Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1307: Oklahoma Historical Society; removing certain prohibition on use of funds. Effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 13, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Historical Society; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Sections 1.18, 171, and 201C, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 213, O.S.L. 2022 (53 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 201C), which relate to the dispensation of funds; removing certain prohibition on use of funds; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Historical Society.
From the enrolled text, May 7, 2026:
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Historical Society; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Sections 1.18, 171, and 201C, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 213, O.S.L. 2022 (53 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 201C), which relate to the dispensation of funds; removing certain prohibition on use of funds; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Historical Society SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 53 O.S. 2021, Section 1.18, is amended to read as follows: Section 1.18. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall dispense funds for historical purposes only as defined provided by paragraph 6 of Section 6 of this act the Oklahoma Historical Preservation Act. The Oklahoma Historical Society may enter into contracts with other state agencies or nonprofit corporations holding a valid exemption from taxation issued pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, of the United States, as amended, or with individuals or associations pursuant to statutory requirements. Funds shall not be applied, donated or used directly or indirectly for the use, benefit or support of any sect, church, denomination or system of religion, or for the use, benefit or support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such. …
Sponsors
- Brian Hill (R, HD-047)
- Julie Daniels (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled, to House
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 76 Nays: 14
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Hill
- : General Order
- : CR; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Committee
- : Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee
Votes
- Third Reading (May 6, 2026): 76 yea, 14 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 21, 2026): 21 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 6, 2026): 6 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 23, 2026): 39 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Senate Economic Development, Workforce & Tourism Committee (February 17, 2026): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: State Government
Common questions
- What is SB1307?
- SB1307 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Historical Society; removing certain prohibition on use of funds. Effective date.
- What does SB1307 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Historical Society; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Sections 1.18, 171, and 201C, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 213, O.S.L. 2022 (53 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 201C), which relate to the dispensation of funds; removing certain prohibition on use of funds; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Historical Society.
- What is the status of SB1307?
- Signed into law as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1307?
- Julie Daniels (R, SD-029), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB1307?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1307&Session=2600
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