HB4420Introduced in the House
Strong Readers Act; references; legislative findings; reading screenings; reading intervention plans; reading deficiencies; mandatory third grade retention; good cause exemptions; request process; intensive reading intervention; acceleration class; reporting requirements; summer academy programs; teacher training requirements; literacy instructional team; revolving fund; donations; emergency.
Introduced by Kyle Hilbert, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Strong Readers Act; references; legislative findings; reading screenings; reading intervention plans; reading deficiencies; mandatory third grade retention; good cause exemptions; request process; intensive reading intervention; acceleration class; reporting requirements; summer academy programs; teacher training requirements; literacy instructional team; revolving fund; donations; emergency.
Where it stands
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · March 25, 2026
86
Yes
6
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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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 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Hilbert
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer, Lepak, Kerbs, Hall, Lay, Caldwell (Chad), Pae, Harris, Wolfley
Authored by Senator Pugh (principal Senate author)
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Hasenbeck, Luttrell, Gise, Staires, Hill
Amended by floor substitute
Emergency added
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 6
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- House Committee Proposed Committee Substitute (sub committee) 1 (amendment)
- House Committee Sub Committee Recommendation (amendment)
- House Committee Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 (amendment)
- House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by HILBERT (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Amended (text)
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