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OK HB3485
OK HB3485School employees; Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; expanding coverage to dependents; linking flexible benefit allowance amounts to state employee amounts; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 26-103, which relates to definitions; defining dependent; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 26-104, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 26-104), which relates to funding of flexible benefit allowance; expanding coverage to eligible school district employee dependents; updating citation; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 26-105, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 26-105), which relates to amount of benefit allowance; linking flexible benefit allowance amounts to state employee flexible benefit allowance amounts; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act, expands coverage for school employees' flexible benefit allowances to include their dependents, such as spouses and unmarried children under 25 who are primarily supported by the employee, or those incapable of self-support due to a disability that began before age 25. It also links the amount of these flexible benefit allowances for school employees to the amounts provided to state employees, specifically referencing amounts established in Section 1370 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes for certified personnel and their dependents starting in fiscal year 2027. The bill clarifies that funding for these allowances will be appropriated by the Legislature or allocated by the State Board of Education, and the amounts will be calculated based on the number of eligible employees and their dependents. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will be in full force immediately after its passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3485&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3485%20INT.PDF |
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