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OK HB3940
OK HB3940Militia; National Guard Supplemental Retention Pay Revolving Fund; National Guard; Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to militia; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 26, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 26), which relates to authority under the Adjutant General; providing additional authority; updating specific titles; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 27, which relates to compensation; removing Adjutant General; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 243, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 243), which relates to the Governor's authority over state militia; deleting provision subjecting the state militia to the Oklahoma Uniform Code of Military Justice; amending Section 18, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 271), which relates to supplemental pay; modifying revolving fund name; amending Section 19, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 272), which relates to the Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retention Pay Revolving Fund; modifying fund name; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 815, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 815), which relates to the commanding officer's nonjudicial punishment authority; deleting certain pay grade provisions; amending Section 1, Chapter 390, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 14-140), which relates to the Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act; updating eligibility requirements; modifying name of short title; updating eligibility requirements; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 235, which relates to the Oklahoma National Guard Museum; modifying identifying information regarding the Oklahoma National Guard Museum; removing the lease policy for a gift shop; establishing a permanent gift shop; directing funds to the Oklahoma National Guard Museum Fund; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Section 235.1, which relates to the Oklahoma National Guard Museum Fund; creating a revolving fund; adding sources of funds to be deposited in the Oklahoma National Guard Museum Fund; allowing for transfer of education benefits; limiting state benefits to active duty members; providing for recodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes related to the Oklahoma National Guard, including updating the name of the "Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund" to the "Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retention Pay Revolving Fund" and adjusting its activation date and eligibility criteria for supplemental pay to help retain experienced members. It also modifies the "Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act," now named the "Christopher A. Rau Act," by updating eligibility requirements for members seeking career and technology education assistance and allowing for the transfer of these educational benefits to dependents under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the Oklahoma National Guard Museum, establishing a permanent gift shop and directing its proceeds to the museum's fund, and clarifies the authority of commanding officers regarding nonjudicial punishment, including adjustments to pay grade reduction limitations. Finally, it amends provisions related to the Governor's authority over the state militia and the Adjutant General's role in managing military police units and fire protection units.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First Reading (on 02/23/2026)
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