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OK SB1830
OK SB1830Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act; prohibiting entities with certain employees from receiving payments. 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 incentives; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 3604, as last amended by Section 157, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3604), which relates to the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act; prohibiting employment of certain individuals to qualify for certain payments; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act to prohibit entities from receiving incentive payments if they employ individuals who meet the definition of an H-1B nonimmigrant, a type of temporary visa for foreign workers in specialized occupations, as defined by federal law. The bill also updates statutory language and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act provides quarterly incentive payments to qualifying businesses based on their payroll for new jobs created in the state, with the goal of encouraging economic development.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1830&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1830%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1830%20INT.PDF |
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