Oklahoma SB1771 - Workforce Commission Data Collection
Summary
Oklahoma SB1771 was passed by both chambers and authorizes the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to collect certain workforce-related data and employ outside counsel. The bill cleared the Senate 35-11 and the House General Government Committee 5-2 before becoming effective. The legislation expands the Commission's operational authority for data collection purposes.
What changed
Oklahoma SB1771 enacts new legislation granting the Oklahoma Workforce Commission explicit authority to collect specified workforce data and to employ outside counsel as needed. The bill represents an expansion of the Commission's operational powers, moving beyond prior limitations on data collection activities.
For Oklahoma government agencies and workforce development stakeholders, this legislation signals increased data reporting and collection requirements from the Commission. Employers and workforce training providers should anticipate potential new data requests or reporting obligations as the Commission implements its expanded authority. The authorization of outside counsel suggests the state may pursue more aggressive enforcement or litigation related to workforce compliance matters.
What to do next
- Review current workforce data collection practices for compliance with SB1771 requirements
- Monitor for implementing regulations or guidance from the Oklahoma Workforce Commission
- Assess need for outside counsel engagement under new authorization
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Oklahoma / SB1771 Passed SB1771 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-05
Oklahoma Workforce Commission; permitting the collection of certain data; authorizing the employment of outside counsel. Effective date.
Bill Details
State Oklahoma
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=s...
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Sponsors
Kristen Thompson (Sen - R) Mark Tedford (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-07 H Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass General Government 2026-03-30 H Referred to General Government 2026-03-30 H Second Reading referred to Government Oversight 2026-03-05 H First Reading 2026-03-05 S Engrossed to House 2026-03-04 S Referred for engrossment 2026-03-04 S Measure passed: Ayes: 35 Nays: 11 2026-03-04 S Title restored 2026-03-04 S General Order, Amended 2026-02-16 S Placed on General Order 2026-02-16 S Withdrawn from Appropriations committee 2026-02-12 S Coauthored by Representative Tedford (principal House author) 2026-02-10 S Referred to Appropriations 2026-02-10 S Title stricken 2026-02-10 S Reported Do Pass as amended Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed 2026-02-03 S Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee then to Appropriations Committee 2026-02-02 S Authored by Senator Thompson 2026-02-02 S First Reading
Votes
2026-02-10 Senate: Economic Development, Workforce & Tourism Committee: DO PASS AMENDED Yea: 9 Nay: 0 2026-03-04 Senate: THIRD READING Yea: 35 Nay: 11 2026-04-07 House: General Government Committee: DO PASS Yea: 5 Nay: 2
Committee Referrals
2026-02-03 S Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism 2026-02-10 S Appropriations 2026-03-30 H Government Oversight 2026-03-30 H General Government
Amendments
2026-03-03 Senate Floor SB1771 (3-03-26) (THOMPSON) RT FA1
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-14 Introduced 2026-02-17 Amended 2026-03-05 Engrossed Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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