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OK HB3727
OK HB3727Lobbying regulation; political subdivisions; public funds; lobbyist; former members of the Legislature; 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
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to lobbying regulation; prohibiting political subdivisions from spending public funds on hiring a lobbyist or paying a nonprofit state association or organization that hires lobbyists; clarifying activities not prohibited; creating right of action for taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief; directing award of attorney fees and costs for prevailing taxpayers or residents; prohibiting former members of Legislature from registering as lobbyists for certain period; prohibiting renewal of former members of Legislature as lobbyists for certain period; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits political subdivisions, such as cities and counties, from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay nonprofit state associations that represent them and also hire lobbyists, with certain exceptions for officers and employees providing information, advocating for legislation, or testifying before legislative committees, and for nonprofit employees performing specific legislative services like bill tracking or analysis. The bill also grants taxpayers or residents the right to sue for an injunction to stop prohibited spending and to recover their attorney fees and costs if they win, and it imposes a six-year waiting period after leaving office before former members of the Oklahoma Legislature can register or renew their registration as lobbyists, with this rule taking effect on January 1, 2027, and the entire act becoming law on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Civil Judiciary Hearing (10:30:00 2/19/2026 Room 450) (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3727&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3727%20POLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3727%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3727%20POLPCS1%20JIM%20SHAW-MJ.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3727%20INT.PDF |
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