HB2963Introduced in the House
Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; removing ACT test requirement; effective date; emergency.
Introduced by Rick West, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program; removing ACT test requirement; effective date; emergency.
Where it stands
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
February 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee: DO PASS · February 9, 2026
7
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Banning | 24 | Yes |
| Ronny Johns | 25 | Yes |
| Chad Caldwell | 40 | Yes |
| Dick Lowe | 56 | No |
| Toni Hasenbeck | 65 | Yes |
| Mark Tedford | 69 | Yes |
| Michelle McCane | 72 | No |
| John Waldron | 77 | No |
| Mike Osburn | 81 | Yes |
| Gabe Woolley | 98 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative West (Rick)
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
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