LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

48th Oklahoma Legislature

Second Session - 2002

OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

 

 

 

 

From:  Lesa Jolly-Borin & Carolyn McCoy                                                                                            

 

 

Friday, May 3, 2002

 

Highlights for this Week:

 

College Students Want to See Better Service for Higher Tuition

2002-05-02

By Christy Watson - The Oklahoman

 

Several Oklahoma college students said Wednesday they won't oppose tuition increases for state schools as long as students see improvements in academic services. They also urged lawmakers not to cut university funding more than necessary.

Alex Yaffe, student body president at the University of Oklahoma, said he understands the state is facing a "financially challenging" year amid a $350 million revenue shortfall. Students support the proposed 7 percent increase at OU, he said.

He said OU President David Boren has acted responsibly in keeping students informed, and students are ready to "step up" by paying more for their education.

Yaffe's comments came during a state Regents for Higher Education public hearing over a proposal to increase tuition and fees by as much as 7 percent for in-state students and 9 percent for out-of-state students. Some other schools also have requested increases in student fees.

Several state colleges and universities have proposed tuition hikes, which must be approved by the regents at the colleges, then by state regents. If the 7 percent increases are approved, it would the second consecutive year for the maximum increases allowed by law.

State regents Vice Chairman Carl Renfro said the board won't approve tuition increases if school officials don't deem it necessary. Colleges must submit their tuition increase requests by May 18; state regents will take final action on whether to grant increases at their May 24 meeting.

This marks the second year regents -- and not the Legislature -- have had the authority to sanction tuition increases. Lawmakers delegated the authority to the regents for five years.

The state's higher education budget cuts already amount to $17.5 million this year, which means next year's budget also will be short that much. Higher education also took a $14 million hit from a gas and oil revenue fund shortfall, which the Legislature may or may not compensate for.

Increasing tuition by the maximum allowed by law at all state colleges and universities would raise about $15 million for higher education, officials have said.

Regents also have said they want Oklahoma students to pay about a third of their college costs. They pay about 27 percent. Other states' universities are considering tuition increases of as much as 16 percent.

Clint Morgan, a student at Murray State College in Tishomingo, said students there also supported an increase as long as it is in line with community college increases.

Barrett Ellis, a National Merit Scholar and chairman of OU's undergraduate student congress, said enrollment growth already has led to parking problems, class size increases, stressed-out professors and more graduate students teaching upper- level classes.

He said those issues should be enough anecdotal evidence to justify charging students more to improve services in the face of a state revenue shortfall.

Students urged legislators also to do their part in not cutting higher education budgets any further.

Glen Johnson, president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, said Oklahoma ranks near the bottom of states for tuition costs; a student survey found tuition at state schools is a "great buy."

Ashley Bowen, chairman of the regents' student advisory board, urged regents to consider a graduation contract that would allow students who obtain a degree within a certain amount of time to have a stable tuition rate immune from increases.

Oklahoma State University's student government also has endorsed a 7 percent hike.

Fannie Bates, an OU graduate student, said OU administration is top-heavy and the school needs to better manage its money.

Graduate Mike Wright said he could find no justification for the increase and urged regents to look at OU's academic quality before granting the university's tuition increase request.

 

Budget for 'Big Three' Educational Agencies Discussed

 

By Thomas Larson - Staff Writer

 (GIT)  The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education met with representatives from the state's largest educational entities--the Department of Education, the Regents for Higher Education and the Department of Career and Technology Education.

Chairman Cal Hobson, D-Lexington, began the meeting by responding to House Minority Leader Fred Morgan's, R-Oklahoma, assertion that the current budget plan would result in cuts to the school lunch program and to textbooks.

            "That is patently false," Hobson said. "No cuts are planned for school lunches; no cuts are planned for textbooks."

            Hobson and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sandy Garrett further explained that the state would not be allowed to cut the state funds which are matched with federal money to provide free and reduced lunches.

            While the line-item which provides for free and reduced-price meals would not be hit at all, the second school lunch line-item, state assistance to districts to help defray the costs of all lunches, would be reduced 4.21 percent.

            That cut would not mean fewer children could qualify for free and reduced lunches, because those guidelines are set at the federal level, Garrett said, nor would it mean districts would be unable to serve lunches.

            The State Department of Education, in total is taken a cut of 1.6 percent. Because most of the Department's money goes into the state aid formula, that is where most of the cut will be.

            "The majority of these cuts will be in the formula," Garrett said, "because there's no other place for it unless you want to cut those line items 10, 20, 30 percent."

            Of the $36.8 million that the Department must reduce expenditures, $26.5 million would come out of the formula--a reduction in aid to districts of 1.64 percent. The proposed budget for the Department as a whole for FY 2003 is slightly more than $2.002 billion.

            The remaining amount of the cut would be made up by cutting a variety of line items, mostly cut at 4.21 percent. Some programs, such as ongoing grants and textbook funding, as well as the federal school lunch matching, would be held harmless. Other smaller or ineffective programs, and some one-year grants, would be cut more severely or completely eliminated.

            Garrett explained that the Department went through each budget line item, set priorities, cut a few programs that were less than effective, but still had to make many tough decisions.

            "We don't want to cut any of these programs," she said.

            The Board of Career and Technology Education is getting cut 1.5 percent, or about $6.6 million. Director Ann Benson said the cuts will be absorbed in several ways. The Department plans to decrease spending on Business, Industry and Adult Education, letting businesses float more of the bill.

            Also, direct support to schools will be cut some, though the Department has specified that schools need to cut as far from the classroom as possible. CareerTech also plans to cut some technology assistance to high schools, though not the programs for high school students.

            In addition, Benson said, the agency has been under a hiring freeze all year, so they will save some by not filling vacant positions.

            The Regents, after adjusting for the removal of one-time funds and the transfer of the Quartz Mountain Lodge from the Tourism and Recreation Department, the cut the agency will be facing also amounts to about 1.6 percent.

            One particular concern for the Regents is the performance of two revolving funds filled with gross production tax revenue. The Regents approached the Legislature earlier in the session to request $14 million to make up for revenue in the funds which never materialized because of bottomed-out natural gas prices.

            Maryanne Maletz, vice chancellor for budget and finance, said the projected loss is now up to about $18.1 million, though she admitted the Office of State Finance still says the funds will only be short $14 million.

            Hobson said the subcommittee had already figured on giving the Regents the $14 million, but said it may be difficult to find another $4 million. But, Hobson said, the committee would see what it could do.

            Hobson said that the subcommittee was also planning on providing the Regents with another of their supplemental requests--$2.6 million to help fund the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program.

 

Legislator Contends New Law Will Result in More High School Grads

 

By MIKE W. RAY - House Media Division Director

OKLAHOMA CITY -- State Rep. Larry Ferguson contends that enactment of House Bill 2886 will result in more Oklahoma high school graduates.

House Bill 2886 by Ferguson, R-Cleveland, and Sen. Mike Morgan, D-Stillwater, allows "contextual" math and science classes to count as credit toward a high school diploma.

"We allow disruptive students to graduate, by taking 'alternative education' courses that may be more simplified than a conventional course," Ferguson noted. "But until now we have not given high school students credit for vocational courses they've taken to prepare themselves for the work force."

A compromise version of HB 2886 cleared the Legislature unopposed in both the House and the Senate, and was signed Monday by Gov. Frank Keating. The bill becomes law 90 days after the Legislature adjourns.

Existing state law requires Oklahoma high school students to complete a core curriculum in language, mathematics, science, social studies and arts in order to earn a high school diploma. "Such curricula shall provide for the teaching of a hands-on career exploration program in cooperation with technology center schools," state law provides. The core curriculum "shall be designed to teach the competencies for which students shall be tested ... and shall be designed to prepare all students for employment and/or postsecondary education."

Under HB 2886, students will be able to count "contextual" mathematics and science courses "which enhance technology preparation".  Those classes can be taught at a comprehensive high school or at a technology center school, by a certified teacher, provided the course is taken in the student's junior or senior year and if the State Board of Education and the student's local school board concur.

State law defines "contextual methodology" to mean "academic content and skills taught by utilizing real-world problems and projects in a way that helps students understand the application of that knowledge."

HB 2886 also provides that math and science courses taught at a technology center by a teacher who is certified in the subject area, and when taken in the student's junior or senior year, will count toward high school graduation. Applied biology/chemistry classes will continue to count, too.

            HB 2886 "recognizes the value of teaching mathematics applications and science related to business and industry and the world of work," said Ferguson.

"We should do whatever we can to encourage students to take technology-oriented courses," said Ferguson, former president of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association. "They will be more likely to graduate from high school, and at the same time they will be qualified to join the work force. Otherwise they risk becoming a drag on society by dropping out of school and joining the welfare rolls or, worse, becoming criminals and getting sent to prison."

Backers of HB 2886 also hope the legislation will boost sagging enrollment at Career Tech centers.

The number of high school students enrolled in Career Tech courses declined more than 350 last year, and fell by more than 860 in five years, records reflect. A total of 15,505 high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors participated in classes at Career Tech centers during the 1996-97 school year, compared to 14,641 in 2000-01.

The Oklahoma Business and Education Coalition (OBEC) sent a letter to Ferguson that was critical of his legislation. It "undermines the high academic standard in math and science by allowing academic credit to be given for courses taught at Technology Centers," OBEC complained April 8.

But Jack Smith, chairman of General Motors, recommended that Career Tech courses focus on the technology needed by today's workers. "We are very concerned that continually adding more and more courses will reduce and, in many cases, eliminate the opportunity for students to participate in much-needed high-quality Career Tech program," Smith wrote in a letter to Keating.

Because of the concern expressed by OBEC, language was inserted in HB 2886 which requires any Career Tech courses to be "approved by the State Board of Education" before they can count toward a student's graduation.

Ferguson said the complaints are not between Career Tech and secondary education. Rather, he said, "It is a misunderstanding on the part of urban education advocates who do not understand -- and will not accept the fact -- that not every student will attend college. Consequently, we need to make allowances for the students who plan to attend 'vo-tech' for specialized training."

Ferguson said the proverbial "bottom line" is, students are obtaining the same knowledge in a different form. "In Career Tech classes, students learn 'real world' applications of math and science rather than theoretical applications in a traditional classroom."

Supporters of House Bill 2886 related several examples of the practical application of math and science courses taught at Career Tech centers.

     -- Career Tech students enrolled in programs such as nursing, surgical technician, radiation technician, dental technician, physical therapy assistants and other specialized licensed medical areas receive rigorous instruction in anatomy, physiology and science concepts.

     -- Students in telecommunications, electronics, industrial maintenance and automation classes utilize algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and physics concepts.

     -- High school students in computer aided design programs must be able to use geometry, trigonometry, algebra and mathematics to design objects and products for manufacturing or construction.

     -- Welding and carpentry students must be able to use math and geometry in order to build and fabricate objects. Students apply these concepts to determine the lengths of rafters, to build at various angles, to determine the size of materials, calculate square footage, estimate costs, etc.

     -- Auto and diesel technology students must understand the scientific principles behind hydraulic brakes and power brakes. When trouble-shooting automotive electronic circuits, students must understand the concepts of electricity and electronics. In environmental areas, students are taught the science principles behind exhaust emissions, air/fuel ratios, etc.

     -- Machine tool technology students utilize algebra and trigonometry to determine slopes, angles and dimensions. Students utilize complex instruments to calculate precise measurements and calculations for the manufacturing process. Students also use geometry to solve machining problems.

Co-authors of HB 2886 included Reps. Larry D. Roberts, D-Miami; Dale Turner, D-Holdenville; Dale Wells, D-Cushing; Barbara Staggs, D-Muskogee; Dennis Adkins, R-Tulsa; Mike O'Neal and Curt Roggow, both R-Enid; Dale DeWitt, R-Braman; David Braddock, D-Altus; James Covey, D-Custer City; Abe Deutschendorf, D-Lawton; Mary Easley, D-Tulsa; Kent Friskup, R-Chandler; Al Lindley, D-Oklahoma City; Elmer Maddux, R-Mooreland; Ray Miller, D-Whitefield; Bill Mitchell, D-Lindsay; Clay Pope, D-Loyal; Paul Roan, D-Tishomingo; Joe Sweeden, D-Pawhuska; Mike Tyler, D-Sapulpa; Purcy Walker, D-Elk City; and Jim Wilson, D-Tahlequah.

                         

Bills of Interest to Higher Education Move to the Governor’s Desk for Signature

 

SB 995, which changes the name of Connors State College of Agriculture and Applied Science to Connors State College, has moved to the Governor’s desk for signature.  The bill passed the Senate floor earlier this week.  In addition to SB995, several other bills of interest have now moved to the Governor’s desk for signature.  Those bills are:

                                                                                                                                                              SB 1243 – Health insurance/persons covered; performance measures - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1243_enr.rtf

HB 2109 – Veterinarian technicians - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2109_enr.rtf

HB 2312 – Graduation requirements – transfer students - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2312_enr.rtf

HB 2344 – Teachers’ Retirement System - Post-retirement annual earnings limitations - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb2344_enr.rtf

 

 

Senate Education Committee to Hold More Confirmation Hearings

The Senate Education Committee has scheduled two meetings to address gubernatorial nominations to several education boards, including some higher education entities.  The meeting agendas can be viewed at the links below.

Monday, May 6:  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/senate/Cmte_Meeting_Notices/education.html

Wednesday, May 8:  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/senate/Cmte_Meeting_Notices/education2.html

 

 

 

Upcoming Legislative Deadlines:

May 24*, Friday................................................................................................... Sine Die Adjournment

*Per SCR 51 adopted earlier this session, the Legislature has set May 24 as the last day of session.  However, according to Oklahoma constitution, the Legislature can meet until the last Friday in May (May 31, 2002).  We will let you know if there are any changes in this date.

 

 

 

 

 

Bill added to Tracking List

 

SB 396 – A&M Board of Regents; OSU/Tulsa Board of Trustees – selection by Congressional District

SB 1658 – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program – English as a second language services

SCR 72 – Recalling SB 948 from Governor

HB 2212 – Law enforcement retirement – OU and OSU police officers

HB 2901 – Community Hospitals Authority/Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine/University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Tulsa)

 

 

Bills deleted from Tracking List

 

SB 1327 – Commissioners of the Land Office fund management

SB 1627 - Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center

SB 1637 – Teacher certification

HB 1923 - Telemarketing

HB 2138 – OSU/Tulsa Technology Intern Partner Program

HB 2852 – Capitol communications center

HB 2895 – Water resources data

 

 

 

Action on Bills This Week

 

SENATE ACTIONS

Bills Passed on Senate Floor

 

SB 952 – Elevator injury report

SB 995 – Connors State College name change

SB 1010 – Appropriations – Teacher Preparation

SB 1033 – Budgetary limitations – University Hospitals Authority

SB 1243 – Health insurance – persons covered; performance measures

SB 1299 – Health insurance – network provider facility contract

SB 1328 – Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

SB 1631 – School testing

SCR 72 – Recalling SB 948 from Governor

HB 1503 - Center for Rural Development at Northeastern State University

 

 

Failed on Senate Floor:

 

None

 

 

HOUSE ACTIONS

Bills Passed on House Floor

 

SB 948 - Administrative Rules

SB 1033 – Budgetary limitations – University Hospitals Authority

SCR 72 – Recalling SB 948 from Governor

HB 2078 – Medical licensing

HB 2109 – Veterinarian technicians

HB 2312 – Graduation requirements – transfer students

HB 2344 – Teachers’ Retirement System - Post-retirement annual earnings limitations

HB 2439 – Appropriations - Physician Manpower Training Commission

HB 2445 – Appropriations – OCAST

 

 

Bills Failed on House Floor

 

None

 

Bills Sent to the Governor

 

SB 952 – Elevator injury report

SB 995 – Connors State College name change

SB 1033 – Budgetary limitations – University Hospitals Authority

SB 1243 – Health insurance – persons covered; performance measures

SB 1299 – Health insurance – network provider facility contract

SB 1328 – Educational Interpreter for the Deaf

SB 1631 – School testing

HB 1503 - Center for Rural Development at Northeastern State University

HB 2109 – Veterinarian technicians

HB 2312 – Graduation requirements – transfer students

HB 2344 – Teachers’ Retirement System - Post-retirement annual earnings limitations

 

 

Bills Signed by the Governor

 

SB 650 - Workers’ Compensation

SB 1420 – Sex offender registration

SB 1447 – Cameron University – contract with Tax Commission

SB 1484 – Health insurance – clean claims

HB 2078 – Medical licensing

HB 2886 – Graduation requirements

HB 2908 - College Savings Plan

 

 

Bills Vetoed by the Governor

 

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

 

 

Address confidentiality, HB 2921

Administrative rules, SB 948, SCR 72

Appropriations

            Agriculture Department for OSU services, SB 1044, SB 1045, SB 1046, HB 2510

            Children First, SB 1024

            Commerce Department for SEOSU Small Business Development and Bid Assistance Program OSU/CATT, HB 2532

            Community Education Grants, SB 1001, HB 2429

            Education Leadership Oklahoma, SB 1001, SB 1002, HB 2429

            General, SB 1188

            Great Expectations Summer Institutes for Teachers scholarships, SB 1001, HB 2429

            Health Department for various health-related programs, SB 1024, HB 2488

            National Assessment of Educational Progress participation, SB 1001, HB 2429

            Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education, SB 1001, HB 2429

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), SB 1117, SB 1120, SB 1121, SB 1188, SB 1486, HB 2445, HB 2446

Physician Manpower Training Commission, SB 1168, SB 1171, SB 1172, SB 1188, HB 2439, HB 2440

            State Regents, SB 1168, SB 1169, SB 1170, SB 1188, SB 1486, HB 2433, HB 2434

Teacher Preparation Commission, SB 1001, SB 1010, SB 1011, SB 1188, SB 1486, HB 2447, HB 2448

            Telecommunications curriculum, SB 1486, HB 2429

Tourism for Summer Arts Institute and Jazz Hall of Fame, SB 1055, SB 1058, SB 1059, SB 1492, HB 2524

            University Hospitals, SB 1024, SB 1033, SB 1034, SB 1188, SB 1487, HB 2507, HB 2508

University of Oklahoma for Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and Native American Language Curator for the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, SB 1486

            Virtual Internet School in Oklahoma Network (VISION), SB 1001, SB 1002, HB 2429

Asbestos abatement, HB 2030

Audits, SB 1381, HB 2412

 

Banking, HB 2907

Benefits, SB 1385

Bidding, public, HB 2874

Blue River Conservation Passport, HB 2374

Board appointments/Congressional districts, SB 396

 

Cameron University, SB 1447

Campus police, SB 1420, HB 2300

Carl Albert Public Internship Program, SB 1384

Catastrophic Emergency Health Powers Act, HB 2765

Child support for children of disabled law enforcement members, HB 2311

College Savings Plan, HB 2908

Commissioners of the Land Office, SB 934

Community Hospitals Authority, HB 2901

Connors State College name change, SB 995

Construction, HB 2874

Contractors, limited liability, HJR 1051

Curriculum, SB 701, SB 1408, HB 2886

 

Deaf, educational interpreter for, SB 1328

Deferred savings, SB 1204

Dickerson, Sen. Larry, HCR 1051

Disabilities, SB 1512

Dispute resolution, HB 2068

 

Elevator injury report, SB 952

Employee

            Benefits Council, SB 1233, SB 1385

            On National Guard Duty, HB 2264

            Privacy of information, HB 2352

            Recognition, HB 2099

            Recruitment, HCR 1044

Ethanol Plant Feasibility Advisory Committee, SB 878

 

4-H Day, SCR 57

 

Golf cart use in state parks, SB 936

Golf Course Operation Revolving Fund, SB 1271

Graduation requirements/transfer students, HB 2312

 

Higher Education Facilities Revolving Fund, HB 2536

Hunting and fishing area use passport, HB 2374

 

Injury prevention, HB 2714

Insurance, health

            Audiological services coverage, SB 1641

            Clean claims, SB 1484

            Contracts, SB 1299, SB 1385

            George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute, SB 1243

            Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), SB 1233

            Mammography screenings, SB 1676

            Oklahoma Medical Center, SB 1243

            Performance measures, SB 1243

            Prescription coverage, HB 1069

            Retirees' benefits, SB 1243, SB 1244

            Vision, HB 2608

Insurance, life, HB 2058

Internet access service, HB 2796

Inventory of equipment, SB 1240, SB 1358

 

Leasing, SB 1486

Leave

            Bone marrow and organ donation, SB 1628

            Families of crime victims, SB 1461

            Jury duty, HB 2729

            Sharing, SB 1364, SB 1384

Licensed professionals, HB 2625

Long range plans, State Regents, HB 1208

 

Medical licensure, HB 2078

Medical records, SB 1460

 

National Guard and Reserve employees, HB 2264

Northeastern State University, HB 1503

Nursing Workforce Task Force, HB 2162

 

Oklahoma Education Television Authority (OETA), HB 2169, HB 2180

Oklahoma Institute of Technology, SB 1391

Oklahoma State University

            A&M Board of Regents, SB 396

            College of Osteopathic Medicine, HB 2901

            Ethanol Plant Feasibility Advisory Committee member, SB 878

            Institute for Issue Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution, HB 2068

            Police officers retirement, HB 2212

            Revenue bonds, HCR 1045, HCR 1047, HCR 1049, HCR 1055

            Sensor Research Center, HB 2536

            Tulsa Board of Trustees, SB 396

Oklahoma Tuition Scholarship, HB 1440, HB 2738

Olmstead Decision, SB 1512

Open Meeting/Open Records, HB 2764

 

Parking violations, SB 1292

Pay for employees on National Guard duty, HB 2264

Planning, SB 1206, SB 1208

Professional services contract, SB 1365

Public disruptions, SB 1292

Purchase cards, SB 1381

 

Quality Jobs, HB 2245

 

Reports, SB 1382

Retirement

            Alternate plan, SB 1378

            Benefit calculations/increase, SB 1231

            Cost-of-living and health care supplement adjustment, HB 2124, HB 2368

            Death benefits, HB 2383

            Health insurance, SB 1243, SB 1244

            Police officers at OU and OSU, HB 2212

            Portability, SB 1456

            Post-retirement employment, HB 2344

            Tax apportionment, SJR 1X, SB 1376

            Unfunded liability

Revenue bonds, HCR 1045, HCR 1047, HCR 1049, HCR 1055

Revolving funds, Higher Education, SB 1211

Risk management, HB 2053

Robotics, SB 1415, HB 2924

Rural Development, Center for, HB 1503

 

Scholarships, HB 1440, HB 2328, HB 2738

School improvement plans, HB 2341

School performance review, SB 1335

School psychologists, SB 901, HB 2625

School readiness, SB 37

Sex offender registration, SB 1420, HB 2300

Smoking in public places, SB 1553

Social studies curriculum, SB 701

Special Agency Account Board, HB 2175, HB 2180

Speech pathologists, HB 2625

Statewide Temporary Assistance Responsibility System (STARS), HB 2100

Strategic Planning, SB 1206

Strategic Planning Committee on the Olmstead Decision, SB 1512

Student data, SB 1444

 

Task Force on State Scholarship and Student Aid Grant Programs, HB 2328

Tax

            Apportionment for Teachers’ Retirement System, SJR 1X, SB 1376

            Exemption for ticket sales, SB 893

Teacher

            Alternative certification, SB 1595

            Certification, SB 1595

            Testing, SB 1595

Technology center

            Buildings, HB 2234

            Courses, SB 1408

Telemarketing, SB 950

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, SB 1632, SB 1658

Terrorism, HB 2536, HB 2764

Testing, school, SB 1631

Tobacco Settlement, SB 1209, HJR 1036

Tuition Scholarship, HB 1440, HB 2738

Tuition waiver, HB 2311

Tulsa Community College Technology Center School District, SB 1287

Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program, HB 2238

 

Unclassified service, SB 1203

University of Oklahoma

            College of Medicine (Tulsa), HB 2901

            Football player, Roy Williams, SR 26

            Police officers retirement, HB 2212

            Political Communication Center, SCR 54

            Weather Research Center, HB 2536

 

Veterinary technicians, HB 2109

 

Weapons, HB 2801

Whistleblower Act, HB 1985

Williams, Roy, SR 26

Workers' Compensation, SB 650

Workforce investment, HB 2633

 


BILL SUMMARIES

 

Status Reported as of May 2, 2002

 

 

SENATE BILLS

 

SB 37 (Fisher/Peters) - SCHOOL READINESS.  Creating the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Act; creating the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board, whose membership includes the Chancellor or designee.  (10 § 640.2) 

      2/21/01Title Stricken

      02/21/01 Senate Committee - Do Pass as Amended

      3/5/01   Bill Amended and Passed - Senate   (42-0)

      3/28/01House Committee - Committee Substitute Passed

      4/4/01   Bill Amended and Passed - House  (65-33)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb37_hasb.rtf

      4/25/01In Conference Committee - GCCA

      2/12/02House Rejected CCR, Requested Further Conference

      2/13/02In Conference Committee

      5/1/02   2nd CCR Submitted  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb37_sccs2.rtf

 

SB 396 (Morgan/Paulk) - BOARD APPOINTMENTS/DISTRICTS.  Providing for appointment of members of various State boards, commissions, and authorities, including the Board of Regents for the A&M Colleges and the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, to be filled based on congressional districts.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB396_int.rtf

      02/22/2001 Title Stricken

      02/22/2001 Senate Committee - Do Pass as Amended  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb396_sflr.rtf

      3/6/01   Bill Passed - Senate   (45-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb396_engr.rtf

      3/27/01House Committee - Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB396_hcs.rtf

      4/16/01Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/16/01Bill Amended and Passed - House  (96-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb396_hasb.rtf

      4/23/01In Conference Committee

      5/16/01Conferees Disagree

      5/1/02   Further Conference Requested

      5/2/02   In Conference Committee

 

SB 650 (Henry/Askins) - Workers’ Compensation.  Authorizing the commissioner of CompSource Oklahoma to require production of records of employers insured with or applying for insurance with CompSource Oklahoma against liability for compensation; requiring that premiums for any policy period be paid according to the contract of insurance; requiring the administrator for the Multiple Injury Trust Fund to approve funds to be allocated by the State Treasurer to CompSource Oklahoma for administration expenses, unless rejected by the Governor and Attorney General; repealing 85 O.S. 2001, Sections 2c, relating to authorization of claims.  (85 O.S. 2001, §§ 134, 142, 175)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB650_int.rtf

      3/4/02   Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (48-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb650_engr.rtf

      4/23/02Bill and Emergency Passed - House   (96-1)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb650_enr.rtf

      4/29/02      Signed by Governor  -  http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/48th/2002/2R/SB/650.pdf

 

SB 701 (Leftwich/McCarter) - SOCIAL STUDIES.  Modifying number of units required in social studies core curriculum; adding one-half to one unit or set of competencies of world history, economics or geography to possible social studies units to be completed for high school graduation; creating the Oklahoma Social Studies Stimulus Program; authorizing State Board of Education to establish criteria and award grants.  (70 §§ 11-103.6, 1210.705)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB701_int.rtf

      2/19/01Title stricken

      2/19/01Senate Committee - Passed as Amended  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb701_sflr.rtf

      3/13/01Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (42-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb701_engr.rtf

      3/15/01Second reading - Referred to House Common Education Committee

      4/1/02   House Committee – Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB701_hcs.rtf

      4/16/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/16/02Bill Amended and Passed - House    (90-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb701_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02Senate Rejected House Amendments; Requested Conference

      4/29/02In Conference Committee

 

SB 878 (Muegge/Turner) – OSU/ETHANOL PLANT FEASIBILITY.  Directing the Agriculture Department to conduct a feasibility study to attract an ethanol processing plant to the state; creating the Ethanol Plant Feasibility Advisory Committee, one member of which would be appointed by and would represent Oklahoma State University.

      4/15/02      Signed by Governor  -  http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/48th/2002/2R/SB/878.pdf or http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb878_enr.rtf

 

SB 893 (Morgan/Nations) – SALES TAX EXEMPTION/EVENT TICKETS.  Amending Section 25 of HB 2924 by providing a sales tax exemption for sales of admission to places of amusement, sports, entertainment, exhibition, display or other recreational events or activities that are located at and operated by a State System institution.  The bill no longer requires 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 O.S. 2001, § 1356)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB893_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Senate Committee – Passed as Amended  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb893_sflr.rtf

      3/18/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate   (41-1)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb893_engr.rtf

      4/3/02   House Committee - Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB893_hcs.rtf

      4/24/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/24/02Bill Amended and Passed - House    (77-21) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb893_hasb.rtf

      4/30/02Senate Rejected House Amendments; Requested Conference

      5/2/02   In Conference Committee

 

SB 934 (Herbert/Glover) – COMMISSIONERS OF LAND OFFICE.  Requiring the Commissioners of the Land Office to transfer all available funds from the Public Building Fund to the State Treasurer for allocation to the State Land Reimbursement Fund each year; authorizing the Commissioners to invest the permanent school fund and the other educational funds in timber and timberland, and to buy, sell, harvest and manage timber produced on land owned by the Commissioners; modifying publication requirements for the sale of oil, gas and mineral leases on school lands; requiring the Commissioners to pay real estate appraiser license fees for employees required to obtain such license to perform required job duties.  (62 O.S. 2001 § 194; 64 O.S. 2001, §§ 51, 92, 281)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB934_int.rtf

      2/18/02Senate Committee - Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb934_cs.rtf

      3/11/02Floor Substitute Adopted

      3/11/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (38-5)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb934_engr.rtf

      3/14/02Referred to House Appropriations & Budget Committee, Education Subcommittee

      4/3/02   House Committee – Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB934_hcs.rtf

      4/23/02Bill and Emergency Passed - House   (100-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb934_hasb.rtf

      4/30/02Senate Rejected House Amendments; Requested Conference

      5/2/02   In Conference Committee

 

SB 936 (Shurden/Turner) – GOLF CART USE IN STATE PARK.  Authorizing a physically disabled person to operate a golf cart within the boundaries of a state park during daylight hours, so long as the golf cart does not exceed the speed limit in the area as determined by the Tourism and Recreation Department.  (47 § 31151.2)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB936_int.rtf

      2/21/02Title Stricken

      2/21/02Senate Committee – Passed as Amended  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb936_sflr.rtf

      2/27/02Bill Passed - Senate   (44-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb936_engr.rtf

      3/27/02House Committee – Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB936_hcr.rtf

      4/10/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/10/02Bill Amended and Passed - House    (95-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb936_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee

 

SB 948 (Maddux/Plunk) – Administrative RuleS.  Changing from 20 days to 30 days the amount of time required for a comment period after publication of notice of intended rulemaking action; requiring agencies to submit to the Small Business Regulatory Review Committee proposed rules adversely affecting small businesses.  (75 O.S. 2001, §§ 303)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB948_int.rtf

      2/21/02Senate Committee - Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb948_cs.rtf

      3/11/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate   (45-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb948_engr.rtf

      3/27/02House Committee – Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB948_hcr.rtf

      4/23/02Bill Passed - House   (100-0)

      4/24/02To Governor  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb948_enr.rtf

      4/30/02Recalled from Governor’s Desk, Senate Rescinded Signing and Fourth Reading

      4/30/02Motion to Reconsider Adopted – Senate   (40-0)

      5/1/02   Floor Amendment

      5/1/02   Bill and Emergency Passed - House  (98-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb948_hasb.rtf

 

SB 950 (Leftwich/Newport) – TELEMARKETING.  “Telemarketer Restriction Act”; requiring the Attorney General to establish a no-telemarketing-sales-call registry; providing an exception from restrictions for the solicitation of funds or other support for a charitable or religious activity, political candidate, cause, or organization and any activity of a charitable not-for-profit entity; providing an exception in cases in which a business relationship has been established; authorizing the Attorney General to promulgate rules.  (15 §§ 775B.1/775B.7)

      4/15/02      Signed by Governor  -  http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/48th/2002/2R/SB/950.pdf or http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb950_enr.rtf

 

SB 952 (Leftwich/Paulk) – ELEVATOR INJURY REPORT.  Requiring reporting of injuries resulting from operation or malfunction of elevators.  (59 §§ 3009/3011)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB952_int.rtf

      3/11/02Bill Passed - Senate   (31-11)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb952_engr.rtf

      4/9/02   Bill Passed - House   (83-13)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb952_hasb.rtf

      4/29/02  House Amendments Adopted and Bill Passed - Senate  (38-6)

      4/30/02To Governor  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb952_enr.rtf

 

SB 995 (Robinson/Ericson) – CONNORS STATE COLLEGE.  Changing the name of Connors State College of Agriculture and Applied Science to Connors State College.  (70 §§ 3103, 3201, 3405, 3405.1, 3412)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2002-02SB/SB995_int.rtf

      3/19/02Bill Passed - Senate   (44-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb995_engr.rtf

      4/17/02Bill Amended and Passed - House   (97-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb995_hasb.rtf

      4/29/02  House Amendments Adopted and Bill Passed - Senate  (43-0)

      4/30/02To Governor  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb995_enr.rtf

 

SB 1001 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/TEACHER PREPARATION.  Appropriating to various education entities including funds for the Virtual Internet School in Oklahoma Network (VISION) Pilot Program, Great Expectations Summer Institutes for Teachers scholarships, Community Education Grants, Education Leadership Oklahoma, participation in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education, and the Teacher Preparation Commission.  (70 § 18-103.1)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1001_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (41-2)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1001_engr.rtf

      3/25/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/25/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (94-1)  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1001_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1002 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/VISION/EDUCATION LEADERSHIP.  Appropriating to common education, including funds for the Virtual Internet School in Oklahoma Network (VISION) Pilot Program and Education Leadership Oklahoma.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1002_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1002_engr.rtf

      3/25/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/25/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (91-3)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB1002_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1010 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/TEACHER PREPARATION.  Setting budgetary limitations for the Teacher Preparation Commission.  The conference committee substitute appropriates $2,219,555 to the Commission.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1010_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (45-1)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1010_engr.rtf

      3/25/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/25/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (85-11)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1010_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

      4/30/02CCR Submitted

      4/30/02CCR Adopted, Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate   (44-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1010_sccs.rtf

      4/30/02To House

 

SB 1011 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/TEACHER PREPARATION.  Setting budgetary limitations for the Teacher Preparation Commission.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1011_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1011_engr.rtf

      3/25/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/25/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (83-14)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1011_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1024 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS.  Appropriating to various health entities including the Health Department for contractual services of OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine for the Area Health Education Centers Campaign, contractual services for the OU Health Science Center Pediatric Endocrinology Department, contractual services with the Perinatal Continuing Education Program within OU’s College of Medicine’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, for the Children First Program and University Hospitals Authority.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1024_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1024_engr.rtf

      3/25/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/25/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (94-3)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1024_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1033 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/ UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS.  Appropriating $41,499,895 to the University Hospitals Authority.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1033_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1033_engr.rtf

      3/26/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (89-5)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1033_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

      4/24/02CCR Submitted

      4/29/02CCR Adopted, Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate   (38-6)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1033_ccs.rtf

      4/29/02To House

      5/2/02   CCR Adopted, Bill Passed House   (95-0)

      5/2/02   To Governor  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1033_enr.rtf

 

SB 1034 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/ UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS.  Setting budgetary limitations for the University Hospitals Authority.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1034_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1034_engr.rtf

      3/26/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (89-5)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1034_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1044 (Haney/Mass) APPROPRIATIONS/AGRICULTURE/OSU PROGRAMS.  Appropriating to the Department of Agriculture, including funds for OSU’s Statewide Intensive Financial Management Assistance Program and diagnostic laboratories.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1044_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1044_engr.rtf

      3/26/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (94-3)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1044_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1045 (Haney/Mass) APPROPRIATIONS/AGRICULTURE/OSU PROGRAMS.  Setting budgetary limits for the Department of Agriculture, including funds for OSU’s Statewide Intensive Financial Management Assistance Program and diagnostic laboratories.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1045_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1045_engr.rtf

      3/26/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (95-2)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1045_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1046 (Haney/Mass) APPROPRIATIONS/AGRICULTURE/OSU PROGRAMS.  Setting budgetary limits for the Department of Agriculture, including funds for OSU’s Statewide Intensive Financial Management Assistance Program and diagnostic laboratories.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1046_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1046_engr.rtf

      3/26/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (95-2)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1046_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1055 (Haney/Mass) – APPROPRIATIONS/TOURISM.  Establishing budgetary limitations for the Department of Tourism and Recreation, including unspecified funds budgeted for the Summer Arts Institute and the Jazz Hall of Fame.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1055_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1055_engr.rtf

      3/27/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/27/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (94-4)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1055_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1058 (Haney/Mass) – APPROPRIATIONS/TOURISM.  Establishing budgetary limitations for the Department of Tourism and Recreation, including unspecified funds budgeted for the Summer Arts Institute and the Jazz Hall of Fame.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1058_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1058_engr.rtf

      3/27/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/27/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (93-6)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1058_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1059 (Haney/Mass) – APPROPRIATIONS/TOURISM.  Establishing budgetary limitations for the Department of Tourism and Recreation, including unspecified funds budgeted for the Summer Arts Institute and the Jazz Hall of Fame.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1059_int.rtf

      2/19/02Title Stricken

      2/19/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1059_engr.rtf

      3/27/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      3/27/02Bill Amended and Passed - House  (91-7)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1059_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1117 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/OCAST.  Appropriating to Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1117_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (45-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1117_engr.rtf

      4/1/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/1/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House  (95-2)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1117_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1120 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/OCAST.  Setting budgetary limitations for Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1120_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (44-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1120_engr.rtf

      4/1/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/1/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House  (95-2)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1120_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1121 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/OCAST.  Setting budgetary limitations for Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1121_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (44-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1121_engr.rtf

      4/1/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/1/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House  (94-3)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1121_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1168 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/STATE REGENTS/ Physician Manpower Training CommissionAppropriating to the State Regents and Physician Manpower Training Commission.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1168_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1168_engr.rtf

      4/3/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/3/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (94-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1168_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1169 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/STATE REGENTS.  Appropriating to the State Regents.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1169_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1169_engr.rtf

      4/3/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/3/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (94-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1169_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1170 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/STATE REGENTS.  Appropriating to the State Regents.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1170_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1170_engr.rtf

      4/3/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/3/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (94-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1170_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1171 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/Physician Manpower Training CommissionSetting budgetary limitations for the Physician Manpower Training Commission.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1171_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb1171_engr.rtf

      4/3/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/3/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (95-2) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1171_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1172 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/Physician Manpower Training CommissionSetting budgetary limitations for the Physician Manpower Training Commission.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1172_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -   http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1172_engr.rtf

      4/3/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/3/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (94-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1172_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1188 (Haney/Mass) – Appropriations/GENERAL.  Appropriating to various state entities including the State Regents, Physician Manpower Training Commission, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), Teacher Preparation Commission, and the University Hospitals Authority.  The amendment adds a section providing that the State shall appropriate from the State Treasury at least 90 percent as much money for each state agency for FY2003 as was appropriated from the treasury for FY2002.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1188_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1188_engr.rtf

      4/9/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/9/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (87-11) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1188_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1203 (Haney/Mass) – UNCLASSIFIED SERVICERelating to unclassified service; updating agency references.  (74 O.S. 2001, § 840-5.5)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1203_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb1203_engr.rtf

      4/8/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/8/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (93-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1203_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1204 (Haney/Mass) – DEFERRED SAVINGSClarifying language relating to the Oklahoma State Employees Deferred Savings Incentive Plan.  (74 O.S. 2001, § 1707)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1204_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb1204_engr.rtf

      4/8/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/8/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (93-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1204_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1206 (Haney/Mass) – STRATEGIC PLANSThis is a shell bill relating to agency strategic plans.  (62 O.S. 2001, § 45.3)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1206_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (46-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1206_engr.rtf

      4/8/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/8/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (93-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1206_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1208 (Haney/Mass) – STATE REGENTS LONG-RANGE PLANSAuthorizing Central Services to expend certain funding for the purpose of 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.  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1208_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1208_engr.rtf

      4/8/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/8/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (93-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1208_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1209 (Haney/Mass) – Tobacco Settlement FundClarifying language relating to the Tobacco Settlement Fund.  (62 O.S. 2001, § 50)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1209_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1209_engr.rtf

      4/8/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/8/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (93-3) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1209_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1211 (Haney/Mass) – Higher Education CAPITAL REVOLVING FUNDChanges the name of the Higher Education Capital Revolving Fund to the Higher Education Research Revolving Fund.  (62 O.S. 2001, § 41.29d)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1211_int.rtf

      2/26/02Title Stricken

      2/26/02Bill Amended and Passed - Senate  (47-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/hb1211_engr.rtf

      4/8/02   Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/8/02   Bill Amended and Passed - House    (91-6) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1211_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02In Conference Committee - GCCA

 

SB 1231 (Morgan/Stites) – TEACHERS’ RetirementRequiring that retirement allowances for members of the Teachers Retirement System of Oklahoma be calculated on the member’s current average salary plus $1,000; providing for a 3.5-percent benefit increase; providing for indexed benefit increases.  (70 §§ 17-116.17, 17-116.18)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1231_int.rtf

      2/13/02Title Stricken

      2/13/02Senate Committee – Passed as Amended  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1231_sflr.rtf

      3/18/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate   (38-6)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1231_engr.rtf

      4/1/02   House Committee – Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB1231_hcs.rtf

      4/11/02Bill Amended and Passed - House    (98-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1231_hasb.rtf

      4/30/02In Conference Committee

 

SB 1233 (Morgan/Wells) – HEALTH INSURANCE PLANSProhibiting the Employee Benefits Council and the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board from requiring HMOs to follow a standardized service area or offer a Medicare supplement plan; authorizing HMOs to exceed the basic plan in benefit design as long as they maintain uniform deductibles and co-pays as authorized by the Council and Board.  (74 § 1366.1)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1233_int.rtf

      2/20/02Title Stricken

      2/20/02Senate Committee – Committee Substitute Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1233_cs.rtf

      3/18/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate   (41-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1233_engr.rtf

      4/4/02   House Committee – Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB1233_hcr.rtf

      4/18/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/18/02Bill Amended and Passed - House    (98-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1233_hasb.rtf

      4/22/02Senate Rejected House Amendments; Requested Conference

      4/29/02In Conference Committee

 

SB 1240 (Wilcoxson/Covey) – EQUIPMENT INVENTORYDeleting exemptions from inventory of state equipment by the Department of Central Services; requiring agency to make periodic checks of inventory items and report missing items to law enforcement.  (74 O.S. 2001, § 110.1)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1240_int.rtf

      2/14/02Senate Committee – Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1240_sflr.rtf

      2/25/02Bill Passed - Senate   (44-1)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1240_engr.rtf

      4/4/02   House Committee – Passed  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/SB1240_hcr.rtf

      4/22/02Enacting Clause Stricken

      4/22/02Bill Amended and Passed - House    (97-0) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1240_hasb.rtf

      4/29/02In Conference Committee

 

SB 1243 (Morgan/Corn) – Health insurance/TEACHERS’ RetirementDeleting language regarding the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board contracting with the Oklahoma Medical Center and George Nigh Rehabilitation Institute; changing period of effect for certain emergency rules; requiring the Board to annually collect its own set of performance measures to assess the quality of its HealthChoice plans and other services; deleting authorization for retired members of the Teacher’s Retirement System whose education entity is not a participant in the State and Education Group Insurance Act to begin health and dental insurance coverage; removing HEDIS data requirement for the state plan.  (74 O.S. 2001, §§ 1304, 1305.1, 1306, 1316.3, 1365)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1243_int.rtf

      3/18/02Bill Amended Passed - Senate   (42-0)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1243_engr.rtf

      4/16/02Bill Amended and Passed - House    (95-1) - http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02HB/sb1243_hasb.rtf

      4/30/02  House Amendments Adopted and Bill Passed - Senate  (43-1)

      5/1/02   To Governor  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1243_enr.rtf

 

SB 1244 (Morgan/Stites) – TEACHERS’ Retirement/Health insuranceChanging the term “Medicare supplement” to “HealthChoice (Hi) option plan for Medicare eligible participants”; modifying the maximum benefit payable by the Teacher’s Retirement System on behalf of a retired person toward a monthly premium for health insurance, leaving the amount blank.  (74 O.S. 2001, § 1316.3)  http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/SB1244_int.rtf

      2/13/02Title Stricken

      2/13/02Senate Committee – Passed as Amended  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1244_sflr.rtf

      3/18/02Bill and Emergency Passed - Senate   (37-6)  -  http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2001-02SB/sb1244_engr.rtf

      4/1/02   House Committee – Committee Substitute Passed  -