Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB244: Higher education; establishing the Program of American Civic Thought and Leadership at the University of Oklahoma; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, April 17, 2025:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 244 By: Daniels and Pugh of the Senate and Lepak of the House [ higher education - Program of American Civic Thought and Leadership at the University of Oklahoma - intent - report - appropriation - codification - effective date - emergency ] BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 3319 of Title 70, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. There is hereby established the Program of American Civic Thought and Leadership at the University of Oklahoma. It is the intent of the Legislature that the purpose of the program shall be to: 1. Educate students in the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American political order including the character traits and durable habits necessary to sustain that order; SB244 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 2. Educate students in the philosophical foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship; 3. Promote and provide programming related to civic education, engagement, and discourse; 4. Enhance education in the fields of political thought and science, American history and government, free market economics, and other …
Sponsors
- Adam Pugh (R, SD-041)
Latest actions
- : Laid over
- : General Order
- : Enacting clause stricken
- : CR; Do Pass, as amended, Appropriations and Budget Committee
- : Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
- : Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
- : Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed to House
- : Referred for engrossment
Votes
- Floor Vote (April 15, 2025): 25 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 7, 2025): 8 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 27, 2025): 34 yea, 13 nay, passed
- Senate Education Committee (February 25, 2025): 6 yea, 3 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB244?
- SB244 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Higher education; establishing the Program of American Civic Thought and Leadership at the University of Oklahoma; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.
- What is the status of SB244?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Laid over (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB244?
- Adam Pugh (R, SD-041).
- Where is the official record for SB244?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB244&Session=2600
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