Career and Technology Education Governance Requirements

Oklahoma SB1735 passed both chambers unanimously (46-0 Senate, 9-0 House) on March 9-10, 2026, directing technology center schools to be subject to State Board of Career and Technology Education provisions. The bill, sponsored by Senator Seifried and Representative Lay, carries an emergency clause for immediate effectiveness. The legislation modifies governance requirements for career and technology education institutions under state jurisdiction.

HB2975 Nutrient Management Plans and Poultry Waste

Oklahoma House Bill HB2975 passed both chambers of the legislature on March 9, 2026 (House) and April 6, 2026 (Senate). The bill establishes new nutrient management planning requirements for poultry waste operations in Oklahoma. The legislation underwent multiple committee amendments through the Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources Oversight, and Senate Agriculture and Wildlife committees before final passage with strong bipartisan support (House 89-8, Senate 11-2).

Oklahoma HB3147 Route 66 Centennial License Plate

Oklahoma HB3147 creating the Route 66 Centennial License Plate passed the legislature with unanimous support. The bill received final passage in the Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee on April 6, 2026, following House passage on March 11 with an 89-0 vote. The legislation includes an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon gubernatorial signature.

HB3015 - Service Oklahoma Electronic Credentials Amendments

Oklahoma House Bill 3015 passed the House on March 25, 2026, and was referred to the Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee on April 1, 2026. The bill amends Service Oklahoma's electronic credentials program by defining terms for digital driver's licenses, establishing data match requirements, and addressing procedures for revocation, surrender, and return of driving privileges. The legislation is now awaiting Senate action.

Motor Vehicle Inspections; Evidence of Ownership; Salvage Pools

Oklahoma House Bill HB3277 passed the House 89-4 on March 11, 2026, and received Senate committee approval on April 6, 2026. The bill addresses motor vehicle inspections, evidence of ownership requirements, identification number verification, and salvage pool operations, authorizing certain inspectors to perform vehicle inspections.

Alzheimer's Disease Office and Revolving Fund Creation

The Oklahoma Legislature has enacted SB1428, creating a dedicated Alzheimer's disease office and revolving fund within the State Department of Health. The bill passed the Senate 32-13 and received House Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee approval 6-0. The new office will coordinate state efforts related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with funding managed through the revolving fund structure.

Virginia HB728 - Pump and Haul Sewage Exemption for Agritourism

Virginia HB728 was signed into law on April 6, 2026, requiring the State Board of Health to amend regulations creating a permanent exemption for pump and haul sewage operations associated with agritourism activities in Planning District 23. The exemption applies when agritourism activities cannot establish or maintain connections to existing sewer or onsite sewage systems. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Damage or Trespass to Critical Infrastructure; Penalties

Virginia Governor signed SB743 on April 6, 2026, expanding the offense of damage or trespass to public services and utilities to include intentional destruction of or damage to IT systems used for public utilities, cable television, broadband, or other critical infrastructure. The bill, effective July 1, 2026, passed with unanimous support in both chambers and includes technical amendments. Violations carry criminal penalties under Virginia state law.

Firefighter Mental Health Training Program - HB325

Virginia enacted HB325 requiring the Department of Fire Programs to develop a standardized two-hour virtual asynchronous mental health awareness training program tailored for firefighters. The bill, signed by the Governor as Chapter 109, takes effect July 1, 2026. Fire departments may use the state-developed training as guidance or create their own equivalent program.

Gift Card Fraud Offenses - Penalties

Virginia Governor signed HB662 into law, creating four new criminal offenses related to gift cards: gift card theft, gift card forgery, gift card fraud, and criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and passed unanimously in both chambers (97-0 House, 37-0 Senate).