From imagee at osrhe.edu Wed Feb 1 08:24:17 2017 From: imagee at osrhe.edu (Magee, Irala) Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 14:24:17 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Save the Date - 15 to Finish In-Reply-To: <6B67C805654995449411AD745D2949844DA5917A@Drake.osrhe.edu> References: <956670882ABF5B4F9AFE7AC84A6D8F5CDC1EF2@Drake.osrhe.edu> <6B67C805654995449411AD745D2949844DA59163@Drake.osrhe.edu> <6B67C805654995449411AD745D2949844DA5917A@Drake.osrhe.edu> Message-ID: From: Blanke, Debbie Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8:01 AM To: Council on Instruction; Council on Student Affairs Cc: Caddell, Angela; Bortoto, Liana; Dhanfu Elston; Hutchison, Tony; 'kfuller at completecollege.org' Subject: Save the Date - 15 to Finish Importance: High Colleagues, Please share with your advisement, admissions, financial aid, and other faculty and staff working with students on planning their academic schedules. Institutions will be encouraged to bring a team representing these areas. 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Name: image005.png Type: image/png Size: 325 bytes Desc: image005.png URL: From kgreenfield at ocap.org Wed Feb 1 13:04:26 2017 From: kgreenfield at ocap.org (Greenfield, Karli) Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 19:04:26 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Fwd: Decentralized Training! In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: <4F9C76BA-C3CE-4A6F-AA40-0F8F97539498@ocap.org> This is the final reminder regarding Decentralized Training on February 9. Registration closes at 5pm today. Karli Greenfield Training Specialist Oklahoma College Assistance Program E: kgreenfield at ocap.org | P: (405) 234-4233 | F: (405) 225-9667 M: PO Box 3000 | Oklahoma City, OK 73101-3000 www.ocap.org Begin forwarded message: From: "Greenfield, Karli" > Date: January 20, 2017 at 3:55:06 PM CST To: "'oasfaa at lists.onenet.net'" > Subject: FW: Decentralized Training! This is just a reminder regarding Decentralized Training. February 1st is the registration deadline. The link to register is located in the email below. Please contact me if you have any questions! Karli Greenfield Training Specialist Oklahoma College Assistance Program E: kgreenfield at ocap.org | P: (405) 234-4233 | F: (405) 225-9667 M: PO Box 3000 | Oklahoma City, OK 73101-3000 www.ocap.org This communication and attachments, if any, are intended solely for the use of the addressee hereof. In addition, this message and attachments, if any, may contain information that is confidential, privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this information, you are prohibited from reading, disclosing, reproducing, distributing, disseminating, or otherwise using this information. If you have received this communication in error, please promptly notify the sender and immediately delete this communication from your system. From: OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Jonna Raney Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 3:33 PM To: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Oasfaa] Decentralized Training! Decentralized Training is scheduled for February at Metro Technology Center in OKC. The topic is Satisfactory Academic Progress: From Policy to Application. The training will review regulatory requirements to enable participants to evaluate their school’s policy, discuss options that exist for schools, examine the application of SAP standards using examples, and review SAP consumer information requirements. Please plan to join us for the training. It is free for OASFAA members! Non-members will need to pay $15 to cover the cost of lunch. NOTE: Please do NOT register unless you plan to attend or if you need to cancel, please let us know before the cutoff date of February 1st. We have to turn in the count for lunch and will be responsible for the cost of your meal after that date. We want to continue to provide this free training so please help us keep unused meal costs down. To register, go to http://oasfaaok.org/conferences-and-events. Special thanks to Karli Greenfield, OCAP, for serving as our training chair this year and getting everything organized. She is also the trainer for the day! Thanks Karli! It's going to be a great day, so see you then! [Oklahoma Baptist University] Jonna Raney Director of Student Financial Services 405.585.5020 Oklahoma Baptist University From imagee at osrhe.edu Thu Feb 2 15:31:42 2017 From: imagee at osrhe.edu (Magee, Irala) Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2017 21:31:42 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] 2014-2015 Annual Financial Aid Report Message-ID: Good Afternoon! The 2014-2015 Annual Financial Aid Report for state system colleges and universities was presented to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education at their meeting this morning. You will find the complete report attached for your information. Highlights and Trends * In each of the past three years, total financial aid for undergraduate and graduate/professional students at state system institutions has exceeded $1.3 billion. Undergraduate student aid, at $1.1 billion, accounts for 81 percent of total student aid. * While total undergraduate student aid has remained relatively steady over the past three years, undergraduate loan volume has declined by $40 million, from $501 million to $461 million. This decline is consistent with national trends. * Over the past three years, undergraduate loan volume has dropped significantly at the community colleges (-$25 million or -19 percent) and the regional universities (-$17 million or -10 percent) while increasing slightly at the research universities (+$2 million or +1 percent). * Also over the past three years, the percentage of undergraduate aid comprised of loans has declined from 44 percent in 2012-2013 to 42 percent in 2014-2015. Conversely, non-loan aid (grants, scholarships, work-study) has grown from 56 percent to 58 percent. * Nonresident students account for nearly 23 percent of the total undergraduate student loan volume ($106 million of $461 million). At the research universities, nonresident students account for nearly 40 percent of the undergraduate student loan volume. * Many low-income Pell Grant recipients also rely on student loans. Fifty-five percent of Pell Grant recipients also take out student loans. While Pell Grant recipients make up about one-third of overall undergraduate enrollment, they account for half of the total undergraduate loan volume ($233 million of $461 million). * Of the $262 million in graduate/professional student aid, over 70 percent was in the form of loans. Our thanks to those of you who diligently work each year to report this data to us. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. We are planning to post this report to the OKHighered.org web site under "Studies, Reports and Data". Irala K. Magee Director of Scholarship and Grant Administration Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education P.O. Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 (405) 225-9378 Fax (405) 225-9392 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Annual Fin Aid Rpt-2014-15.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 576325 bytes Desc: Annual Fin Aid Rpt-2014-15.pdf URL: From karen.jeffers at tulsacc.edu Fri Feb 3 11:39:16 2017 From: karen.jeffers at tulsacc.edu (Karen Jeffers) Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 17:39:16 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] 2nd Request for Award Nominations Message-ID: Alright everyone, nominations are a little light and I know we have some very deserving colleagues out there. Please, give a few moments to consider the awards below as well as colleagues you think represent the association and our profession well. Happy Friday! Karen From: OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Karen Jeffers Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 2:47 PM To: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Oasfaa] Request for Award Nominations Greetings OASFAA members, It is that time of year again to honor those who have made contributions to the association and to the profession. Please review the award criteria below and submit nominations for each award to me by February 10, 2017. The recipients will be announced at the Spring 2017 conference in Tulsa! Philo Brasher Emerging Leadership Award: This award was established by SWASFAA in honor of Philo Brasher who served many years in the association. The OASFAA Board of Directors selects a member, which is announced at the spring conference. The recipient should be an individual that has served OASFAA and made a contribution to the Association. OASFAA will pay the registration fee to the SWASFAA annual conference on behalf of the Oklahoma award winner. OASFAA will also match the $250 that SWASFAA donates to the general scholarship fund of the recipients' school. Honorary Membership Award: Honorary Membership in OASFAA is the highest honor that the Association can bestow on a person who is neither a member nor affiliated with a member organization. Since this is the highest award that OASFAA can give, the individual receiving it must have made truly outstanding contributions to the Association and to the profession over a sustained period of time. It is not expected that honorary membership will be granted in recognition of a single accomplishment, but for continued efforts over a period of time. Honorary membership will be conferred only with the approval of the majority of the Board of Directors. Honorary members are extended the same membership privileges as Associate members. Distinguished Service Award: This award is intended to recognize a practicing student financial aid professional at an institution. He/she should have contributed unique and long lasting efforts to the association, the profession, or the cause of financial aid in Oklahoma. In general, presentation of the awards will occur at the spring conference of the association. Partner Award - The Partner Award may be made by the Association to another individual, not a practicing aid administrator, whose efforts are important to advancing the profession or the needs of students in Oklahoma. The following guidelines should be observed in selecting recipients of the award: 1. A solicitation for nominees for the award should be made to all members through a posting on the OASFAA website and through the listserv. 2. Nominations must be made by active members and must be supported by two other members of the association. 3. Only active members of the association are eligible for nomination. 4. The Advisory Committee shall evaluate nominations for the award and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the final decision regarding the selection of recipients. 5. No current member of the Advisory Committee or voting member of the Board of Directors is eligible for the award. Please e-mail your nominees for the Philo Brasher, Honorary Membership, Distinguished Service, and Partner Awards, to me with the reasons you believe the person should be chosen to receive the award by Monday, February 10, 2017. Thank you for your continued support of OASFAA. If you have any questions, please let me know. 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One of the Oklahoma’s Promise bills that we will be watching very closely is House Bill 1829 which would repeal the statutory dedicated funding process for Oklahoma’s Promise. Bryce Fair OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Memo To: Legislative Network From: Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Date: Friday, February 03, 2017 Subject: Legislative Update – February 3, 2017 The update below reflects the current status of major legislation concerning Higher Education during the week of January 30, 2017 – February 3, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Pauley at tpauley at osrhe.edu or 405.225.9424 (office) or 405.824.5896 (cell). Legislative Report February 3, 2017 Appropriations House Bill 1020 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. House Bill 1021 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for University Hospitals Authority. House Bill 1033 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. House Bill 1072 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. House Bill 1073 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. House Bill 1081 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. House Bill 1368 (Representative Johnny Tadlock) This measure requires the legislature to appropriate to the SDE the amount of $100 for each student enrolled. Administration Senate Joint Resolution 3 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature only meets every other year. Senate Joint Resolution 7 (Senator Adam Pugh) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature considers budget, revenue and agency administrative rules every year and all other legislation in odd years. Senate Bill 10 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure lowers the amount a lobbyist or legislative liaison is allowed to spend on an elected official from $500 per calendar year to $100 per calendar year. Senate Bill 18 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure amends the Taxpayer Transparency Act to direct each state agency to provide every member full and complete access to all information related to revenue and expenditures. Senate Bill 26 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure redefines bus as any motor vehicle that is designed for carrying more than 8 passengers. Senate Bill 31 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits state employees from being employed as lobbyists for 2 years from the end of their public service. Senate Bill 138 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure requires all bills referred to a committee or placed on the floor agenda to get a hearing provided the author makes written request to the Speaker of the House or President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Senate Bill 222 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure requires agency liaison information to be included in budget request. Senate Bill 258 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure requires agencies to provide specific documents to Senate President Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House when the lowest bidder was not used. Senate Bill 271 (Senator Randy Bass) The measure requires that a retired Justice or judge shall be permitted to be employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as a full-time or part-time member of the faculty, as a teacher in any common school or career and technology education entity, or other elected or appointed office, without suspension of retirement benefits. Senate Bill 278 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure requires prior written approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for all events, both public and private, in the Capitol. Senate Bill 296 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure provides an automatic moratorium on the Art in Public Places Revolving Fund in any year in which February certifications by the Board of Equalization do not meet projections. Senate Bill 320 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measures modifies language in the Public Competitive Act. Senate Bill 326 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates limits to the use of certain contracting programs for roofing repairs on behalf of a state agency. Senate Bill 329 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure is related to the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Act and modifies certain requirements relating to health maintenance organization plans and risk assessment factors, with an effective date of November 1, 2017. Senate Bill 355 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Spring Cleaning Commission which will identify outdated, redundant and unnecessary laws or laws poorly organized and develop recommendations and suggested changes. Senate Bill 406 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure consolidates the Office of State Bond Advisor with the Office of State Treasurer. Senate Bill 418 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure prohibits public money and public officials from being involved in activities that influence the results on any election. Senate Bill 430 (Senator James Leewright) This measure creates the Oklahoma Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act which requires certain processes for government entities to contract with private entities. Senate Bill 435 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires an eight year plan of action for each agency to be updated yearly. Senate Bill 452 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires agency heads to provide, when requested, a statement of legal authority for a specific facet of operations of the agency. Senate Bill 453 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measures addresses any agency officer that gives false testimony to a committee or engages in operations beyond the authority delegated to the agency that employs the officer. Senate Bill 541 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure relates to sponsorships of events and exhibits at the State Capitol. Senate Bill 636 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires agencies to notify the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of any new federal rules or regulations that the agency is required to adopt. Senate Bill 637 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure creates the Governor’s Transparency Act of 2017, which requires agencies entering into a memorandum of agreement/understanding to publish the agreement on the agency’s website. Senate Bill 638 (Senator Greg Treat) This measure creates the State Debt Affordability Study Act and relates to bonds and debts. Senate Bill 706 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits a state officer or employee from using their position to privately benefit a member of their immediate family. Senate Bill 821 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure creates the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act, which requires state agencies that retain outside legal services costing more than $5,000 to submit a request first. House Bill 1111 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act of 2017. House Bill 1112 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act. House Bill 1142 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Act of 2017. House Bill 1143 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Reform Act. House Bill 1155 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure prohibits state employees from making more than 150% of the salary authorized to be paid to the Governor unless the salary is approved by the Senate. The measure would apply to employees hired prior to November 1, 2018. House Bill 1189 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Government Modernization Reform Act. House Bill 1223 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Finance Transparency Act of 2017. House Bill 1384 (Representative Carol Bush) This measure requires state agencies to provide counseling to employees who are involved in a traumatic event in the workplace. House Bill 1385 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Transparency Act. House Bill 1574 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure requires state agencies to go through the Attorney General for approval before contracting with private legal counsel. House Bill 1621 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure provides that benefits of education service contractors shall be payable in the same amount, terms and conditions of other services. House Bill 1650 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure requires all public buildings constructed before November 8, 2018 to meet the requirements for automatic doors at entry points by January 1, 2020. House Bill 1689 (Representative Harold Wright) This measure is a shell bill and creates the agency Director Salary Cap Adjustment Act. House Bill 1769 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Public Official Accountability Act. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1851 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure appropriates $3 million to raise the state employee lowest pay band by 10% and $22 million for pay increases to the executive branch. House Bill 1942 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure mandates all state agencies to declare how much federal money they receive each year and the requirements to receive the money. House Bill 1943 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure modifies the APA by allowing for gubernatorial disapproval of an agency rule within 45 days. House Bill 1944 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. House Bill 1996 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure reauthorizes the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board until 2023. House Bill 2005 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2006 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2007 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2034 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2035 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2131 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2132 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2133 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2134 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2146 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2147 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2148 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2149 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2304 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Incentive Reform Act. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2310 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2311 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Spending Review Act which conducts audits of spending of government agencies. House Bill 2316 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities Act. This is a shell bill. Campus Safety/Weapons Senate Bill 12 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure adds private schools to the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. Senate Bill 35 (Senator Kim David) This measure allows for concealed or unconcealed carry of legal firearms for persons 21 or older with a handgun license or valid military id during bow hunting or fishing. Senate Bill 36 (Senator Kim David) This measure updates the definition of pistols and handguns. Senate Bill 43 (Senator James Leewright) This measure removes the provision allowing universities to report on licensee violations from restrictions on carry laws. Senate Bill 65 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure creates a new law to make it illegal to use public monies for the advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are specifically prohibited from advocating gun control. Senate Bill 142 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure modifies the penalties regarding unlawful carry of a firearm. Senate Bill 172 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes billy and any other offensive weapon from the unlawful carry. Senate Bill 176 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure changes the words to “anywhere in” to “throughout” in statute where CLEET issues IDs for retired public officials to carry firearms. Senate Bill 178 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure states that a law enforcement officer could not disarm or restrain an individual carrying a firearm on property owned or leased by the individual without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Senate Bill 274 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure changes the language for a violation of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, clarifying preemption provision and providing for certain action and expenses. Senate Bill 275 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure prohibits public officers and employees from using public money to promote gun control. Senate Bill 276 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure allows an exemption for county employees or elected officials. Senate Bill 378 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure prohibits disarmament if on private property, unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Senate Bill 379 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure makes it illegal to use state money for advocacy of gun control and public officials are prohibited from advocating gun control. Senate Bill 380 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows the public to conceal and carry on college grounds. Senate Bill 386 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure prohibits the use of public funds, salaries and other resources that oppose the 2nd Amendment rights. Senate Bill 497 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure permits the transportation of firearms in vehicles. House Bill 1316 (Representative Josh West) This measure exempts anyone with an honorable discharge from a training course to receive a handgun license. House Bill 1428 (Representative Kyle Hilbert) This measure creates the Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act which allows 18-21 that are members or veterans of the armed forces to be eligible for a handgun license. House Bill 1556 (Representative George Faught) This measure provides for liability if a person is injured after being denied consent to carry a handgun on a college campus. House Bill 1600 (Representative John Enns) This measure allows persons with a handgun license to carry on public college and university campuses. House Bill 1803 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use public monies for advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are prohibited from advocating or promoting gun control. House Bill 2321 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows residents who are at least 21 and not a convicted felon to unconcealed carry a firearm into many locations, including colleges. House Bill 2322 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows person adversely affected by an ordinance of the right to carry the right to a civil action for relief. Career Tech Senate Bill 72 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the Department of Career and Technology Education. Senate Bill 826 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a task force to study partnerships with prison system and CareerTech. House Bill 1786 (Representative Todd Russ) This measures clarifies language in vocational and technical education courses. Common Education/Teacher Senate Bill 2 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the U.S. History assessment from statewide student assessments. Senate Bill 15 (Senator Stephanie Bice) This measure directs the SDE and OSRHE to develop and implement programs to recruit teachers, subject to the availability of funds, and designates funds generated from the Oklahoma License to Educate license plate to be put in the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund. Senate Bill 20 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure requires yearly teacher training on appropriate behavior between students and teachers. Senate Bill 29 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure creates an exception for a teacher national criminal history check if a criminal background check has been done in the last year. Senate Bill 70 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Department of Education. Senate Bill 92 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Public Service Education Revolving Fund which allows certified and employed teachers to continue their employment during the term of office. The district would make compensation payments from this fund. The measure appropriates the first $2 million from Vehicle License and Registration Act. Senate Bill 123 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the language requiring students to be retained from the Reading Sufficiency Act. Senate Bill 187 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes requirements for superintendent certification. Senate Bill 240 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a Teacher of Color Recruitment Advisory Committee. Senate Bill 390 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Commission and requires coursework in the use of digital and other technologies as a requisite for program accredition. House Bill 1161 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure modifies the requirements for evaluating teachers and professional development. House Bill 1174 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure creates the School Board Reorganization Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1317 (Representative Josh West) This measure requires one active shooter drill at each public school. House Bill 1352 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure creates the High-Quality Teacher Equity Endowment Act, which designates a tax credit for anyone that makes a contribution to a public school. House Bill 1694 (Representative Scott Martin) This measure modifies the instruction of financial literacy to include FASFA and creates the Personal Financial Literacy Revolving Fund. House Bill 1790 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure permits school districts to offer remediation based on ACT score. House Bill 1941 (Representative Rhonda Baker) This measure creates the Oklahoma Civics Education Initiative Act which requires a student to takes and pass the United States Citizenship Test prior to receiving a high school diploma or GED. House Bill 1957 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes the work experience requirement of two years to acquire an alternative placement teaching certificate. Concurrent Enrollment Senate Bill 56 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure requires that each school district shall offer no fewer than two concurrent enrollment courses to students in the 12th grade. Senate Bill 78 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure makes changes to encourage concurrent enrollment, including eliminating the requirement of the State Regents to establish an application process for prioritizing applicants, and requires the State Regents to issue an annual report on concurrent enrollment. House Bill 2320 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure requires school districts offer a program in which students may earn at least 12 semester credit hours of college in high school. Colleges/Universities Senate Bill 328 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires that university tuition rates for 2017-18 not exceed rates for 2016-17. Senate Bill 400 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure modifies residency requirements. Senate Bill 425 (Senator John Sparks) This measure allows institutions to sue third parties who participate in an act that violates their rules and causes the institution to lose money. Senate Bill 816 (Senator Kim David) This measure directs medical schools to give priority consideration of assigning clinical rotations to in-state students. House Bill 1421 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure requires each board of regents to adopt a housing policy that prohibits co-ed housing. House Bill 1527 (Representative Josh Cockroft) This measure requires cases being studied for the purpose of medical education to be peer reviewed. House Bill 2255 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure allows TSET funds to fund specific purposes at OU-HSC and OSU-CHS. Immigration Senate Bill 573 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure prohibits state agencies from adopting sanctuary policies. Oklahoma’s Promise Senate Bill 391 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure changes the award amount to the average tuition rate for Oklahoma’s Promise. Senate Bill 516 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure authorizes the State Auditor to perform a performance audit on Oklahoma’s Promise. Senate Bill 529 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure raises the income requirement from $50,000 to $65,000 and provides other modifications to Oklahoma’s Promise. House Bill 1307 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure automatically enrolls students in OHLAP if they qualify under adoption and Indian Child Welfare. House Bill 1351 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure allows children of teachers to participate in OHLAP regardless of family income. House Bill 1781 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Oklahoma Promise Funding Amendment of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1829 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure repeals the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund. Open Records/Meeting Senate Bill 191 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure states that a delay in providing open records request is limited only to the time required to prepare the requested information. Senate Bill 245 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure modifies the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act requirements for virtual charter school meetings. Senate Bill 352 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legislative Open Records Act which states all records of legislative entities shall be open to the public. Senate Bill 403 (Senator David Holt) This measures establishes methods for notice of public meetings on websites. House Bill 2244 (Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure requires time in open meetings for questions. House Bill 2249 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measures creates the State Government Open records One-Stop Initiative which instructs the CIO to develop a website allowing for open records requests. OTEG Senate Bill 600 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure changes the name of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College to Randall University. House Bill 1754 (Representative Katie Henke) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Improvement Act. This is a shell bill. Regents Senate Bill 71 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Regents for Higher Education. Senate Bill 181 (Senator Michael Bergstrom) This measure requires the State Regents to make actions taken in regard to schedule of tuition and fees approved for the State System, data on the impact of tuition or fee increases, budget requests and the funding formula posted on the website in a text searchable format. This would include salaries and benefits of all persons in a faculty or teaching position and the courses taught and number of students who complete the course. Additionally, it requires a report on the use of adjunct faculty or teaching assistants. Senate Bill 262 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure allows religious organizations to grant degrees without authorization for the State Regents if the degree is used for religious purposes. Senate Bill 410 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure modifies appointment and confirmation for certain directors including the Chancellor. Senate Bill 428 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure allows teachers who are retired to be reemployed with no limits on earnings. Senate Bill 690 (Senator Kim David) This measure instructs the State Regents, Oklahoma Military Department and schools of social work to develop a Guard Advocacy Program for Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen. House Bill 1402 (Representative Mickey Dollens) This measure removes the limitation that the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) only applies to math and science teachers. This program is administered by the State Regents. House Bill 1471 (Representative Avery Frix) This measure creates the Oklahoma CareerTech and Higher Education Funding Cooperation Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1576 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure requires the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to include digital teaching. House Bill 1678 (Representative Todd Thomsen) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Higher Education Code. House Bill 1690 (Representative Casey Murdock) This measure requires performance audits for the top 20 appropriated agencies. House Bill 1702 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure urges the State Regents to adopt policy to accept no fewer than 40 credit hours of courses approved by the American Council on Education. House Bill 1789 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure requires the SDE, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability and State Regents to ensure training on dyslexia. House Bill 1828 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure requires the regents of several higher education boards and State Regents to submit a report on the president of the institution and the succession plan if leadership changes. House Bill 1960 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure directs the State Regents, along with OESC, to prepare an economic report on degree and certificate holders who graduated from higher education institutions in the state. House Bill 2155 (Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure requires the SDE to adopt a new statewide system of college and career planning tools called Individual Career Academic Plan. This measure directs the SDE, State Regents and CareerTech to work together to develop career planning tools for students in 6th through 12th grade. Retirement/Benefits Senate Bill 341 (Senator David Holt) This measure allows all eligible state employees to collect compensation at the regular rate of pay for excess leave they are unable to use. Senate Bill 423 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure reduces the time period an employee has to choose a retirement plan from 90 to 30 days. Senate Bill 736 (Senator Kay Floyd) This measure creates the Paid Family Leave program in which state employees on family leave shall be eligible to receive short term disability benefits for up to 20 weeks. Senate Bill 799 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows state employees to use leave for wellness issues. House Bill 1162 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure sets a minimum age of 67 or 62 after meeting the rule of 90 for employees who become participants in TRS after November 1, 2017. House Bill 1172 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure creates the Retirement Freedom Act of 2017, which creates an optional defined contribution plan for TRS for those who join after July 1, 2018. House Bill 1178 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure provides a 2% retirement benefit effective July 1, 2017. House Bill 1238 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure modifies limitations on post-retirement earnings. House Bill 1340 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure gives a one-time distribution of $1,000 to retired teachers and public employees. House Bill 1348 (Representative Donnie Condit) This measure increases the death benefit for TRS members from $5000 to $7500. House Bill 1630 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure instructs the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Board to offer health plans with the same actuarial value as Healthchoice High. House Bill 1641 (Representative Scott Inman) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. House Bill 1648 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Administrative Salary and Compensation Act of 2017 which prohibits an agency for increasing compensation to the administrator during a year with a budget failure. House Bill 1651 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the State Employee Group Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1796 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure defines retirements in the public retirement system and allows a one-time payment to retired participants. House Bill 1815 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. House Bill 1868 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure provides overtime for state employees earning less than $40,000 per year. House Bill 1876 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure requires both public and private employers to provide employees caring for a service member paid leave for up 26 weeks in a 12 week period. House Bill 1892 (Representative Patrick Ownbey) This measure provides number of hours to be paid to a state employee who is on-call during off hours. House Bill 1907 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure limits paid hours for state and local government employees during certain leaves of absence to 240 hours when serving in the armed forces and allows for full pay when on active duty. House Bill 2237 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure creates the State Employee Insurance Benefits Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Student Loans Senate Bill 357 (Senator David Holt) This measure directs licensing boards to take into consideration student loan default when making licensing suspension decisions. Tax/Finance Senate Joint Resolution 4 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure puts to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment saying that the state cannot become indebted in an amount that causes debt service payments to exceed four and half percent of the average general revenue fund. Senate Bill 13 (Senator Ron Sharp) This measure voids actions taken by the Board of Equalization concerning the 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating revenue growth and rate reductions. Senate Bill 82 (Senator Kevin Matthews) This measure repeals the top marginal income tax rate change authority. Senate Bill 98 (Senator Dan Newberry) This measure allows for no more than 5% retainage of the total payment due until the completion of the project of public building and works. Senate Bill 130 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure repeals the top 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating growth and rate reduction. Senate Bill 155 (Senator Tom Dugger) This measure relates to income tax rates and revenue failure. The bill renders the implementation of the top 4.85% marginal tax income void if revenue failure is declared during the fiscal year. Senate Bill 170 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure redefines rate reduction and establishes new rules for estimating growth. Senate Bill 293 (Senator Kim David) This measure removes population requirements for tax incentive districts relating to the ad valorem tax. Senate Bill 308 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure changes the definition of the assessed valuation and taxable value. Senate Bill 331 (Senator David Holt) This measure authorizes a levy of 4.5% excise tax on the gross receipts or gross proceeds. Senate Bill 332 (Senator David Holt) This measure relates to eliminating the sales tax exemption for sales to state, political subdivision or agency of subdivision. Senate Bill 336 (Senator David Holt) This measure lowers the net proceeds threshold for the Oklahoma Lottery from 35% to 25% and places all excess gross proceeds into the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust. Senate Bill 337 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires an annual sales report from internet vendors that do not collect use tax. Senate Bill 338 (Senator David Holt) This measure makes teacher pay exempt from taxable income. Senate Bill 339 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires all self-sustaining boards and agencies created by statute or constitution to pay 10% of their gross revenue into the GRF. Senate Bill 412 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure creates the Ignite Oklahoma Act which includes tax credits for start-up businesses. Senate Bill 454 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires a supermajority of both chambers to transfer funds from a revolving fund for a state agency. Senate Bill 483 (Senator Wayne Shaw) This measure establishes a Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund to improve outcomes for contracted government services. Senate Bill 553 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure modifies credit for tuition reimbursed for an employer. Senate Bill 610 (Senator John Sparks) This measure appropriates 5% of the GPT to the Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund. House Bill 1010 (Representative Weldon Watson) This measure is an Ad Valorem Tax Code shell bill. House Bill 1225 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure requires the Commissioners of the Land Office to transfer an amount certified by the A&M Board of Regents for funding of county extension offices. House Bill 1400 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Vision Act and Oklahoma Vision Fund. House Bill 1401 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legacy Act, Common School Legacy Fund, and Higher Education Legacy Fund. House Bill 1423 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure reauthorizes the Folds of Honor Scholarship Program tax donation. House Bill 1425 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure creates duties for the Joint Committee on Accountability to determine and publish a list of agencies requiring audits and investigative power. House Bill 1514 (Representative Chuck Strohm) This measure creates the Education Finance Study Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1583 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure moves the State Bonds payroll and other services to the State Treasurer. House Bill 1856 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure creates a task force to study the Tax Code. House Bill 1874 (Representative Travis Dunlap) This measure provides a tax exemption for regular annual salary for teachers. House Bill 1881 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure creates the Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1898 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tax Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1917 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure increases valuation in Ad Valorem Tax Code. House Bill 2183 (Representative Charles Ortega) This measure creates the Ad Valorem Revaluation Program Amendments Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2245 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure creates the Appropriation Stabilization Act, which requires the Tax Commission to compute the 5 year average for use in revenue estimation. Telecommunications/OneNet Senate Bill 105 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure requires the State CIO approve the purchase of any IT products or contracts over $25,000 instead of all purchases. Senate Bill 458 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure modifies agencies under the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act and requires an independent audit. Senate Bill 528 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates the Connect Oklahoma Broadband Development Program. House Bill 1216 (Representative Forrest Bennett) This measure allows state entities to enter into "Wi-Fi hotspot" agreements with providers close to a state-owned structure. House Bill 2021 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the OneNet Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2319 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure creates the Telecommunications Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Telemedicine Senate Bill 716 (Senator Ervin Yen) This measure requires that reimbursement of healthcare services by telemedicine should be the same as person to person contact. Senate Bill 726 (Senator AJ Griffin) This measure provides standards for the practice of telemedicine. House Bill 2239 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine to include consultation provided by telephone or fax. House Bill 2243 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine language. Thank you. Glen Glen D. Johnson Chancellor Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 405.225.9122 gjohnson at osrhe.edu [OK_RegentHigh_transparent][oklahoma-works-logo-vertical-cmyk] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2706 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 4250 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: From epressler-henderson at ocap.org Fri Feb 3 16:33:37 2017 From: epressler-henderson at ocap.org (Pressler-Henderson, Elizabeth) Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 22:33:37 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] =?windows-1252?q?FW=3A_Legislative_Update_=96_February_3?= =?windows-1252?q?=2C_2017?= In-Reply-To: References: <04A8951A98F471429444BFBA57D49B2C5F288848@Drake.osrhe.edu> Message-ID: From: Fair, Bryce Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 4:22 PM To: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: FW: Legislative Update – February 3, 2017 Following is the current legislative update. The legislative session begins next Monday, February 6. One of the Oklahoma’s Promise bills that we will be watching very closely is House Bill 1829 which would repeal the statutory dedicated funding process for Oklahoma’s Promise. Bryce Fair OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Memo To: Legislative Network From: Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Date: Friday, February 03, 2017 Subject: Legislative Update – February 3, 2017 The update below reflects the current status of major legislation concerning Higher Education during the week of January 30, 2017 – February 3, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Pauley at tpauley at osrhe.edu or 405.225.9424 (office) or 405.824.5896 (cell). Legislative Report February 3, 2017 Appropriations House Bill 1020 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. House Bill 1021 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for University Hospitals Authority. House Bill 1033 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. House Bill 1072 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. House Bill 1073 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. House Bill 1081 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. House Bill 1368 (Representative Johnny Tadlock) This measure requires the legislature to appropriate to the SDE the amount of $100 for each student enrolled. Administration Senate Joint Resolution 3 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature only meets every other year. Senate Joint Resolution 7 (Senator Adam Pugh) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature considers budget, revenue and agency administrative rules every year and all other legislation in odd years. Senate Bill 10 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure lowers the amount a lobbyist or legislative liaison is allowed to spend on an elected official from $500 per calendar year to $100 per calendar year. Senate Bill 18 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure amends the Taxpayer Transparency Act to direct each state agency to provide every member full and complete access to all information related to revenue and expenditures. Senate Bill 26 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure redefines bus as any motor vehicle that is designed for carrying more than 8 passengers. Senate Bill 31 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits state employees from being employed as lobbyists for 2 years from the end of their public service. Senate Bill 138 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure requires all bills referred to a committee or placed on the floor agenda to get a hearing provided the author makes written request to the Speaker of the House or President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Senate Bill 222 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure requires agency liaison information to be included in budget request. Senate Bill 258 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure requires agencies to provide specific documents to Senate President Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House when the lowest bidder was not used. Senate Bill 271 (Senator Randy Bass) The measure requires that a retired Justice or judge shall be permitted to be employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as a full-time or part-time member of the faculty, as a teacher in any common school or career and technology education entity, or other elected or appointed office, without suspension of retirement benefits. Senate Bill 278 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure requires prior written approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for all events, both public and private, in the Capitol. Senate Bill 296 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure provides an automatic moratorium on the Art in Public Places Revolving Fund in any year in which February certifications by the Board of Equalization do not meet projections. Senate Bill 320 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measures modifies language in the Public Competitive Act. Senate Bill 326 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates limits to the use of certain contracting programs for roofing repairs on behalf of a state agency. Senate Bill 329 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure is related to the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Act and modifies certain requirements relating to health maintenance organization plans and risk assessment factors, with an effective date of November 1, 2017. Senate Bill 355 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Spring Cleaning Commission which will identify outdated, redundant and unnecessary laws or laws poorly organized and develop recommendations and suggested changes. Senate Bill 406 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure consolidates the Office of State Bond Advisor with the Office of State Treasurer. Senate Bill 418 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure prohibits public money and public officials from being involved in activities that influence the results on any election. Senate Bill 430 (Senator James Leewright) This measure creates the Oklahoma Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act which requires certain processes for government entities to contract with private entities. Senate Bill 435 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires an eight year plan of action for each agency to be updated yearly. Senate Bill 452 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires agency heads to provide, when requested, a statement of legal authority for a specific facet of operations of the agency. Senate Bill 453 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measures addresses any agency officer that gives false testimony to a committee or engages in operations beyond the authority delegated to the agency that employs the officer. Senate Bill 541 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure relates to sponsorships of events and exhibits at the State Capitol. Senate Bill 636 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires agencies to notify the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of any new federal rules or regulations that the agency is required to adopt. Senate Bill 637 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure creates the Governor’s Transparency Act of 2017, which requires agencies entering into a memorandum of agreement/understanding to publish the agreement on the agency’s website. Senate Bill 638 (Senator Greg Treat) This measure creates the State Debt Affordability Study Act and relates to bonds and debts. Senate Bill 706 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits a state officer or employee from using their position to privately benefit a member of their immediate family. Senate Bill 821 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure creates the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act, which requires state agencies that retain outside legal services costing more than $5,000 to submit a request first. House Bill 1111 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act of 2017. House Bill 1112 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act. House Bill 1142 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Act of 2017. House Bill 1143 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Reform Act. House Bill 1155 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure prohibits state employees from making more than 150% of the salary authorized to be paid to the Governor unless the salary is approved by the Senate. The measure would apply to employees hired prior to November 1, 2018. House Bill 1189 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Government Modernization Reform Act. House Bill 1223 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Finance Transparency Act of 2017. House Bill 1384 (Representative Carol Bush) This measure requires state agencies to provide counseling to employees who are involved in a traumatic event in the workplace. House Bill 1385 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Transparency Act. House Bill 1574 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure requires state agencies to go through the Attorney General for approval before contracting with private legal counsel. House Bill 1621 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure provides that benefits of education service contractors shall be payable in the same amount, terms and conditions of other services. House Bill 1650 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure requires all public buildings constructed before November 8, 2018 to meet the requirements for automatic doors at entry points by January 1, 2020. House Bill 1689 (Representative Harold Wright) This measure is a shell bill and creates the agency Director Salary Cap Adjustment Act. House Bill 1769 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Public Official Accountability Act. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1851 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure appropriates $3 million to raise the state employee lowest pay band by 10% and $22 million for pay increases to the executive branch. House Bill 1942 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure mandates all state agencies to declare how much federal money they receive each year and the requirements to receive the money. House Bill 1943 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure modifies the APA by allowing for gubernatorial disapproval of an agency rule within 45 days. House Bill 1944 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. House Bill 1996 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure reauthorizes the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board until 2023. House Bill 2005 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2006 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2007 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2034 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2035 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2131 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2132 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2133 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2134 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2146 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2147 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2148 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2149 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2304 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Incentive Reform Act. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2310 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2311 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Spending Review Act which conducts audits of spending of government agencies. House Bill 2316 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities Act. This is a shell bill. Campus Safety/Weapons Senate Bill 12 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure adds private schools to the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. Senate Bill 35 (Senator Kim David) This measure allows for concealed or unconcealed carry of legal firearms for persons 21 or older with a handgun license or valid military id during bow hunting or fishing. Senate Bill 36 (Senator Kim David) This measure updates the definition of pistols and handguns. Senate Bill 43 (Senator James Leewright) This measure removes the provision allowing universities to report on licensee violations from restrictions on carry laws. Senate Bill 65 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure creates a new law to make it illegal to use public monies for the advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are specifically prohibited from advocating gun control. Senate Bill 142 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure modifies the penalties regarding unlawful carry of a firearm. Senate Bill 172 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes billy and any other offensive weapon from the unlawful carry. Senate Bill 176 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure changes the words to “anywhere in” to “throughout” in statute where CLEET issues IDs for retired public officials to carry firearms. Senate Bill 178 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure states that a law enforcement officer could not disarm or restrain an individual carrying a firearm on property owned or leased by the individual without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Senate Bill 274 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure changes the language for a violation of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, clarifying preemption provision and providing for certain action and expenses. Senate Bill 275 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure prohibits public officers and employees from using public money to promote gun control. Senate Bill 276 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure allows an exemption for county employees or elected officials. Senate Bill 378 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure prohibits disarmament if on private property, unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Senate Bill 379 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure makes it illegal to use state money for advocacy of gun control and public officials are prohibited from advocating gun control. Senate Bill 380 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows the public to conceal and carry on college grounds. Senate Bill 386 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure prohibits the use of public funds, salaries and other resources that oppose the 2nd Amendment rights. Senate Bill 497 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure permits the transportation of firearms in vehicles. House Bill 1316 (Representative Josh West) This measure exempts anyone with an honorable discharge from a training course to receive a handgun license. House Bill 1428 (Representative Kyle Hilbert) This measure creates the Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act which allows 18-21 that are members or veterans of the armed forces to be eligible for a handgun license. House Bill 1556 (Representative George Faught) This measure provides for liability if a person is injured after being denied consent to carry a handgun on a college campus. House Bill 1600 (Representative John Enns) This measure allows persons with a handgun license to carry on public college and university campuses. House Bill 1803 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use public monies for advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are prohibited from advocating or promoting gun control. House Bill 2321 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows residents who are at least 21 and not a convicted felon to unconcealed carry a firearm into many locations, including colleges. House Bill 2322 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows person adversely affected by an ordinance of the right to carry the right to a civil action for relief. Career Tech Senate Bill 72 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the Department of Career and Technology Education. Senate Bill 826 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a task force to study partnerships with prison system and CareerTech. House Bill 1786 (Representative Todd Russ) This measures clarifies language in vocational and technical education courses. Common Education/Teacher Senate Bill 2 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the U.S. History assessment from statewide student assessments. Senate Bill 15 (Senator Stephanie Bice) This measure directs the SDE and OSRHE to develop and implement programs to recruit teachers, subject to the availability of funds, and designates funds generated from the Oklahoma License to Educate license plate to be put in the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund. Senate Bill 20 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure requires yearly teacher training on appropriate behavior between students and teachers. Senate Bill 29 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure creates an exception for a teacher national criminal history check if a criminal background check has been done in the last year. Senate Bill 70 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Department of Education. Senate Bill 92 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Public Service Education Revolving Fund which allows certified and employed teachers to continue their employment during the term of office. The district would make compensation payments from this fund. The measure appropriates the first $2 million from Vehicle License and Registration Act. Senate Bill 123 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the language requiring students to be retained from the Reading Sufficiency Act. Senate Bill 187 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes requirements for superintendent certification. Senate Bill 240 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a Teacher of Color Recruitment Advisory Committee. Senate Bill 390 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Commission and requires coursework in the use of digital and other technologies as a requisite for program accredition. House Bill 1161 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure modifies the requirements for evaluating teachers and professional development. House Bill 1174 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure creates the School Board Reorganization Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1317 (Representative Josh West) This measure requires one active shooter drill at each public school. House Bill 1352 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure creates the High-Quality Teacher Equity Endowment Act, which designates a tax credit for anyone that makes a contribution to a public school. House Bill 1694 (Representative Scott Martin) This measure modifies the instruction of financial literacy to include FASFA and creates the Personal Financial Literacy Revolving Fund. House Bill 1790 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure permits school districts to offer remediation based on ACT score. House Bill 1941 (Representative Rhonda Baker) This measure creates the Oklahoma Civics Education Initiative Act which requires a student to takes and pass the United States Citizenship Test prior to receiving a high school diploma or GED. House Bill 1957 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes the work experience requirement of two years to acquire an alternative placement teaching certificate. Concurrent Enrollment Senate Bill 56 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure requires that each school district shall offer no fewer than two concurrent enrollment courses to students in the 12th grade. Senate Bill 78 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure makes changes to encourage concurrent enrollment, including eliminating the requirement of the State Regents to establish an application process for prioritizing applicants, and requires the State Regents to issue an annual report on concurrent enrollment. House Bill 2320 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure requires school districts offer a program in which students may earn at least 12 semester credit hours of college in high school. Colleges/Universities Senate Bill 328 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires that university tuition rates for 2017-18 not exceed rates for 2016-17. Senate Bill 400 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure modifies residency requirements. Senate Bill 425 (Senator John Sparks) This measure allows institutions to sue third parties who participate in an act that violates their rules and causes the institution to lose money. Senate Bill 816 (Senator Kim David) This measure directs medical schools to give priority consideration of assigning clinical rotations to in-state students. House Bill 1421 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure requires each board of regents to adopt a housing policy that prohibits co-ed housing. House Bill 1527 (Representative Josh Cockroft) This measure requires cases being studied for the purpose of medical education to be peer reviewed. House Bill 2255 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure allows TSET funds to fund specific purposes at OU-HSC and OSU-CHS. Immigration Senate Bill 573 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure prohibits state agencies from adopting sanctuary policies. Oklahoma’s Promise Senate Bill 391 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure changes the award amount to the average tuition rate for Oklahoma’s Promise. Senate Bill 516 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure authorizes the State Auditor to perform a performance audit on Oklahoma’s Promise. Senate Bill 529 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure raises the income requirement from $50,000 to $65,000 and provides other modifications to Oklahoma’s Promise. House Bill 1307 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure automatically enrolls students in OHLAP if they qualify under adoption and Indian Child Welfare. House Bill 1351 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure allows children of teachers to participate in OHLAP regardless of family income. House Bill 1781 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Oklahoma Promise Funding Amendment of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1829 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure repeals the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund. Open Records/Meeting Senate Bill 191 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure states that a delay in providing open records request is limited only to the time required to prepare the requested information. Senate Bill 245 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure modifies the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act requirements for virtual charter school meetings. Senate Bill 352 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legislative Open Records Act which states all records of legislative entities shall be open to the public. Senate Bill 403 (Senator David Holt) This measures establishes methods for notice of public meetings on websites. House Bill 2244 (Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure requires time in open meetings for questions. House Bill 2249 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measures creates the State Government Open records One-Stop Initiative which instructs the CIO to develop a website allowing for open records requests. OTEG Senate Bill 600 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure changes the name of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College to Randall University. House Bill 1754 (Representative Katie Henke) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Improvement Act. This is a shell bill. Regents Senate Bill 71 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Regents for Higher Education. Senate Bill 181 (Senator Michael Bergstrom) This measure requires the State Regents to make actions taken in regard to schedule of tuition and fees approved for the State System, data on the impact of tuition or fee increases, budget requests and the funding formula posted on the website in a text searchable format. This would include salaries and benefits of all persons in a faculty or teaching position and the courses taught and number of students who complete the course. Additionally, it requires a report on the use of adjunct faculty or teaching assistants. Senate Bill 262 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure allows religious organizations to grant degrees without authorization for the State Regents if the degree is used for religious purposes. Senate Bill 410 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure modifies appointment and confirmation for certain directors including the Chancellor. Senate Bill 428 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure allows teachers who are retired to be reemployed with no limits on earnings. Senate Bill 690 (Senator Kim David) This measure instructs the State Regents, Oklahoma Military Department and schools of social work to develop a Guard Advocacy Program for Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen. House Bill 1402 (Representative Mickey Dollens) This measure removes the limitation that the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) only applies to math and science teachers. This program is administered by the State Regents. House Bill 1471 (Representative Avery Frix) This measure creates the Oklahoma CareerTech and Higher Education Funding Cooperation Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1576 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure requires the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to include digital teaching. House Bill 1678 (Representative Todd Thomsen) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Higher Education Code. House Bill 1690 (Representative Casey Murdock) This measure requires performance audits for the top 20 appropriated agencies. House Bill 1702 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure urges the State Regents to adopt policy to accept no fewer than 40 credit hours of courses approved by the American Council on Education. House Bill 1789 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure requires the SDE, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability and State Regents to ensure training on dyslexia. House Bill 1828 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure requires the regents of several higher education boards and State Regents to submit a report on the president of the institution and the succession plan if leadership changes. House Bill 1960 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure directs the State Regents, along with OESC, to prepare an economic report on degree and certificate holders who graduated from higher education institutions in the state. House Bill 2155 (Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure requires the SDE to adopt a new statewide system of college and career planning tools called Individual Career Academic Plan. This measure directs the SDE, State Regents and CareerTech to work together to develop career planning tools for students in 6th through 12th grade. Retirement/Benefits Senate Bill 341 (Senator David Holt) This measure allows all eligible state employees to collect compensation at the regular rate of pay for excess leave they are unable to use. Senate Bill 423 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure reduces the time period an employee has to choose a retirement plan from 90 to 30 days. Senate Bill 736 (Senator Kay Floyd) This measure creates the Paid Family Leave program in which state employees on family leave shall be eligible to receive short term disability benefits for up to 20 weeks. Senate Bill 799 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows state employees to use leave for wellness issues. House Bill 1162 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure sets a minimum age of 67 or 62 after meeting the rule of 90 for employees who become participants in TRS after November 1, 2017. House Bill 1172 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure creates the Retirement Freedom Act of 2017, which creates an optional defined contribution plan for TRS for those who join after July 1, 2018. House Bill 1178 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure provides a 2% retirement benefit effective July 1, 2017. House Bill 1238 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure modifies limitations on post-retirement earnings. House Bill 1340 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure gives a one-time distribution of $1,000 to retired teachers and public employees. House Bill 1348 (Representative Donnie Condit) This measure increases the death benefit for TRS members from $5000 to $7500. House Bill 1630 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure instructs the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Board to offer health plans with the same actuarial value as Healthchoice High. House Bill 1641 (Representative Scott Inman) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. House Bill 1648 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Administrative Salary and Compensation Act of 2017 which prohibits an agency for increasing compensation to the administrator during a year with a budget failure. House Bill 1651 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the State Employee Group Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1796 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure defines retirements in the public retirement system and allows a one-time payment to retired participants. House Bill 1815 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. House Bill 1868 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure provides overtime for state employees earning less than $40,000 per year. House Bill 1876 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure requires both public and private employers to provide employees caring for a service member paid leave for up 26 weeks in a 12 week period. House Bill 1892 (Representative Patrick Ownbey) This measure provides number of hours to be paid to a state employee who is on-call during off hours. House Bill 1907 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure limits paid hours for state and local government employees during certain leaves of absence to 240 hours when serving in the armed forces and allows for full pay when on active duty. House Bill 2237 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure creates the State Employee Insurance Benefits Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Student Loans Senate Bill 357 (Senator David Holt) This measure directs licensing boards to take into consideration student loan default when making licensing suspension decisions. Tax/Finance Senate Joint Resolution 4 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure puts to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment saying that the state cannot become indebted in an amount that causes debt service payments to exceed four and half percent of the average general revenue fund. Senate Bill 13 (Senator Ron Sharp) This measure voids actions taken by the Board of Equalization concerning the 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating revenue growth and rate reductions. Senate Bill 82 (Senator Kevin Matthews) This measure repeals the top marginal income tax rate change authority. Senate Bill 98 (Senator Dan Newberry) This measure allows for no more than 5% retainage of the total payment due until the completion of the project of public building and works. Senate Bill 130 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure repeals the top 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating growth and rate reduction. Senate Bill 155 (Senator Tom Dugger) This measure relates to income tax rates and revenue failure. The bill renders the implementation of the top 4.85% marginal tax income void if revenue failure is declared during the fiscal year. Senate Bill 170 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure redefines rate reduction and establishes new rules for estimating growth. Senate Bill 293 (Senator Kim David) This measure removes population requirements for tax incentive districts relating to the ad valorem tax. Senate Bill 308 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure changes the definition of the assessed valuation and taxable value. Senate Bill 331 (Senator David Holt) This measure authorizes a levy of 4.5% excise tax on the gross receipts or gross proceeds. Senate Bill 332 (Senator David Holt) This measure relates to eliminating the sales tax exemption for sales to state, political subdivision or agency of subdivision. Senate Bill 336 (Senator David Holt) This measure lowers the net proceeds threshold for the Oklahoma Lottery from 35% to 25% and places all excess gross proceeds into the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust. Senate Bill 337 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires an annual sales report from internet vendors that do not collect use tax. Senate Bill 338 (Senator David Holt) This measure makes teacher pay exempt from taxable income. Senate Bill 339 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires all self-sustaining boards and agencies created by statute or constitution to pay 10% of their gross revenue into the GRF. Senate Bill 412 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure creates the Ignite Oklahoma Act which includes tax credits for start-up businesses. Senate Bill 454 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires a supermajority of both chambers to transfer funds from a revolving fund for a state agency. Senate Bill 483 (Senator Wayne Shaw) This measure establishes a Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund to improve outcomes for contracted government services. Senate Bill 553 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure modifies credit for tuition reimbursed for an employer. Senate Bill 610 (Senator John Sparks) This measure appropriates 5% of the GPT to the Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund. House Bill 1010 (Representative Weldon Watson) This measure is an Ad Valorem Tax Code shell bill. House Bill 1225 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure requires the Commissioners of the Land Office to transfer an amount certified by the A&M Board of Regents for funding of county extension offices. House Bill 1400 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Vision Act and Oklahoma Vision Fund. House Bill 1401 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legacy Act, Common School Legacy Fund, and Higher Education Legacy Fund. House Bill 1423 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure reauthorizes the Folds of Honor Scholarship Program tax donation. House Bill 1425 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure creates duties for the Joint Committee on Accountability to determine and publish a list of agencies requiring audits and investigative power. House Bill 1514 (Representative Chuck Strohm) This measure creates the Education Finance Study Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1583 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure moves the State Bonds payroll and other services to the State Treasurer. House Bill 1856 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure creates a task force to study the Tax Code. House Bill 1874 (Representative Travis Dunlap) This measure provides a tax exemption for regular annual salary for teachers. House Bill 1881 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure creates the Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1898 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tax Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 1917 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure increases valuation in Ad Valorem Tax Code. House Bill 2183 (Representative Charles Ortega) This measure creates the Ad Valorem Revaluation Program Amendments Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2245 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure creates the Appropriation Stabilization Act, which requires the Tax Commission to compute the 5 year average for use in revenue estimation. Telecommunications/OneNet Senate Bill 105 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure requires the State CIO approve the purchase of any IT products or contracts over $25,000 instead of all purchases. Senate Bill 458 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure modifies agencies under the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act and requires an independent audit. Senate Bill 528 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates the Connect Oklahoma Broadband Development Program. House Bill 1216 (Representative Forrest Bennett) This measure allows state entities to enter into "Wi-Fi hotspot" agreements with providers close to a state-owned structure. House Bill 2021 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the OneNet Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. House Bill 2319 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure creates the Telecommunications Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Telemedicine Senate Bill 716 (Senator Ervin Yen) This measure requires that reimbursement of healthcare services by telemedicine should be the same as person to person contact. Senate Bill 726 (Senator AJ Griffin) This measure provides standards for the practice of telemedicine. House Bill 2239 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine to include consultation provided by telephone or fax. House Bill 2243 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine language. Thank you. Glen Glen D. Johnson Chancellor Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 405.225.9122 gjohnson at osrhe.edu [OK_RegentHigh_transparent][oklahoma-works-logo-vertical-cmyk] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2706 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 4250 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: From jonna.raney at okbu.edu Tue Feb 7 20:46:32 2017 From: jonna.raney at okbu.edu (Jonna Raney) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 02:46:32 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Retiring? Message-ID: Are you retiring? Do you have a co-worker who's retiring this year? 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The following topics are ones that we currently need presenters for: 1) Hands On R2T4 Calculations for Clock Hour Programs 2) GE Reporting Updates and Disclosure Template 3) The Effects of Attendance on Financial Aid (specifically recording attendance, documenting last day of attendance and academic related events 4) A Panel on SAP: Requirements, Procedures and Measuring Extenuating Circumstances (this presentation will have a panel of 4 - 5 presenters that will describe their procedures and then answer questions from other schools on how they would handle situations) 5) Sector Meeting Facilitators - we need one or two people from each of the sectors below to facilitate conversation and discussion on events, problems or hot topics within their sector. i. 4 Year University ii. 2 Year College iii. State Public Career Tech iv. Proprietary If you are interested in presenting any of these topics, please email Lori Deardorff at lkdeardorff at stgregorys.edu or Melanie Rinehart at m.rinehart at sscok.edu. Many thanks in advance! Melanie Rinehart, MBA Director of Financial Assistance 2701 Boren Blvd P.O. Box 351 Seminole, OK 74868 Office: 405.382.9717 Fax: 405.382.9579 m.rinehart at sscok.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bfair at osrhe.edu Fri Feb 10 15:57:51 2017 From: bfair at osrhe.edu (Fair, Bryce) Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2017 21:57:51 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] =?windows-1252?q?FW=3A_Legislative_Update_=96_February_1?= =?windows-1252?q?0=2C_2017?= In-Reply-To: <04A8951A98F471429444BFBA57D49B2C5F29D3EF@Drake.osrhe.edu> References: <04A8951A98F471429444BFBA57D49B2C5F29D3EF@Drake.osrhe.edu> Message-ID: Following is this week’s legislative update. No Oklahoma’s Promise bills were heard in committee this week. We’ll keep you posted on any updates. OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Memo To: Legislative Network From: Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Date: Friday, February 10, 2017 Subject: Legislative Update – February 10, 2017 The update below reflects the current status of major legislation concerning Higher Education during the week of February 6, 2017 – February 10, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Pauley at tpauley at osrhe.edu or 405.225.9424 (office) or 405.824.5896 (cell). Legislative Report February 10, 2017 Appropriations House Bill 1020 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1021 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for University Hospitals Authority. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1033 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1072 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1073 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1081 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1368 (Representative Johnny Tadlock) This measure requires the legislature to appropriate to the SDE the amount of $100 for each student enrolled. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Administration Senate Joint Resolution 3 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature only meets every other year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Joint Resolution 7 (Senator Adam Pugh) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature considers budget, revenue and agency administrative rules every year and all other legislation in odd years. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 10 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure lowers the amount a lobbyist or legislative liaison is allowed to spend on an elected official from $500 per calendar year to $100 per calendar year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 18 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure amends the Taxpayer Transparency Act to direct each state agency to provide every member full and complete access to all information related to revenue and expenditures. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 26 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure redefines bus as any motor vehicle that is designed for carrying more than 8 passengers. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Transportation Committee. Senate Bill 31 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits state employees from being employed as lobbyists for 2 years from the end of their public service. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 138 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure requires all bills referred to a committee or placed on the floor agenda to get a hearing provided the author makes written request to the Speaker of the House or President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 222 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure requires agency liaison information to be included in budget request. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 258 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure requires agencies to provide specific documents to Senate President Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House when the lowest bidder was not used. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 271 (Senator Randy Bass) The measure requires that a retired Justice or judge shall be permitted to be employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as a full-time or part-time member of the faculty, as a teacher in any common school or career and technology education entity, or other elected or appointed office, without suspension of retirement benefits. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 278 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure requires prior written approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for all events, both public and private, in the Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 296 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure provides an automatic moratorium on the Art in Public Places Revolving Fund in any year in which February certifications by the Board of Equalization do not meet projections. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 320 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measures modifies language in the Public Competitive Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 326 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates limits to the use of certain contracting programs for roofing repairs on behalf of a state agency. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee and then the Senate General Government Subcommittee. Senate Bill 329 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure is related to the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Act and modifies certain requirements relating to health maintenance organization plans and risk assessment factors, with an effective date of November 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 355 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Spring Cleaning Commission which will identify outdated, redundant and unnecessary laws or laws poorly organized and develop recommendations and suggested changes. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 406 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure consolidates the Office of State Bond Advisor with the Office of State Treasurer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 418 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure prohibits public money and public officials from being involved in activities that influence the results on any election. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 430 (Senator James Leewright) This measure creates the Oklahoma Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act which requires certain processes for government entities to contract with private entities. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 435 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires an eight year plan of action for each agency to be updated yearly. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 452 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires agency heads to provide, when requested, a statement of legal authority for a specific facet of operations of the agency. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 453 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measures addresses any agency officer that gives false testimony to a committee or engages in operations beyond the authority delegated to the agency that employs the officer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 541 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure relates to sponsorships of events and exhibits at the State Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 636 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires agencies to notify the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of any new federal rules or regulations that the agency is required to adopt. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 637 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure creates the Governor’s Transparency Act of 2017, which requires agencies entering into a memorandum of agreement/understanding to publish the agreement on the agency’s website. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 638 (Senator Greg Treat) This measure creates the State Debt Affordability Study Act and relates to bonds and debts. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 706 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits a state officer or employee from using their position to privately benefit a member of their immediate family. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 821 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure creates the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act, which requires state agencies that retain outside legal services costing more than $5,000 to submit a request first. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1111 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1112 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1142 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1143 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1155 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure prohibits state employees from making more than 150% of the salary authorized to be paid to the Governor unless the salary is approved by the Senate. The measure would apply to employees hired prior to November 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1189 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Government Modernization Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1223 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Finance Transparency Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1384 (Representative Carol Bush) This measure requires state agencies to provide counseling to employees who are involved in a traumatic event in the workplace. Update: This bill was referred to the House General Government Committee. House Bill 1385 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Transparency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1574 (Representative Tim Downing) This measure requires state agencies to go through the Attorney General for approval before contracting with private legal counsel. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1621 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure provides that benefits of education service contractors shall be payable in the same amount, terms and conditions of other services. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1650 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure requires all public buildings constructed before November 8, 2018 to meet the requirements for automatic doors at entry points by January 1, 2020. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1689 (Representative Harold Wright) This measure is a shell bill and creates the agency Director Salary Cap Adjustment Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1769 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Public Official Accountability Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1851 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure appropriates $3 million to raise the state employee lowest pay band by 10% and $22 million for pay increases to the executive branch. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1942 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure mandates all state agencies to declare how much federal money they receive each year and the requirements to receive the money. Update: This bill was referred to the House General Government Committee. House Bill 1943 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure modifies the APA by allowing for gubernatorial disapproval of an agency rule within 45 days. Update: This bill was referred to the House General Government Committee. House Bill 1944 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. House Bill 1996 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure reauthorizes the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board until 2023. Update: This bill passed out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. It went on to pass off the House floor by a vote of 94-0 on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 2005 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2006 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2007 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2034 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2035 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2131 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2132 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2133 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2134 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2146 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2147 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2148 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2149 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2304 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Incentive Reform Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2310 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2311 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Spending Review Act which conducts audits of spending of government agencies. Update: This bill was referred to the House Government Modernization Committee. House Bill 2316 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. Campus Safety/Weapons Senate Bill 12 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure adds private schools to the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 35 (Senator Kim David) This measure allows for concealed or unconcealed carry of legal firearms for persons 21 or older with a handgun license or valid military id during bow hunting or fishing. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 36 (Senator Kim David) This measure updates the definition of pistols and handguns. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 43 (Senator James Leewright) This measure removes the provision allowing universities to report on licensee violations from restrictions on carry laws. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 65 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure creates a new law to make it illegal to use public monies for the advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are specifically prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 142 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure modifies the penalties regarding unlawful carry of a firearm. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 172 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes billy and any other offensive weapon from the unlawful carry. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 176 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure changes the words to “anywhere in” to “throughout” in statute where CLEET issues IDs for retired public officials to carry firearms. Update: This bill has not been assigned to a Committee. Senate Bill 178 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure states that a law enforcement officer could not disarm or restrain an individual carrying a firearm on property owned or leased by the individual without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 274 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure changes the language for a violation of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, clarifying preemption provision and providing for certain action and expenses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 275 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure prohibits public officers and employees from using public money to promote gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 276 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure allows an exemption for county employees or elected officials. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 378 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure prohibits disarmament if on private property, unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 379 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure makes it illegal to use state money for advocacy of gun control and public officials are prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 380 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows the public to conceal and carry on college grounds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 386 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure prohibits the use of public funds, salaries and other resources that oppose the 2nd Amendment rights. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 497 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure permits the transportation of firearms in vehicles. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1316 (Representative Josh West) This measure exempts anyone with an honorable discharge from a training course to receive a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1428 (Representative Kyle Hilbert) This measure creates the Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act which allows 18-21 that are members or veterans of the armed forces to be eligible for a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1556 (Representative George Faught) This measure provides for liability if a person is injured after being denied consent to carry a handgun on a college campus. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1600 (Representative John Enns) This measure allows persons with a handgun license to carry on public college and university campuses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1803 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use public monies for advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are prohibited from advocating or promoting gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 2321 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows residents who are at least 21 and not a convicted felon to unconcealed carry a firearm into many locations, including colleges. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 2322 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows person adversely affected by an ordinance of the right to carry the right to a civil action for relief. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. Career Tech Senate Bill 72 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the Department of Career and Technology Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 826 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a task force to study partnerships with prison system and CareerTech. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1786 (Representative Todd Russ) This measures clarifies language in vocational and technical education courses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Common Education/Teacher Senate Bill 2 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the U.S. History assessment from statewide student assessments. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 15 (Senator Stephanie Bice) This measure directs the SDE and OSRHE to develop and implement programs to recruit teachers, subject to the availability of funds, and designates funds generated from the Oklahoma License to Educate license plate to be put in the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 20 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure requires yearly teacher training on appropriate behavior between students and teachers. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Apprpriations Committee. Senate Bill 29 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure creates an exception for a teacher national criminal history check if a criminal background check has been done in the last year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 70 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Department of Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 92 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Public Service Education Revolving Fund which allows certified and employed teachers to continue their employment during the term of office. The district would make compensation payments from this fund. The measure appropriates the first $2 million from Vehicle License and Registration Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee then Senate Appropriations. Senate Bill 123 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the language requiring students to be retained from the Reading Sufficiency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 187 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes requirements for superintendent certification. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 240 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a Teacher of Color Recruitment Advisory Committee. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 390 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Commission and requires coursework in the use of digital and other technologies as a requisite for program accredition. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. House Bill 1161 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure modifies the requirements for evaluating teachers and professional development. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1174 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure creates the School Board Reorganization Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1317 (Representative Josh West) This measure requires one active shooter drill at each public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1352 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure creates the High-Quality Teacher Equity Endowment Act, which designates a tax credit for anyone that makes a contribution to a public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1694 (Representative Scott Martin) This measure modifies the instruction of financial literacy to include FASFA and creates the Personal Financial Literacy Revolving Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1790 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure permits school districts to offer remediation based on ACT score. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1941 (Representative Rhonda Baker) This measure creates the Oklahoma Civics Education Initiative Act which requires a student to takes and pass the United States Citizenship Test prior to receiving a high school diploma or GED. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1957 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes the work experience requirement of two years to acquire an alternative placement teaching certificate. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Concurrent Enrollment Senate Bill 56 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure requires that each school district shall offer no fewer than two concurrent enrollment courses to students in the 12th grade. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 78 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure makes changes to encourage concurrent enrollment, including eliminating the requirement of the State Regents to establish an application process for prioritizing applicants, and requires the State Regents to issue an annual report on concurrent enrollment. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 2320 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure requires school districts offer a program in which students may earn at least 12 semester credit hours of college in high school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. Colleges/Universities Senate Bill 328 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires that university tuition rates for 2017-18 not exceed rates for 2016-17. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 400 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure modifies residency requirements. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 425 (Senator John Sparks) This measure allows institutions to sue third parties who participate in an act that violates their rules and causes the institution to lose money. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 816 (Senator Kim David) This measure directs medical schools to give priority consideration of assigning clinical rotations to in-state students. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. House Bill 1421 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure requires each board of regents to adopt a housing policy that prohibits co-ed housing. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1527 (Representative Josh Cockroft) This measure requires cases being studied for the purpose of medical education to be peer reviewed. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2255 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure allows TSET funds to fund specific purposes at OU-HSC and OSU-CHS. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Immigration Senate Bill 573 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure prohibits state agencies from adopting sanctuary policies. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Oklahoma’s Promise Senate Bill 391 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure changes the award amount to the average tuition rate for Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. Senate Bill 516 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure authorizes the State Auditor to perform a performance audit on Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 529 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure raises the income requirement from $50,000 to $65,000 and provides other modifications to Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. House Bill 1307 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure automatically enrolls students in OHLAP if they qualify under adoption and Indian Child Welfare. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Edcuation Subcommittee. House Bill 1351 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure allows children of teachers to participate in OHLAP regardless of family income. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Edcuation Subcommittee. House Bill 1781 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Oklahoma Promise Funding Amendment of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1829 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure repeals the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Open Records/Meeting Senate Bill 191 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure states that a delay in providing open records request is limited only to the time required to prepare the requested information. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 245 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure modifies the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act requirements for virtual charter school meetings. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 352 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legislative Open Records Act which states all records of legislative entities shall be open to the public. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 403 (Senator David Holt) This measures establishes methods for notice of public meetings on websites. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. House Bill 2244 (Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure requires time in open meetings for questions. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2249 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measures creates the State Government Open records One-Stop Initiative which instructs the CIO to develop a website allowing for open records requests. Update: This bill passed out of the House Governmenal Modization Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. OTEG Senate Bill 600 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure changes the name of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College to Randall University. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. House Bill 1754 (Representative Katie Henke) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Improvement Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. Regents Senate Bill 71 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 181 (Senator Michael Bergstrom) This measure requires the State Regents to make actions taken in regard to schedule of tuition and fees approved for the State System, data on the impact of tuition or fee increases, budget requests and the funding formula posted on the website in a text searchable format. This would include salaries and benefits of all persons in a faculty or teaching position and the courses taught and number of students who complete the course. Additionally, it requires a report on the use of adjunct faculty or teaching assistants. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 262 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure allows religious organizations to grant degrees without authorization for the State Regents if the degree is used for religious purposes. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 410 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure modifies appointment and confirmation for certain directors including the Chancellor. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 428 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure allows teachers who are retired to be reemployed with no limits on earnings. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 690 (Senator Kim David) This measure instructs the State Regents, Oklahoma Military Department and schools of social work to develop a Guard Advocacy Program for Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1402 (Representative Mickey Dollens) This measure removes the limitation that the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) only applies to math and science teachers. This program is administered by the State Regents. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1471 (Representative Avery Frix) This measure creates the Oklahoma CareerTech and Higher Education Funding Cooperation Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1576 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure requires the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to include digital teaching. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1678 (Representative Todd Thomsen) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Higher Education Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1690 (Representative Casey Murdock) This measure requires performance audits for the top 20 appropriated agencies. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1702 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure urges the State Regents to adopt policy to accept no fewer than 40 credit hours of courses approved by the American Council on Education. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. House Bill 1789 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure requires the SDE, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability and State Regents to ensure training on dyslexia. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1828 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure requires the regents of several higher education boards and State Regents to submit a report on the president of the institution and the succession plan if leadership changes. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. House Bill 1960 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure directs the State Regents, along with OESC, to prepare an economic report on degree and certificate holders who graduated from higher education institutions in the state. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2155 (Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure requires the SDE to adopt a new statewide system of college and career planning tools called Individual Career Academic Plan. This measure directs the SDE, State Regents and CareerTech to work together to develop career planning tools for students in 6th through 12th grade. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. Retirement/Benefits Senate Bill 341 (Senator David Holt) This measure allows all eligible state employees to collect compensation at the regular rate of pay for excess leave they are unable to use. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 423 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure reduces the time period an employee has to choose a retirement plan from 90 to 30 days. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 736 (Senator Kay Floyd) This measure creates the Paid Family Leave program in which state employees on family leave shall be eligible to receive short term disability benefits for up to 20 weeks. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 799 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows state employees to use leave for wellness issues. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. House Bill 1162 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure sets a minimum age of 67 or 62 after meeting the rule of 90 for employees who become participants in TRS after November 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1172 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure creates the Retirement Freedom Act of 2017, which creates an optional defined contribution plan for TRS for those who join after July 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1178 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure provides a 2% retirement benefit effective July 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1238 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure modifies limitations on post-retirement earnings. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1340 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure gives a one-time distribution of $1,000 to retired teachers and public employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1348 (Representative Donnie Condit) This measure increases the death benefit for TRS members from $5000 to $7500. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1630 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure instructs the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Board to offer health plans with the same actuarial value as Healthchoice High. Update: This bill was referred to the House Insurance Committee. House Bill 1641 (Representative Scott Inman) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1648 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Administrative Salary and Compensation Act of 2017 which prohibits an agency for increasing compensation to the administrator during a year with a budget failure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1651 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the State Employee Group Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1796 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure defines retirements in the public retirement system and allows a one-time payment to retired participants. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1815 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1868 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure provides overtime for state employees earning less than $40,000 per year. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations nad Budget Committee. House Bill 1876 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure requires both public and private employers to provide employees caring for a service member paid leave for up 26 weeks in a 12 week period. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1892 (Representative Patrick Ownbey) This measure provides number of hours to be paid to a state employee who is on-call during off hours. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1907 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure limits paid hours for state and local government employees during certain leaves of absence to 240 hours when serving in the armed forces and allows for full pay when on active duty. Update: This bill was referred to the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. House Bill 2237 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure creates the State Employee Insurance Benefits Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Student Loans Senate Bill 357 (Senator David Holt) This measure directs licensing boards to take into consideration student loan default when making licensing suspension decisions. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Tax/Finance Senate Joint Resolution 4 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure puts to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment saying that the state cannot become indebted in an amount that causes debt service payments to exceed four and half percent of the average general revenue fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 13 (Senator Ron Sharp) This measure voids actions taken by the Board of Equalization concerning the 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating revenue growth and rate reductions. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 82 (Senator Kevin Matthews) This measure repeals the top marginal income tax rate change authority. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 98 (Senator Dan Newberry) This measure allows for no more than 5% retainage of the total payment due until the completion of the project of public building and works. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 130 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure repeals the top 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating growth and rate reduction. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 155 (Senator Tom Dugger) This measure relates to income tax rates and revenue failure. The bill renders the implementation of the top 4.85% marginal tax income void if revenue failure is declared during the fiscal year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 170 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure redefines rate reduction and establishes new rules for estimating growth. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 293 (Senator Kim David) This measure removes population requirements for tax incentive districts relating to the ad valorem tax. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 308 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure changes the definition of the assessed valuation and taxable value. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 331 (Senator David Holt) This measure authorizes a levy of 4.5% excise tax on the gross receipts or gross proceeds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 332 (Senator David Holt) This measure relates to eliminating the sales tax exemption for sales to state, political subdivision or agency of subdivision. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 336 (Senator David Holt) This measure lowers the net proceeds threshold for the Oklahoma Lottery from 35% to 25% and places all excess gross proceeds into the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 337 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires an annual sales report from internet vendors that do not collect use tax. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 338 (Senator David Holt) This measure makes teacher pay exempt from taxable income. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 339 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires all self-sustaining boards and agencies created by statute or constitution to pay 10% of their gross revenue into the GRF. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 412 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure creates the Ignite Oklahoma Act which includes tax credits for start-up businesses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 454 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires a supermajority of both chambers to transfer funds from a revolving fund for a state agency. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules then Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 483 (Senator Wayne Shaw) This measure establishes a Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund to improve outcomes for contracted government services. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 553 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure modifies credit for tuition reimbursed for an employer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 610 (Senator John Sparks) This measure appropriates 5% of the GPT to the Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1010 (Representative Weldon Watson) This measure is an Ad Valorem Tax Code shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1225 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure requires the Commissioners of the Land Office to transfer an amount certified by the A&M Board of Regents for funding of county extension offices. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1400 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Vision Act and Oklahoma Vision Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1401 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legacy Act, Common School Legacy Fund, and Higher Education Legacy Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1423 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure reauthorizes the Folds of Honor Scholarship Program tax donation. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1425 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure creates duties for the Joint Committee on Accountability to determine and publish a list of agencies requiring audits and investigative power. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1514 (Representative Chuck Strohm) This measure creates the Education Finance Study Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1583 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure moves the State Bonds payroll and other services to the State Treasurer. Update: This bill passed out of the House Government Modernization Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1856 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure creates a task force to study the Tax Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1874 (Representative Travis Dunlap) This measure provides a tax exemption for regular annual salary for teachers. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1881 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure creates the Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1898 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tax Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1917 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure increases valuation in Ad Valorem Tax Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2183 (Representative Charles Ortega) This measure creates the Ad Valorem Revaluation Program Amendments Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2245 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure creates the Appropriation Stabilization Act, which requires the Tax Commission to compute the 5 year average for use in revenue estimation. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Telecommunications/OneNet Senate Bill 105 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure requires the State CIO approve the purchase of any IT products or contracts over $25,000 instead of all purchases. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 458 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure modifies agencies under the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act and requires an independent audit. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 528 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates the Connect Oklahoma Broadband Development Program. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Energy Committee. House Bill 1216 (Representative Forrest Bennett) This measure allows state entities to enter into "Wi-Fi hotspot" agreements with providers close to a state-owned structure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Utilities Committee. House Bill 2021 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the OneNet Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2319 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure creates the Telecommunications Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Telemedicine Senate Bill 716 (Senator Ervin Yen) This measure requires that reimbursement of healthcare services by telemedicine should be the same as person to person contact. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 726 (Senator AJ Griffin) This measure provides standards for the practice of telemedicine. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. House Bill 2239 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine to include consultation provided by telephone or fax. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2243 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine language. Update: This bill was referred to the House Public Health Committee. Thank you. Glen Glen D. Johnson Chancellor Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 405.225.9122 gjohnson at osrhe.edu [OK_RegentHigh_transparent][oklahoma-works-logo-vertical-cmyk] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2706 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 4250 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: From jonna.raney at okbu.edu Mon Feb 13 16:03:42 2017 From: jonna.raney at okbu.edu (Jonna Raney) Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 22:03:42 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Foster Children in family? Message-ID: You may know this, but if you're like me, you think foster children are NOT counted in the family. Well, that may be true but more often than not, they can be. See below for a question I downloaded from NASFAA askregs. It comes down to one key question....which apparently, the family decides the answer. I like this answer as I know may foster families that care for these children for a minimal amount each month and I think they should be able to count them. The question then comes as to if they have to count the foster income they receive and well, it doesn't say, so I don't know. I can't give you ALL the answers. [😊] Are All Foster Children Excluded from Household Size? Knowledgebase > Category (browse) > Application Processing No. Only those children for whom the foster care system, state, or other entity provides more than half support are excluded from household size on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If the dependent student's parent is providing more than half of the foster child's support throughout the award year covered by the FAFSA, then the child can be included in the parent's household size. The same is true for a foster child being cared for by an independent student. The same is also true for children who are placed in kinship care or kinship foster care by a Child Welfare Program or Child Protective Services Program which does not provide benefits covering more than half of the child's support throughout the award year covered by the FAFSA. For example, a dependent student’s parents are caring for a cousin who has been placed under kinship foster care of the student’s parents by Child Welfare. The student’s parents receive no foster care or other benefits supporting the cousin. The parents provide more than half of the cousin’s support and will continue to provide more than half support through June 30 of the award year covered by the FAFSA. The cousin is included in the dependent student's parent's household size. The guidance on pages AVG-29 and AVG-33 of the 2016-17 FSA Handbook, which indicates that foster children are not to be included in household size, assumes that the foster care agency is providing more than half of the foster child’s support. [Oklahoma Baptist University] Jonna Raney Director of Student Financial Services 405.585.5020 Oklahoma Baptist University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: OutlookEmoji-😊.png Type: image/png Size: 488 bytes Desc: OutlookEmoji-😊.png URL: From jonna.raney at okbu.edu Tue Feb 14 16:21:26 2017 From: jonna.raney at okbu.edu (Jonna Raney) Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 22:21:26 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Support Staff Training is coming!! Message-ID: Support Staff Training is March 28th in Tulsa at the downtown TCC campus from 10 am to 3 pm. Mendy Schmerer will train participants on the NASFAA credential, Application Processing. Participants will be able to take the credential exam for free following the training. The course and test costs $99 when purchased directly from NASFAA, but for a small fee of $10 per person, you can earn a NASFAA credential and have a great lunch! The board worked hard to keep costs as low as possible and still offer credential training. The minimal cost will help cover the cost of the materials and OASFAA will still cover the meal costs. Non-members will be charged $25 for the training to cover the meal plus $10 for the training materials. Please register as soon as possible. Location info and other details will be sent out to registered participants about 2 weeks prior to the training. To register, go to http://oasfaaok.org/conferences-and-events. [Oklahoma Baptist University] Jonna Raney Director of Student Financial Services 405.585.5020 Oklahoma Baptist University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thank you, Susan Dale Administrative Assistant Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Oklahoma State University 119 Student Union * Stillwater, OK 74078-5061 405-744-7440 financialaid.okstate.edu [ABO] [cid:image002.png at 01D1A094.AFD12BA0] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 17947 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 47213 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Asst Dir Client Services Ad 021517.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 32952 bytes Desc: Asst Dir Client Services Ad 021517.pdf URL: From bisaacs at ecok.edu Fri Feb 17 14:24:41 2017 From: bisaacs at ecok.edu (Isaacs, Becky A.) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:24:41 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 Message-ID: Does anyone verify DOB and/or name of parents when comment codes 381, 382, 383, or 384 are listed on the ISIR? The ISIR guide states that resolution is not required for any of the four comment codes, however, one of our counselors does request the documentation. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Becky Isaacs Becky Isaacs, M.S.A. Director of Financial Aid East Central University Financial Aid Office 1100 E. 14th Street Ada, OK 74820 580-559-5242 FAX - 580-559-5638 East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bfair at osrhe.edu Fri Feb 17 15:07:38 2017 From: bfair at osrhe.edu (Fair, Bryce) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:07:38 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] =?windows-1252?q?FW=3A_Legislative_Update_=96_February_1?= =?windows-1252?q?7=2C_2017?= In-Reply-To: <04A8951A98F471429444BFBA57D49B2C5F2AC26E@Drake.osrhe.edu> References: <04A8951A98F471429444BFBA57D49B2C5F2AC26E@Drake.osrhe.edu> Message-ID: There was no action on any of the Oklahoma’s Promise bills this past week. The deadline for initial committee action on bills is Thursday, March 2. Bryce Fair OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Memo To: Legislative Network From: Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 Subject: Legislative Update – February 17, 2017 The update below reflects the current status of major legislation concerning Higher Education during the week of February 13, 2017 – February 17, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Pauley at tpauley at osrhe.edu or 405.225.9424 (office) or 405.824.5896 (cell). Legislative Report February 17, 2017 Appropriations House Bill 1020 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1021 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for University Hospitals Authority. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1033 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1072 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1073 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1081 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1368 (Representative Johnny Tadlock) This measure requires the legislature to appropriate to the SDE the amount of $100 for each student enrolled. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Administration Senate Joint Resolution 3 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature only meets every other year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Joint Resolution 7 (Senator Adam Pugh) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature considers budget, revenue and agency administrative rules every year and all other legislation in odd years. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 10 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure lowers the amount a lobbyist or legislative liaison is allowed to spend on an elected official from $500 per calendar year to $100 per calendar year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 18 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure amends the Taxpayer Transparency Act to direct each state agency to provide every member full and complete access to all information related to revenue and expenditures. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 26 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure redefines bus as any motor vehicle that is designed for carrying more than 8 passengers. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Senate Bill 31 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits state employees from being employed as lobbyists for 2 years from the end of their public service. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 138 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure requires all bills referred to a committee or placed on the floor agenda to get a hearing provided the author makes written request to the Speaker of the House or President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 222 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure requires agency liaison information to be included in budget request. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 258 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure requires agencies to provide specific documents to Senate President Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House when the lowest bidder was not used. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017; title stricken. Senate Bill 271 (Senator Randy Bass) The measure requires that a retired Justice or judge shall be permitted to be employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as a full-time or part-time member of the faculty, as a teacher in any common school or career and technology education entity, or other elected or appointed office, without suspension of retirement benefits. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 278 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure requires prior written approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for all events, both public and private, in the Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 296 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure provides an automatic moratorium on the Art in Public Places Revolving Fund in any year in which February certifications by the Board of Equalization do not meet projections. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 320 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measures modifies language in the Public Competitive Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 326 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates limits to the use of certain contracting programs for roofing repairs on behalf of a state agency. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Subcommittee on Thursday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 329 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure is related to the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Act and modifies certain requirements relating to health maintenance organization plans and risk assessment factors, with an effective date of November 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 355 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Spring Cleaning Commission which will identify outdated, redundant and unnecessary laws or laws poorly organized and develop recommendations and suggested changes. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 406 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure consolidates the Office of State Bond Advisor with the Office of State Treasurer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 418 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure prohibits public money and public officials from being involved in activities that influence the results on any election. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 430 (Senator James Leewright) This measure creates the Oklahoma Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act which requires certain processes for government entities to contract with private entities. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 435 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires an eight year plan of action for each agency to be updated yearly. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 452 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure requires agency heads to provide, when requested, a statement of legal authority for a specific facet of operations of the agency. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Senate Bill 453 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measures addresses any agency officer that gives false testimony to a committee or engages in operations beyond the authority delegated to the agency that employs the officer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 541 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure relates to sponsorships of events and exhibits at the State Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 636 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Scott McEachin) This measure requires agencies to notify the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of any new federal rules or regulations that the agency is required to adopt. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 637 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Jason Murphey) This measure creates the Governor’s Transparency Act of 2017, which requires agencies entering into a memorandum of agreement/understanding to publish the agreement on the agency’s website. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 638 (Senator Greg Treat and Representative John Montgomery) This measure creates the State Debt Affordability Study Act and relates to bonds and debts. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 706 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits a state officer or employee from using their position to privately benefit a member of their immediate family. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 821 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure creates the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act, which requires state agencies that retain outside legal services costing more than $5,000 to submit a request first. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1111 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1112 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1142 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1143 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1155 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure prohibits state employees from making more than 150% of the salary authorized to be paid to the Governor unless the salary is approved by the Senate. The measure would apply to employees hired prior to November 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1189 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Government Modernization Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1223 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Finance Transparency Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1384 (Representative Carol Bush) This measure requires state agencies to provide counseling to employees who are involved in a traumatic event in the workplace. Update: This bill passed out of the House General Government Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1385 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Transparency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1574 (Representative Tim Downing) This measure requires state agencies to go through the Attorney General for approval before contracting with private legal counsel. Update: This bill passed out of the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1621 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure provides that benefits of education service contractors shall be payable in the same amount, terms and conditions of other services. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1650 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure requires all public buildings constructed before November 8, 2018 to meet the requirements for automatic doors at entry points by January 1, 2020. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1689 (Representative Harold Wright) This measure is a shell bill and creates the agency Director Salary Cap Adjustment Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1769 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Public Official Accountability Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1851 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure appropriates $3 million to raise the state employee lowest pay band by 10% and $22 million for pay increases to the executive branch. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 206 . House Bill 1942 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure mandates all state agencies to declare how much federal money they receive each year and the requirements to receive the money. Update: This bill was referred to the House General Government Committee. House Bill 1943 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure modifies the APA by allowing for gubernatorial disapproval of an agency rule within 45 days. Update: This bill was referred to the House General Government Committee. House Bill 1944 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. House Bill 1996 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure reauthorizes the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board until 2023. Update: This bill passed out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. It went on to pass off the House floor by a vote of 94-0 on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 2005 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2006 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2007 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2034 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2035 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2131 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2132 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2133 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2134 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2146 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2147 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2148 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2149 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2304 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Incentive Reform Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2310 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2311 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Spending Review Act which conducts audits of spending of government agencies. Update: This bill was referred to the House Government Modernization Committee. House Bill 2316 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. Campus Safety/Weapons Senate Bill 12 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure adds private schools to the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 35 (Senator Kim David) This measure allows for concealed or unconcealed carry of legal firearms for persons 21 or older with a handgun license or valid military id during bow hunting or fishing. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017, title stricken and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 36 (Senator Kim David) This measure updates the definition of pistols and handguns. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 43 (Senator James Leewright) This measure removes the provision allowing universities to report on licensee violations from restrictions on carry laws. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 65 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Sean Roberts) This measure creates a new law to make it illegal to use public monies for the advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are specifically prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 142 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure modifies the penalties regarding unlawful carry of a firearm. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 172 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes billy and any other offensive weapon from the unlawful carry. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 176 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure changes the words to “anywhere in” to “throughout” in statute where CLEET issues IDs for retired public officials to carry firearms. Update: This bill has not been assigned to a Committee. Senate Bill 178 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure states that a law enforcement officer could not disarm or restrain an individual carrying a firearm on property owned or leased by the individual without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 274 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure changes the language for a violation of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, clarifying preemption provision and providing for certain action and expenses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 275 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure prohibits public officers and employees from using public money to promote gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 276 (Senator Joseph Silk and Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure allows an exemption for county employees or elected officials. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 378 (Senator Josh Brecheen and Representative Jeff Coody) This measure prohibits disarmament if on private property, unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 379 (Senator Josh Brecheen and Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use state money for advocacy of gun control and public officials are prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 380 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows the public to conceal and carry on college grounds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 386 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure prohibits the use of public funds, salaries and other resources that oppose the 2nd Amendment rights. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 497 (Senator Ralph Shortey and Representative Jeff Coody) This measure permits the transportation of firearms in vehicles. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1316 (Representative Josh West) This measure exempts anyone with an honorable discharge from a training course to receive a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1428 (Representative Kyle Hilbert and Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act which allows 18-21 that are members or veterans of the armed forces to be eligible for a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1556 (Representative George Faught) This measure provides for liability if a person is injured after being denied consent to carry a handgun on a college campus. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1600 (Representative John Enns) This measure allows persons with a handgun license to carry on public college and university campuses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1803 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use public monies for advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are prohibited from advocating or promoting gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 2321 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows residents who are at least 21 and not a convicted felon to unconcealed carry a firearm into many locations, including colleges. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 2322 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows person adversely affected by an ordinance of the right to carry the right to a civil action for relief. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. Career Tech Senate Bill 72 (Senator Julie Daniels and Representative Earl Sears) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the Department of Career and Technology Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 826 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a task force to study partnerships with prison system and CareerTech. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1786 (Representative Todd Russ) This measures clarifies language in vocational and technical education courses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Common Education/Teacher Senate Bill 2 (Senator J.J. Dossett and Representative Katie Henke) This measure removes the U.S. History assessment from statewide student assessments. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 15 (Senator Stephanie Bice) This measure directs the SDE and OSRHE to develop and implement programs to recruit teachers, subject to the availability of funds, and designates funds generated from the Oklahoma License to Educate license plate to be put in the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 20 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure requires yearly teacher training on appropriate behavior between students and teachers. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on February 13, 2017, title stricken, and was referred to the Senate Apprpriations Committee. Senate Bill 29 (Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Dennis Casey) This measure creates an exception for a teacher national criminal history check if a criminal background check has been done in the last year. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 70 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Department of Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 92 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Public Service Education Revolving Fund which allows certified and employed teachers to continue their employment during the term of office. The district would make compensation payments from this fund. The measure appropriates the first $2 million from Vehicle License and Registration Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 123 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the language requiring students to be retained from the Reading Sufficiency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 187 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes requirements for superintendent certification. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 240 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a Teacher of Color Recruitment Advisory Committee. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 390 (Senator Gary Stanislawski and Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Commission and requires coursework in the use of digital and other technologies as a requisite for program accredition. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 1161 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure modifies the requirements for evaluating teachers and professional development. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1174 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure creates the School Board Reorganization Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1317 (Representative Josh West) This measure requires one active shooter drill at each public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1352 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure creates the High-Quality Teacher Equity Endowment Act, which designates a tax credit for anyone that makes a contribution to a public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1694 (Representative Scott Martin) This measure modifies the instruction of financial literacy to include FASFA and creates the Personal Financial Literacy Revolving Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1790 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure permits school districts to offer remediation based on ACT score. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1941 (Representative Rhonda Baker) This measure creates the Oklahoma Civics Education Initiative Act which requires a student to takes and pass the United States Citizenship Test prior to receiving a high school diploma or GED. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1957 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes the work experience requirement of two years to acquire an alternative placement teaching certificate. Update: This bill was withdrawn from the House Rules Committee and referred to the House Common Education Committee. Concurrent Enrollment Senate Bill 56 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure requires that each school district shall offer no fewer than two concurrent enrollment courses to students in the 12th grade. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 78 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure makes changes to encourage concurrent enrollment, including eliminating the requirement of the State Regents to establish an application process for prioritizing applicants, and requires the State Regents to issue an annual report on concurrent enrollment. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 2320 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure requires school districts offer a program in which students may earn at least 12 semester credit hours of college in high school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. Colleges/Universities Senate Bill 328 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires that university tuition rates for 2017-18 not exceed rates for 2016-17. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 400 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure modifies residency requirements. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 425 (Senator John Sparks) This measure allows institutions to sue third parties who participate in an act that violates their rules and causes the institution to lose money. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 816 (Senator Kim David) This measure directs medical schools to give priority consideration of assigning clinical rotations to in-state students. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. House Bill 1421 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure requires each board of regents to adopt a housing policy that prohibits co-ed housing. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1527 (Representative Josh Cockroft) This measure requires cases being studied for the purpose of medical education to be peer reviewed. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2255 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure allows TSET funds to fund specific purposes at OU-HSC and OSU-CHS. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Immigration Senate Bill 573 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure prohibits state agencies from adopting sanctuary policies. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Oklahoma’s Promise Senate Bill 391 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure changes the award amount to the average tuition rate for Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. Senate Bill 516 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure authorizes the State Auditor to perform a performance audit on Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 529 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure raises the income requirement from $50,000 to $65,000 and provides other modifications to Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. House Bill 1307 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure automatically enrolls students in OHLAP if they qualify under adoption and Indian Child Welfare. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Edcuation Subcommittee. House Bill 1351 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure allows children of teachers to participate in OHLAP regardless of family income. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Edcuation Subcommittee. House Bill 1781 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Oklahoma Promise Funding Amendment of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1829 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure repeals the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Open Records/Meeting Senate Bill 191 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure states that a delay in providing open records request is limited only to the time required to prepare the requested information. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 245 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure modifies the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act requirements for virtual charter school meetings. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 352 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legislative Open Records Act which states all records of legislative entities shall be open to the public. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 403 (Senator David Holt and Representative Elise Hall) This measures establishes methods for notice of public meetings on websites. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 2244 (Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure requires time in open meetings for questions. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2249 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measures creates the State Government Open records One-Stop Initiative which instructs the CIO to develop a website allowing for open records requests. Update: This bill passed out of the House Governmental Modernization Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. OTEG Senate Bill 600 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure changes the name of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College to Randall University. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. House Bill 1754 (Representative Katie Henke) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Improvement Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. Regents Senate Bill 71 (Senator Julie Daniels and Representative Earl Sears) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 181 (Senator Michael Bergstrom and Representative Jason Murphey) This measure requires the State Regents to make actions taken in regard to schedule of tuition and fees approved for the State System, data on the impact of tuition or fee increases, budget requests and the funding formula posted on the website in a text searchable format. This would include salaries and benefits of all persons in a faculty or teaching position and the courses taught and number of students who complete the course. Additionally, it requires a report on the use of adjunct faculty or teaching assistants. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 262 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure allows religious organizations to grant degrees without authorization for the State Regents if the degree is used for religious purposes. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 410 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure modifies appointment and confirmation for certain directors including the Chancellor. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 428 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure allows teachers who are retired to be reemployed with no limits on earnings. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 690 (Senator Kim David) This measure instructs the State Regents, Oklahoma Military Department and schools of social work to develop a Guard Advocacy Program for Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee and passed out of that committee on Thursday, February 15, 2017; title stricken. House Bill 1402 (Representative Mickey Dollens) This measure removes the limitation that the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) only applies to math and science teachers. This program is administered by the State Regents. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 1471 (Representative Avery Frix) This measure creates the Oklahoma CareerTech and Higher Education Funding Cooperation Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1576 (Representative Chad Caldwell and Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure requires the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to include digital teaching. Update: This bill passed out of the House Common Education Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 1678 (Representative Todd Thomsen) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Higher Education Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1690 (Representative Casey Murdock) This measure requires performance audits for the top 20 appropriated agencies. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1702 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure urges the State Regents to adopt policy to accept no fewer than 40 credit hours of courses approved by the American Council on Education. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 432A. House Bill 1789 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure requires the SDE, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability and State Regents to ensure training on dyslexia. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1828 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure requires the regents of several higher education boards and State Regents to submit a report on the president of the institution and the succession plan if leadership changes. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. House Bill 1960 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure directs the State Regents, along with OESC, to prepare an economic report on degree and certificate holders who graduated from higher education institutions in the state. Update: This bill was withdrawn from the House Rules Committee and referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 432A. House Bill 2155 (Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure requires the SDE to adopt a new statewide system of college and career planning tools called Individual Career Academic Plan. This measure directs the SDE, State Regents and CareerTech to work together to develop career planning tools for students in 6th through 12th grade. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 412C. Retirement/Benefits Senate Bill 341 (Senator David Holt and Representative Chris Kannady) This measure allows all eligible state employees to collect compensation at the regular rate of pay for excess leave they are unable to use. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017 and referred to the Senate Apprpriations Committee. Senate Bill 423 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure reduces the time period an employee has to choose a retirement plan from 90 to 30 days. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 736 (Senator Kay Floyd) This measure creates the Paid Family Leave program in which state employees on family leave shall be eligible to receive short term disability benefits for up to 20 weeks. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 799 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows state employees to use leave for wellness issues. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 1162 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure sets a minimum age of 67 or 62 after meeting the rule of 90 for employees who become participants in TRS after November 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1172 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure creates the Retirement Freedom Act of 2017, which creates an optional defined contribution plan for TRS for those who join after July 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1178 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure provides a 2% retirement benefit effective July 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1238 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure modifies limitations on post-retirement earnings. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1340 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure gives a one-time distribution of $1,000 to retired teachers and public employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1348 (Representative Donnie Condit) This measure increases the death benefit for TRS members from $5000 to $7500. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1630 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure instructs the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Board to offer health plans with the same actuarial value as Healthchoice High. Update: This bill was referred to the House Insurance Committee. House Bill 1641 (Representative Scott Inman) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1648 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Administrative Salary and Compensation Act of 2017 which prohibits an agency for increasing compensation to the administrator during a year with a budget failure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1651 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the State Employee Group Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1796 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure defines retirements in the public retirement system and allows a one-time payment to retired participants. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1815 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1868 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure provides overtime for state employees earning less than $40,000 per year. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations nad Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1876 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure requires both public and private employers to provide employees caring for a service member paid leave for up 26 weeks in a 12 week period. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1892 (Representative Patrick Ownbey) This measure provides number of hours to be paid to a state employee who is on-call during off hours. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1907 (Representative Representative Josh West) This measure limits paid hours for state and local government employees during certain leaves of absence to 240 hours when serving in the armed forces and allows for full pay when on active duty. Update: This bill passed out of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 2237 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure creates the State Employee Insurance Benefits Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Student Loans Senate Bill 357 (Senator David Holt) This measure directs licensing boards to take into consideration student loan default when making licensing suspension decisions. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, February 13, 2017. Tax/Finance Senate Joint Resolution 4 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure puts to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment saying that the state cannot become indebted in an amount that causes debt service payments to exceed four and half percent of the average general revenue fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 13 (Senator Ron Sharp) This measure voids actions taken by the Board of Equalization concerning the 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating revenue growth and rate reductions. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 82 (Senator Kevin Matthews) This measure repeals the top marginal income tax rate change authority. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 98 (Senator Dan Newberry) This measure allows for no more than 5% retainage of the total payment due until the completion of the project of public building and works. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 130 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure repeals the top 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating growth and rate reduction. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 155 (Senator Tom Dugger and Representative Greg Babinec) This measure relates to income tax rates and revenue failure. The bill renders the implementation of the top 4.85% marginal tax income void if revenue failure is declared during the fiscal year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 170 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure redefines rate reduction and establishes new rules for estimating growth. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 293 (Senator Kim David) This measure removes population requirements for tax incentive districts relating to the ad valorem tax. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 308 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure changes the definition of the assessed valuation and taxable value. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 331 (Senator David Holt) This measure authorizes a levy of 4.5% excise tax on the gross receipts or gross proceeds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 332 (Senator David Holt) This measure relates to eliminating the sales tax exemption for sales to state, political subdivision or agency of subdivision. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 336 (Senator David Holt) This measure lowers the net proceeds threshold for the Oklahoma Lottery from 35% to 25% and places all excess gross proceeds into the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 337 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires an annual sales report from internet vendors that do not collect use tax. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 338 (Senator David Holt) This measure makes teacher pay exempt from taxable income. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 339 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires all self-sustaining boards and agencies created by statute or constitution to pay 10% of their gross revenue into the GRF. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 412 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure creates the Ignite Oklahoma Act which includes tax credits for start-up businesses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 454 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires a supermajority of both chambers to transfer funds from a revolving fund for a state agency. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules then Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 483 (Senator Wayne Shaw) This measure establishes a Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund to improve outcomes for contracted government services. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 553 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure modifies credit for tuition reimbursed for an employer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 610 (Senator John Sparks) This measure appropriates 5% of the GPT to the Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1010 (Representative Weldon Watson) This measure is an Ad Valorem Tax Code shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1225 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure requires the Commissioners of the Land Office to transfer an amount certified by the A&M Board of Regents for funding of county extension offices. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1400 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Vision Act and Oklahoma Vision Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 9, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1401 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legacy Act, Common School Legacy Fund, and Higher Education Legacy Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1423 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure reauthorizes the Folds of Honor Scholarship Program tax donation. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 206. House Bill 1425 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure creates duties for the Joint Committee on Accountability to determine and publish a list of agencies requiring audits and investigative power. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1514 (Representative Chuck Strohm) This measure creates the Education Finance Study Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1583 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure moves the State Bonds payroll and other services to the State Treasurer. Update: This bill passed out of the House Government Modernization Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1856 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure creates a task force to study the Tax Code. Update: This bill passed out of the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. House Bill 1874 (Representative Travis Dunlap) This measure provides a tax exemption for regular annual salary for teachers. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1881 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure creates the Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1898 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tax Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1917 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure increases valuation in Ad Valorem Tax Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2183 (Representative Charles Ortega) This measure creates the Ad Valorem Revaluation Program Amendments Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2245 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure creates the Appropriation Stabilization Act, which requires the Tax Commission to compute the 5 year average for use in revenue estimation. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee on Monday, Febraury 13, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 206. Telecommunications/OneNet Senate Bill 105 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure requires the State CIO approve the purchase of any IT products or contracts over $25,000 instead of all purchases. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations General Government and Transportation Subcommittee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 458 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure modifies agencies under the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act and requires an independent audit. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations General Government and Transportation Subcommittee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 528 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates the Connect Oklahoma Broadband Development Program. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Energy Committee. House Bill 1216 (Representative Forrest Bennett) This measure allows state entities to enter into "Wi-Fi hotspot" agreements with providers close to a state-owned structure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Utilities Committee. House Bill 2021 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the OneNet Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2319 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure creates the Telecommunications Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Telemedicine Senate Bill 716 (Senator Ervin Yen) This measure requires that reimbursement of healthcare services by telemedicine should be the same as person to person contact. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 726 (Senator AJ Griffin) This measure provides standards for the practice of telemedicine. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. House Bill 2239 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine to include consultation provided by telephone or fax. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2243 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine language. Update: This bill was referred to the House Public Health Committee. Thank you. Glen Glen D. Johnson Chancellor Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 405.225.9122 gjohnson at osrhe.edu [OK_RegentHigh_transparent][oklahoma-works-logo-vertical-cmyk] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2706 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 4250 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: From ggaroffo at cameron.edu Mon Feb 20 09:33:57 2017 From: ggaroffo at cameron.edu (Gary Garoffolo) Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:33:57 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] OASFAA Digest, Vol 153, Issue 12 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <231713131fc0477b94245eb87bd863d1@Exdb1.cameron.edu> No we do not. My only other comment is your one counselor needs to stop or your others need to start, if you have more than one counselor doing reviews Gary J. Garoffolo Director Student Financial Assistance Cameron University 2800 W. Gore Blvd| Lawton, OK 73505 Phone 580-581-2293 | Fax 580-581-2556 ggaroffo at cameron.edu -----Original Message----- From: OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of oasfaa-request at lists.onenet.net Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:00 PM To: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: OASFAA Digest, Vol 153, Issue 12 Send OASFAA mailing list submissions to oasfaa at lists.onenet.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/oasfaa or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to oasfaa-request at lists.onenet.net You can reach the person managing the list at oasfaa-owner at lists.onenet.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of OASFAA digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Comment Codes 381 - 384 (Isaacs, Becky A.) 2. FW: Legislative Update – February 17, 2017 (Fair, Bryce) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:24:41 +0000 From: "Isaacs, Becky A." To: "oasfaa at lists.onenet.net" Subject: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Does anyone verify DOB and/or name of parents when comment codes 381, 382, 383, or 384 are listed on the ISIR? The ISIR guide states that resolution is not required for any of the four comment codes, however, one of our counselors does request the documentation. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Becky Isaacs Becky Isaacs, M.S.A. Director of Financial Aid East Central University Financial Aid Office 1100 E. 14th Street Ada, OK 74820 580-559-5242 FAX - 580-559-5638 East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:07:38 +0000 From: "Fair, Bryce" To: "oasfaa at lists.onenet.net" Subject: [Oasfaa] FW: Legislative Update – February 17, 2017 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" There was no action on any of the Oklahoma’s Promise bills this past week. The deadline for initial committee action on bills is Thursday, March 2. Bryce Fair OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Memo To: Legislative Network From: Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 Subject: Legislative Update – February 17, 2017 The update below reflects the current status of major legislation concerning Higher Education during the week of February 13, 2017 – February 17, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Pauley at tpauley at osrhe.edu or 405.225.9424 (office) or 405.824.5896 (cell). Legislative Report February 17, 2017 Appropriations House Bill 1020 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1021 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for University Hospitals Authority. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1033 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1072 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1073 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1081 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1368 (Representative Johnny Tadlock) This measure requires the legislature to appropriate to the SDE the amount of $100 for each student enrolled. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Administration Senate Joint Resolution 3 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature only meets every other year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Joint Resolution 7 (Senator Adam Pugh) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature considers budget, revenue and agency administrative rules every year and all other legislation in odd years. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 10 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure lowers the amount a lobbyist or legislative liaison is allowed to spend on an elected official from $500 per calendar year to $100 per calendar year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 18 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure amends the Taxpayer Transparency Act to direct each state agency to provide every member full and complete access to all information related to revenue and expenditures. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 26 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure redefines bus as any motor vehicle that is designed for carrying more than 8 passengers. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Senate Bill 31 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits state employees from being employed as lobbyists for 2 years from the end of their public service. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 138 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure requires all bills referred to a committee or placed on the floor agenda to get a hearing provided the author makes written request to the Speaker of the House or President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 222 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure requires agency liaison information to be included in budget request. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 258 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure requires agencies to provide specific documents to Senate President Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House when the lowest bidder was not used. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017; title stricken. Senate Bill 271 (Senator Randy Bass) The measure requires that a retired Justice or judge shall be permitted to be employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as a full-time or part-time member of the faculty, as a teacher in any common school or career and technology education entity, or other elected or appointed office, without suspension of retirement benefits. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 278 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure requires prior written approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for all events, both public and private, in the Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 296 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure provides an automatic moratorium on the Art in Public Places Revolving Fund in any year in which February certifications by the Board of Equalization do not meet projections. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 320 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measures modifies language in the Public Competitive Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 326 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates limits to the use of certain contracting programs for roofing repairs on behalf of a state agency. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Subcommittee on Thursday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 329 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure is related to the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Act and modifies certain requirements relating to health maintenance organization plans and risk assessment factors, with an effective date of November 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 355 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Spring Cleaning Commission which will identify outdated, redundant and unnecessary laws or laws poorly organized and develop recommendations and suggested changes. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 406 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure consolidates the Office of State Bond Advisor with the Office of State Treasurer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 418 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure prohibits public money and public officials from being involved in activities that influence the results on any election. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 430 (Senator James Leewright) This measure creates the Oklahoma Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act which requires certain processes for government entities to contract with private entities. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 435 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires an eight year plan of action for each agency to be updated yearly. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 452 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure requires agency heads to provide, when requested, a statement of legal authority for a specific facet of operations of the agency. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Senate Bill 453 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measures addresses any agency officer that gives false testimony to a committee or engages in operations beyond the authority delegated to the agency that employs the officer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 541 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure relates to sponsorships of events and exhibits at the State Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 636 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Scott McEachin) This measure requires agencies to notify the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of any new federal rules or regulations that the agency is required to adopt. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 637 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Jason Murphey) This measure creates the Governor’s Transparency Act of 2017, which requires agencies entering into a memorandum of agreement/understanding to publish the agreement on the agency’s website. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 638 (Senator Greg Treat and Representative John Montgomery) This measure creates the State Debt Affordability Study Act and relates to bonds and debts. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 706 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits a state officer or employee from using their position to privately benefit a member of their immediate family. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 821 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure creates the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act, which requires state agencies that retain outside legal services costing more than $5,000 to submit a request first. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1111 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1112 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1142 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1143 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1155 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure prohibits state employees from making more than 150% of the salary authorized to be paid to the Governor unless the salary is approved by the Senate. The measure would apply to employees hired prior to November 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1189 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Government Modernization Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1223 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Finance Transparency Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1384 (Representative Carol Bush) This measure requires state agencies to provide counseling to employees who are involved in a traumatic event in the workplace. Update: This bill passed out of the House General Government Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1385 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Transparency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1574 (Representative Tim Downing) This measure requires state agencies to go through the Attorney General for approval before contracting with private legal counsel. Update: This bill passed out of the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1621 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure provides that benefits of education service contractors shall be payable in the same amount, terms and conditions of other services. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1650 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure requires all public buildings constructed before November 8, 2018 to meet the requirements for automatic doors at entry points by January 1, 2020. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1689 (Representative Harold Wright) This measure is a shell bill and creates the agency Director Salary Cap Adjustment Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1769 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Public Official Accountability Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1851 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure appropriates $3 million to raise the state employee lowest pay band by 10% and $22 million for pay increases to the executive branch. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 206 . House Bill 1942 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure mandates all state agencies to declare how much federal money they receive each year and the requirements to receive the money. Update: This bill was referred to the House General Government Committee. House Bill 1943 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure modifies the APA by allowing for gubernatorial disapproval of an agency rule within 45 days. Update: This bill was referred to the House General Government Committee. House Bill 1944 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. House Bill 1996 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure reauthorizes the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board until 2023. Update: This bill passed out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. It went on to pass off the House floor by a vote of 94-0 on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 2005 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2006 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2007 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2034 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2035 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2131 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2132 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2133 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2134 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2146 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2147 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2148 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2149 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2304 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Incentive Reform Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2310 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2311 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Spending Review Act which conducts audits of spending of government agencies. Update: This bill was referred to the House Government Modernization Committee. House Bill 2316 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. Campus Safety/Weapons Senate Bill 12 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure adds private schools to the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 35 (Senator Kim David) This measure allows for concealed or unconcealed carry of legal firearms for persons 21 or older with a handgun license or valid military id during bow hunting or fishing. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017, title stricken and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 36 (Senator Kim David) This measure updates the definition of pistols and handguns. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 43 (Senator James Leewright) This measure removes the provision allowing universities to report on licensee violations from restrictions on carry laws. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 65 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Sean Roberts) This measure creates a new law to make it illegal to use public monies for the advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are specifically prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 142 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure modifies the penalties regarding unlawful carry of a firearm. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 172 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes billy and any other offensive weapon from the unlawful carry. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 176 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure changes the words to “anywhere in” to “throughout” in statute where CLEET issues IDs for retired public officials to carry firearms. Update: This bill has not been assigned to a Committee. Senate Bill 178 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure states that a law enforcement officer could not disarm or restrain an individual carrying a firearm on property owned or leased by the individual without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 274 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure changes the language for a violation of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, clarifying preemption provision and providing for certain action and expenses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 275 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure prohibits public officers and employees from using public money to promote gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 276 (Senator Joseph Silk and Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure allows an exemption for county employees or elected officials. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 378 (Senator Josh Brecheen and Representative Jeff Coody) This measure prohibits disarmament if on private property, unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 379 (Senator Josh Brecheen and Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use state money for advocacy of gun control and public officials are prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 380 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows the public to conceal and carry on college grounds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 386 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure prohibits the use of public funds, salaries and other resources that oppose the 2nd Amendment rights. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 497 (Senator Ralph Shortey and Representative Jeff Coody) This measure permits the transportation of firearms in vehicles. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1316 (Representative Josh West) This measure exempts anyone with an honorable discharge from a training course to receive a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1428 (Representative Kyle Hilbert and Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act which allows 18-21 that are members or veterans of the armed forces to be eligible for a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1556 (Representative George Faught) This measure provides for liability if a person is injured after being denied consent to carry a handgun on a college campus. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1600 (Representative John Enns) This measure allows persons with a handgun license to carry on public college and university campuses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1803 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use public monies for advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are prohibited from advocating or promoting gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 2321 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows residents who are at least 21 and not a convicted felon to unconcealed carry a firearm into many locations, including colleges. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 2322 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows person adversely affected by an ordinance of the right to carry the right to a civil action for relief. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. Career Tech Senate Bill 72 (Senator Julie Daniels and Representative Earl Sears) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the Department of Career and Technology Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 826 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a task force to study partnerships with prison system and CareerTech. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1786 (Representative Todd Russ) This measures clarifies language in vocational and technical education courses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Common Education/Teacher Senate Bill 2 (Senator J.J. Dossett and Representative Katie Henke) This measure removes the U.S. History assessment from statewide student assessments. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 15 (Senator Stephanie Bice) This measure directs the SDE and OSRHE to develop and implement programs to recruit teachers, subject to the availability of funds, and designates funds generated from the Oklahoma License to Educate license plate to be put in the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 20 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure requires yearly teacher training on appropriate behavior between students and teachers. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on February 13, 2017, title stricken, and was referred to the Senate Apprpriations Committee. Senate Bill 29 (Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Dennis Casey) This measure creates an exception for a teacher national criminal history check if a criminal background check has been done in the last year. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 70 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Department of Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 92 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Public Service Education Revolving Fund which allows certified and employed teachers to continue their employment during the term of office. The district would make compensation payments from this fund. The measure appropriates the first $2 million from Vehicle License and Registration Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 123 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the language requiring students to be retained from the Reading Sufficiency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 187 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes requirements for superintendent certification. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 240 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a Teacher of Color Recruitment Advisory Committee. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 390 (Senator Gary Stanislawski and Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Commission and requires coursework in the use of digital and other technologies as a requisite for program accredition. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 1161 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure modifies the requirements for evaluating teachers and professional development. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1174 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure creates the School Board Reorganization Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1317 (Representative Josh West) This measure requires one active shooter drill at each public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1352 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure creates the High-Quality Teacher Equity Endowment Act, which designates a tax credit for anyone that makes a contribution to a public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1694 (Representative Scott Martin) This measure modifies the instruction of financial literacy to include FASFA and creates the Personal Financial Literacy Revolving Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1790 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure permits school districts to offer remediation based on ACT score. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1941 (Representative Rhonda Baker) This measure creates the Oklahoma Civics Education Initiative Act which requires a student to takes and pass the United States Citizenship Test prior to receiving a high school diploma or GED. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1957 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes the work experience requirement of two years to acquire an alternative placement teaching certificate. Update: This bill was withdrawn from the House Rules Committee and referred to the House Common Education Committee. Concurrent Enrollment Senate Bill 56 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure requires that each school district shall offer no fewer than two concurrent enrollment courses to students in the 12th grade. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 78 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure makes changes to encourage concurrent enrollment, including eliminating the requirement of the State Regents to establish an application process for prioritizing applicants, and requires the State Regents to issue an annual report on concurrent enrollment. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 2320 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure requires school districts offer a program in which students may earn at least 12 semester credit hours of college in high school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. Colleges/Universities Senate Bill 328 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires that university tuition rates for 2017-18 not exceed rates for 2016-17. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 400 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure modifies residency requirements. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 425 (Senator John Sparks) This measure allows institutions to sue third parties who participate in an act that violates their rules and causes the institution to lose money. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 816 (Senator Kim David) This measure directs medical schools to give priority consideration of assigning clinical rotations to in-state students. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. House Bill 1421 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure requires each board of regents to adopt a housing policy that prohibits co-ed housing. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1527 (Representative Josh Cockroft) This measure requires cases being studied for the purpose of medical education to be peer reviewed. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2255 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure allows TSET funds to fund specific purposes at OU-HSC and OSU-CHS. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Immigration Senate Bill 573 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure prohibits state agencies from adopting sanctuary policies. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Oklahoma’s Promise Senate Bill 391 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure changes the award amount to the average tuition rate for Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. Senate Bill 516 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure authorizes the State Auditor to perform a performance audit on Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 529 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure raises the income requirement from $50,000 to $65,000 and provides other modifications to Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. House Bill 1307 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure automatically enrolls students in OHLAP if they qualify under adoption and Indian Child Welfare. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Edcuation Subcommittee. House Bill 1351 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure allows children of teachers to participate in OHLAP regardless of family income. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Edcuation Subcommittee. House Bill 1781 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Oklahoma Promise Funding Amendment of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1829 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure repeals the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Open Records/Meeting Senate Bill 191 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure states that a delay in providing open records request is limited only to the time required to prepare the requested information. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 245 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure modifies the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act requirements for virtual charter school meetings. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 352 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legislative Open Records Act which states all records of legislative entities shall be open to the public. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 403 (Senator David Holt and Representative Elise Hall) This measures establishes methods for notice of public meetings on websites. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 2244 (Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure requires time in open meetings for questions. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2249 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measures creates the State Government Open records One-Stop Initiative which instructs the CIO to develop a website allowing for open records requests. Update: This bill passed out of the House Governmental Modernization Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. OTEG Senate Bill 600 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure changes the name of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College to Randall University. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. House Bill 1754 (Representative Katie Henke) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Improvement Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. Regents Senate Bill 71 (Senator Julie Daniels and Representative Earl Sears) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 181 (Senator Michael Bergstrom and Representative Jason Murphey) This measure requires the State Regents to make actions taken in regard to schedule of tuition and fees approved for the State System, data on the impact of tuition or fee increases, budget requests and the funding formula posted on the website in a text searchable format. This would include salaries and benefits of all persons in a faculty or teaching position and the courses taught and number of students who complete the course. Additionally, it requires a report on the use of adjunct faculty or teaching assistants. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 262 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure allows religious organizations to grant degrees without authorization for the State Regents if the degree is used for religious purposes. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 535. Senate Bill 410 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure modifies appointment and confirmation for certain directors including the Chancellor. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 428 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure allows teachers who are retired to be reemployed with no limits on earnings. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 690 (Senator Kim David) This measure instructs the State Regents, Oklahoma Military Department and schools of social work to develop a Guard Advocacy Program for Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee and passed out of that committee on Thursday, February 15, 2017; title stricken. House Bill 1402 (Representative Mickey Dollens) This measure removes the limitation that the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) only applies to math and science teachers. This program is administered by the State Regents. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 1471 (Representative Avery Frix) This measure creates the Oklahoma CareerTech and Higher Education Funding Cooperation Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1576 (Representative Chad Caldwell and Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure requires the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to include digital teaching. Update: This bill passed out of the House Common Education Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 1678 (Representative Todd Thomsen) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Higher Education Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1690 (Representative Casey Murdock) This measure requires performance audits for the top 20 appropriated agencies. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1702 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure urges the State Regents to adopt policy to accept no fewer than 40 credit hours of courses approved by the American Council on Education. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 432A. House Bill 1789 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure requires the SDE, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability and State Regents to ensure training on dyslexia. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1828 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure requires the regents of several higher education boards and State Regents to submit a report on the president of the institution and the succession plan if leadership changes. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. House Bill 1960 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure directs the State Regents, along with OESC, to prepare an economic report on degree and certificate holders who graduated from higher education institutions in the state. Update: This bill was withdrawn from the House Rules Committee and referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 432A. House Bill 2155 (Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure requires the SDE to adopt a new statewide system of college and career planning tools called Individual Career Academic Plan. This measure directs the SDE, State Regents and CareerTech to work together to develop career planning tools for students in 6th through 12th grade. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 412C. Retirement/Benefits Senate Bill 341 (Senator David Holt and Representative Chris Kannady) This measure allows all eligible state employees to collect compensation at the regular rate of pay for excess leave they are unable to use. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017 and referred to the Senate Apprpriations Committee. Senate Bill 423 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure reduces the time period an employee has to choose a retirement plan from 90 to 30 days. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 736 (Senator Kay Floyd) This measure creates the Paid Family Leave program in which state employees on family leave shall be eligible to receive short term disability benefits for up to 20 weeks. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 799 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows state employees to use leave for wellness issues. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 1162 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure sets a minimum age of 67 or 62 after meeting the rule of 90 for employees who become participants in TRS after November 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1172 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure creates the Retirement Freedom Act of 2017, which creates an optional defined contribution plan for TRS for those who join after July 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1178 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure provides a 2% retirement benefit effective July 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1238 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure modifies limitations on post-retirement earnings. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1340 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure gives a one-time distribution of $1,000 to retired teachers and public employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1348 (Representative Donnie Condit) This measure increases the death benefit for TRS members from $5000 to $7500. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1630 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure instructs the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Board to offer health plans with the same actuarial value as Healthchoice High. Update: This bill was referred to the House Insurance Committee. House Bill 1641 (Representative Scott Inman) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1648 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Administrative Salary and Compensation Act of 2017 which prohibits an agency for increasing compensation to the administrator during a year with a budget failure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1651 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the State Employee Group Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1796 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure defines retirements in the public retirement system and allows a one-time payment to retired participants. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1815 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1868 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure provides overtime for state employees earning less than $40,000 per year. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations nad Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1876 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure requires both public and private employers to provide employees caring for a service member paid leave for up 26 weeks in a 12 week period. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1892 (Representative Patrick Ownbey) This measure provides number of hours to be paid to a state employee who is on-call during off hours. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1907 (Representative Representative Josh West) This measure limits paid hours for state and local government employees during certain leaves of absence to 240 hours when serving in the armed forces and allows for full pay when on active duty. Update: This bill passed out of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 2237 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure creates the State Employee Insurance Benefits Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Student Loans Senate Bill 357 (Senator David Holt) This measure directs licensing boards to take into consideration student loan default when making licensing suspension decisions. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, February 13, 2017. Tax/Finance Senate Joint Resolution 4 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure puts to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment saying that the state cannot become indebted in an amount that causes debt service payments to exceed four and half percent of the average general revenue fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 13 (Senator Ron Sharp) This measure voids actions taken by the Board of Equalization concerning the 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating revenue growth and rate reductions. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 82 (Senator Kevin Matthews) This measure repeals the top marginal income tax rate change authority. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 98 (Senator Dan Newberry) This measure allows for no more than 5% retainage of the total payment due until the completion of the project of public building and works. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 130 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure repeals the top 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating growth and rate reduction. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 155 (Senator Tom Dugger and Representative Greg Babinec) This measure relates to income tax rates and revenue failure. The bill renders the implementation of the top 4.85% marginal tax income void if revenue failure is declared during the fiscal year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 170 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure redefines rate reduction and establishes new rules for estimating growth. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 293 (Senator Kim David) This measure removes population requirements for tax incentive districts relating to the ad valorem tax. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 308 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure changes the definition of the assessed valuation and taxable value. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 331 (Senator David Holt) This measure authorizes a levy of 4.5% excise tax on the gross receipts or gross proceeds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 332 (Senator David Holt) This measure relates to eliminating the sales tax exemption for sales to state, political subdivision or agency of subdivision. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 336 (Senator David Holt) This measure lowers the net proceeds threshold for the Oklahoma Lottery from 35% to 25% and places all excess gross proceeds into the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 337 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires an annual sales report from internet vendors that do not collect use tax. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 338 (Senator David Holt) This measure makes teacher pay exempt from taxable income. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 339 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires all self-sustaining boards and agencies created by statute or constitution to pay 10% of their gross revenue into the GRF. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 412 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure creates the Ignite Oklahoma Act which includes tax credits for start-up businesses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 454 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires a supermajority of both chambers to transfer funds from a revolving fund for a state agency. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules then Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 483 (Senator Wayne Shaw) This measure establishes a Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund to improve outcomes for contracted government services. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 553 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure modifies credit for tuition reimbursed for an employer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 610 (Senator John Sparks) This measure appropriates 5% of the GPT to the Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1010 (Representative Weldon Watson) This measure is an Ad Valorem Tax Code shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1225 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure requires the Commissioners of the Land Office to transfer an amount certified by the A&M Board of Regents for funding of county extension offices. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1400 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Vision Act and Oklahoma Vision Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 9, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1401 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legacy Act, Common School Legacy Fund, and Higher Education Legacy Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1423 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure reauthorizes the Folds of Honor Scholarship Program tax donation. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 206. House Bill 1425 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure creates duties for the Joint Committee on Accountability to determine and publish a list of agencies requiring audits and investigative power. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 412C. House Bill 1514 (Representative Chuck Strohm) This measure creates the Education Finance Study Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1583 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure moves the State Bonds payroll and other services to the State Treasurer. Update: This bill passed out of the House Government Modernization Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1856 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure creates a task force to study the Tax Code. Update: This bill passed out of the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. House Bill 1874 (Representative Travis Dunlap) This measure provides a tax exemption for regular annual salary for teachers. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1881 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure creates the Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1898 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tax Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1917 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure increases valuation in Ad Valorem Tax Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2183 (Representative Charles Ortega) This measure creates the Ad Valorem Revaluation Program Amendments Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2245 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure creates the Appropriation Stabilization Act, which requires the Tax Commission to compute the 5 year average for use in revenue estimation. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee on Monday, Febraury 13, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 206. Telecommunications/OneNet Senate Bill 105 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure requires the State CIO approve the purchase of any IT products or contracts over $25,000 instead of all purchases. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations General Government and Transportation Subcommittee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 458 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure modifies agencies under the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act and requires an independent audit. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations General Government and Transportation Subcommittee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 528 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates the Connect Oklahoma Broadband Development Program. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Energy Committee. House Bill 1216 (Representative Forrest Bennett) This measure allows state entities to enter into "Wi-Fi hotspot" agreements with providers close to a state-owned structure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Utilities Committee. House Bill 2021 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the OneNet Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2319 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure creates the Telecommunications Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Telemedicine Senate Bill 716 (Senator Ervin Yen) This measure requires that reimbursement of healthcare services by telemedicine should be the same as person to person contact. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 726 (Senator AJ Griffin) This measure provides standards for the practice of telemedicine. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. House Bill 2239 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine to include consultation provided by telephone or fax. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2243 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine language. Update: This bill was referred to the House Public Health Committee. Thank you. Glen Glen D. Johnson Chancellor Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 405.225.9122 gjohnson at osrhe.edu [OK_RegentHigh_transparent][oklahoma-works-logo-vertical-cmyk] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2706 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The ISIR guide states that resolution is not required for any of the four comment codes, however, one of our counselors does request the documentation. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Becky Isaacs Becky Isaacs, M.S.A. Director of Financial Aid East Central University Financial Aid Office 1100 E. 14th Street Ada, OK 74820 580-559-5242 FAX - 580-559-5638 East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From KellyHicks at rsu.edu Mon Feb 20 11:53:22 2017 From: KellyHicks at rsu.edu (Kelly Hicks) Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 17:53:22 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <31569A312628FC45A3A2759E383B08765141C861@RSUFSMBEXCH.rsu.edu> We don't. Kelly Hicks|Director of Financial Aid-NCAA Compliance P:918-343-7573|F:918-343-7598|kellyhicks at rsu.edu [RSU Secondary logo] From: OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Susan Prater Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 11:46 AM To: Isaacs, Becky A.; oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: Re: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 We don't either. Susan Prater Director UCO Student Financial Services 405.974.2300 From: OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Isaacs, Becky A. Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 2:25 PM To: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 Does anyone verify DOB and/or name of parents when comment codes 381, 382, 383, or 384 are listed on the ISIR? The ISIR guide states that resolution is not required for any of the four comment codes, however, one of our counselors does request the documentation. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Becky Isaacs Becky Isaacs, M.S.A. Director of Financial Aid East Central University Financial Aid Office 1100 E. 14th Street Ada, OK 74820 580-559-5242 FAX - 580-559-5638 East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. 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On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Kelly Hicks wrote: > We don’t. > > > > *Kelly Hicks**|**Director of Financial A**i**d-NCAA Compliance* > > P:918-343-7573 <(918)%20343-7573>*|*F:918-343-7598 <(918)%20343-7598>*|* > kellyhicks at rsu.edu > > > > [image: RSU Secondary logo] > > > > *From:* OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] *On Behalf Of *Susan > Prater > *Sent:* Monday, February 20, 2017 11:46 AM > *To:* Isaacs, Becky A.; oasfaa at lists.onenet.net > *Subject:* Re: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 > > > > We don’t either. > > > > Susan Prater > > Director > > UCO Student Financial Services > > 405.974.2300 <(405)%20974-2300> > > > > *From:* OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net > ] *On Behalf Of *Isaacs, Becky A. > *Sent:* Friday, February 17, 2017 2:25 PM > *To:* oasfaa at lists.onenet.net > *Subject:* [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 > > > > Does anyone verify DOB and/or name of parents when comment codes 381, 382, > 383, or 384 are listed on the ISIR? > > > > The ISIR guide states that resolution is *not* required for any of the > four comment codes, however, one of our counselors does request the > documentation. > > > > I appreciate your assistance in this matter. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > *Becky Isaacs* > > > > Becky Isaacs, M.S.A. > > Director of Financial Aid > > > > *East Central University* > > Financial Aid Office > > 1100 E. 14th Street > > Ada, OK 74820 > > 580-559-5242 <(580)%20559-5242> > > FAX – 580-559-5638 <(580)%20559-5638> > > > > > > *East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in > which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students > for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its > service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic > development and cultural enhancement.* > > > > > -- Machelle Ellis Director Financial Aid & Academic Support Services Murray State College One Murray Campus Tishomingo, OK 73460 580-387-7221 *580-387-7229 *New Fax Number** "Mission Statement: Murray State College Provides Opportunities for Student Learning, Personal Growth, Professional Success, and Community Enhancement" *Confidentiality Statement:** The information contained in this message (or any attachment) may be confidential. If the reader is not the intended recipient, dissemination, copying, or using such information is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me by replying to the sender's email address or by telephone.* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The website to book your room is https://aws.passkey.com/gt/54833769?gtid=7f5ad8c7e4101ba7e6249d69f9681e85 or call 888-591-1234 or 918-582-9000. The conference rate is $89.00 plus tax and you just need to tell them you are with the OASFAA conference. The deadline to make hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency is April 2, 2017. Parking will be free for guests that are staying at the hotel. There will be a $5.50 per day charge for parking for those commuting. When registration is open you will be given the option to pay this online with your registration or you can pay at the conference. Our service project for this year will be New Hope Oklahoma (www.newhopeoklahoma.org). We will send more information out as we get closer to time. ****Pre-Conference Training**** Pre-Conference workshop - We are excited to announce that Andrew Hammontree will offer the Gainful Employment credential training on Wednesday morning for a cost of $35 per person. The training will allow participants to take the GE credential test at no additional cost. The training will be 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Audra Main Financial Aid Counselor OUHSC Financial Aid Office 1106 N. Stonewall, Suite 301 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 271-2118 (405) 271-5446 fax CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email, including any attachments, contains information from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by a "reply to sender only" message and destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments. 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Stonewall, Suite 301 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 271-2118 (405) 271-5446 fax CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email, including any attachments, contains information from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by a "reply to sender only" message and destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments. [FB-f-Logo__blue_29] Become our fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OUHSCFinancialAid From: OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Main, Audra D. (HSC) Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:42 PM To: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Oasfaa] 2017 OASFAA Conference Information Greetings OASFAA: The OASFAA board is proud to announce the 2017 Conference - Win Big with Financial Aid, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tulsa Oklahoma. This year's cost for the entire conference is $150 for school members and $250 for non-members. The cost will be $ 75 for one-day Wednesday and $75 for one-day Friday attendees. Thursday one-day will be $150 for attendees. Registration will be open soon. If you have any questions regarding membership and registration costs please contact Alicia Smith at Alicia.Smith at metrotech.edu. For hotel reservations you can make them through Hyatt Regency. The website to book your room is https://aws.passkey.com/gt/54833769?gtid=7f5ad8c7e4101ba7e6249d69f9681e85 or call 888-591-1234 or 918-582-9000. The conference rate is $89.00 plus tax and you just need to tell them you are with the OASFAA conference. The deadline to make hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency is April 2, 2017. Parking will be free for guests that are staying at the hotel. There will be a $5.50 per day charge for parking for those commuting. When registration is open you will be given the option to pay this online with your registration or you can pay at the conference. Our service project for this year will be New Hope Oklahoma (www.newhopeoklahoma.org). We will send more information out as we get closer to time. ****Pre-Conference Training**** Pre-Conference workshop - We are excited to announce that Andrew Hammontree will offer the Gainful Employment credential training on Wednesday morning for a cost of $35 per person. The training will allow participants to take the GE credential test at no additional cost. The training will be 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Audra Main Financial Aid Counselor OUHSC Financial Aid Office 1106 N. 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(HSC)) Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:38:05 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Advocacy for federal student aid Message-ID: Folks, if you have never reached out to the Oklahoma Congressional delegation in DC, I recommend you start doing it now. Conversations like the one found here are beginning to alarm me greatly. Federal student aid programs need an overhaul, to say the least, but my fear is that if conversations like these, filled with buzz words and agendas and lacking in data and fact, gain legislative momentum, the programs we administer, and more importantly, the students and families they serve, could be in jeopardy. Our Congressmen need to be reminded that: 1) Federal student aid changes should take place during the reauthorization process of the HEA and in a wholesale fashion, not in the piecemeal budget and reconciliation measures we have seen over the last several years, when policy changes have been made with only the bottom line as the driving motivation. 2) A return to the private market, at least in the sense that is presented in an article like this, will severely limit the funding available to much of the student population and their parents. There is not a single voice, I believe, who would argue that our programs are perfect as they are, but to eliminate the Plus programs and let the private market takeover would lead to a funding crisis for those who tend to benefit the most from Parent and Grad Plus loan programs. We are intimately familiar with how expensive higher education is, at the undergraduate, graduate, and profession levels. We know full well that the private market would not bear out funding for many of the borrowers who need it the most, and if they can't find a way to pay for it, well, then they just can't attend, can they? 3) The "Bennett Hypothesis" is a tired and inappropriate argument. In a state like Oklahoma, when we have seen nothing but the disinvestment of state funding for state schools, and a dramatic rise in fixed costs to simply run an institution, you can't convince me that the availability of "unlimited" Plus funds is the driving factor behind rising tuition and fee rates. Again, I'm not arguing that our collective institutional structure is without flaws, as it could certainly benefit from areas of reform, but this flawed logic paints the institution as the scapegoat for increased costs while we're all, as administrators, sitting back and enjoying raking in all this revenue from tuition. Riiight. 4) We have a voice, so let them, our elected representatives, hear it! National articles like this are easy to pick up and from them, form a negative perspective on these issues. NASFAA staff can't do this alone. They cannot be our only representation in DC. We've got to be heard as well. Whether you like them or not, whether you voted for them or not, reach out to our Senators and Representatives. To paint it with a really broad brushstroke, the Republican tendency is to strive to reduce the federal role, and with the federal portfolio breaking into a trillion dollar figure, on the face of it, that would certainly scare me off and make me want to cut these programs off. But, our job is to inform and remind our elected officials of the people behind those numbers. You have institutional data to use. You have state data to access, as the Regents offer a wealth of data at the state level, much of which is appropriate for all of higher ed in Oklahoma, not just the state system. I am privileged to serve on NASFAA's Graduate/Professional Loan Limits Task Force, and last week we had our in-person meeting. While in DC, I met with staffers in Tom Cole's and Steve Russell's offices. While I made sure they understood the rich resource NASFAA is, for both us and for them, for policy insight and national statistics, frankly, they were more interested in hearing about the local effect of what I had to say about my students and families - their constituents, the need for federal aid at my campus and the invaluable benefit my students receive from it. There HAS to be a balance in this conversation, and we can provide that balance. Justin Draeger, NASFAA President, frequently says "it's better to be at the table than to be on the menu." Pull up a chair folks, now is the time to get to the table! Thanks, Mendy Schmerer, M.Ed. Assistant Director Office of Student Financial Aid University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 1106 N. Stonewall, Rm 301 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 271-2118, x 48817 (p) (405) 271-5446 (f) Mendy-Schmerer at ouhsc.edu http://www.ouhsc.edu/financialservices/SFA/ [FB-f-Logo__blue_29] Become our fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OUHSCFinancialAid CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email, including any attachments, contains information from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by a "reply to sender only" message and destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Garoffolo Director Student Financial Assistance | 580-581-2221 -----Original Message----- From: OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of oasfaa-request at lists.onenet.net Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:00 PM To: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net Subject: OASFAA Digest, Vol 153, Issue 14 Send OASFAA mailing list submissions to oasfaa at lists.onenet.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/oasfaa or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to oasfaa-request at lists.onenet.net You can reach the person managing the list at oasfaa-owner at lists.onenet.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of OASFAA digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Comment Codes 381 - 384 (Machelle Ellis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 12:45:17 -0600 From: Machelle Ellis To: Kelly Hicks Cc: "oasfaa at lists.onenet.net" Subject: Re: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" We do not. On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Kelly Hicks wrote: > We don’t. > > > > *Kelly Hicks**|**Director of Financial A**i**d-NCAA Compliance* > > P:918-343-7573 <(918)%20343-7573>*|*F:918-343-7598 > <(918)%20343-7598>*|* kellyhicks at rsu.edu > > > > [image: RSU Secondary logo] > > > > *From:* OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] *On Behalf Of > *Susan Prater > *Sent:* Monday, February 20, 2017 11:46 AM > *To:* Isaacs, Becky A.; oasfaa at lists.onenet.net > *Subject:* Re: [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 > > > > We don’t either. > > > > Susan Prater > > Director > > UCO Student Financial Services > > 405.974.2300 <(405)%20974-2300> > > > > *From:* OASFAA [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net > ] *On Behalf Of *Isaacs, Becky A. > *Sent:* Friday, February 17, 2017 2:25 PM > *To:* oasfaa at lists.onenet.net > *Subject:* [Oasfaa] Comment Codes 381 - 384 > > > > Does anyone verify DOB and/or name of parents when comment codes 381, > 382, 383, or 384 are listed on the ISIR? > > > > The ISIR guide states that resolution is *not* required for any of the > four comment codes, however, one of our counselors does request the > documentation. > > > > I appreciate your assistance in this matter. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > *Becky Isaacs* > > > > Becky Isaacs, M.S.A. > > Director of Financial Aid > > > > *East Central University* > > Financial Aid Office > > 1100 E. 14th Street > > Ada, OK 74820 > > 580-559-5242 <(580)%20559-5242> > > FAX – 580-559-5638 <(580)%20559-5638> > > > > > > *East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment > in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate > students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse > society. Within its service area, East Central University provides > leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement.* > > > > > -- Machelle Ellis Director Financial Aid & Academic Support Services Murray State College One Murray Campus Tishomingo, OK 73460 580-387-7221 *580-387-7229 *New Fax Number** "Mission Statement: Murray State College Provides Opportunities for Student Learning, Personal Growth, Professional Success, and Community Enhancement" *Confidentiality Statement:** The information contained in this message (or any attachment) may be confidential. If the reader is not the intended recipient, dissemination, copying, or using such information is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me by replying to the sender's email address or by telephone.* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Thank you, Lori Deardorff Melanie Rinehart Program Committee Co-Chairs Lori Deardorff Director of Financial Aid VA Certify Official St. Gregory's University 1900 W. MacArthur St. Shawnee, OK 74804 405.878.5448 lkdeardorff at stgregorys.edu www.stgregorys.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nvollertsen at uco.edu Thu Feb 23 11:50:23 2017 From: nvollertsen at uco.edu (Nancy Vollertsen) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:50:23 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Metro Tech e-mail Message-ID: I have been asked to let everyone know that the e-mail at Metro Tech has been down since yesterday and may not be back up for a couple of days. If you need to contact anyone at Metro Tech please call them until it is fixed. Nancy Nancy Vollertsen Financial Aid Counselor University of Central Oklahoma Nigh University Center, Room 141 100 North University Drive Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 974-2379 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11462 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From bfair at osrhe.edu Fri Feb 24 16:43:02 2017 From: bfair at osrhe.edu (Fair, Bryce) Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:43:02 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] =?windows-1252?q?FW=3A_Legislative_Update_=96_February_2?= =?windows-1252?q?4=2C_2017_-_OKPromise_bills_to_be_heard?= Message-ID: There was no action on any of the OKPromise bills this week but two are scheduled to be heard in the Senate Education Committee this coming Monday, Feb. 27. · SB 516 (Senator Gary Stanislawski and Representative Jadine Nollan) would authorize the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit on Oklahoma’s Promise. · Senate Bill 529 (Senator Jason Smalley) would make several significant changes to Oklahoma’s Promise. A new version of the bill, called a Committee Substitute, is proposed to be heard on Monday. The text of the committee substitute version can be found at http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB529%20PCS.PDF. The changes proposed in the bill include: o Increasing the application income limit to $55,000 in 2017-18 (and changing the definition of income from “taxable and nontaxable” to “federal adjusted gross income” which is already the same definition of income used for the second income check at $100,000); the income limit would be further increased to $60,000 in 2019-20. o The second income check at $100,000 would be applied to every OKPromise college student every year in college rather than only the student’s freshmen year, beginning in 2018-19. o The State Regents would be required to establish a maximum limit on the number of college courses for which Oklahoma’s Promise would pay. o The statutory college GPA requirement for OKPromise students (2.0 through sophomore year; 2.5 for only those courses taken as a junior and above) would be changed to “the requirements for retention and degree completion as established by the institution in which the student is enrolled.” o Would allow the OKPromise award to be used for any programs at state career technology centers that meet the requirements for federal student aid (currently the award is restricted to only career tech programs offered through a cooperative agreement with a state system college or university). Bryce Fair OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Memo To: Legislative Network From: Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 Subject: Legislative Update – February 24, 2017 The update below reflects the current status of major legislation concerning Higher Education during the week of February 20, 2017 – February 24, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Pauley at tpauley at osrhe.edu or 405.225.9424 (office) or 405.824.5896 (cell). Legislative Report February 24, 2017 Appropriations House Bill 1020 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1021 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for University Hospitals Authority. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1033 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1072 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1073 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1081 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Kim David) This is an appropriation measure for General Appropriations. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1368 (Representative Johnny Tadlock) This measure requires the legislature to appropriate to the SDE the amount of $100 for each student enrolled. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Administration Senate Joint Resolution 3 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature only meets every other year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Joint Resolution 7 (Senator Adam Pugh) This measure creates a ballot question that the Legislature considers budget, revenue and agency administrative rules every year and all other legislation in odd years. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 10 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure lowers the amount a lobbyist or legislative liaison is allowed to spend on an elected official from $500 per calendar year to $100 per calendar year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 18 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure amends the Taxpayer Transparency Act to direct each state agency to provide every member full and complete access to all information related to revenue and expenditures. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 26 (Senator Mark Allen and Representative Steve Vaughan) This measure redefines bus as any motor vehicle that is designed for carrying more than 8 passengers. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Senate Bill 31 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits state employees from being employed as lobbyists for 2 years from the end of their public service. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 138 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure requires all bills referred to a committee or placed on the floor agenda to get a hearing provided the author makes written request to the Speaker of the House or President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 222 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure requires agency liaison information to be included in budget request. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 258 (Senator Mark Allen) This measure requires agencies to provide specific documents to Senate President Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House when the lowest bidder was not used. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017; title stricken. Senate Bill 271 (Senator Randy Bass) The measure requires that a retired Justice or judge shall be permitted to be employed by any college or university within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as a full-time or part-time member of the faculty, as a teacher in any common school or career and technology education entity, or other elected or appointed office, without suspension of retirement benefits. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee and is on the calendar to be heard on Monday, February 20, 2017 after session in Room 230. Senate Bill 278 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure requires prior written approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) for all events, both public and private, in the Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 296 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure provides an automatic moratorium on the Art in Public Places Revolving Fund in any year in which February certifications by the Board of Equalization do not meet projections. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 320 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measures modifies language in the Public Competitive Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate General Government Committee. Senate Bill 326 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates limits to the use of certain contracting programs for roofing repairs on behalf of a state agency. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Subcommittee on Thursday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 329 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure is related to the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Act and modifies certain requirements relating to health maintenance organization plans and risk assessment factors, with an effective date of November 1, 2017. Update: This bill failed in the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee on February Monday, 20, 2017. Senate Bill 355 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Spring Cleaning Commission which will identify outdated, redundant and unnecessary laws or laws poorly organized and develop recommendations and suggested changes. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 406 (Senator Kyle Loveless and Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure consolidates the Office of State Bond Advisor with the Office of State Treasurer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 418 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure prohibits public money and public officials from being involved in activities that influence the results on any election. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 430 (Senator James Leewright) This measure creates the Oklahoma Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act which requires certain processes for government entities to contract with private entities. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senate Bill 435 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires an eight year plan of action for each agency to be updated yearly. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 452 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure requires agency heads to provide, when requested, a statement of legal authority for a specific facet of operations of the agency. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Senate Bill 453 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measures addresses any agency officer that gives false testimony to a committee or engages in operations beyond the authority delegated to the agency that employs the officer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 541 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure relates to sponsorships of events and exhibits at the State Capitol. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 636 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Scott McEachin) This measure requires agencies to notify the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives of any new federal rules or regulations that the agency is required to adopt. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 637 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Jason Murphey) This measure creates the Governor’s Transparency Act of 2017, which requires agencies entering into a memorandum of agreement/understanding to publish the agreement on the agency’s website. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 638 (Senator Greg Treat and Representative John Montgomery) This measure creates the State Debt Affordability Study Act and relates to bonds and debts. Update: This bill passed the Senate Appropiations Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 706 (Senator Rob Standridge) This measure prohibits a state officer or employee from using their position to privately benefit a member of their immediate family. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 821 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure creates the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act, which requires state agencies that retain outside legal services costing more than $5,000 to submit a request first. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1111 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1112 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill creating the State Government Modernization and Process Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1142 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1143 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1155 (Representative Scott Biggs) This measure prohibits state employees from making more than 150% of the salary authorized to be paid to the Governor unless the salary is approved by the Senate. The measure would apply to employees hired prior to November 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1189 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Government Modernization Reform Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1223 (Representative Jason Murphey) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Finance Transparency Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1384 (Representative Carol Bush) This measure requires state agencies to provide counseling to employees who are involved in a traumatic event in the workplace. Update: This bill passed out of the House General Government Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1385 (Representative Tom Gann) This measure is a shell bill and creates the State Government Transparency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1574 (Representative Tim Downing) This measure requires state agencies to go through the Attorney General for approval before contracting with private legal counsel. Update: This bill passed out of the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1621 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure provides that benefits of education service contractors shall be payable in the same amount, terms and conditions of other services. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1650 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure requires all public buildings constructed before November 8, 2018 to meet the requirements for automatic doors at entry points by January 1, 2020. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1689 (Representative Harold Wright) This measure is a shell bill and creates the agency Director Salary Cap Adjustment Act. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1769 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Public Official Accountability Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1851 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Jason Smalley) This measure appropriates $3 million to raise the state employee lowest pay band by 10% and $22 million for pay increases to the executive branch. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. House Bill 1942 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure mandates all state agencies to declare how much federal money they receive each year and the requirements to receive the money. Update: This bill passed out of the House General Government Committee on Thursday, February 23, 2017. House Bill 1943 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure modifies the APA by allowing for gubernatorial disapproval of an agency rule within 45 days. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1944 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure is a shell bill and creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. House Bill 1996 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure reauthorizes the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board until 2023. Update: This bill passed out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. It went on to pass off the House floor by a vote of 94-0 on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 2005 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2006 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2007 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Liquidation of State Assets Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2034 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. House Bill 2035 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2131 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2132 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 2133 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2134 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Oklahoma Economic Development Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2146 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2147 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2148 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2149 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2304 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Incentive Reform Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2310 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2311 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the Agency Spending Review Act which conducts audits of spending of government agencies. Update: This bill was referred to the House Government Modernization Committee. House Bill 2316 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the State Government Entities Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Administrative Rules Committee. Campus Safety/Weapons Senate Bill 12 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure adds private schools to the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Senate Bill 35 (Senator Kim David) This measure allows for concealed or unconcealed carry of legal firearms for persons 21 or older with a handgun license or valid military id during bow hunting or fishing. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017, title stricken and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 36 (Senator Kim David) This measure updates the definition of pistols and handguns. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 43 (Senator James Leewright) This measure removes the provision allowing universities to report on licensee violations from restrictions on carry laws. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Senate Bill 65 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Sean Roberts) This measure creates a new law to make it illegal to use public monies for the advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are specifically prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 142 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure modifies the penalties regarding unlawful carry of a firearm. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 172 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes billy and any other offensive weapon from the unlawful carry. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 176 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure changes the words to “anywhere in” to “throughout” in statute where CLEET issues IDs for retired public officials to carry firearms. Update: This bill has not been assigned to a Committee. Senate Bill 178 (Senator Joseph Silk) This measure states that a law enforcement officer could not disarm or restrain an individual carrying a firearm on property owned or leased by the individual without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 274 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure changes the language for a violation of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, clarifying preemption provision and providing for certain action and expenses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 275 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure prohibits public officers and employees from using public money to promote gun control. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 and passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Senate Bill 276 (Senator Joseph Silk and Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure allows an exemption for county employees or elected officials. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 378 (Senator Josh Brecheen and Representative Jeff Coody) This measure prohibits disarmament if on private property, unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 379 (Senator Josh Brecheen and Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use state money for advocacy of gun control and public officials are prohibited from advocating gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 380 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows the public to conceal and carry on college grounds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 386 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure prohibits the use of public funds, salaries and other resources that oppose the 2nd Amendment rights. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senate Bill 497 (Senator Ralph Shortey and Representative Jeff Coody) This measure permits the transportation of firearms in vehicles. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1316 (Representative Josh West) This measure exempts anyone with an honorable discharge from a training course to receive a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1428 (Representative Kyle Hilbert and Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act which allows 18-21 that are members or veterans of the armed forces to be eligible for a handgun license. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1556 (Representative George Faught) This measure provides for liability if a person is injured after being denied consent to carry a handgun on a college campus. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1600 (Representative John Enns) This measure allows persons with a handgun license to carry on public college and university campuses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 1803 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure makes it illegal to use public monies for advocacy or promotion of gun control and public officers are prohibited from advocating or promoting gun control. Update: This bill was referred to the House Public Safety Committee. House Bill 2321 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows residents who are at least 21 and not a convicted felon to unconcealed carry a firearm into many locations, including colleges. Update: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee. House Bill 2322 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure allows person adversely affected by an ordinance of the right to carry the right to a civil action for relief. Update: This bill passed out of the House Judiciary – Civil and Environmental Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Career Tech Senate Bill 72 (Senator Julie Daniels and Representative Earl Sears) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the Department of Career and Technology Education. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senate Bill 826 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a task force to study partnerships with prison system and CareerTech. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. House Bill 1786 (Representative Todd Russ) This measures clarifies language in vocational and technical education courses. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Common Education/Teacher Senate Bill 2 (Senator J.J. Dossett and Representative Katie Henke) This measure removes the U.S. History assessment from statewide student assessments. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. Senate Bill 15 (Senator Stephanie Bice) This measure directs the SDE and OSRHE to develop and implement programs to recruit teachers, subject to the availability of funds, and designates funds generated from the Oklahoma License to Educate license plate to be put in the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, title stricken. Senate Bill 20 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure requires yearly teacher training on appropriate behavior between students and teachers. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on February 13, 2017, title stricken, and was referred to the Senate Apprpriations Committee. Senate Bill 29 (Senator Roger Thompson and Representative Dennis Casey) This measure creates an exception for a teacher national criminal history check if a criminal background check has been done in the last year. Update: This bill passed off the Senate floor on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 by a vote of 27-19. Senate Bill 70 (Senator Julie Daniels) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Department of Education. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senate Bill 92 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure creates the Public Service Education Revolving Fund which allows certified and employed teachers to continue their employment during the term of office. The district would make compensation payments from this fund. The measure appropriates the first $2 million from Vehicle License and Registration Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 123 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure removes the language requiring students to be retained from the Reading Sufficiency Act. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 187 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure removes requirements for superintendent certification. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 240 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates a Teacher of Color Recruitment Advisory Committee. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 390 (Senator Gary Stanislawski and Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Commission and requires coursework in the use of digital and other technologies as a requisite for program accredition. Update: This bill passed off the Senate floor on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 by a vote of 45-0. House Bill 1161 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure modifies the requirements for evaluating teachers and professional development. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1174 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure creates the School Board Reorganization Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1317 (Representative Josh West) This measure requires one active shooter drill at each public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1352 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure creates the High-Quality Teacher Equity Endowment Act, which designates a tax credit for anyone that makes a contribution to a public school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1694 (Representative Scott Martin) This measure modifies the instruction of financial literacy to include FASFA and creates the Personal Financial Literacy Revolving Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1790 (Representative Ed Cannaday and Senator Dewayne Pemberton) This measure permits school districts to offer remediation based on ACT score. Update: This bill passed out of the House Common Education Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. House Bill 1941 (Representative Rhonda Baker) This measure creates the Oklahoma Civics Education Initiative Act which requires a student to takes and pass the United States Citizenship Test prior to receiving a high school diploma or GED. Update: This bill passed out of the House Common Education Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. House Bill 1957 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure removes the work experience requirement of two years to acquire an alternative placement teaching certificate. Update: This bill was withdrawn from the House Rules Committee and referred to the House Common Education Committee. Concurrent Enrollment Senate Bill 56 (Senator J.J. Dossett) This measure requires that each school district shall offer no fewer than two concurrent enrollment courses to students in the 12th grade. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 78 (Senator Gary Stanislawski and Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure makes changes to encourage concurrent enrollment, including eliminating the requirement of the State Regents to establish an application process for prioritizing applicants, and requires the State Regents to issue an annual report on concurrent enrollment. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 2320 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure requires school districts offer a program in which students may earn at least 12 semester credit hours of college in high school. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. Colleges/Universities Senate Bill 328 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure requires that university tuition rates for 2017-18 not exceed rates for 2016-17. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 400 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure modifies residency requirements. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 425 (Senator John Sparks) This measure allows institutions to sue third parties who participate in an act that violates their rules and causes the institution to lose money. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Senate Bill 816 (Senator Kim David) This measure directs medical schools to give priority consideration of assigning clinical rotations to in-state students. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. House Bill 1421 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure requires each board of regents to adopt a housing policy that prohibits co-ed housing. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1527 (Representative Josh Cockroft) This measure requires cases being studied for the purpose of medical education to be peer reviewed. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2255 (Representative Sean Roberts) This measure allows TSET funds to fund specific purposes at OU-HSC and OSU-CHS. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Immigration Senate Bill 573 (Senator Ralph Shortey) This measure prohibits state agencies from adopting sanctuary policies. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Public Safety Committee. Oklahoma’s Promise Senate Bill 391 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure changes the award amount to the average tuition rate for Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. Senate Bill 516 (Senator Gary Stanislawski and Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure authorizes the State Auditor to perform a performance audit on Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 529 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure raises the income requirement from $50,000 to $65,000 and provides other modifications to Oklahoma’s Promise. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee and then the Senate Appropiations Committee. House Bill 1307 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure automatically enrolls students in OHLAP if they qualify under adoption and Indian Child Welfare. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee. House Bill 1351 (Representative Monroe Nichols) This measure allows children of teachers to participate in OHLAP regardless of family income. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee and then to the House Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee. House Bill 1781 (Representative Todd Russ) This measure creates the Oklahoma Promise Funding Amendment of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1829 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure repeals the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Open Records/Meeting Senate Bill 191 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure states that a delay in providing open records request is limited only to the time required to prepare the requested information. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senate Bill 245 (Senator Nathan Dahm) This measure modifies the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act requirements for virtual charter school meetings. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 352 (Senator David Holt) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legislative Open Records Act which states all records of legislative entities shall be open to the public. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 403 (Senator David Holt and Representative Elise Hall) This measures establishes methods for notice of public meetings on websites. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 2244 (Representative Bobby Cleveland) This measure requires time in open meetings for questions. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2249 (Representative David Brumbaugh) This measures creates the State Government Open records One-Stop Initiative which instructs the CIO to develop a website allowing for open records requests. Update: This bill passed out of the House Governmental Modernization Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. OTEG Senate Bill 600 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure changes the name of Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College to Randall University. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. House Bill 1754 (Representative Katie Henke) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Improvement Act. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. Regents Senate Bill 71 (Senator Julie Daniels and Representative Earl Sears) This measure requires the State Auditor to perform an independent and comprehensive audit on the State Regents for Higher Education. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senate Bill 181 (Senator Michael Bergstrom and Representative Jason Murphey) This measure requires the State Regents to make actions taken in regard to schedule of tuition and fees approved for the State System, data on the impact of tuition or fee increases, budget requests and the funding formula posted on the website in a text searchable format. This would include salaries and benefits of all persons in a faculty or teaching position and the courses taught and number of students who complete the course. Additionally, it requires a report on the use of adjunct faculty or teaching assistants. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 262 (Senator Nathan Dahm and Representative David Brumbaugh) This measure allows religious organizations to grant degrees without authorization for the State Regents if the degree is used for religious purposes. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senate Bill 410 (Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure modifies appointment and confirmation for certain directors including the Chancellor. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 428 (Senator Jason Smalley) This measure allows teachers who are retired to be reemployed with no limits on earnings. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Senate Bill 690 (Senator Kim David) This measure instructs the State Regents, Oklahoma Military Department and schools of social work to develop a Guard Advocacy Program for Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee and passed out of that committee on Thursday, February 15, 2017; title stricken. House Bill 1402 (Representative Mickey Dollens) This measure removes the limitation that the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) only applies to math and science teachers. This program is administered by the State Regents. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 1471 (Representative Avery Frix) This measure creates the Oklahoma CareerTech and Higher Education Funding Cooperation Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1576 (Representative Chad Caldwell and Senator Gary Stanislawski) This measure requires the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation to include digital teaching. Update: This bill passed out of the House Common Education Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 1678 (Representative Todd Thomsen) This measure is related to the Oklahoma Higher Education Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1690 (Representative Casey Murdock) This measure requires performance audits for the top 20 appropriated agencies. Update: This bill passed out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. House Bill 1702 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure urges the State Regents to adopt policy to accept no fewer than 40 credit hours of courses approved by the American Council on Education. Update: This bill passed out of the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. House Bill 1789 (Representative Ed Cannaday) This measure requires the SDE, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability and State Regents to ensure training on dyslexia. Update: This bill was referred to the House Common Education Committee. House Bill 1828 (Representative Leslie Osborn) This measure requires the regents of several higher education boards and State Regents to submit a report on the president of the institution and the succession plan if leadership changes. Update: This bill was referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. House Bill 1960 (Representative John Paul Jordan) This measure directs the State Regents, along with OESC, to prepare an economic report on degree and certificate holders who graduated from higher education institutions in the state. Update: This bill was withdrawn from the House Rules Committee and referred to the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee. House Bill 2155 (Representative Jadine Nollan) This measure requires the SDE to adopt a new statewide system of college and career planning tools called Individual Career Academic Plan. This measure directs the SDE, State Regents and CareerTech to work together to develop career planning tools for students in 6th through 12th grade. Update: This bill passed out of the House Common Education Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Retirement/Benefits Senate Bill 341 (Senator David Holt and Representative Chris Kannady) This measure allows all eligible state employees to collect compensation at the regular rate of pay for excess leave they are unable to use. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017 and referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 423 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure reduces the time period an employee has to choose a retirement plan from 90 to 30 days. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 736 (Senator Kay Floyd) This measure creates the Paid Family Leave program in which state employees on family leave shall be eligible to receive short term disability benefits for up to 20 weeks. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 799 (Senator Anthony Sykes) This measure allows state employees to use leave for wellness issues. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017. House Bill 1162 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure sets a minimum age of 67 or 62 after meeting the rule of 90 for employees who become participants in TRS after November 1, 2017. Update: This bill passed out of the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee on February 23, 2017. House Bill 1172 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure creates the Retirement Freedom Act of 2017, which creates an optional defined contribution plan for TRS for those who join after July 1, 2018. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1178 (Representative Matt Meredith) This measure provides a 2% retirement benefit effective July 1, 2017. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1238 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure modifies limitations on post-retirement earnings. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1340 (Representative Randy McDaniel) This measure gives a one-time distribution of $1,000 to retired teachers and public employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1348 (Representative Donnie Condit) This measure increases the death benefit for TRS members from $5000 to $7500. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1630 (Representative Michael Rogers) This measure instructs the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Board to offer health plans with the same actuarial value as Healthchoice High. Update: This bill was referred to the House Insurance Committee. House Bill 1641 (Representative Scott Inman) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1648 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Administrative Salary and Compensation Act of 2017 which prohibits an agency for increasing compensation to the administrator during a year with a budget failure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1651 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the State Employee Group Insurance Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1796 (Representative Jon Echols) This measure defines retirements in the public retirement system and allows a one-time payment to retired participants. Update: This bill was referred to the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee. House Bill 1815 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure creates a Paid Family Leave Act of 2017 for state employees. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1868 (Representative Jason Dunnington) This measure provides overtime for state employees earning less than $40,000 per year. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee on Monday, February 20, 2017 and has been referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1876 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure requires both public and private employers to provide employees caring for a service member paid leave for up 26 weeks in a 12 week period. Update: This bill was referred to the House Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee. House Bill 1892 (Representative Patrick Ownbey) This measure provides number of hours to be paid to a state employee who is on-call during off hours. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee on Monday, February 20, 2017 and has been referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1907 (Representative Representative Josh West) This measure limits paid hours for state and local government employees during certain leaves of absence to 240 hours when serving in the armed forces and allows for full pay when on active duty. Update: This bill passed out of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. House Bill 2237 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure creates the State Employee Insurance Benefits Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Student Loans Senate Bill 357 (Senator David Holt) This measure directs licensing boards to take into consideration student loan default when making licensing suspension decisions. Update: This bill passed off the Senate floor on Monday, February 20, 2017 by a vote of 47-0. Tax/Finance Senate Joint Resolution 4 (Senator Josh Brecheen) This measure puts to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment saying that the state cannot become indebted in an amount that causes debt service payments to exceed four and half percent of the average general revenue fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 13 (Senator Ron Sharp) This measure voids actions taken by the Board of Equalization concerning the 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating revenue growth and rate reductions. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 82 (Senator Kevin Matthews) This measure repeals the top marginal income tax rate change authority. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 98 (Senator Dan Newberry) This measure allows for no more than 5% retainage of the total payment due until the completion of the project of public building and works. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate General Government Committee on Monday, Febraury 20, 2017; title stricken. Senate Bill 130 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure repeals the top 4.85% top marginal rate and establishes new rules for estimating growth and rate reduction. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 22, 2017; title stricken. Senate Bill 155 (Senator Tom Dugger and Representative Greg Babinec) This measure relates to income tax rates and revenue failure. The bill renders the implementation of the top 4.85% marginal tax income void if revenue failure is declared during the fiscal year. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 170 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure redefines rate reduction and establishes new rules for estimating growth. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 22, 2017; title stricken. Senate Bill 293 (Senator Kim David) This measure removes population requirements for tax incentive districts relating to the ad valorem tax. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 308 (Senator Marty Quinn) This measure changes the definition of the assessed valuation and taxable value. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 331 (Senator David Holt) This measure authorizes a levy of 4.5% excise tax on the gross receipts or gross proceeds. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 332 (Senator David Holt) This measure relates to eliminating the sales tax exemption for sales to state, political subdivision or agency of subdivision. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 336 (Senator David Holt) This measure lowers the net proceeds threshold for the Oklahoma Lottery from 35% to 25% and places all excess gross proceeds into the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 337 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires an annual sales report from internet vendors that do not collect use tax. Update: This bill failed to pass out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Senate Bill 338 (Senator David Holt) This measure makes teacher pay exempt from taxable income. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 339 (Senator David Holt) This measure requires all self-sustaining boards and agencies created by statute or constitution to pay 10% of their gross revenue into the GRF. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 412 (Senator Kyle Loveless) This measure creates the Ignite Oklahoma Act which includes tax credits for start-up businesses. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 454 (Senator John Sparks) This measure requires a supermajority of both chambers to transfer funds from a revolving fund for a state agency. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee and then to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 483 (Senator Wayne Shaw) This measure establishes a Social Innovation Financing Trust Fund to improve outcomes for contracted government services. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 553 (Senator Joe Newhouse) This measure modifies credit for tuition reimbursed for an employer. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 610 (Senator John Sparks) This measure appropriates 5% of the GPT to the Revenue Replacement Endowment Fund. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1010 (Representative Weldon Watson) This measure is an Ad Valorem Tax Code shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1225 (Representative Tommy Hardin) This measure requires the Commissioners of the Land Office to transfer an amount certified by the A&M Board of Regents for funding of county extension offices. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1400 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Vision Act and Oklahoma Vision Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 9, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1401 (Representative John Michael Montgomery) This measure creates the Oklahoma Legacy Act, Common School Legacy Fund, and Higher Education Legacy Fund. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1423 (Representative Mark Lepak and Senator Jack Fry) This measure reauthorizes the Folds of Honor Scholarship Program tax donation. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee on Thursday, February 16, 2017 and passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. House Bill 1425 (Representative Mark Lepak) This measure creates duties for the Joint Committee on Accountability to determine and publish a list of agencies requiring audits and investigative power. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee on Monday, February 20, 2017 and was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1514 (Representative Chuck Strohm) This measure creates the Education Finance Study Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1583 (Representative Chad Caldwell) This measure moves the State Bonds payroll and other services to the State Treasurer. Update: This bill passed out of the House Government Modernization Committee on Thursday, February 9, 2017. House Bill 1856 (Representative Leslie Osborn and Senator Stephanie Bice) This measure creates a task force to study the Tax Code. Update: This bill passed off the House floor on Monday, February 20, 2017 by a vote of 91-4. House Bill 1874 (Representative Travis Dunlap) This measure provides a tax exemption for regular annual salary for teachers. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1881 (Representative Eric Proctor) This measure creates the Tax Credit Repeal Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 1898 (Representative Kevin Calvey) This measure creates the Oklahoma Tax Reform Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. House Bill 1917 (Representative Chris Kannady) This measure increases valuation in Ad Valorem Tax Code. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2183 (Representative Charles Ortega) This measure creates the Ad Valorem Revaluation Program Amendments Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2245 (Representative David Brumbaugh and Senator Marty Quinn) This measure creates the Appropriation Stabilization Act, which requires the Tax Commission to compute the 5 year average for use in revenue estimation. Update: This bill passed out of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. Telecommunications/OneNet Senate Bill 105 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure requires the State CIO approve the purchase of any IT products or contracts over $25,000 instead of all purchases. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 22, 2017; title stricken. Senate Bill 458 (Senator Roger Thompson) This measure modifies agencies under the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act and requires an independent audit. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Appropriations General Government and Transportation Subcommittee on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 528 (Senator Anastasia Pittman) This measure creates the Connect Oklahoma Broadband Development Program. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Energy Committee. House Bill 1216 (Representative Forrest Bennett) This measure allows state entities to enter into "Wi-Fi hotspot" agreements with providers close to a state-owned structure. Update: This bill was referred to the House Utilities Committee. House Bill 2021 (Representative Charles McCall) This measure creates the OneNet Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2319 (Representative Jeff Coody) This measure creates the Telecommunications Act of 2017. This is a shell bill. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. Telemedicine Senate Bill 716 (Senator Ervin Yen) This measure requires that reimbursement of healthcare services by telemedicine should be the same as person to person contact. Update: This bill was referred to the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Senate Bill 726 (Senator AJ Griffin) This measure provides standards for the practice of telemedicine. Update: This bill passed out of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday, February 20, 2017. House Bill 2239 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine to include consultation provided by telephone or fax. Update: This bill was referred to the House Rules Committee. House Bill 2243 (Representative Glen Mulready) This measure updates telemedicine language. Update: This bill was referred to the House Public Health Committee. Thank you. Glen Glen D. 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(HSC)) Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:20:34 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Registration Open for OASFAA 2017 Conference Message-ID: <49E4B16EF0F0AA43810A3109DF3C0A3082DB16E4@COUNTACH.hsc.net.ou.edu> Greetings OASFAA: The OASFAA board is proud to announce the 2017 Conference - Win Big with Financial Aid, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tulsa Oklahoma, April 26-28, 2017. This year's cost for the entire conference is $150 for school members and $250 for non-members. All the conference information and to register for the conference you can go to http://oasfaaok.org/conferences-and-events. The deadline to register for the conference is 4/18/19, after this date there will be a $25 late registration fee. Also, the deadline to cancel any registration is 4/18/19. If you do not cancel by this date you will still be charged for the conference as we will still be required to pay for the meal count we turn in to the hotel. If you have any questions regarding membership and registration costs please contact Alicia Smith at Alicia.Smith at metrotech.edu. For hotel reservations you can make them through Hyatt Regency. The website to book your room is https://aws.passkey.com/gt/54833769?gtid=7f5ad8c7e4101ba7e6249d69f9681e85 or call 888-591-1234 or 918-582-9000. The conference rate is $89.00 plus tax and you just need to tell them you are with the OASFAA conference. The deadline to make hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency is April 2, 2017. Parking will be free for guests that are staying at the hotel. There will be a $5.50 per day charge for parking for those commuting. When registration is open you will be given the option to pay this online with your registration or you can pay at the conference. Our service project for this year will be New Hope Oklahoma (www.newhopeoklahoma.org). We will send more information out as we get closer to time. ****Pre-Conference Training**** Pre-Conference workshop - We are excited to announce that Andrew Hammontree will offer the Gainful Employment credential training on Wednesday morning for a cost of $35 per person. The training will allow participants to take the GE credential test at no additional cost. The training will be 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about the conference. Audra Main Financial Aid Counselor OUHSC Financial Aid Office 1106 N. Stonewall, Suite 301 Oklahoma City, OK 73117 (405) 271-2118 (405) 271-5446 fax CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email, including any attachments, contains information from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. 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