Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB4486: State Capitol Preservation Commission; monument; emergency.
Status: Signed into law, April 27, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the State Capitol Preservation Commission; authorizing the placement of a monument near the State Capitol Arch; directing the State Capitol Preservation Commission to work with private entities to erect the monument; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: State Capitol Preservation Commission.
From the enrolled text, April 21, 2026:
An Act relating to the State Capitol Preservation Commission; authorizing the placement of a monument near the State Capitol Arch; directing the State Capitol Preservation Commission to work with private entities to erect the monument; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: State Capitol Preservation Commission SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 4110.2 of Title 74, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: The State Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is hereby authorized to permit and arrange for the placement of the Gold Star Family Monument. This monument shall be designed, constructed, and placed on the Capitol Grounds by private entities at no expense to the State of Oklahoma. The State Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is authorized to assist private entities in placing the monument in the northwest corner behind the State Capitol Arch and arranging a suitable time for its placement. SECTION 2. 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. Passed the House of Representatives the 11th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of …
Sponsors
- Derrick Hildebrant (R, HD-023)
- Tammy Townley (R, HD-048) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 04/23/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- : Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Retirement and Government Resources committee; CR filed
Votes
- Third Reading (April 21, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Retirement & Government Resources Committee (April 7, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 11, 2026): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 26, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 17, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB4486?
- HB4486 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State Capitol Preservation Commission; monument; emergency.
- What does HB4486 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to the State Capitol Preservation Commission; authorizing the placement of a monument near the State Capitol Arch; directing the State Capitol Preservation Commission to work with private entities to erect the monument; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: State Capitol Preservation Commission.
- What is the status of HB4486?
- Signed into law as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 04/23/2026 (April 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4486?
- Tammy Townley (R, HD-048), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB4486?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB4486&Session=2600
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