SB701

Higher education; authorizing the approval of functional exceptions; expanding classes and programs offered to the people of Muskogee. Effective date.

Complete·5/28/25

Oklahoma SB701 amends Northeastern State University's branch location and course offerings in Broken Arrow.

Oklahoma SB701 modifies the location of a Northeastern State University branch in Broken Arrow, Tulsa. It authorizes the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to offer lower division and upper division undergraduate and graduate courses at this branch. The bill also ensures that degree programs offered through Oklahoma State University/Tulsa do not duplicate those offered by Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow. The act declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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15 Nay

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4 Absent

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History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/27/2025

May 22, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 22, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate