SB1405

Tax refund donation; reauthorizing checkoff for Wildlife Diversity Fund. Effective date.

Complete·5/7/26

Reauthorizes the income tax checkoff for the Wildlife Diversity Fund in Oklahoma, effective January 1, 2027.

Oklahoma SB1405 reauthorizes the income tax checkoff for the Wildlife Diversity Fund, effective January 1, 2027. The fund, managed by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, collects donations from taxpayers to support the preservation, protection, and enhancement of nongame wildlife in the state. Investments from the fund must comply with the Oklahoma Uniform Prudent Investor Act, and any interest or dividends are deposited back into the fund. The act also updates statutory language and provides for a refund claim process for taxpayers.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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4 Nay

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

Apr 6

10:30 AM

House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2026

Apr 30

Senate

Enrolled, to House

Apr 30

House

Signed, returned to Senate