HB3727

Lobbying regulation; political subdivisions; public funds; lobbyist; former members of the Legislature; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3727 restricts political subdivisions from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay organizations that employ lobbyists, and prohibits.

Oklahoma HB3727 establishes new rules for lobbying regulation, prohibiting political subdivisions from spending public funds on hiring lobbyists or paying organizations that employ lobbyists. It also prevents elected officers and employees of political subdivisions from influencing pending legislation in ways that would require lobbyist registration. The bill allows taxpayers or residents to seek injunctive relief if a political subdivision violates these provisions, with prevailing parties eligible for attorney fees and costs.

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Where it stands

Current
Civil Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Civil Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

2 Yea

RR

6 Nay

RDRRDR

Calendar

Feb 19

10:30 AM

House Civil Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Feb 3

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary

Feb 2

House

First Reading