Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1598: State government; removing certain prohibition on use of funds; removing certain requirement on nonsectarian charter schools. Effective date.
Status: In committee, February 16, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to state government; 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; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-136, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-136), which relates to charter schools; removing certain requirement on nonsectarian charter schools; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:
An Act relating to state government; 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; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-136, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-136), which relates to charter schools; removing certain requirement on nonsectarian charter schools; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. 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 Req. No. 2544 Page 1 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 …