Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 3261 — Schools; requiring State Department of Education to create certain database; requiring school districts to annually submit certain information to the Department; effective date.

Last action — Placed on General Order

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    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 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 24, 2026.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 53 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HB 3261 now explicitly requires the State Department of Education to create a database for all school support employees, which includes details such as their names, the school district, and their specific roles. This change is significant because it aims to improve the management and tracking of school support staff, potentially enhancing accountability and resource allocation within the education system. By keeping a detailed record, the state can ensure better support for these essential employees and streamline communication between school districts and the Department of Education.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
Hildebrant and Hill of the House and Reinhardt of the Senate 9 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to schools;
Hildebrant and Hill of the House and Reinhardt of the Senate 6 An Act relating to schools;
HB3261 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
ENGR.
H.
NO.
3261 Page 1 B.
Each school district shall update the Department with the information required in this act within thirty (30) days of a new HB3261 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Each school district shall update the Department with the information required in this act within thirty (30) days of a new support employee's employment and within thirty (30) days of a support employee's termination or other separation from employment.
support employee's employment and within thirty (30) days of a support employee's termination or other separation from employment.
5 COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
ENGR.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGET, dated 03/05/2026 - DO PASS, As Amended and Coauthored.
H.
7 9 HB3261 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
B.
NO.
3261 Page 2 Passed the House of Representatives the 23rd day of March, 2026.
3 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives 6 Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.
8 Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
3261 Page 3
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Withdrawn from Appropriations committee

  3. Coauthored by Representative Wolfley

  4. Referred to Appropriations

  5. Title stricken

  6. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education committee; CR filed

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

  8. First Reading

  9. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  10. Referred for engrossment

  11. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0

  12. General Order

  13. Emergency removed

  14. Authored by Senator Reinhardt (principal Senate author)

  15. Coauthored by Representative(s) Hill

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

  17. Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

  18. Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee

  19. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

  20. Authored by Representative Hildebrant

  21. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 4 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

Education

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 0002
Total 10002
% of votes cast 83%0%0%17%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
AMD HB3261 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 3906) — Not Voting
STRIKE THE TITLE - ADOPTED — Not Voting
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 Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 72007
Unaffiliated 3001
Democrat 17000
Total 92008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
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
Ronald Stewart 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
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 Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood 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 Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting

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Appropriations And Budget Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 23 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 21000
Democrat 2400
Total 23400
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (27)
Member Party Vote
Andy Fugate Democrat Nay
Cyndi Munson Democrat Nay
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Nay
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Nay
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Kyle Hilbert Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Appropriations And Budget Education Subcommittee: 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
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3261?
HB 3261 is sponsored by Derrick Hildebrant (Republican) and Aaron Reinhardt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3261?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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