INDEX
BILLS OF INTEREST TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Flexible benefit amounts,
SB 1409
Tax
Deduction
for college savings plan contributions, HB 2681
Exemption
for
Admission
tickets, SB 1214
Campus
construction projects, SB 1216
Computer
equipment used for Internet service, SB 1364
Institutional
parking, SB 1057
Interest
income on tax-exempt obligations, SB 1389
Retirement
benefits, SB 1308
Teacher
Certification,
SB 849, SB 1392, SB 1595, HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2728
Forgivable
loans, SB 1393
BILL SUMMARIES
Status
Reported as of March 23, 2000
SENATE BILLS
SB 220 (Easley/Glover) – ELECTRIC RESTRUCTURING/CLIMATOLOGICAL
SURVEY. Creates the Electric Restructuring
Implementation Act; creates the Market Structure Advisory Committee, the
membership of which would include a university faculty member experienced in
marketing, antitrust and competitive issues; authorizes the Corporation
Commission to contract with the Oklahoma Climatological Survey to provide
certain weather forecasting services.
(17 §§ 180.11, 708)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB220_int.rtf
2/28/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Do Pass - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb220_cs.rtf
3/14/00Bill
Passed – Senate (34-11) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb220_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Energy, Environment & Nat. Res.
SB 788 (Fisher/Kinnamon) – CURRICULUM/TUITION SCHOLARSHIP. Requires that in order to graduate with
a standard diploma, students must have three units in language arts,
mathematics, science and social studies; provides that to be eligible to
participate in the Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship Program, a student has to have
graduated with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; repeals sections relating to diplomas of
honor. (70 §§ 11-103.6, 2612)
2/1/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB788_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb788_cs.rtf
3/01/00Bill
Passed – Senate (43-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb788_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 817 (Milacek/McCarter) - RETIREMENT. Increases to $18,000 the earnings limit for certain retired
members of the Teachers’ Retirement System.
(70 § 17-116.10
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB817_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb817_sflr.rtf
2/28/00Title
restored
2/28/00Bill
Amended and Passed Senate (42-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb817_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to House Retirement Laws Committee
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 824 (Maddox/Paulk) - ANSWERING MACHINES/VOICE MAIL. Requires that the primary telephone number
at state agencies, including State System higher education institutions,
centers and other constituent agencies, be answered by an agency employee
during normal business hours; prohibits the use of an answering device on the
primary telephone designated to receive calls from the public during normal
business hours or forwarded to a telephone that is not answered by an employee;
provides an exception to allow agencies to use answering devices to answer
calls during other than normal business hours and calls to other numbers the
agency maintains. (74 § 3306)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB824_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Committee - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb824_sflr.rtf
3/1/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (41-2) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb824_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 831 (Ford/Bryant) – SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. Adds the Support Education License Plate to
list of special license plates authorized by the Oklahoma Tax Commission;
provides that $2 of the $25 fee will go to the Tax Commission with the
remaining $23 dollars divided between the Education Reform Revolving Fund (5
percent), the Higher Education Revolving Fund (5 percent), the State Vocational-Technical
Fund (5 percent), and the Teachers’ Retirement Benefit Fund (85 percent). (47 § 1136)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB831_int.rtf
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb831_sflr.rtf
2/28/00Floor
Substitute Adopted and Passed – Senate
(45-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb831_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
SB 843 (Helton/McCarter) - GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Removes the first-come-first-served criteria
for awarding scholarships for teachers and administrators to attend the Great
Expectations Summer Institutes for Teachers; authorizes the State Board of
Education to develop criteria for scholarship awards. (70 § 6-194.2)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB843_int.rtf
2/14/00Senate
Committee – Passed
2/28/00Senate
– Passed (40-2) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb843_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 849 (Crutchfield/McCarter) - TEACHER CERTIFICATION. Modifies criteria for certification in early
childhood education to allow certification of a person who has a child
Development Associate credential and has at least five years’ experience as an
early childhood educator with a Head Start program or with a public school in
the state working in an early childhood education program for children four
years of age and younger. (70 §
11-103.7)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB849_int.rtf
2/14/00Title
stricken
2/14/00Senate
Committee - Passed as Amended
2/2800 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb849_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 863 (Harrison/Easley) – CLIMATOLOGICAL SURVEY/LITERACY INITIATIVES. Re-creates until 2006 various boards
including the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and the Literacy Initiatives
Commission. (74 § 3907)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB863_int.rtf
2/8/00 Senate
Committee - Do Pass
2/15/00Senate
- Passed (47-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb863_engr.rtf
2/17/00Referred
to House Govt Ops & Agency Oversight Committee
SB 866 (Harrison/Easley) - BOARD OF TESTS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG
INFLUENCE. Re-creates until 2006
the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, the chairman of which
is the Dean of the OU College of Medicine or the Dean’s designee. (47 § 759)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB866_int.rtf
2/8/00 Senate
Committee - Do Pass
2/15/00Senate
- Passed (47-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb866_engr.rtf
2/17/00Referred
to House Govt Ops & Agency Oversight Committee
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 868 (Harrison/Easley) - STATE ANATOMICAL BOARD. Re-creates
until 2006 the State Anatomical Board. (47 § 759)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB868_int.rtf
2/8/00 Senate
Committee - Do Pass as Amended
2/15/00Senate
- Passed (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb868_engr.rtf
2/17/00Referred
to House Govt Ops & Agency Oversight Committee
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 875 (Williams/Staggs) - SCHOOL TESTING. Modifies from the 2001-02 school year to the
1999-2000 school year the date for implementation of a norm-referenced test to
be administered to fourth-grade students.
(70 § 1210.508)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB875_int.rtf
2/14/00Senate
Committee - Do Pass as Amended
3/13/00Title
stricken
3/13/00Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb875_engr.rtf
3/15/00Second
reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 888 (Muegge/Corn) - AGRICULTURE SEED BANKS. Creates a 15-member Task Force on Agriculture
Seed Banks, the membership of which includes the Dean of Oklahoma State
University’s Division of Agriculture or a designee.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB888_int.rtf
2/14/00Senate
committee - Com Sub passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb888_scs.rtf
2/28/00Senate
- Passed (42-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb888_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 897 (Morgan/Dunegan) - STATE PERSONNEL. Modifies the
time limit for an employer to pay wages to an employee to allow the state an
additional seven working days after the end of a pay period; authorizes the
Administrator of the Office of Personnel Management to purchase awards for
presentation to state employees as part of employee recognition activities sponsored
by OPM; authorizes performance-based salary adjustments; modifies other
sections relating to the Oklahoma Personnel Act. (62 § 7.10; 74 §§ 840-1.6A, 840-3.5, 840-5.5)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB897_int.rtf
2/24/00Title
stricken
2/24/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb897_cs.rtf
3/14/00Bill
Passed – Senate (33-13) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb897_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 900 (Haney/Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS. This is a shell bill appropriating to
various education entities including the State Board of Education for
scholarships to the Great Expectations Summer Institutes for Teachers, for
grants for a community education consortium group which is associated with a
State System institution, for monitoring programs for teacher applicants on a
contract basis with a State System institution, for participation in the
National Assessment of Educational Progress, for contracting with the Oklahoma
Alliance for Geographic Education, and to the Teacher Preparation
Commission. (70 § 18.103.1)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (45-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb900_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 905 (Haney/Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS. Provides budgetary limitations for the
Teacher Preparation Commission.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (45-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb905_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 913 (Haney/Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to various health entities
including the University Hospitals Authority.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (45-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb913_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 918 (Haney/Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS. Provides budgetary
limitations for the University Hospitals Authority.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (45-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb918_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 924 (Haney/Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to various agencies including
the State Department of Agriculture for Oklahoma State University’s Statewide
Intensive Financial Management Assistance Program and animal diagnostic
laboratory equipment; allows the Agriculture Department to spend as much as
necessary to accomplish contractual responsibilities for statewide
dissemination of intensive financial management technical assistance by OSU’s
extension service; requires the Labor Department to submit annual reports
detailing the amount per agency of all state, federal and local funds received
for asbestos abatement, the projects completed per agency, the number of agency
employees used in the programs and the projected needs for the next succeeding
fiscal year; requires the State Regents and other appropriate state agencies
involved in asbestos abatement to cooperate with the Labor Department to
provide such information
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB924_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (45-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb924_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 930 (Haney /Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS/TOURISM MANAGEMENT
INTERNSHIP. Appropriates to the Tourism
and Recreation Department; Section 10 authorizes the State Regents to establish
an internship program in conjunction with the Department for students enrolled
in a State System institution who are pursuing an associate or business
administration degree in the area of tourism management.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB930_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (45-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb930_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 954 (Haney/Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS/STATE
REGENTS/PMTC/OCAST/TEACHER PREP/UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS. This is a general appropriations bill which
appropriates to the State Regents, the Physician Manpower Training Commission,
the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST),
Teacher Preparation Commission and the University Hospitals Authority.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB954_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb954_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 969 (Haney/Settle) - TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT. Merges provisions of duplicate sections
relating to unclassified service. (74 §
840-5.5)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB969_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb969_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 970 (Haney/Settle) - DEFERRED SAVINGS. Merges provisions of duplicate sections
relating to the Oklahoma State Employees Deferred Savings Incentive Plan. (74 § 1707)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB970_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb970_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 972 (Haney/Settle) - STRATEGIC PLANNING. This is a shell bill relating to agency
strategic plans. (62 § 45.3)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb972_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 974 (Haney/Settle) - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT/TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. This is a shell bill authorizing the
Department of Central Services to expend certain monies in the Capital
Improvement Revolving Fund for site location, design and architectural work for
projects funded by the Tobacco Settlement Revolving Fund as approved by the
Long-Range Capital Planning Commission and the Contingency Review Board.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB974_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb974_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 975 (Haney/Settle) - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT/STATE REGENTS. This is a shell bill authorizing the
Department of Central Services to expend certain monies in the Capital
Improvement Revolving Fund for site location, design and architectural work for
projects of the State Regents as approved by the Long-Range Capital Planning
Commission and the Contingency Review Board.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB975_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb975_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 977 (Haney/Settle) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. Creates a Tobacco Settlement Revolving Fund
comprising monies received by the state in settlement of claims against tobacco
manufacturers; requires legislative appropriation for expenditure of such
funds. (62 § 277.3)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB977_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb977_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 978 (Haney/Settle) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. Creates a Tobacco Settlement Revolving Fund
comprising monies received by the state in settlement of claims against tobacco
manufacturers; requires legislative appropriation for expenditure of such
funds. (62 § 277.3)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB978_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb978_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 979 (Haney/Settle) - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT. This is a shell bill relating to the Capital
Improvement Authority. (73 § 301)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB979_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb979_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 981 (Haney/Settle) – HIGHER EDUCATION CAPITAL FUND. Deletes obsolete language relating to the
Higher Education Capital Fund and to gross production tax apportionment. (62 §
41.29d, 68 § 1004)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB981_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb981_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 982 (Haney/Settle) - TUITION SCHOLARSHIP. Deletes obsolete language relating to the
Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship Fund and to gross production tax apportionment.
(62 § 41.29e, 68 § 1004) Bill text:
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB982_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb982_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 984 (Haney/Settle) - APPROPRIATIONS. This is a shell bill appropriating to the
State Regents.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB984_int.rtf
2/14/00Withdrawn
from Appropriations; Direct to Calendar
2/28/00Title
stricken
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb984_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to House Calendar
SB 990 (Morgan/Roberts) - RETIREMENT. Provides an additional opportunity to certain retired or vested
members of OTRS to elect to again be covered under the health, dental and all
other insurance benefits authorized by the State and Education Employees Group
Insurance Act, if his or her spouse loses coverage for any reason. (74 §§ 1316.2, 1316.3)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB990_int.rtf
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/16/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb990_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (39-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb990_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Rules Committee
SB 991 (Morgan/Wells) - RETIREMENT. Changes the effective date of a 1999 measure relating to
retirement to July 1, 2001.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB991_int.rtf
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/16/00Senate
Committee - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb991_sflr.rtf
2/29/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (45-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb991_engr.rtf
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 996 (Morgan/Adair) - RETIREMENT. Pertains to the Teachers’ Retirement System; allows an OTRS
member who was employed in an adjunct position in a State System institution to
purchase a maximum five years’ credit for such employment; allows one year of
service credit to be purchased for any calendar year in which the member worked
18 credit hours or more in such position.
(70 § 17-116.16)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB996_int.rtf
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/16/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb996_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (42-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb996_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Retirement Laws Committee
SB 1004 (Leftwich/Vaughn)- PRIVATIZATION OF STATE FUNCTIONS. Requires agencies, before contracting to
privatize a function, to determine the fully allocated cost of the current
service delivery system and the existence of an adequate number of vendors to
assure the presence of a competitive market; requires an agency to provide its
employees with a consultant to help prepare an employee proposal or training on
proposal preparation; requires that proposals submitted by agency employees be
considered simultaneously in the bid or proposal process with non-employee bids
and proposals; requires the agency, when evaluating bids and proposals from
private vendors and employees, to consider the full cost of privatizing,
including the cost of contract implementation and monitoring and transitional
costs; requires the agency to certify that the privatization is at least 10
percent below the cost of state operation and that it maintains quality
services. (74 § 589)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1004_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1004_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (39-6) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1004_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Govt Ops & Agency Oversight Committee
SB 1013 (Long/Gray) - DENTAL HYGIENISTS. Authorizes the Board of Dentistry to
prescribe services that dental hygienists can perform; specifies that organized
health services that may employ registered hygienists may include educational
facilities; long-term care facilities; nursing homes; home health agencies;
group homes serving the elderly, handicapped or juveniles; state-operated
institutions; federal, state or local public health facilities; and other
facilities deemed appropriate by the board.
(59 § 328.34)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1013_int.rtf
2/14/00Senate
committee - Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1013_sflr.rtf
3/1/00 Title
stricken
3/1/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (43-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1013_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Public Health Committee
SB 1014 (Wilkerson/Hilliard) - ABLE AGENTS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. Requires that Alcoholic Beverage Laws
Enforcement (ABLE) Commission agents appointed beginning July 1, 2000, be at
least 21 years of age and have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university. (37 § 570)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1014_int.rtf
2/14/00Senate
committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1014_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (44-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1014_engr.rtf
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 1015 (Williams/Roberts) - DIPLOMA OF HONOR. Clarifies language relating to the diploma
of honor and curriculum standards for high-school graduation. (70 § 11-103.2c)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1015_int.rtf
2/14/00Title
stricken
2/14/00Senate
committee - Passed as Amended
3/1/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (42-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1015_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1020 (Leftwich/Roberts) - CURRICULUM. Expands math electives in high-school-graduation curriculum
requirements to include economics. (70
§ 11-103.6)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1020_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1020_sflr.rtf
3/1/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (44-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1020_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1021 (Maddox/Nations) - CAMPUS SECURITY. Authorizes the governing board of an
institution of learning to order disruptive persons to leave the premises;
increases from 30 days to one year the period of prohibition after being
ordered removed from an institution; provides for a grievance or appeal
procedure. (21 § 1376)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1021_int.rtf
2/28/00Senate
Com - Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1021_sflr.rtf
3/14/00Title
stricken
3/14/00Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (36-10) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1021_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1023 (Shurden/Leist) - SURPLUS COMPUTERS. Requires that local school districts be
given an opportunity to request state-agency surplus computers and computer
equipment. (74 § 62.4)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1023_int.rtf
2/24/00Senate
Committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1023_sflr.rtf
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (44-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1023_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1024 (Shurden/Leist) - George
Nigh Rehabilitation Institute EMPLOYEES. Provides for eligibility for certain retirement and health benefits
for certain employees of the George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute. (74 §§ 902, 1316.2, 1316.3, 1707)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1024_int.rtf
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/16/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1024_cs.rtf
3/1/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (41-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1024_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Retirement Laws Committee
SB 1045 (Haney/Settle) - TOBACCO
SETTLEMENT. Modifies the mandated
apportionment for monies received by the Attorney General on behalf of the
state to provide an exemption for sums received pursuant to the Master
Settlement Agreement entered into by the state and leading U.S. tobacco
products manufacturers. (74 § 19)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1045_int.rtf
2/28/00Senate
Committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1045_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (47-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1045_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1047 (Shurden/Leist) - CURRICULUM/Tuition Scholarship. Amendments to HB 1759; expresses legislative
intent that Oklahoma history be included in social studies core curriculum;
deletes 4-3-3-3 curriculum for 2002-2003 school year; modifies qualification
for Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship program to delete diploma of honor and require
a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1047_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1047_cs.rtf
3/9/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (32-14) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1047_engr.rtf
3/14/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1049 (Rabon/Sellers) - PRIVATIZATION. Requires state agencies having a budget of
$50,000 or more, before contracting to privatize a function, to perform a
cost/benefit analysis and provide a copy of the report to the Department of
Central Services; requires Central Services to make certain findings. (74 §§ 588, 588.1, 589)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1049_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1049_sflr.rtf
3/1/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (37-7) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1049_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Govt Ops & Agency Oversight Committee
SB 1050 (Leftwich/Paulk) – HIRING
FREEZE. Amends section of
the Oklahoma Personnel Act pertaining to hiring freezes. (74 § 840-2.14)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1050_int.rtf
2/28/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1050_cs.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (42-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1050_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Govt Ops & Agency Oversight Committee
SB 1057 (Hobson/Corn) - SALES
TAX EXEMPTION. Provides a
sales tax exemption for the sale, lease or use of parking privileges by a State
System institution. (68 § 1356)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1057_int.rtf
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1057_sflr.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (47-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1057_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
SB 1078 (Muegge/Covey) - AGRICULTURE/OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. Authorizes mediation services for agricultural and rural living
issues; directs the Agriculture Department, in cooperation with the Oklahoma
Cooperative Extension Service, to develop and implement a plan to increase public
awareness of the program. (2 §
2-29)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1078_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1078_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (48-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1078_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Agriculture Committee
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 1100 (Stipe/Tyler) - PUBLIC
BIDDING. Relates to
disclosure of items of bid and prequalification of bidders. (61 §§ 116, 118)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1100_int.rtf
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (43-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1100_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Transportation Committee
SB 1139 (Crutchfield/McCarter) - CURRICULUM. Expands the core curriculum; adds
requirement for certain technology and arts courses; provides for international
baccalaureate courses; modifies requirements for a diploma with honor. (70 §§ 11-103.6, 11-103.2c)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1139_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1139_sflr.rtf
3/2/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (42-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1139_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1141 (Helton/Paulk) - CONFINEMENT
OFFICER TRAINING. Requires
that training and seminars for certification for confinement officers be
conducted in vo-tech schools, higher education institutions, or other approved
sites. (59 § 1751.3)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1141_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
3/14/00Bill
Passed – Senate (42-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1141_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1146 (Stipe/Mass) - WORKERS’
COMPENSATION. Provides for
representation before the Workers’ Compensation Court. (85 §§ 3.3a, 3.4)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1146_int.rtf
2/17/00Senate
Committee - Passed
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1146_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SB 1149 (Henry/Askins) - WORKERS’
COMPENSATION. Reorganizes
language providing for compensation for job-related illness and injuries under the
Workers’ Compensation Act. (85 §§ 22,
22a, 22a.1/22a.13)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1149_int.rtf
2/24/00Title
stricken
2/24/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1149_sflr.rtf
3/15/00Title
Restored
3/15/00Bill
Passed – Senate (46-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1149_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SB 1154 (Morgan/Settle) - STUDENT
LOANS. Expands student loans
and student loan programs in which insurers may invest. (36 § 1629)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1154_int.rtf
2/14/00Senate
committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1154_sflr.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1154_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Insurance Committee
SB 1162 (Pruitt/Vaughn) - RELIGIOUS
FREEDOM. Creates the
“Oklahoma Religious Freedom Restoration Act”; prohibits government agencies
from substantially burdening a person’s free exercise of religion, even if the
burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless it demonstrates the
application of the burden is essential to further a compelling governmental
interest and the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling
governmental interest. (51 § 251/256)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1162_int.rtf
2/15/00Senate
Committee - Passed as Amended
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (45-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1162_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Rules Committee
SB 1172 (Robinson/Paulk) - PUBLIC
BIDDING. Increases from
$13,500 to $25,000 the public construction contract amount above which the
contractor must furnish a bond or irrevocable letter of credit and certified
check equal to 5 percent of the bid.
(61 § 1, 107)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1172_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1172_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (48-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1172_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Commerce, Industry & Labor Committee
3/20/00Title
restored
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/sb1172_hcr.rtf
SB 1176 (Robinson/Paulk) - PUBLIC
BIDDING. Prohibits public
agencies from requiring for any public construction project submission of a
project bid based on acquiring or participating in any wrap-up, wrap-around or
controlled insurance program. (61 §
113)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1176_int.rtf
2/14/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1176_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (45-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1176_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Commerce, Industry & Labor Committee
3/20/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 1178 (Robinson/Deutschendorf) - TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Authorizes use of monies in the Telecommunications
Technology Training Fund for the training of school administrators. (17 § 139.109)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1178_int.rtf
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1178_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (42-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1178_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Science & Technology Committee
SB 1206 (Henry/Settle) - HEALTH
INSURANCE. Enacts the “The
HMO Reform and Accountability Act”; makes health insurance carriers, health
maintenance organizations and other managed care entities liable for damages
for harm to an insured or enrollee proximately caused by health care treatment
decisions made by its employees, agents or representatives acting on its
behalf. (76 §§ 21.1/21.4)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1206_int.rtf
2/15/00Title
stricken
2/15/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1206_sflr.rtf
3/15/00Bill
Passed – Senate (41-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1206_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SB 1211 (Henry/Blackburn) - COLLEGE
SAVINGS. Authorizes
voluntary payroll deductions for state employees for payments to a college
savings account administered under the Oklahoma College Savings Plan Act;
exempts college savings account withdrawals from calculation in taxable
income. (62 § 7.10, 68 § 2358)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1211_int.rtf
2/16/00Senate
committee - Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1211_sflr.rtf
3/7/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1211_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
3/22/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 1214 (Morgan/Nations) - SALES
TAX/ADMISSION TICKETS.
Exempts sales tax for campus activity admission tickets, provided
revenue is used for gender equity purposes.
(68 § 1356)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1214_int.rtf
2/15/00Title
stricken
2/16/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1214_sflr.rtf
3/13/00Bill
Passed – Senate (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1214_engr.rtf
3/15/00Second
reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
SB 1216 (Morgan/Braddock) - SALES
TAX/CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Exempts from state sales tax sales of tangible personal property or
services for use on campus construction projects for accredited public or
private higher education institutions, when such projects are financed by or
through use of nonprofit, tax-exempt entities. (68 § 1356)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1216_int.rtf
2/15/00Title
stricken
2/15/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1216_sflr.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (42-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1216_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
SB 1230 (Horner/Stites) - Oklahoma
Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP). Modifies the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Act (OHLAP); changes
the term “general enrollment fees” to “resident tuition”; allows Oklahoma
residents attending a public high school in a bordering state pursuant to approval
of the State Board of Education to participate in the program upon approval of
the Chancellor. (70 §§ 2602/2604,
3953.1)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1230_int.rtf
2/23/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1230_cs.rtf
2/29/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (46-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1230_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1237 (Williams/Paulk) - TEACHER
PREPARATION. Authorizes the
Teacher Preparation Commission to reimburse teachers for fees paid for
successful completion of competency examinations upon such teacher contracting
to teach with an Oklahoma public school. (70 § 6-188)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1237_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1237_sflr.rtf
3/01/00Bill
Passed – Senate (42-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1237_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1239 (Leftwich/Roberts) - Retirement. Requires the Teachers’ Retirement System of
Oklahoma to provide to a member making application to retire an application to
participate in a retired teachers’ organization along with a form allowing the
member to elect to have dues prorated and withheld from the member’s retirement
benefits; requires such an organization to pay for the cost of applications and
forms. (70 § 17-122)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1239_int.rtf
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/16/00Senate
Committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1239_cs.rtf
3/01/00Bill
Passed – Senate (29-15) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1239_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Retirement Laws Committee
SB 1246 (Hobson/Wells) - LEAVE/NATIONAL
GUARD MEMBERS. Entitles
public employees who are members of the National Guard on inactive duty to a
leave of absence for any period of active duty without loss of status or
efficiency rating. (44 § 209)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1246_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1246_sflr.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (47-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1246_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1250 (Robinson/Paulk) - PUBLIC
CONSTRUCTION. Requires state
agencies to use consultant and construction contract forms that the Department
of Central Services requires to award contracts for designs to construct,
renovate, alter, repair, maintain or improve real property or fixtures of real
property of the state. (61 §§ 60, 202)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1250_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1250_sflr.rtf
3/9/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (25-21) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1250_engr.rtf
3/14/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Commerce, Industry & Labor Committee
3/20/00Title
restored
SB 1252 (Robinson/Ervin) - TELEMEDICINE. Requires that each nonprofit hospital in the
state receive free of charge, upon written request, one telecommunications line
or wireless connection sufficient for providing telemedicine services the hospital
is equipped to provide; provides that the telecommunications carrier be
entitled to reimbursement from the Universal Service Fund for providing the
line or connection. (17 § 139.109)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1252_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1252_sflr.rtf
3/13/00Bill
Passed – Senate (41-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1252_engr.rtf
3/15/00Second
reading - Referred to House Science & Technology Committee
SB 1305 (Hobson/Wells) – SPECIAL FEES. Raises the cap on library automation and
materials fees at State System institutions from $1.50 to $2.25 per semester
credit hour; raises the cap on student activity fees from $42 to $45 per
semester; raises the cap on the fee for student service facilities, such as
student union, infirmary and stadium from $4.30 to $6.40; raises the cap on student
health care fees from $46 to $54. (70 §§ 3218.11, 3218.12)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1305_int.rtf
2/23/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1305_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (46-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1305_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1308 (Dunlap/Taylor) - Retirement. Provides for a one-time income tax exemption
for certain lump-sum distributions, deferred compensation plans or gains from
employer-provided stock options exercised after retirement. (68 § 2358)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1308_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1308_cs.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (45-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1308_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
SB 1319 (Johnson/Winchester) - CURRICULUM. Expands high school graduation curriculum requirements
to include one-half additional unit in Oklahoma history; specifies requirements
for a standard diploma; provides for credit of certain correspondence
courses. (70 §§ 11-103.2c,
11-103.6)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1319_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1319_sflr.rtf
2/29/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (47-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1319_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1337 (Coffee/Askins) - COMPUTER
INFORMATION. Creates the
Oklahoma Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act; provides requirements
for agreements to create, modify, transfer or license computer information or
information rights in computer information.
(12A § 14-101/14-114)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1337_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1337_sflr.rtf
3/13/00Bill
Passed – Senate (37-7) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1337_engr.rtf
3/15/00Second
reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SB 1346 (Snyder/Morgan) – BIOMEDICAL
SCIENTIST AWARDS. Requires
the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) to assure
designation of funding for Distinguished Oklahoma Biomedical Scientist Awards;
establishes order of eligibility for awards.
(74 § 5060.16)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1346_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1346_sflr.rtf
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Floor
substitute Adopted, Amended and Passed – Senate (45-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1346_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1348 (Herbert/Glover) – SCHOOL LAND FUNDS. Relates to distribution from permanent
school funds; modifies distribution formula.
(64 §§ 51.A, 253)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1348_int.rtf
2/23/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1348_cs.rtf
3/01/00Bill
Passed – Senate (44-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1348_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1364 (Monson/Rice) - SALES TAX EXEMPTION/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. Provides a sales tax exemption for routers,
servers and modems, operating software and replacement parts used to provide
Internet services that are sold, leased or rented to or used by an Internet
service provider in the conduct of an Internet service business. (68:1352, 1357)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1364_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1364_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (37-6) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1364_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
SB 1389 (Henry/Beutler) - INCOME TAX EXEMPTION. Modifies adjustments to taxable income to
exclude interest income on tax-exempt obligations issued by or on behalf of the
state or a political subdivision. (68 §
2358)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1389_int.rtf
2/15/00Title
stricken
2/16/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1389_sflr.rtf
3/7/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1389_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
3/22/00House
Committee – Passed
SB 1390 (Hobson/Askins) - EQUIPMENT LEASING. Authorizes the Capitol Improvement Authority
to create and administer a state agency equipment leasing and finance
program. (73 § 184)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1390_int.rtf
2/8/00 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1390_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (47-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1390_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Revenue & Taxation Committee
SB 1392 (Ford/Adkins) - TEACHER CERTIFICATION. Requires teachers of honors courses to be
certified to teach in the subject area.
(70 § 11-103.6c)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1392_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1392_sflr.rtf
2/28/00Bill
Passed – Senate (35-9) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1392_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1393 (Ford/Bryant) - TEACHER FORGIVABLE LOANS. States legislative intent that the State
Regents establish a teacher forgivable loan program for students planning to
teach math or science in an Oklahoma public secondary school. (70 § 698.3)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1393_int.rtf
2/23/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1393_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (47-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1393_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1396 (Monson/Askins) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Adds annual eye exams to the basic plan
offered pursuant to the State Employees Benefits Act; increases membership of
Employee Benefits Council; extends enrollment period in benefit plans when
benefits are modified by the Legislature. (74 §§ 1363/1365, 1370, 1371, 1374)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1396_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1396_cs.rtf
3/01/00Bill
Passed – Senate (32-13) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1396_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Rules Committee
SB 1404 (Taylor/Benson) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. Creates a Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust
Fund; requires the board of directors to make decisions regarding investment of
trust monies and to review and make recommendations to the legislature
regarding expenditure of investment income.
(62 § 280)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1404_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1404_sflr.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (45-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1404_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1408 (Monson/Askins) - HEALTH
INSURANCE. Increases the
Oklahoma State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board to 11 members;
requires that the monthly premiums for certain health-care plans be the same
for active employees as for retirees under 65 years of age; requires the Board
to offer mail-order prescriptions and to provide a maximum calendar-year
benefit for the state dental plan of no less than $2,000. (74 §§ 1304, 1306, 1371)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1408_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1408_sflr.rtf
3/01/00Bill
Passed – Senate (31-12); Emergency
failed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1408_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Rules Committee
SB 1409 (Monson/Sellers) - HEALTH
INSURANCE. Repeals duplicate
section relating to the flexible benefit allowance. (74 § 1370)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced – http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1409_int.rtf
2/28/00Senate
Com –Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1409_sflr.rtf
3/01/00Bill
Passed – Senate (43-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1409_engr.rtf
SB 1410 (Monson/Askins) - EMPLOYEES BENEFITS. Modifies the state employee benefit allowance
to the greater of $262.19 per month or an amount equal to the average price of
all high-option plans offered. (74 §
1370)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1410_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1410_cs.rtf
3/2/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (31-10) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1410_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Rules Committee
SB 1414 (Henry/Ervin) - WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Provides for liability of the employer or
the employer's insurance carrier for the degree of percent of disability which
would have resulted from the subsequent injury if there had been no preexistent
impairment. (85 § 3, 10, 22, 42, 92,
172/175)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1414_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1414_sflr.rtf
3/7/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (43-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1414_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SB 1446 (Wilcoxson/Winchester) - SCHOOL
TESTING. Requires the
development and implementation of a comprehensive system of student assessment;
outlines requirements of the system; removes the requirement for
criterion-referenced tests after the 2000-01 school year. (70 § 1210.508)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1446_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1446_cs.rtf
3/02/00Bill
Passed – Senate (37-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1446_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1472 (Shurden/Erwin) - HEALTH
INSURANCE. Decreases from 60 to 30
days the time period after which, if an insurance claim is not paid, the
insurer shall pay interest. (36 § 1219)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1472_int.rtf
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1472_sflr.rtf
3/13/00Bill
Passed – Senate (36-8) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1472_engr.rtf
3/15/00Second
reading - Referred to House Insurance Committee
SB 1478 (Snyder/Morgan) - Science and Technology COUNCIL. Creates the 15-member Science and Technology
Council to search for, review and identify targeted market opportunities for
Oklahoma; provides that the Vice President of Technology Development of the
University of Oklahoma shall chair the Council; creates the Science and Technology
Council Revolving Fund. (74 §§ 5060.40,
5060.41)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1478_int.rtf
2/22/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1478_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (38-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1478_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1500 (Henry/Braddock) - ADMINISTRATIVE
HEARINGS. Enacts the
“Administrative Hearings Act;” creates the Administrative Hearings Panel to
exercise the judicial authority of state agencies, boards and commissions;
provides for chief executive officer and administrative hearing officers;
repeals section relating to stays of enforcement of certain agency decisions
pending review. (75 §§ 318, 323)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1500_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1500_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (45-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1500_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Administrative Rule Review Committee
SB 1510 (Dunlap/Miller) - UNIVERSITY
HOSPITALS. Requires that hospital
services of the University Hospitals be provided without cost to the Department
of Corrections. (43A § 3-701)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1510_int.rtf
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1510_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (44-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1510_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1511 (Long/Erwin) - HEALTH
INSURANCE. Modifies claims
reimbursement time period under the State and Education Employees Group
Insurance Plan from 45 days to 30. (63
§ 2514)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1511_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1511_sflr.rtf
3/9/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (41-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1511_engr.rtf
3/14/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Insurance Committee
SB 1569 (Monson/Mitchell) – PHYSICIAN
LICENSURE. Requires persons
applying for licensure or re-licensure as physicians, at the time of
application, to provide certain information including the names and addresses
of all medical or professional schools or other institutions of higher learning
attended by the physician, the date of graduation and any graduate education, internships,
residencies or fellowships received by the applicant. (63 §§ 1-121.1/1-121.2)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1569_int.rtf
2/14/00Title
stricken
2/14/00Senate
Com - Passed as Amended – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1569_sflr.rtf
2/29/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – Senate (25-17) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1569_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Public Health Committee
SB 1580 (Snyder/Miller) – TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER. Requires the State
Regents to establish policies for institutions regarding research done by
faculty, staff and students and transfer of rights or interests resulting from
the research. (70 §§ 3206.3, 3206.3a)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced
2/23/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1580_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Bill
Passed – Senate (43-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1580_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee
SB 1595 (Williams/Boyd) - ALTERNATIVE
PLACEMENT TEACHING CERTIFICATE. Modifies
the requirements for Alternative Placement teaching certification. (70 §§ 6-122.3, 6-202)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1595_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1595_sflr.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (43-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1595_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Education Committee
SB 1597 (Fisher/Boyd) – SCHOOL
READINESS. Creates the “Oklahoma
Partnership for School Readiness Act”; creates Board of Directors which
includes the Chancellor or his designee; provides that the Partnership shall
receive assistance from several state agencies including the State Regents. (70 §§ 10-110.1/10-110.7)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1597_int.rtf
2/21/00Title
stricken
2/21/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended
2/28/00Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (45-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1597_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SB 1598 (Coffee/Perry) - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE. Repeals the "Electronic Records and
Signature Act of 1998" and creates the "Uniform Electronic
Transaction Act"; provides that the act applies only to transactions
between parties that have agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means;
provides that if a law requires a record to be in writing an electronic record
satisfies the law; provides that if a law requires a signature, an electronic
signature satisfies the law; outlines the applicability of act to certain types
of transactions; provides for evidentiary admissibility of electronic records
and signatures; outlines exceptions; provides that a contract may be formed by
interaction of electronic agents of the parties; provides that an electronic
record is sent if certain conditions are met; designates procedures to be
followed regarding transferable records; requires state agencies to determine
whether and the extent to which they will create and retain electronic records
and convert written records to electronic records; repeals sections which
relate to legal effect, validity, enforceability and retention of electronic records. (12A §§ 15-101/15-119, 15 §§ 960/968)
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1598_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Com – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1598_sflr.rtf
2/29/00Bill
Passed – Senate (45-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1598_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SB 1606 (Pruitt/Morgan) - WORKERS' COMPENSATION. This is a comprehensive bill pertaining to
Workers’ Compensation.
2/7/00 Senate
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SB1606_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00Senate
Committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1606_cs.rtf
3/14/00Bill
Amended and Passed – Senate (45-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sb1606_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to House Judiciary Committee
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
SCR 63 (Stipe/Mass) - CARL ALBERT. Praises the life and career of the former Speaker of the U.S. House
Carl Bert Albert, who was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma
2/9/00 Adopted, to Secretary of State - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/scr63_enr.rtf
SCR 66 (Taylor/Benson) – BOB JONES. Honors the memory of Mr. Bob Jones, Executive Director of the
Oklahoma Osteopathic Association. Mr.
Jones served as Governor of the Oklahoma State University Foundation and served
on the board of the Physician Manpower Training Commission.
2/14/00Senate
introduced – http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/SCR66_int.rtf
3/22/00 Adopted,
to Secretary of State -http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/scr66_enr.rtf
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
SR 44 (Ford) - JASON SANDERS.
Congratulates Jason Sanders upon his selection as a Rhodes Scholar. Jason is a University of Oklahoma student
and won a Regents’ Award for outstanding juniors.
2/14/00Adopted, to Secretary of State - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sr44_enr.rtf
SR 45 (Muegge) - JOE STRUCKLE. Honors Joe J.
Struckle upon his retirement as president of Northwestern Oklahoma State
University.
2/10/00Adopted, to Secretary of State - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sr45_enr.rtf
SR 46 (Muegge) - Northwestern Oklahoma State
University. Congratulates
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rangers football team for winning the
1999 NAIA Football National Championship; praises the university’s football
program.
2/10/00Adopted, to Secretary of State - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/sr46_enr.rtf
HOUSE BILLS
HB 1170 (Wells/Long) - OSU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE/RACING
WAGERS. Requires that 2.7 percent
of one-ninth of 18 percent of pari-mutuel racing wagers be apportioned monthly
to the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine; makes similar requirement for 2.7
percent of 2/25 of 25 percent of multiple-race wagers. (3A § 205.6)
2/1/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1170_int.rtf
2/23/00House
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1170_cs.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – House (92-8) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1170_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Finance Committee
HB 1462 (Askins/Henry) – EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. Creates the “Workplace Employee Protection
Act”; authorizes employers and employees to file a petition for a protective
order on behalf of employees receiving threats of physical harm, harassment or
stalking. The floor substitute is a
shell bill creating the "Workplace and Employee Protection Act". (22
§ 70)
2/1/00 House
introduced
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1462_cs.rtf
3/15/00Title
Stricken
3/15/00Floor
Substitute Amended, Adopted; Passed House
(97-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1462_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Rules Committee
HB 1710 (Coleman/Wilcoxson) - REMEDIAL COURSES. States legislative
intent that all remedial courses at OU and OSU be eliminated by 2001. The amendment added that technical branches
of comprehensive universities would retain remedial classes as course
offerings. (70 § 3218.15)
2/1/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1710_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1710_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Failed to Pass – House
(49-50)
3/6/00 Motion
to Reconsider
3/7/00 Bill
Reconsidered, Passed – House (45-49) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1710_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/14/00Withdrawn
from Senate Education Committee and Assigned to Appropriations
HB 1799 (Turner/Long) - TEACHER PREPARATION. Places the Teacher Preparation Commission
under sunset review; sets the termination date for the Teacher Preparation
Commission for July 1, 2010. (70 §
6-199)
2/1/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1799_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1799_cs.rtf
2/29/00Title
stricken
2/29/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – House (94-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1799_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 1849 (Easley/Harrison) - CLIMATOLOGICAL SURVEY. Re-creates the Oklahoma Climatological
Survey until July 1, 2006.
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1849_int.rtf
2/15/00House
committee - Passed
3/01/00Bill
Passed – House (92-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1849_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Sunset Review Committee
3/21/00Senate
Committee - Passed
HB 1850 (Easley/Harrison) - LITERACY INITIATIVES COMMISSION. Repeals the section, eliminating the
Literacy Initiatives Commission. (70 §
8001)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1850_int.rtf
2/15/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1850_cs.rtf
3/01/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – House (97-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1850_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Sunset Review Committee
3/21/00Senate
Committee - Passed
HB 1856 (Easley/Harrison) - LITERACY INITIATIVES COMMISSION. Removes several state entities from the sunset
list, including the Literacy Initiatives Commission. (74 § 3907)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1856_int.rtf
2/21/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1856_cs.rtf
3/01/00Title
stricken
3/01/00Bill
Passed – House (96-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1856_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Sunset Review Committee
3/21/00Senate
Committee - Passed
HB 1857 (Easley/Harrison) - COUNTY GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL EDUCATION AND
TRAINING COMMISSION. Re-creates the
Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training until July 1,
2006; includes on the commission the president of Oklahoma State University.
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1857_int.rtf
2/15/00House
committee - Passed
3/01/00Bill
Passed – House (92-8) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1857_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Sunset Review Committee
3/21/00Senate
Committee - Passed
HB 1863 (Easley/Helton) - WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL. States legislative intent to commit to contribute
at least $265,000 to the World War II memorial in Washington D.C.; permits the
Department of Veteran Affairs to request contributions from the Oklahoma
Historical Society, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the State
Regents, the Department of Human Services, and any other appropriate state
agency. (74 § 8301)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1863_int.rtf
2/22/00Title
stricken
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1863_cs.rtf
3/16/00Bill
Passed – House (92-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1863_engr.rtf
3/22/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 1879 (Dunegan/Long) - CONTRACT EMPLOYEES. Requires that state agencies give preference
to companies with headquarters located in Oklahoma when attempting to obtain
contract employees. (74 § 85.47k)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1879_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Passed
3/7/00 Title
stricken
3/7/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (96-1) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1879_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Govt Ops & Agency Oversight Committee
HB 1905 (Covey/Fisher) – SURPLUS PROPERTY. The floor substitute requires the Department
of Central Services to manage state surplus property programs; requires the
department to make surplus property available to state agencies and authorized
entities, including political subdivisions, school districts and nonprofit
entities of the state; provides an exemption for higher education
institutions. (74 §§ 62.2/62.4,
62.6)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1905_int.rtf
2/17/00House
committee – Passed
2/23/00Floor
Substitute Adopted and Passed – House
(95-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1905_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
HB 1918 (Boyd/Robinson) - TELEMEDICINE NETWORK RULES. Directs the State Board of Health to
promulgate rules for implementation of teleradiology responsibilities for the
Oklahoma Telemedicine Network; requires that such rules be based on the
American College of Radiology Standards for Teleradiology. (63 § 1-2702)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1918_int.rtf
2/16/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1918_cs.rtf
2/29/00Bill
Passed – House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1918_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Science & Technology Committee
HB 1923 (Easley/Harrison) - SUNSET
LEGISLATION. This is a clean-up
bill removing obsolete language; deletes language requiring a report filed on
or before Dec. 31, 1991, by the University Hospitals Trust; deletes language
that established various committees and task forces including the Advisory
Committee on School Curriculum Standards and the Joint Legislative Task Force
on Expansion of Health Insurance Coverage; authorizes the Governor, House
speaker and Senate president pro tempore to establish joint advisory task
forces; repeals sections relating to the Oklahoma Task Force on Statewide Provision
of Assistive Technology, the Task Force on Electronic Commerce, the Joint
Legislative Oversight Committee for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the
Oklahoma Quality Improvement Task Force, the Joint Committee to Investigate the
Financial Condition of the State Insurance Fund and the Special Indemnity Fund,
the Task Force on Speech-Language Pathologists in the Public Schools, Task
Force 2000: Creating Twenty-First Century Schools, the Citizens’ Task Force on
Taxation, the Task Force on State Plan Options for the Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families Program, the Oklahoma Task Force on Qualified State Tuition
Plans, the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot Commission and the Physician Manpower Training
commission Study Committee. (61 §
103.3, 70 §§ 1210.801/1210.803) The
amendment deletes the section that would have authorized the Governor, House
speaker and Senate president pro tempore to establish joint advisory task
forces.
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1923_int.rtf
2/21/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1923_cs.rtf
3/2/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1923_engr.rtf
3/21/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb1923_sflr.rtf
HB 1937 (Bonny/Capps) - SPACE PROGRAM. Enacts the “Oklahoma Space Programs
Development Act of 2000.”
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1937_int.rtf
2/24/00House
committee – Passed
3/8/00 Title
stricken
3/8/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (99-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1937_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Rules Committee
HB 1939 (Roberts/Monson) - RETIREMENT. Enacts the “Public Pension
Systems Technical Corrections Act of 2000.”
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/21/00House
committee – Passed
3/1/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1939_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 1942 (Mitchell/Weedn) - TRAVEL. Modifies the rate for reimbursement of expenses in lieu of meal
expenses while in official travel status; removes authorization for additional
reimbursement for travel to high-rate geographical areas. (74 §§ 500.8, 500.9)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1942_int.rtf
2/24/00Title
stricken
2/24/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1942_cs.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – House (88-12) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1942_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 1943 (Ervin/Monson) - REDUCTION-IN-FORCE. Makes provisions of the State Government Reduction-in-Force
and Severance Benefits Act apply to reductions due to reorganization,
privatization or any other action by an agency that results in affected
positions being abolished and affected employees being severed from state
service. (74 §§ 840-2.27B, 840-2.27D)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1943_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1943_cs.rtf
3/7/00 Title
stricken
3/7/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (100-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1943_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 1945 (Boyd/Smith) - EMPLOYEE INFORMATION. Provides civil liability for any employer
that, upon request by a prospective employer or current or former employee,
provides accurate information about a current or former employee’s job
performance or reasons for separation, unless lack of good faith is shown by a
preponderance of the evidence; provides immunity for any prospective employer
who relies upon such information in making a hiring decision. (70 § 5-125.5)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1945_int.rtf
2/16/00House
committee - Passed
3/15/00Bill
Passed – House (97-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1945_engr.rtf
3/21/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
HB 1947 (Ervin/Robinson) - TELEMEDICINE. Requires the State Health Board to establish the Center for
Telemedicine as a separate unit of the health department; requires the center
to establish and maintain a telehealth website. (63 § 1-2701, 1-2702, 1-2702.1)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1947_cs.rtf
3/14/00Title
stricken
3/14/00Bill
Amended and Passed – House (94-4) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1947_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Human Resources Committee
HB 1967 (Bonny/Hobson) – WORKFORCE INVESTMENT. Enacts the “Oklahoma Workforce Investment
Act”; requires the Governor to establish a State Workforce Investment Board to
oversee job-training programs; provides for Board membership; requires the
Governor to designate local workforce investment areas; establishes a WIA grant
program; reserves $704,000 in funding for use by the Department of Vocational
and technical Education to administer a statewide offender employment training
program. The floor substitute adds a
section authorizing the State Workforce Investment Board and subgroups, local
workforce investment board and their subgroups, to hold meetings by
teleconference. (25 § 307.1, 74 §§ 9101/9109)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/24/00House
Com – Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1967_cs.rtf
3/16/00Floor
Substitute Adopted; Passed – House
(92-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1967_engr.rtf
3/22/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 1969 (Ingmire/Laughlin) - ABLE AGENTS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. Requires that Alcoholic Beverage Laws
Enforcement (ABLE) Commission agents appointed beginning July 1, 2000, be at
least 21 years of age and have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university. (37 § 570)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1969_int.rtf
2/9/00 House
committee - Passed
2/21/00Bill
& Emergency Passed – House (95-2) -
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1969_engr.rtf
3/22/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed
HB 1970 (Ingmire/Douglass) - CHARITABLE AUCTION LICENSES. Authorizes the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement
(ABLE) Commission to issue charitable auction licenses; authorizes charitable
organizations to auction purchased wine or gifts of wine for charitable
purposes. (37 §§ 518, 521)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1970_int.rtf
2/21/00House
Committee – Passed
3/1/00 Bill
Amended; Bill and Emergency Passed – House (68-31) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1970_engr.rtf
3/22/00Title
stricken
3/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb1970_sflr.rtf
HB 1977 (Boyd/Williams) - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. Exempts students with individualized
education plans (IEPs) from high-school graduation requirements unless the IEP
for the student provides for such requirements. (70 § 103.6)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1977_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee - Passed
3/14/00Bill
Passed – House (99-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1977_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 1987 (Kirby/Helton) - LASER SAFETY. Creates the “Laser Safety Act”; makes it a misdemeanor to project
a laser at a law enforcement officer without his consent and while acting in an
official capacity. (21 § 1992)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB1987_int.rtf
2/14/00House
committee - Passed
2/28/00Bill
Amended and Passed – House (97-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb1987_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
3/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed
HB 2016 (Begley/Hobson) - TEACHER CERTIFICATION. Allows a mathematics teacher in grades six,
seven, or eight to obtain certification by successfully completing a
professional development institute in intermediate or secondary mathematics or
by successfully completing the appropriate subject area competency
examinations. (70 § 6-189.1)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/24/00Title
stricken
2/24/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2016_cs.rtf
3/9/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2016_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 2022 (Benson/Taylor) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. Creates the “Tobacco Settlement Act of
2000”; creates the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; provides for a
five-member board of trustees to oversee and invest monies in the fund; creates
the Tobacco Settlement Fund as a depository for monies received in settlement
of claims by the state against tobacco manufacturers. (37 §§ 600/600.17)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2022_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2022_cs.rtf
2/28/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – House (96-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2022_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2032 (Leist/Shurden) - AGRICULTURE ENHANCEMENT &
DIVERSIFICATION. Requires
confidentiality of proprietary information submitted to or compiled by the
Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and
Diversification Program, except to the extent that the person or entity that
provided such information or is the subject of such information consents to
disclosure; includes information of institutions of higher education; allows
discussion of such materials in executive session. (2 § 5-3.4)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2032_int.rtf
2/14/00House
committee – Passed
2/28/00Bill
Passed – House (101-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2022_engr.rtf
3/20/00Title
stricken
3/20/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2032_sflr.rtf
HB 2072 (Morgan/Brown) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Provides that decisions by a managed care
plan to authorize or deny coverage for an emergency service shall be based on
the patient presenting symptoms of sufficient severity that a reasonable and
prudent layperson could expect the absence of medical attention to result in
serious jeopardy to health, impairment to bodily functions or dysfunction of
any bodily organ or part; prohibits plans from denying an otherwise covered
emergency service based solely upon lack of notification to the plan; requires
plans to compensate a provider for patient screening, evaluation and
examination services reasonably calculated to assist the provider in
determining whether the condition of the patient requires emergency
service. (63 §§ 2525.2, 2525.3, 2525.5)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2072_int.rtf
2/16/00House
committee - Passed
3/1/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2072_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Human Resources Committee
3/23/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended
HB 2090 (Hilliard/Weedn) - DEFINITION OF “DOCTOR”. Expands the definition of “Doctor” to
include individuals with doctoral degrees who are licensed as speech and
language pathologists and audiologists.
(59 §§ 725.2, 731.2, 731.5, 492)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2090_cs.rtf
3/7/00 Bill
Passed – House (100-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2090_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Business & Labor Committee
3/20/00Senate
Committee - Passed
HB 2117 (Coleman/Horner) - NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY/LITERACY
SERVICES. States legislative intent
that the Center for the Study of Literacy at Northeastern State University be responsible
for establishment and operation of a toll-free statewide literacy services
referral system, as funds become available; creates a 15-member Adult Literacy
Services Advisory Committee; requires the committee to submit a report by Jan.
1 of each year to the Governor and the legislature; repeals a section relating
to re-creation, purpose and composition of the Literacy Initiatives
Commission. (70 §§ 8003/8005, 8001)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2117_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2117_cs.rtf
3/14/00Title
stricken
3/14/00Floor
Substitute Amended and Adopted; Passed – House
(96-2) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2117_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 2121 (Culver/Mickle) - SEXUAL BATTERY. Expands the circumstances constituting
forcible sodomy and sexual battery to include such action committed by a state,
county, municipal or political subdivision employee or an employee or a contractor
of the state, a county, a municipal or political subdivision upon a person
under the legal custody, supervision or authority of a state agency, a county,
a municipality or a political subdivision.
(21 §§ 888, 1123)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2121_int.rtf
2/9/00 House
committee - Passed
2/15/00Passed
House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2121_engr.rtf
3/22/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed
HB 2125 (Eddins/Horner) - COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Creates a Center for Addictive Behaviors and
a 13-member Addictive Disorders Council to advise and assist the Center;
includes in the membership of the Council the chief executive officer or
designee of the College of Public Health.
(63 §§ 1-275, 1-276)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2125_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2125_cs.rtf
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – House (56-43) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2125_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2128 (Wells/Morgan) - CERTIFICATION OF DISTINCTION/DIPLOMA OF
HONOR. Authorizes local boards of
education to develop and issue a certificate of distinction that is awarded to
students who have met or exceeded certain criteria by the end of their senior
year in high school with at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
makes applicable vocational classes offered by comprehensive high school
vocational-technical programs qualify for technology, science and mathematics
units and allows students enrolled in the programs to use one unit of their six
concentrated vocational-technical curriculum units for one unit of required
mathematics and one unit of their vocational-technical units for one unit of
science; prohibits colleges and universities from making holding a certificate
of distinction a part of their admission standards. (70 §§ 11-103.6c, 11-103.6d)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2128_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2128_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (92-4) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2128_engr.rtf
3/20/00Enacting
Clause Stricken - Senate
3/20/00Senate
Committee – Pass as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2128_sflr.rtf
HB 2135 (McCarter/Helton) - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. Removes language that prohibits an applicant
for a professional counselor, marital and family therapist or behavioral practitioner
license who has failed two successive examinations from reapplying for two
years from the date of the last examination; limits the examination fee to the
department's reasonable costs for holding and grading the examination; provides
for licenses by endorsement; provides that initial behavioral practitioner
appointees to the Oklahoma Licensed Behavioral Practitioners Advisory Board not
be required to be licensed under the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner Act
before the end of the first year that the license is available. (59 § 1906/1909)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2135_int.rtf
2/9/00 House
committee - Com Sub passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2135_cs.rtf
3/2/00 Floor
Substitute Adopted and Passed – House
(96-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2135_engr.rtf
3/20/00Senate
Committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2135_sflr.rtf
HB 2142 (Davis/Williams) - TUITION PLANS. Extends the termination date of the Task
Force on Qualified State Tuition Plans from Feb. 1, 2000, to Feb. 1, 2001.
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2142_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2142_cs.rtf
3/7/00 Bill
Passed – House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2142_engr.rtf
3/20/00Enacting
Clause Stricken - Senate
3/20/00Senate
Committee – Pass as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2142_sflr.rtf
HB 2183 (Adair/Morgan) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Requires health benefit plans; HMOs; prepaid
health plans; state-purchased and state-subsidized health care benefit plans,
including Medicaid; and all health benefit plans offered by the State and
Education Employees Group Health Insurance Board that include services for
vision care or medical diagnosis and treatment for the eye to allow
optometrists to be providers of those services. (36 § 3634.11; 63 §§ 2505, 5011.1; 74 § 1327)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2183_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2183_cs.rtf
3/7/00 Floor
Substitute Adopted and Passed – House
(98-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2183_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Human Resources Committee
3/14/00Withdrawn
from Senate Human Resources Committee; Assigned to Business & Labor
HB 2187 (Gray/Shurden) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Requires education employees, the Oklahoma
Employment Security Commission, the State Regents, political subdivisions,
local service agencies and public trusts to participate in the State and
Education Employees Group Insurance Program and to be informed about health
maintenance organization plans; modifies premium payment options. (74 §§
1808.l, 1315, 1314.1)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2187_int.rtf
2/24/00House
committee – Passed
3/7/00 Title
stricken
3/7/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (89-12) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2187_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2220 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the Commerce Department and
the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
2/17/00Title
stricken
2/17/00Bill
Amended and Passed - House (94-2) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2220_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2222 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the Oklahoma Center for the
Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
2/17/00Title
stricken
2/17/00Bill
Amended and Passed - House (95-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2222_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2249 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the State Regents and the
Physician Manpower Training Commission.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/2/00 Title
stricken
3/2/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (96-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2249_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2250 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the State Regents.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/2/00 Title
stricken
3/2/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (96-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2250_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2251 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Sets budgetary limitations for the Physician
Manpower Training Commission.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/2/00 Title
stricken
3/2/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (96-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2251_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2260 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS/STATE
REGENTS/PMTC/OCAST/TEACHER PREP/UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS. This is a general appropriations bill which
appropriates to the State Regents, the Physician Manpower Training Commission,
the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST),
Teacher Preparation Commission and the University Hospitals Authority.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/16/00House
- Amended and Passed (96-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2260_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2261 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS/STATE
REGENTS/PMTC/OCAST/TEACHER PREP/UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS. This is a general appropriations bill which
appropriates to the State Regents, the Physician Manpower Training Commission,
the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST),
Teacher Preparation Commission and the University Hospitals Authority.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/2/00 Title
stricken
3/2/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (94-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2261_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2263 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the State Regents from the
Rainy Day Fund.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/2/00 Title
stricken
3/2/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (86-11) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2263_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2277 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the State Board of
Education, Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Teacher Preparation
Commission, and the Commissioners of the Land Office.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (93-1) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2277_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2278 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the State Regents.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (94-1) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2278_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2283 (Settle/Haney) - APPROPRIATIONS. Appropriates to the State Regents from
proceeds of the sale of bonds for the construction, furnishing equipping of new
buildings, for equipping, remodeling, modernizing and repairing of existing
buildings and for other capital expenditures.
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (92-2) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2283_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2290 (Settle/Haney) - BUDGETING. This is a shell bill relating to program budgeting. (62 § 41.44)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (93-1) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2290_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Direct
to Senate Calendar
HB 2291 (Settle/Haney) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. Creates the Tobacco Settlement Fund from
which monies may be paid only by Legislative appropriation. (62 § 50)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/8/00 Direct
to House Calendar
2/16/00Title
stricken
2/16/00House
- Amended and Passed (100-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2291_engr.rtf
2/28/00Second
reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2302 (Stites/Morgan) – RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Pertains to the Oklahoma Public Employees
Retirement System (OPERS); modifies benefit for certain survivors who are
full-time students at higher education institutions in Oklahoma. (47 § 2-306)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2302_int.rtf
2/22/00House
Com – Com Sub Passed – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2302_cs.rtf
3/15/00Title
Stricken
3/15/00Floor
Substitute Amended, Adopted; Passed House
(96-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2302_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2310 (Perry/Robinson) - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE. Re-creates the Task Force on Electronic
Commerce until June 1, 2003. The
Chancellor is a member of the task force.
2/7/00 House
introduced- http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2310_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2310_cs.rtf
3/13/00Bill
Passed – House (96-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2310_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Science & Technology Committee
HB 2323 (Tyler/Stipe) - PUBLIC BIDDING. Provides that a penalty for disclosure of
the terms of a bid shall not apply to a public agency's engineering estimate
which is not considered confidential and is open for public inspection. (61 §
116)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2323_int.rtf
2/17/00House
Committee - Passed
3/8/00 Bill
Passed – House (100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2323_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee
HB 2356 (Lindley/Cain) - DISABLED/COMPLAINTS. Establishes a 20-member Complaint Review
System Task Force for Persons with Disabilities until June 30, 2001; includes
the Chancellor or a designee on the committee; requires the Task Force to issue
a report of findings and recommendations by Jan. 15, 2001; requires the Task
Force to conduct a systematic review and study of all policies and procedures
concerning the client/consumer complaint system for person with disabling conditions. (74 §§ 169.2/169.2b)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2356_int.rtf
2/9/00 House
committee - Passed
2/28/00Bill
Amended; Bill and Emergency Passed – House
(99-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2356_engr.rtf
3/23/00Senate
Com – Com Sub Passed
HB 2371 (Erwin/Long) - RETIREMENT SURVEY. Requires the Teachers’ Retirement System to
conduct a survey of its active members asking for years of military service
prior to member’s membership in the System; provides for purchase of pre-entry
military service. (70 § 17-116.2C)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/15/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2371_cs.rtf
3/1/00 Bill
and Emergency Passed – House (97-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2371_engr.rtf
3/1/00 Second
reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2406 (Nations/Henry) - ADVANCED PLACEMENT/INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE. Modifies the
Advanced Placement Incentive Program to provide for test assistance for
students taking multiple tests in one year; authorizes the State Board of
Education to award certain grants; allows support of pre-advanced placement
courses and international baccalaureate courses; provides that schools may
qualify for second grants four years after receiving the first grant award and
makes new expenditures authorized by this act contingent upon availability of
current funding. (70 §§
1210.701/1210.703)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2406_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2406_cs.rtf
3/14/00Bill
Passed – House (94-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2406_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 2423 (Askins/Brown) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. Creates the “Tobacco Settlement Act of
2000”, creates a Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund into which shall be
deposited monies pursuant to this act; provides for a board of trustees to
oversee and invest monies in the fund.
(17 §§ 600.13/600.17)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2423_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2423_cs.rtf
2/28/00Bill
Amended; Bill and Emergency Passed – House
(96-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2423_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2437 (Turner/Crutchfield) - CURRICULUM. Allows academic credit toward graduation requirements for certain
vocational-technical courses. (17 §
11-103.6)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2437_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/24/00House
Com– Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2437_cs.rtf
2/28/00Bill
Amended; Bill and Emergency Passed – House
(100-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2423_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 2454 (Seikel/Wilkerson) - DISABILITY INSURANCE. Decreases from six months to one month the
duration-of-employment requirement for a state employee to participate in a
long- or short-term disability plan; prohibits assessment of a preexisting
condition of receiving benefits for short- or long-term disability coverage
under the Disability Insurance Program.
(74 § 1332)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2454_int.rtf
2/24/00House
committee – Passed
3/7/00 Title
stricken
3/7/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (96-1) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2454_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2468 (Ross/Horner) - OKLAHOMA
STATE UNIVERSITY LAND TRANSFER.
Provides for the transfer of a parcel of land owned by the University
Center of Tulsa Trust Authority from OSU to the Oklahoma Historical Society;
provides for the land to be held and used by the Historical Society as a
memorial park to victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. (53 § 4.13, 74 § 8203)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2468_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2468_cs.rtf
2/29/00Bill
Passed – House (56-38); Emergency
failed (64-34)
3/1/00 Motion
to Reconsider; Emergency passed (70-29) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2468_engr.rtf
3/9/00 Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2468_sflr.rtf
3/20/00Title
restored
3/20/00Floor
Substitute Amended and Adopted; Passed – Senate (31-15) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2468_sahb.rtf
3/20/00Motion
to Reconsider - Senate
3/22/00Motion
to Reconsider Tabled; Released to House
HB 2493 (Gilbert/Herbert) - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. Creates the “State of Oklahoma Art In Public
Places Act"; creates the Art in Public Places Division within the
Department of Central Services; creates an Art in Public Places Oversight
Committee; requires site committees; requires state agencies, including State
System institutions, to allocate a certain amount of capital project
expenditures to fund the program. (61
§§ 7.1/7.8)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2493_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2493_cs.rtf
3/15/00Title
Stricken
3/15/00Floor
Substitute Amended, Adopted; Passed House
(52-42) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2493_engr.rtf
3/15/00Motion
to Reconsider
3/16/00Reconsideration
Period Expired, Bill Released to Senate
3/22/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2495 (Covey/Henry) - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. Enacts the “State Office of Administrative
Hearings Act;” creates a State Office of Administrative Hearings within the
Executive Department to serve as an independent forum for the conduct of
adjudicative hearings and to separate the adjudicative function from the
investigative, prosecutorial and policy-making functions in the Executive
Department. (75 §§ 351/369, 323)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2495_int.rtf
2/23/00House
Committee –Passed
3/7/00 Title
stricken
3/7/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (87-12) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2495_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
HB 2507 (Mass/Leftwich) - RETIREMENT. Increases additional increment for calculating final average
salary for members of the Teachers' Retirement System; requires system
executive secretary to report on the system's investment earnings; requires the
legislature, during the second session of each biennium in which the report
indicates that earnings average 10 percent or more on assets, to give
consideration to an appropriate benefit increase to retirees. (70 §§ 17-106.1A, 17-116.13)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2507_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Passed
3/14/00Floor
Substitute Amended and Adopted; Passed – House
(96-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2507_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2508 (Perry/Coffee) - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE. Changes the name of the "Electronic Records
and Signature Act of 1998" to the "Uniform Electronic Transaction
Act"; provides that the act applies only to transactions between parties
which have agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means; provides that if
a law requires a record to be in writing an electronic record satisfies the
law; provides that if a law requires a signature, an electronic signature
satisfies the law; outlines the applicability of act to certain types of
transactions; provides for evidentiary admissibility of electronic records and
signatures; outlines exceptions; provides that a contract may be formed by
interaction of electronic agents of the parties; provides that an electronic
record is sent if certain conditions are met; designates procedures to be
followed regarding transferable records; requires state agencies to determine
whether and the extent to which they will create and retain electronic records
and convert written records to electronic records; repeals sections which
relate to legal effect, validity, enforceability and retention of electronic
records. (15 §§ 960/964, 966, 968,
963.1, 963.2, 964.1/964.4, 969/974)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2508_int.rtf
2/9/00 House
committee - Passed
3/01/00Bill
Passed – House (95-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2508_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
HB 2529 (Coleman/Robinson) - SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES. Deletes language allowing educational
facilities to designate smoking areas; requires educational facilities which
offer early childhood education programs or grades K-12 to prohibit smoking and
other types of tobacco use between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. or when class or any
program established for students is in session; authorizes educational
facilities to designate smoking areas outside the building for use of adults
during certain activities or functions; allows educational facilities to have
more restrictive policies. (63 §
1-1523)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2529_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Passed
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (84-14) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2529_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Human Resources Committee
HB 2532 (Deutschendorf/Williams) - RESEARCH/EPSCoR. Creates the Oklahoma EPSCoR Advisory
Committee; authorizes the committee to recommend to the Regents research
projects requiring matching funds and other research and systemic initiatives
consistent with the goals of the committee.
(70 §§ 3230.1/ 3230.4)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2532_int.rtf
2/15/00House
committee - Passed
2/29/00Bill
and Emergency Passed – House (95-4) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2532_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HB 2559 (Ervin/Smith) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Relates to the Health Care Freedom of Choice
Act; provides that upon submission of a claim by a practitioner, hospital, home
care agency or ambulatory surgical center to an insurer on a uniform health
care claim form, the insurer shall provide a timely explanation of benefits
regardless of the network participation of the person or entity. (36 §
6055)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2559_int.rtf
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2559_cs.rtf
3/9/00 Bill
Passed – House (93-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2559_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Human Resources Committee
3/21/00Withdrawn
from Human Resources; Referred to Business and Labor
HB 2582 (Frame/Shurden) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Requires that all clean claims on accident
and health insurance policies be reimbursed within 60 days after receipt of
such claims; requires that in the case of claims determined defective, the portion
of a claim determined to be accurate be paid within 60 days of receipt;
requires that, upon receipt of additional information or corrections which led
to the claim being delayed, and a determination that the information is
accurate, the insurer shall either pay or deny the claim or portion of the claim
within 90 days; except as otherwise provided, requiring that overdue payments
bear simple interest at the rate of 10 percent per year; requires that, if a
claim is not paid within six months after receipt, the insurer shall pay
interest at the same rate as the average U.S. Treasury Bill rate of the preceding
calendar year plus 4 percentage points.
(36 §§ 1219, 1250.7)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2582_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Passed
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (96-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2582_engr.rtf
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
HB 2586 (Hilliard/Hobson) - DISABLED STUDENTS. Expresses legislative intent that students
with disabilities in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education be afforded
the opportunity to succeed; requires the State Regents to encourage
institutions to communicate to manufacturers and publishers of instructional
materials to provide instructional materials in digital electronic format. (70 § 3241)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2586_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2586_cs.rtf
3/8/00 Title
stricken
3/8/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (100-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2586_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 2600 (Deutschendorf/Williams) - SCHOOL TESTING. Provides for an electronic test administration
pilot program to explore the use of computer technology to deliver and
administer statewide tests required pursuant to the School Testing Program. (70 § 1210.558)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2600_int.rtf
2/15/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2600_cs.rtf
3/02/00Bill
Passed – House (98-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2600_engr.rtf
3/7/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/13/00Senate
Committee – Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2600_sflr.rtf
HB 2620 (Staggs/Long) - School Testing. Revises the Oklahoma School Testing Program
(K-12) and criterion-referenced tests; requies the State Board of Education to
provide potential candidates for statewide office or legislative office an ACT
test; requires that results of such testing become public record. (70 §§ 1210.508, 1210.508-1, 1210.541)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2620_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2620_cs.rtf
3/15/00Bill
Amended and Passed – House (97-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2620_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 2622 (Askins/Fisher) - curriculum/DIPLOMA WITH HONOR/TUITION SCHOLARSHIP. Modifies high school graduation curriculum
requirements (in HB 1759); clarifies responsibility of school districts to pay
for concurrent enrollment courses; allows credit for an International Baccalaureate
Diploma; modifies requirements for eligibility for the Oklahoma Tuition
Scholarship Program (created in HB 1759); repeals sections which relate to the
diploma of honor. (70 §§ 11-103.6,
11-103.2c, 11-103.2d, 2612)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2622_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2622_cs.rtf
3/8/00 Title
stricken
3/8/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (98-1) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2622_engr.rtf
3/13/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HB 2638 (Settle/Henry) - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. Clarifies language relating to appellate
procedures in workers’ compensation cases; modifies requirements for restoring
employees after a period of temporary total disability has ended. The amendment adds a section allowing a
representative of a worker injured or killed by the negligence or wrong of
another not in the same employ, before filing any suit or claim under the
Workers’ Compensation Act, to elect whether to take compensation under the act
or to pursue a remedy against the person causing the harm. (85 §§ 3.6, 5, 44)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2638_int.rtf
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2638_cs.rtf
3/9/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (63-38) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2638_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
HB 2647 (Morgan/Dunlap) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Requires health benefit plans to establish
an internal review procedure by which an insured may appeal an adverse
decision; defines the term “emergency” as it relates to emergency medical
care. (36 § 6052.1; 63 §§ 2525.3,
2528.2, 2528.4, 2528.11)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2647_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2647_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Title
restored
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed House (98-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2647_engr.rtfc
3/8/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
HB 2653 (Benson/Taylor) - TEACHER PAY RAISE. Appropriates funds to provide for a $3,000
pay raise for each public school teacher, teachers in area vo-tech schools and
with the Department of Rehabilitation Services for the 2000-2001 school year;
increases the minimum salary schedule for teachers by $3,000 for each
step. (70 § 18-114.7)
2/18/00 Signed by Governor - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2653_enr.rtf
HB 2655 (Benson/Taylor) - TEACHER INCENTIVES. This is a shell bill enacting the
“Incentives for Teacher Knowledge and Skills Act.” (70 § 18-114.9)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2655_int.rtf
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2655_cs.rtf
3/14/00Bill
Passed – House (97-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2655_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Rules Committee
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/23/00Title
stricken
2/23/00House
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2662_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (95-0) – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2662_engr.rtf
3/22/00Enacting
Clause Stricken - Senate
3/22/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended – http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2662_sflr.rtf
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2676_int.rtf
2/8/00 House
Com - Com Sub Do Pass - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2676_cs.rtf
2/14/00House
- Amended and Passed (89-6) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2676_engr.rtf
3/21/00Title
stricken
3/21/00Senate
Committee – Passed as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2676_sflr.rtf
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2681_int.rtf
2/16/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2681_cs.rtf
3/6/00 Title
stricken
3/6/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (94-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2681_engr.rtf
3/21/00Enacting
Clause Stricken - Senate
3/21/00Senate
Committee – Pass as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00SB/hb2681_sflr.rtf
HB 2710 (Toure/Henry) – HEALTH INSURANCE. Enacts the “Health Care Accountability Act”;
makes health care providers liable for damages for harm to an enrollee
proximately caused by its failure to exercise ordinary care. (76 §§ 21.1/21.4)
2/7/00 House
introduced
2/24/00House
committee - Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2710_cs.rtf
2/28/00Floor
Substitute Amended, Adopted and Passed – House
(93-8) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2710_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
HB 2725 (Thornbrugh/Smith) - HEALTH INSURANCE. The floor substitute requires any health insurance
plan that provides medical and surgical benefits for cancer treatment or other
conditions treated by chemotherapy or radiation therapy to provide coverage for
wigs or other scalp prostheses. (36 §
6060.9)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2725_int.rtf
2/23/00House
Com – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2725_cs.rtf
3/13/00Floor
Substitute Adopted and Passed – House
(92-5) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2725_engr.rtf
3/20/00Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Business & Labor Committee
HB 2728 (Benson/Taylor) - CORE
CURRICULUM/TUITION SCHOLARSHIP.
Modifies certain curriculum requirements of HB 1759; modifies curriculum
for high school graduation to include sets of competencies as well as course
units; expands courses which meet criteria; requires school districts to
provide a school day consisting of not less than six hours; authorizes school
boards to develop and issue a certificate of distinction to students who meet
certain academic criteria; modifies eligibility for the Oklahoma Tuition
Scholarship Program; requires sixth-grade math teachers to be certified at the
intermediate or secondary level in math; requires charter schools to address
graduation requirements in the charter; provides for student transfers. (70 §§ 11-103.6, 11-103.2c, 6-189.1, 3-136,
8-101.2, 8-103, 6-114)
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HB2728_int.rtf
2/22/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2728_cs.rtf
2/29/00Bill
Amended; Bill and Emergency Passed – House
(99-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hb2728_engr.rtf
3/2/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Education Committee
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
HJR 1031 (Askins/Brown) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT. Proposed constitutional amendment creating a
Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund.
2/7/00 House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HJR1031_int.rtf
2/24/00Title
stricken
2/24/00House
committee – Com Sub Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hjr1031_cs.rtf
3/1/00 Bill
Amended and Passed – House (94-2) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/hjr1031_engr.rtf
3/6/00 Second
Reading - Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
HR 1049 (Glover) - TRIO. Declares Feb. 23,
2000, as TRIO Day in Oklahoma.
2/22/00House
introduced - http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/1999-00HB/HR1049_int.rtf
2/24/00Adopted, to Secretary of State
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