HB4229

Public buildings and public works; school districts; public schools; emergency declarations; emergency contracts; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Oklahoma HB4229 allows school districts or public schools to declare an emergency for emergency contracts to restore occupancy and return displaced.

Oklahoma HB4229 permits school districts or public schools to declare an emergency for entering into emergency contracts. This applies when classes in the affected building or facility have been displaced, reassigned, or relocated due to damage, unsafe conditions, or failure of essential building systems. The emergency declaration must be approved by the governing board and documented as part of the public record. The emergency declaration is limited to contracts and actions necessary to restore occupancy or permit the return of displaced students.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 92–4 · Mar 24
Current
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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4 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

1:30 PM

House Rules Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Mar 24

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 24

Senate

First Reading