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OK HB3362
OK HB3362Rural health; Health Care Workforce Training Commission; utilize excess funding; effective date.
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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 rural health; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2723, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-2723), which relates to the Health Care Workforce Training Commission; removing the option to utilize excess funding; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law concerning the Health Care Workforce Training Commission, a body responsible for addressing healthcare workforce needs. Specifically, it removes the provision that allowed the Commission to *choose* to use excess funding, meaning it will now be *required* to utilize any available funding beyond what's needed for the Oklahoma Medical Loan Repayment Program to support new or expanded primary care residency programs in rural and underserved areas of the state, covering resident salaries, benefits, and educational costs. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3362&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3362%20INT.PDF |
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