SB1725Introduced in the Senate
Higher education; allowing certain institutions of higher education to charge a security fee for certain activities; directing the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee to develop certain training. Effective date. Emergency.
Introduced by Ally Seifried, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Higher education; allowing certain institutions of higher education to charge a security fee for certain activities; directing the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee to develop certain training. 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
78
Yes
15
No
6
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 Senator Daniels
Second Reading referred to Education
Remove as author Senator Daniels; authored by Senator Seifried
Coauthored by Senator Daniels
Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Advanced to Third Reading
Ayes: 32 Nays: 11
Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 7
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) Hill
Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 78 Nays: 15
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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