HB1979

Children; Early Childhood Task Force; membership; election; reports; compensation or reimbursement; expenses; Open Records Act; Open Meeting Act; advice; vision statement; mission; principles; codification; effective date.

Complete·5/11/26

Oklahoma HB1979 establishes the Early Childhood Task Force to improve early childhood services.

Oklahoma HB1979 creates the Early Childhood Task Force to study and recommend improvements to early childhood services. The Task Force will analyze current programs, identify gaps, and suggest a new governance structure. It will also engage stakeholders and draft legislation for a new governance model. The Task Force will be guided by a vision statement and principles focusing on child and family well-being. The Task Force's work is subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Open Meeting Act.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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26 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 20

2:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Services REVISED Hearing

Mar 3

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

History

May 11

House

Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

May 5

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 5

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House