SB1670Introduced in the Senate
Higher education; directing certain model policy established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to include certain tiered system of ownership. Effective date. Emergency.
Introduced by Aaron Reinhardt, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; directing certain model policy established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to include certain tiered system of ownership. Effective date. Emergency.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 6, 2026
82
Yes
1
No
16
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 | Absent |
| 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 Senator Reinhardt
Second Reading referred to Technology and Telecommunications
Reported Do Pass Technology and Telecommunications committee; CR filed
Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
Referred to Postsecondary Education
Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education
CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer, Blancett, Deck
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 82 Nays: 1
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
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