Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 1278 — State Department of Health; Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program; agency; purpose; reports; Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program Revolving Fund; fund nature; budgeting and expenditure of funds; effective date; emergency.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/11/2025

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

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

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

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • 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 7 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

76 added · 100 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1278 introduces the "Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program," which will be managed by the State Department of Health. This program is designed to provide funding specifically for ALS-related initiatives. This change is significant because it aims to improve resources and support for those affected by ALS, potentially enhancing care and research efforts in the state.

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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED HOUSE BILL NO.
Caldwell (Chad) and Ford of the House and Rosino of the Senate 6 An Act relating to the State Department of Health;
Caldwell (Chad) and Ford of the House and Rosino and Nice of the Senate An Act relating to the State Department of Health;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
State Department of Health BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
ENGR.
There is hereby created the Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program which shall be administered by the State Department of Health.
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NO.
1278 Page 1 There is hereby created the Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program which shall be administered by the State Department of Health.
The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the State Department of Health from appropriations, donations, ENGR.
The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the State Department of Health from appropriations, donations, grants, or other sources of funding specifically designated for deposit to the Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program Revolving Fund.
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1278 Page 2 grants, or other sources of funding specifically designated for deposit to the Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program Revolving Fund.
Passed the House of Representatives the 4th day of March, 2025.
ENR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
1278 Page 3 2 4 6 8 ENGR.
1278 Page 2 Passed the House of Representatives the 4th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the 1st day of May, 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.
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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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/11/2025

  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. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 8

  8. Amendment restored bill to engrossed version

  9. Title restored

  10. General Order, Amended

  11. Coauthored by Senator Nice

  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 Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

  17. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  20. Referred for engrossment

  21. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 10

  22. Amended

  23. House Rule suspended

  24. Coauthored by Representative(s) Ford

  25. General Order

  26. Authored by Senator Rosino (principal Senate author)

  27. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee

  28. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

  29. Authored by Representative Caldwell (Chad)

  30. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 21 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

Third Reading

Passed 38 Yea · 8 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30801
Democrat 8000
Total 38801
% of votes cast 81%17%0%2%
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 Nay
Casey Murdock Republican Not Voting
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 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 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
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Advance

Passed 29 Yea · 9 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27705
Democrat 2204
Total 29909
% of votes cast 62%19%0%19%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Not Voting
Mary B. Boren Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Not Voting
Nikki Nice Democrat Not Voting
Regina Goodwin Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Brian Guthrie Republican Nay
Casey Murdock Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Lonnie Paxton Republican Not Voting
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
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 Yea

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Appropriations

Passed 21 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 16200
Total 21200
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (23)
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 Nay
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
Tom Woods Republican Yea

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Health & Human Services

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
STRIKE THE TITLE - ADOPTED — Not Voting
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea

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Suspend House Rules

Passed 88 Yea · 0 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 71008
Unaffiliated 4003
Democrat 13001
Total 880012
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lowe (J) — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Bennett — Not Voting
Pittman — 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 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 Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Not Voting
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 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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky 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 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 Not Voting
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
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 Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 86 Yea · 10 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 681001
Unaffiliated 5002
Democrat 13001
Total 861004
% of votes cast 86%10%0%4%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lowe (J) — Yea
Pittman — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Not Voting
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 Nay
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Nay
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 Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 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 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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Appropriations And Budget Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26000
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 5000
Total 32000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (32)
Member Party Vote
Bennett — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Subjects

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HB 1278 is sponsored by Chad Caldwell (Republican) and Paul Rosino (Republican).
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