LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
48th Oklahoma Legislature
First Session - 2001
OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR
HIGHER EDUCATION
From: Bryce Fair &
Carolyn McCoy
Friday, February 16, 2001
Highlights This Week:
Senate Subcommittee Forwards Two Tuition Bills: On Wednesday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
on Education gave approval to two tuition bills. SB 580 would provide the State Regents authority to set tuition
and fee limits [text: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB580_int.rtf
]. SB 596 is a “shell” bill that could
be used for increasing current statutory tuition limits [text: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB596_int.rtf
]. Both bills will be considered by the
full Senate Appropriations Committee next week.
The Subcommittee also approved SB 586, which would create
the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Program [text: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB586_int.rtf
]. The program would provide grants of
$2,000 to state residents attending private/independent colleges in Oklahoma.
Final
Revenue Estimates to be Certified Next Tuesday: The State Board of Equalization will meet
Tuesday, February 20, to certify the final estimate of funds available for
appropriation by the Legislature this session.
An initial estimate of the Board in December projected $298 million in
additional revenue for the 2001 session.
Following Tuesday’s certification, the appropriation level can be
altered only if there are changes in law that effect revenues.
Senate
Appropriations Chair Urges Caution on State Budget: On Tuesday, Sen. Kelly Haney, Chair of the
Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a press release urging a cautious
approach to state budget decisions.
Sen. Haney noted that a number of states are already facing unexpected
funding shortfalls due to declining revenues.
His press
release can be found by going to http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/senate/welcome.html
and following the menu from “Senate News” to “Senate Press Releases” to
“February.”
Governor’s Budget Available On-line: Governor Keating’s FY2002 Executive Budget
is now available online at http://www.state.ok.us/osfdocs/bud02hp.html. The higher education recommendations are contained
in Section 2 of the document.
Upcoming Meetings:
·
February 19 –
Senate Education Committee, 9:30 a.m., Room 419C, State Capitol
A copy of the meeting notice can be found by going to http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/senate/welcome.html,
and then following these menu steps:
Senate Committees; Meeting Notices; Education
·
February 19 –
House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education
meeting notice: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/meet_esc.htm
·
February 19 –
House Retirement Laws Committee
meeting notice: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/meet_rlc.htm
·
February 19 –
House Common Education Committee
meeting notice: http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/house/meet_cec.htm
·
February 19 –
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, after session (which begins at
1:30 p.m.), Room 419C, State Capitol; [An online meeting notice is not
available at this time. The agenda has
5 bills including SB 694 creating an Oklahoma Institute of Technology; SB 728
modifying the high school graduation curriculum; SB 809 creating the Oklahoma
HOPE Scholarship program; and SJR 24 enacting the Oklahoma Lottery Act.]
·
February 10 –
House Science and Technology Committee, 1:45 p.m., Room 412A [Online meeting
notice not available. The agenda has
two bills including HB 1322 on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and HB 1662
creating the Oklahoma Statewide Portal System.]
Upcoming
Legislative Deadlines:
February 22, Thursday.............................................................. Bills
from Committee of House of Origin
March 15, Thursday.......................................................................... Bills
from Floor of House of Origin
March 29, Thursday.................................................................. Bills
from Committee of Opposite House
April 19, Thursday............................................................................. Bills
from Floor of Opposite House
May 25, Friday.................................................................................................... Sine
Die Adjournment
Bills Added to the Tracking List:
SB 372 - Tobacco Settlement Fund
SB 511 - Telemarketing
SB 636 - Petroleum storage tanks
SB 687 - Leave
SB 693 - Income tax credit/teaching materials
SB 717 - Ad valorem/leased lands
SB 727 - Campus police/biological evidence
SB 746 - Pharmacy technician
SB 763 - Indigent Defense System/contracts with educational
institutions
SB 768 - Public building contracts
SB 769 - Elevator safety
SB 772 - Dispute resolution
SB 790 - Advanced Placement Incentive Program
SB 791 - Reading sufficiency
SB 796 - Employee tuition assistance/correctional employees
SB 800 - Telemedicine grants
HCR 1006 -
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Jazz Ensemble - Official Jazz
Ambassadors
Bills Deleted from the Tracking List:
SB 752 -
Smoking in Public Places
HB 1119 - Leave
sharing
Bills Passed in Senate
Committee
SB 25 - Tax
exemptions for ticket sales
SB 57 -
Physician Manpower Training Commission members
SB 152 -
Health insurance - contraceptive services coverage
SB 178 -
Physical Therapy Act
SB 189 -
Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice
SB 192 -
Health insurance - Clean claims
SB 373 -
Teacher certification exemption for superintendents
SB 377 -
Nursing Practice
SB 388 -
National Board Certification
SB 469 -
Approval of bond issues
SB 511 - Telemarketing
SB 518 -
Sales tax revenue for Teachers’ Retirement System
SB 730 -
Mentor teachers
SB 769 -
Elevator safety
SB 772 - Dispute resolution
SB 782 -
College Savings Plan
SJR 11 -
Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges - Congressional districts
HB 1119 - Leave
sharing
Bills Failed in Senate
Committee
None
HB 1225 -
Ethanol Development Study Act
HB 1505 -
Appropriations - education entities
HB 1510 -
Teacher Preparation Commission - Budgetary limits
HB 1518 - Appropriations
- University Hospitals
Bills Passed in House
Committee
HB 1023 -
Re-creating the Prison Industry Marketing Development Advisory Task Force
HB 1069 -
Uniform prescription drug information
HB 1090 -
Bidding
HB 1105 -
Contribution and wage reports
HB 1134 - Real
estate continuing education
HB 1276 -
Meeting notices on Internet
HB 1326 -
State-agency-owned vehicles
HB 1355 - Open
Meeting - Public comments
HB 1602 -
Nepotism
HB 1637 - Sales
tax exemption - Museums
HB 1638 - Health
Insurance Plan Task Force
HB 1688 -
Teachers’ Retirement/purchase of prior service
HB 1707 - Health
insurance reinstatement
HB 1738 -
Firearms authorization
HB 1754 -
Teachers’ Retirement - membership requirements
HB 1804 -
Indigent Defense System - Contracts with educational institutions
HB 1884 -
Workforce Talent Enhancement Act
HB 1939 - Bond
requirements
HJR 1019 -
Tobacco Settlement Fund - Monies for Teachers’ Retirement System
Bills Failed in House
Committee
None
If you are unable to print
copies of the bills in this report, please contact Carolyn McCoy at (405)
225-9165 or e-mail her at “cmccoy@osrhe.edu”.
INDEX
BILLS OF INTEREST TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Tax
Credit
For
college tuition, HB 1729, HB 1890
For
teacher’s materials, SB 54, SB 356, SB 693, HB 1287
Transferable
for electric power, SB 440
Deduction
for College Savings Plan contributions, HB 1896
Exemption
for
College
graduates, SB 639, HB 1687
College
students, SB 639
Museums,
HB 1637
Retirement
benefits, SB 370, HB 1325, HB 1446, HB 1860
Payment
of student loans, SB 729
Research
contract, SB 729
Items
for Internet providers, SB 117
Teacher training, SB 535
Ticket
sales, SB 25
Tuition
for private schools, HB 1031
Revenues
for Teachers’ Retirement System, SB 518
Teacher
Adjunct,
HB 1648
Alternative
certification, SB 380, SB 813
Certification,
SB 373, SB 380, SB 388, HB 1305, HB 1371, HB 1647, HB 1711, HB 1744
Competency,
SB 41, SB 56, HB 1647, HB 1744
Criminal
history, HB 1253
Deaf
education, HB 1654
Forgivable
loans, HB 1499
Institute
grants, SB 813
Leadership
preparation, HB 1747
BILL SUMMARIES
Status
Reported as of February 15, 2001
SENATE BILLS
SB 25 (Morgan/Nations) - EVENT TICKETS/SALES TAX EXEMPTION.
Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of admission tickets to recreational
events or activities that are located at and operated by a State System
institution; requiring that an amount equivalent to the amount that otherwise
would be required to be collected must be separately stated on the admission
ticket and used for funding policies, practices, programs and services to
promote gender equity. (68 § 1356) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB25_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
02/13/2001 Title Stricken
02/13/2001 Senate Committee - Do Pass as
Amended
SB
33 (Robinson/Askins) - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. Amending sections pertaining to services
that may be provided by a physician assistant; modifying the membership of the
Physician Assistant Committee, requiring the inclusion of a director, or
designee, representing all physician assistant higher educational programs in
the state. (59 §§ 519.2, 519.3, 519.6,
519.7, 519.10; 63 § 2-312) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB33_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
SB 41 (Crutchfield/McCarter) - TEACHER
COMPETENCY REVIEW PANEL. Repealing a section relating to the Teacher Competency
Review Panel. (70 § 6-202) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB41_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
SB 54 (Dunlap) - TAX CREDIT FOR
TEACHER MATERIALS. Providing income tax credit for public school
teachers purchasing classroom supplies.
(68 § 2357.66) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB54_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
SB 56 (Capps) - TEACHER
COMPETENCY REVIEW PANEL. Repealing the Teacher Competency Review
Panel. (70 § 6-202) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB56_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
SB 57 (Capps/Begley) - Physician Manpower Training Commission.
Modifying membership requirements of Physician Manpower Training
Commission. The committee substitute
adds language removing the president of the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic
Medicine and Surgery and the executive chief of staff of the Oklahoma Medical
Center from the commission. (70 §
697.3) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB57_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
02/12/2001 Senate Committee - Committee
Substitute Do Pass - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb57_sflr.rtf
02/14/2001 General Order - Senate
SB 73 (Helton/Askins) - Governmental Tort Claims.
Increasing from $125,000 to $200,000 the total liability for claims
brought under the Governmental Tort Claims Act for certain losses arising out
of a single act, accident or occurrence.
(51 § 154) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB73_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
81 (Dunlap) - Science and
Technology. Creating a
Science and Technology Council to target marketing opportunities for the state;
providing for the chair to be the vice president of technology development of
the University of Oklahoma. (74 §§ 5060.40, 5060.41) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB81_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate General Government Committee
SB
90 (Crutchfield/Easley) - STATE ACCREDITING AGENCY/CAPITOL-MEDICAL CENTER. Re-creating until 2007 various entities
including the State Accrediting Agency and the Capitol-Medical Center
Improvement and Zoning Commission. (74
§ 3908) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB90_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Sunset Committee
SB
99 (Mickle) - INVENTORY RECORDS.
This is a shell bill relating to inventory records of state
entities. (74 § 110.2) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB99_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
SB
110 (Mickle) - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Requiring agencies to provide employee benefit informational
meetings. (74 § 1344) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB110_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB
117 (Monson/Rice) - TAX EXEMPTION/INTERNET SERVICE. Providing sales tax exemption for Internet
inputs. (68 §§ 1352, 1357)
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
SB
130 (Cain) - Governmental Tort
Claims. Modifying the
Governmental Tort Claims Act; expanding scope of definition of political
subdivision. (51 § 152) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB130_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
02/13/2001 Senate Committee - Laid Over
SB
132 (Monson/Cox) - HEALTH INSURANCE. Providing that an insurer who provides family health insurance
coverage to a parent of a child who is ordered by a court to provide health
coverage to provide that such requirements shall not apply where the coverage
is through a group plan and the group’s coverage is through the insurer is
discontinued or the noncustodial parent ceases to be eligible for participation
in the group plan. (36 § 6058A) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB132_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
2/8/01 Senate
Committee - Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb132_sflr.rtf
02/14/2001 General Order - Senate
SB
141 (Williams) - TOBACCO SETTLEMENT
FUND. Clarifying language relating to the Tobacco
Settlement Fund. (62 § 50) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB141_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
SB
147 (Herbert/Glover) - EDUCATIONAL
FUNDS. Increasing from 45 percent to 60 percent the
portion of permanent school funds, other educational funds and public building
funds the Commissioners of the Land Office may invest in equity securities. (64 § 51)
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB147_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Committee
Substitute Appropriations: Education
SB
149 (Wilcoxson) - Tuition
Scholarship REVOLVING FUND.
Changing the name of the Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship Revolving Fund to
the Oklahoma Scholarship Revolving Fund; allowing monies to be used only for
payment authorized by the Academic Scholars Act, the Oklahoma Higher Learning
Access Program Act and the Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship Act. (62 § 41.29e) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB149_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Committee
Substitute Appropriations: Education
SB 152 (Monson) - HEALTH
INSURANCE. Creating the Unintended
Pregnancy and Abortion Reduction Act; requiring insurers to provide
contraceptive services coverage. (36 §§
6060.61, 6060.62) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB152_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
2/15/01Senate
Committee - Passed as Amended
SB 154 (Shurden) -
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. Relating
to the Osteopathic Medicine Act; requiring specified interns be licensed;
providing limits on practice involving electronic means; modifying licensing
procedures. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB154_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
SB 168
(Wilcoxson/Coleman) - READING
SUFFICIENCY. Relating to the
Reading Sufficiency Act; modifying assessment procedures; modifying contents of
program of reading instruction; modifying report requirements. (70 § 1210.508C) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB168_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Committee Reassignment:
Education
SB
178 (Hobson) - PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Amending the Physical Therapy Practice Act. (59 § 887.1) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB178_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
2/15/01Senate
Committee - Com Sub Passed
SB 179 (Pruitt) - DRUG/ALCOHOL
PROGRAMS. Reducing workers'
compensation premium for successful participation in drug- and alcohol-free
program. (36 §§ 927.1/97.4) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB179_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 181
(Robinson/Ferguson) - CONSTRUCTION/BIDDING. Amending procedures relating to design consultant, construction
manager contracts and competitive bidding requirements. (61 §§ 62, 130) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB181_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB
189 (Maddox) - ORTHOTICS/PROSTHETICS. Creating the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act. (59 §§ 30001/3008) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB189_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Small Business Committee
2/15/01Title
stricken
2/15/01Senate
Committee - Passed as Amended
SB 192
(Shurden/Ervin) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requiring accident and health insurance insurers to reimburse all clean
claims within 45 days after receipt.
(36 §§ 1219, 4008; 63 § 2514; 74 § 1328) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB192_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
02/13/2001 Senate Committee - Do Pass as Amended - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb192_sflr.rtf
SB 195 (Morgan) - DENTAL
HYGIENISTS. Modifying procedures
and requirements for employment of dental hygienists; requiring supervision;
requiring examinations; limiting number of dental hygienists. (59 §§ 328.3, 328.34) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB195_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
SB
210 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/OCAST. Appropriating to the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of
Science and Technology (OCAST). http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB210_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
212 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/OCAST. Providing budgetary limitations for the Oklahoma Center for the
Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB212_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
239 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/STATE REGENTS. Appropriating to the State Regents. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB239_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
240 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/STATE REGENTS. Appropriating to the State Regents. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB240_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
241 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/Physician
Manpower Training Commission.
Providing budgetary limitations for the Physician Manpower Training
Commission. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB241_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
250 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS.
This is a shell bill appropriating to various educational entities,
including the Teacher Preparation Commission.
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB250_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
255 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/TEACHER PREPARATION COMMISSION. Providing budgetary limitations for the
Teacher Preparation Commission. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB255_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
263 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS. This is a shell bill appropriating to
various health service entities, including the University Hospitals
Authority. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB263_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
268 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS. Providing budgetary limitations for the University
Hospitals Authority. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB268_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
280 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS/TOURISM INTERNSHIP. Authorizing the State Regents to establish
an internship program in conjunction with the Tourism and Recreation Department
for students enrolled in an institution of the State System who are pursuing an
Associate or Business Administration degree in the area of tourism
management. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB280_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
304 (Haney/Mass) - APPROPRIATIONS.
This is a shell general appropriations bill. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB304_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
319 (Haney/Mass) - DEFERRED SAVINGS. Clarifying language relating to the State Employees Deferred
Savings Incentive Plan. (74 §
1707) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB319_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
321 (Haney/Mass) - STRATEGIC PLANS.
Clarifying language relating to agency strategic plans. (62 § 45.3)
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB321_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
323 (Haney/Mass) - LONG-RANGE CAPITAL PLANS. Authorizing funds for capital projects of
the State Regents. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB323_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
325 (Haney/Mass) - Tobacco
Settlement Fund. Clarifying language relating to the Tobacco
Settlement Fund. (62 § 50) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB325_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
335 (Cain) - SEX OFFENDER
REGISTRATION. Relating to the Sex Offenders Registration
Act; requiring parolees from other states or the United States to register;
requiring registration where offender works or attends school. (57 §§ 582/585, 587) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB335_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/12/2001 Title Stricken
02/12/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as Amended
SB
341 (Williams) - OSU COLLEGE OF
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. Changing the name of the Oklahoma College of
Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery to the Oklahoma State University College of
Osteopathic Medicine; creating the Oklahoma State University Health Sciences
Center. (70 § 3423) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB341_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended Appropriations: Education
SB
349 (Robinson) - Workers’
Compensation. Clarifying language relating to Workers’
Compensation. (85 § 21) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB349_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
SB
350 (Pruitt) - RELIGIOUS LAND USE.
Creating the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of
2001; prohibiting burden upon free exercise of religion; providing exception;
prohibiting imposing a land use regulation in a certain manner. (51 §§ 270/276) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB350_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
351 (Wilcoxson/Coleman) - TUITION
SCHOLARSHIP. Limiting the Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship
Program to freshman and junior years of enrollment; requiring students to
achieve at least a 3.25 grade point average in high school; providing that
payment of scholarships begins during the 2003-2004 academic year. (70 §§ 2611, 2612) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB351_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
356 (Laughlin) - TAX
CREDIT/TEACHER’S MATERIALS.
Establishing an income tax credit for public school teachers who purchase
school materials, supplies or equipment directly related to education and used
in the classroom. (68 § 2357.66) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB356_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
SB
363 (Laughlin) - SCHOOL TESTING. Relating to Oklahoma School Testing Program
Act; providing for development of a comprehensive criterion-referenced test as
an alternative means of demonstrating required competencies. (70 § 1210.508) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB363_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended Appropriations: Education
SB
370 (Snyder) - INCOME TAX/RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Deleting age and income restrictions to
qualify for an income tax exemption for retirement benefits. (68 § 2358)
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB370_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
SB
372 (Taylor/Adair) - Tobacco
Settlement Fund. Providing for appropriation of monies from
Tobacco Settlement Fund; setting terms of office of members of the Board of
Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Fund.
(62 § 50) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB372_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
373 (Leftwich/Nance) - TEACHER CERTIFICATION/SUPERINTENDENTS. Authorizing State Board of Education to
grant exemption from certification requirements for superintendents in
districts with average daily membership over $25,000. (70 § 3-126) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB373_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
02/12/2001 Senate Committee - Do
Pass -
http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb373_sflr.rtf
02/14/2001 General Order - Senate
SB 377
(Monson/Askins) - NURSING PRACTICE.
Amending various sections of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. (59 § 276.2) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB377_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
2/15/01Senate
Committee - Passed as Amended
SB
380 (Wilcoxson) - ALTERNATIVE TEACHER
CERTIFICation. Modifying requirements for alternative
teacher certification; creating alternative teacher assistance program;
repealing teacher competency review panel.
(70 §§ 6-122.3, 6-122.4, 6-202) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB380_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
SB
388 (Williams) - NATIONAL BOARD
CERTIFICation. Authorizing standard certification to
teachers holding National Board Certification.
(70 § 6-190) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB388_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
02/12/2001 Senate Committee - Do Pass
SB
389 (Crutchfield/Staggs) - TEACHER
BONUS. Providing annual salary bonus to nationally
certified speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and school
psychologists (70 § 6-205) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB389_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended Appropriations: Education
SB
396 (Morgan) - BOARD APPOINTMENTS/CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING. Providing for appointment of members of
State boards, commissions, and authorities to be filled based on congressional
districts. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB396_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB
399 (Herbert) - OPEN MEETING/OPEN RECORDS. Expanding the term “public body” for purposes of the Open Meeting
Act and the Open Record Act. (25 § 304,
51 § 24A.3) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB399_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
408 (Monson) - OU & OSU campus
police. Allowing election
for limited participation in the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System for
OU and OSU police officers. (47 §
2-314) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB408_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended
SB
410 (Williamson/Vaughn) - OPEN MEETING. Relating to the Open Meeting Act; allowing public comment. (25 § 311)
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB410_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
416 (Maddox) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Relating to the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board; providing
for discounts with out-of-state providers.
(74 §§ 1304, 1307.3) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB416_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
417 (Maddox) - TELEPHONES.
Requiring that a person answer the telephones of state agencies and higher
education institutions. (74 §
3306) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB417_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
419 (Morgan) - RETIREMENT.
Clarifying language relating to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers'
Retirement System of Oklahoma. (70 §
17-106) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB419_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
2/15/01Committee
Reassignment: Appropriations
SB
423 (Maddox) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Relating to the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board; providing
for retention of coverage. (74 §
1315) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB423_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
425 (Morgan) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Clarifying language relating to the State and Education Employees Group
Insurance Board and treatment of diabetes.
(74 § 1307.2) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB425_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
SB
427 (Morgan) - RETIREMENT.
Requiring the Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma, upon a member
making application to retire, to provide an application to join retired
teachers' organization. (70 §§ 17-122,
17-122.1) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB427_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
438 (Helton) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Deleting certain restrictions on the type of high-deductible plan that
can be offered by the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board;
deleting provisions relating to medical saving accounts. (74 § 1371)
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB438_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended
SB
439 (Maddox) - CAMPUS SECURITY.
Expanding list of persons who may order another to leave institution;
requiring grievance procedure. (21 §
1376) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB439_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/12/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass
SB
440 (Easley) - TAX CREDITS/ELECTRICITY. Providing tax credits for production and consumption of
zero-emission electric power; providing that nontaxable entities shall be
eligible to establish a transferable tax credit. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB440_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
SB
447 (Dickerson) - PURCHASING.
For purposes of the Central Purchasing Act, modifying sole source/sole
brand procedures, limits, and reports.
(74 § 85.45j) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB447_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as Amended Appropriations: General
Government
SB
450 (Stipe/Gray) - TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS. Compensating telecommunications providers
for use of system by interconnected carriers.
(17 §§ 139.102, 139.110) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB450_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Business & Labor Committee
SB
465 (Stipe) - CONSULTANTS/CONSTRUCTION. Requiring all state agencies, boards and commissions except the
Department of Transportation and the Transportation Authority to use consultant
and construction contract forms required by the Director of the Department of
Central Services; specifying that all drawings, plans, specifications, and
models made by a consultant doing work for this state shall be the property of
this state. (61 §§ 60, 61; 69 §§
708.1/708.3) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB465_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended Appropriations: General Government
SB
469 (Stipe) - BOND ISSUES.
Authorizing agencies to apply to the Oklahoma Supreme Court for approval
of bond issues. (20 § 14.1) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB469_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
02/13/2001 Senate Committee - Do Pass as
Amended
SB
489 (Maddox) - Workers’
Compensation. Clarifying language relating to computation
time for purposes of the Workers’ Compensation Act. (85 § 3.11) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB489_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
SB
496 (Williams) - EDUCATIONAL
INDICATORS. Relating to the Oklahoma Educational Indicators
Program; changing date by which reports shall be published. (70 § 1210.531) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB496_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
SB
499 (Williams) - TEACHER
RESIDENCY. Relating to the residency program;
authorizing certain early-childhood licensed teachers to participate in
residency program. (70 § 6-195) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB499_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Education Committee
SB
502 (Rabon) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Authorizing the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board to determine
insurance plans to be offered by the Board.
(74 § 1306) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB502_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended
SB
503 (Williams) - OSU-TULSA.
Clarifying language relating to Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. (70 § 4662)
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB503_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
2/15/01Committee
Reassignment: Education
SB
511 (Leftwich/Cox) - TELEMARKETING.
Creating Telemarketer Restriction Act; modifying the term “commercial
purposes”; exempting solicitation of funds for a charitable or religious
activity, political candidate, cause or organization and any activity of a
charitable not-for-profit entity. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb511_cs.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Business & Labor Committee
2/14/01 Senate Committee -
Committee Substitute Passed - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb511_cs.rtf
SB
518 (Kerr) - TAX
REVENUES/TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT. Modifying apportionment of sales and use tax
revenues to be deposited in the Teachers’ Retirement System Dedicated Revenue
Revolving Fund. (68 §§ 1353) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB518_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
02/13/2001 Title Stricken
02/13/2001 Senate Committee - Do Pass as
Amended
SB
522 (Easley) - FORESTRY.
Modifying the Oklahoma Forestry Code.
(2 §§ 1301-104, 1301-301, 1301-307)
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Agriculture & Rural Dvlpmnt Committee
02/13/2001 Senate Committee - Laid Over
SB
531 (Helton/Kirby) - HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS. Creating the Oklahoma Homeopathic Physicians
and Surgeons Act. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB531_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
SB
535 (Hobson) - SALES TAX EXEMPTION/TEACHER TRAINING. Providing a sales tax exemption on tangible
personal property for 501(c)(3) organizations affiliated with a comprehensive
university for teacher training and events related to robotics. (68 § 1356)
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB535_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
SB
536 (Fisher) - PURCHASING.
Mandating use of statewide contracts for data processing equipment
servicing. (74 § 85.9D) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB536_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB
553 (Horner) - FIRE MARSHAL/BUILDING CODE. Modifying qualifications for the State Fire Marshal; authorizing
municipality or subdivision to adopt a renovation code for existing building;
requiring approval of such code by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; adding
International Building Code to list of approved codes. (74 § 3324.11) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB553_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Veterans & Military Affairs Committee
SB
559 (Henry) - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. Creating the Administrative Hearings Act. (75 §§ 318, 323, 351/369) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB559_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
561 (Henry) - Workers’ Compensation.
Requiring a Workers’ Compensation claim form to include the physical
address and mailing address of the injured employee. (85 § 26) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB561_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
564 (Williams) - TECHNOLOGY.
Adding health entities to language relating to technology for
educational and governmental purposes.
(70 § 1-107.1) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB564_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
2/7/01 Committee
reassignment: Human Resources Committee
SB
571 (Helton/Ervin) - TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT. Requiring that state travel reimbursement for meal expenses and
the per-diem allowance for overnight lodging be based on federal per-diem
rates. (74 §§ 500.8, 500.9) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB571_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended Appropriations: General Government
SB
576 (Herbert/Glover) - ACCUMULATED ANNUAL LEAVE. Providing for payment for excess annual
leave. (74 § 840-2.20) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB576_int.rtf
2/15/01Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee:
General Government Subcommittee
SB
580 (Dunlap) - TUITION/FEES.
Removing legislative authority to establish limits on tuition and fees;
repealing sections relating to resident and nonresident tuition, tuition at
technical branches, supplementary fees, special service fees and student
activity fees. (70 §§ 3218.2, 3218.8,
3218.9, 3218.8a, 3218.10/3218.12, 3218.14, 3219.1) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB580_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended Appropriations: Education
SB
584 (Henry) - TRADEMARKS.
Modifying certain requirements relating to trademarks and labels. (78 §§ 21/26, 28, 29) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB584_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
586 (Henry) - Tuition
Equalization Grant. Creating
an Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Program to provide the maximum possible
use of existing educational resources and facilities within the state, both public
and private; authorizing the State Regents to award tuition equalization grants
to Oklahoma residents enrolled as undergraduate students in any approved private
or independent higher education institution in the state. (70 §§ 2620/2622) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB586_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken
02/14/2001 Subcommittee - Do Pass as
Amended Appropriations: Education
SB
592 (Coffee) - ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS. Authorizing state agencies to charge a convenience fee with any
electronic/on-line transaction. (62 §
7.14) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB592_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB
596 (Hobson) - TUITION.
Modifying limits authorized for higher education tuition charges. (70 § 3218.9) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB596_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
2/14/01 Title
Stricken
2/14/01 Subcommittee
- Do Pass as Amended Appropriations: Education
SB
599 (Haney) - LONG-RANGE CAPITAL
PROJECTS. Modifying
apportionment of certain amount of gross production tax on gas and other
substances for capital expenditures.
(68 § 1004) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB599_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
607 (Robinson) - MEDICAL ASSISTANTS. Requiring administration of medication to a resident of a home to
be administered by a certified medical assistant who has obtained appropriate
training from a vocational-technical school or institution of higher
education. (63 § 1-835) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB607_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Human Resources Committee
SB
611 (Littlefield) - HAZARDOUS
WEATHER CLOSING. Requiring
that when the Governor authorizes an agency to close with no minimum service
provided due to hazardous weather conditions, the appointing authority shall
place employees on paid administrative leave.
(74 § 840-2.20A) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB611_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
2/14/01Title Stricken
2/14/01Subcommittee
Passed: Appropriations: General Government
SB
630 (Smith) - Workers’
Compensation. Modifying requirements for payment of
medical charges relating to Workers’ Compensation. (85 § 14) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB630_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
631 (Robinson) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Clarifying language relating to the State and Education Employees Group
Insurance Board and the treatment of diabetes.
(74 § 1307.2) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB631_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Rules Committee
SB
633 (Robinson) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Relating to the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board;
providing for the continuance of life insurance (74 § 1306) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB633_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/01 Title
Stricken
02/14/01 Subcommittee
- Do Pass as Amended
SB
634 (Robinson) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Relating to health care coverage mandates; requiring the State and Education
Employees Group Insurance Board and the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits
Council to review and report after three years. (36 § 6061) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB634_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
635 (Dickerson) - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT/LEAVE. Relating to the Oklahoma Personnel Act;
providing for performance-based adjustments; modifying leave sharing. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB635_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/01 Title
Stricken
02/14/01 Subcommittee
- Do Pass as Amended Appropriations: General Government
SB
636 (Easley/Wells) - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS. Creating the Petroleum Storage Tank
Financial Responsibility Act; modifying petroleum storage tank statutes. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB636_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
637 (Robinson) - HEALTH INSURANCE.
Relating to payment of insurance claims; providing for clean claims reimbursement. (36 § 1219, 63 § 2514, 74 § 1328) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB637_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
639 (Wilcoxson) - INCOME TAX EXEMPTION/COLLEGE STUDENTS/GRADUATES. Enacting Oklahoma Quality Workers Act of
2001; exempting income earned by full-time students from taxation; partially
exempting income earned by graduates from taxation. (68 § 2358) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB639_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Finance Committee
SB
640 (Pruitt) - RETIREMENT.
Relating to the Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma and Oklahoma
Public Employee's Retirement System; providing benefits for members of the
defined contribution retirement plan.
(70 § 17-108.1) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB640_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
650 (Leftwich) - Workers’
Compensation. For the purposes of the Workers’ Compensation
Act, providing that payments for medical and treatment charges are due and
owing only upon proper invoice. (85 §
14) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB650_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
651 (Leftwich) - OPEN MEETING.
Open Meeting Act; allowing public comment and prohibiting official
action on non-agenda items. (25 §
311) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB651_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
659 (Wilcoxson) - ENDOWED CHAIRS.
Relating to the Oklahoma State Regents' Endowment Trust Fund; modifying
requirements for matching funds. (70 §
3952) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB659_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
SB
675 (Cain) - Health insurance. Addressing child support orders; providing
for enrollment of child in health care coverage available under an employer’s
plan. http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB675_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Judiciary Committee
SB
680 (Leftwich) - EMPLOYEE
ADVOCACY RIGHTS. Creating the State Employee Advocacy Rights
Act; allowing employee organizations to hold meetings on state property. (74 §§ 842/844) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB680_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Government Operations Committee
SB
681 (Leftwich) - RETIREMENT.
Requiring the Teachers' Retirement System to provide retirement members
an application to participate in a retired teachers’ organization, along with a
form allowing the member to elect to have annual membership dues to be withheld
from monthly benefits. (70 §§ 17-122,
17-122.1) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB681_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/01 Title
Stricken
02/14/01 Subcommittee
- Do Pass as Amended
SB
682 (Leftwich) - PRIVATIZATION.
Relating to the Oklahoma Privatization of State Functions Act; requiring
consideration of full cost of privatization.
(74 § 589) http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB682_int.rtf
2/6/01 Referred
to Senate Appropriations Committee
02/14/2001 Title Stricken