SB1944Introduced in the Senate
Administrative Workers' Compensation Act; modifying definition. Effective date.
Introduced by Casey Murdock, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Administrative Workers' Compensation Act; modifying definition. Effective date.
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
87
Yes
1
No
11
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 Murdock
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
Title stricken
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Title restored
Measure passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 2
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Civil Judiciary
Remove Representative Newton as principal House author and substitute with Representative Travis
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
Coauthored by Representative(s) Newton
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 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
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oklahoma Legislature website
- Senate Floor SB1944 (3-02-26) (MURDOCK) FS FA1 (amendment)
- Senate Floor SB1944 (3-02-26) (MURDOCK) RT FA2 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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