HB2961Introduced in the House
Higher education; TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act; career and technology education; waiver of tuition and fees for the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; effective date.
Introduced by Derrick Hildebrant, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act; career and technology education; waiver of tuition and fees for the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: FOURTH READING · May 5, 2026
85
Yes
0
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Hildebrant
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
Authored by Senator Woods (principal Senate author)
Title stricken
Emergency removed
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Deck, Menz, Fugate
Amended by floor substitute
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 90 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Coauthored by Representative Wolfley
Coauthored by Representative Rosecrants
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
Reported Do Pass as amended Education committee; CR filed
Enacting clause stricken
Referred to Appropriations
Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended
Title restored
Enacting clause restored
Measure passed: Ayes: 48 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
SA's received
SA's read, adopted
Fourth Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 0
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- House Committee Committee Amendment 1 (amendment)
- House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by HILDEBRANT (amendment)
- Senate Floor HB2961 (4-23-26) (WOODS) RT FA1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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