
NO.
835 Page 4
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Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. Withdrawn from Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  4. Withdrawn from Civil Judiciary Committee

  5. Referred to Civil Judiciary

  6. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  7. First Reading

  8. Engrossed to House

  9. Referred for engrossment

  10. Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0

  11. General Order, Considered

  12. Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)

  13. Placed on General Order

  14. Reported Do Pass as amended Administrative Rules committee; CR filed

  15. Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules

  16. Authored by Senator Daniels

  17. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Rules Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 0200
Total 8200
% of votes cast 80%20%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Andy Fugate Democrat Nay
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Nay
Erick Harris Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 45 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 8000
Total 45002
% of votes cast 96%0%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 Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
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 Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Administrative Rules

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB835 CA1 - ADOPTED — Not Voting
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 835?
SB 835 is sponsored by Julie Daniels (Republican) and Mark Lepak (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 835?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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