Oklahoma SB2072 passed, bans fees, law enforcement notice

Oklahoma SB2072 passed, bans fees, law enforcement notice

Governmental Tort Claims Act Wrongful Termination Settlement Limits

Oklahoma SB2084 passed, amending the Governmental Tort Claims Act to limit settlement awards for wrongful termination claims against government employers. The bill, sponsored by Senators Paxton, Hilbert, and Jett, passed the Senate 35-7 and the House Civil Judiciary Committee 7-2. The legislation specifies inclusion of certain damages while capping recovery in these employment tort claims against state and local government entities.

Trust Law Modifications - Management and Enforceability

Oklahoma SB2104 passed the Senate 42-0 on March 11, 2026, modifying trust law requirements related to trust management and enforceability. The bill was co-sponsored by Senator Brent Howard and Representative Suzanne Schreiber, and received unanimous approval from both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the full Senate before advancing to the House.

Foreign Principal Lobbying Oversight Act

Oklahoma enacted SB2180, creating the Foreign Principal Lobbying Oversight Act to establish new registration and disclosure requirements for individuals and entities lobbying on behalf of foreign principals. The bill passed the Senate 44-0 and the House Civil Judiciary Committee 8-0 before being sent to the Governor. Sponsored by Senator Julie Daniels with Representatives Lepak and Jett as coauthors.

Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act

The Oklahoma Legislature passed SB2182 unanimously, creating the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. The bill establishes a civil cause of action for individuals whose intimate images are disclosed without consent, providing remedies including injunctive relief and actual damages. The bill passed the Senate 44-0 and the House Civil Judiciary Committee 10-0.

Viridon New York Transcript Correction Order

FERC Administrative Law Judge MCBARNETTE issued an order adopting corrections to the hearing transcript in the Viridon New York Inc. proceedings under docket EL24-67. This procedural order corrects minor errors or typographical issues in the official transcript record. No substantive changes to the underlying proceeding were made.

Hawaii HB2207 creates biosecurity working group

Hawaii HB2207 creates biosecurity working group

School Meals Cost Recovery Requirement

Hawaii HB2296 passed the Senate Ways and Means Committee 12-0 on April 6, 2026, advancing through the legislative process. The bill requires the Department of Education to charge no less than one-quarter of meal preparation costs for each school meal served.

Emergency Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Unit 11

The Hawaii State Legislature passed HB2272, making emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit 11 and their excluded counterparts. The bill funds salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. The measure passed the House on March 5, 2026, and transmitted to the Senate.

Hawaii HB2343 removes Maui Veterans Home assimilation deadline

Hawaii HB2343 removes the June 30, 2027 deadline for assimilating the Maui State Veterans Home into a state agency, replacing it with a requirement to complete assimilation as soon as practicable. The bill passed the Hawaii House and Senate in March 2026.