Oklahoma HB3499, courts jurisdiction, special judges, passed

Oklahoma HB3499 passed both chambers on March 11, 2026, modifying state court jurisdiction provisions regarding special judges and applications for court orders to issue titles. The bill received strong legislative support, passing the House 84-5 and unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee approval (7-0), with an effective date to be determined by the state.

HB3742 Due Process Protection Act - Criminal Procedure

Oklahoma enacted HB3742, the Due Process Protection Act of 2026, establishing new requirements for preliminary examinations and disclosure in criminal proceedings. The bill passed the House 86-0 on March 24, 2026, and received Senate Judiciary Committee approval on April 7, 2026. The legislation affects criminal court procedures and law enforcement practices in Oklahoma.

HB3497 - Criminal procedure reforms regarding state and municipal appeals

Oklahoma House Bill 3497 passed the House on March 25, 2026 (95-0) and received a Do Pass recommendation from the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 7, 2026 (7-0). The bill amends criminal procedure rules regarding appeals taken by the state or municipalities, including definitional provisions. The legislation is sponsored by Representative Duel and Senator Gollihare and is pending final Senate action before potentially becoming law.

Probate procedure; transfer-on-death deed; acceptance; timing; effective date

Oklahoma HB3500 has passed both chambers of the legislature, introducing a transfer-on-death deed mechanism for real property. The bill allows property owners to designate beneficiaries who will receive the property upon the owner's death without going through probate proceedings. The legislation passed the House 88-7 on March 24, 2026, and the Senate Judiciary Committee approved an amended version 6-1 on April 7, 2026.

HB3919 County Board Structure - Five-Member Board for Free Fair Associations

Oklahoma HB3919 passed the House 94-0 on March 24, 2026, and received Senate committee approval on April 7, 2026. The bill amends county government structure requirements by establishing a five-member board framework for free fair associations and modifying provisions related to county commissioners. The legislation applies to Oklahoma county governments and free fair associations, with an effective date specified in the bill.

SB420 establishes Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission

Louisiana Senate Bill SB420 passed the Senate on April 7, 2026, establishing the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission to oversee the metropolitan expressway system. The bill, introduced by Sen. Bob Hensgens (R), was referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works before passage and now proceeds to the House. The commission is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026.

SB418 designates Highway 174 as Shuford Memorial Highway

SB418 designates Highway 174 as Shuford Memorial Highway

Louisiana prekindergarten programs bill signed into law

Louisiana Governor signed SB441 into law, establishing new requirements and standards for prekindergarten programs statewide. The legislation modifies existing early childhood education frameworks and allocates fiscal impacts of approximately $6,530 in general funds. Affected educational institutions and childcare providers must comply with new program requirements established under this bill.

Anatomical Gift Act Procedures - Louisiana SB427

The Louisiana Senate passed SB427 on April 7, 2026, by a vote of 36-0, establishing procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. The bill has been sent to the House for consideration and is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027.

SB2614 High School Diploma Authorization for Veterans

Hawaii Senate Bill 2614 was passed by both chambers and authorizes the Hawaii Department of Education to award high school diplomas to qualified veterans whose education was interrupted by military service during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The bill passed the Senate unanimously (25-0) on March 10, 2026, and received committee approvals in the House before final passage.