SB987Introduced in the Senate
Oklahoma Department of Commerce; creating the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board; providing for qualifications for Board members. Effective date.
Introduced by Kristen Thompson, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Oklahoma Department of Commerce; creating the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board; providing for qualifications for Board members. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/09/2025
May 12, 2025
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 5, 2025
62
Yes
30
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | No |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Thompson
Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Coauthored by Representative Osburn (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 30 Nays: 15
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
Referred to Business
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
Coauthored by Representative(s) Blancett
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 62 Nays: 30
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Signed, returned to Senate
Enrolled, to House
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/09/2025
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