Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1405: Tax refund donation; reauthorizing checkoff for Wildlife Diversity Fund. Effective date.
Status: Chaptered, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to tax refund donation; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3-310, which relates to the Wildlife Diversity Fund; reauthorizing certain income tax checkoff; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program.
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
An Act relating to tax refund donation; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3-310, which relates to the Wildlife Diversity Fund; reauthorizing certain income tax checkoff; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3-310, is amended to read as follows: Section 3-310. A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall include on each state individual income tax return form for tax years beginning after December 31, 2001 tax year 2002 and subsequent tax years, and each state corporate tax return form for tax years beginning after December 31, 2001 tax year 2002 and subsequent tax years, an opportunity for the taxpayer to donate from a tax refund for the benefit of the Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program. B. For purposes of this section, "nongame wildlife" means any species of wildlife not legally classified as a game species or furbearer by statute or by rule adopted pursuant to statute. C. Except as otherwise provided for in this section, all monies generated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be paid to the State Treasurer and placed to the credit of the Wildlife Diversity Fund. D. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to be designated the "Wildlife Diversity Fund". The fund …
Sponsors
- Carri Hicks (D, SD-040) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Enrolled, to House
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 4
- : 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 (April 29, 2026): 80 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 21, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 6, 2026): 9 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 16, 2026): 34 yea, 13 nay, passed
- Senate Revenue & Taxation Committee (February 9, 2026): 8 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Taxation
Common questions
- What is SB1405?
- SB1405 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Tax refund donation; reauthorizing checkoff for Wildlife Diversity Fund. Effective date.
- What does SB1405 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to tax refund donation; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3-310, which relates to the Wildlife Diversity Fund; reauthorizing certain income tax checkoff; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program.
- What is the status of SB1405?
- Chaptered as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2026 (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1405?
- Carri Hicks (D, SD-040).
- Where is the official record for SB1405?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1405&Session=2600
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