Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3031: Economic development and workforce investment; creating the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund; source.
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to economic development and workforce investment; stating legislative findings and intent; creating the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund; providing for source of funds; and providing for noncodification.
From the engrossed text, April 29, 2026:
An Act relating to economic development and workforce investment; stating legislative findings and intent; creating the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund; providing for source of funds; and providing for noncodification. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows: The Legislature finds that: 1. Workforce participation and targeted job training are critical to strengthening Oklahoma's economy; 2. Strategic investment in workforce-first development initiatives produces measurable employment, training, and wage outcomes; 3. The North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative is designed to prioritize local hiring, job readiness, skills training, and long-term economic sustainability; and SENATE FLOOR VERSION - HB3031 SFLR Page (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 4. A one-time capital and programmatic investment may be necessary to accelerate workforce training and job placement outcomes. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature to authorize a one-time appropriation, subject to available funds and legislative approval through the annual budgeting process, to support the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative. SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows: There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to be designated the …
Sponsors
- Mickey Dollens (D, HD-093)
- Dick Lowe (R, HD-056) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Placed on General Order
- : Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
- : Referred to Appropriations
- : Reported Do Pass Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed
- : Coauthored by Representative Dollens
- : Remove as author Senator Pugh; authored by Senator Frix
- : Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee then to Appropriations Committee
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
Votes
- Senate Economic Development, Workforce & Tourism Committee (April 21, 2026): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 25, 2026): 51 yea, 43 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (March 25, 2026): 52 yea, 39 nay, failed
- Floor Vote (March 3, 2026): 23 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 16, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is HB3031?
- HB3031 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Economic development and workforce investment; creating the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund; source.
- What does HB3031 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to economic development and workforce investment; stating legislative findings and intent; creating the North Pointe Workforce Development Initiative Revolving Fund; providing for source of funds; and providing for noncodification.
- What is the status of HB3031?
- Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Placed on General Order (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3031?
- Dick Lowe (R, HD-056), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB3031?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3031&Session=2600
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