Spencer Kern
State Senator · Oklahoma Senate District 31
Bills introduced (17)
Medicaid; specifying certain qualifications for appeals; providing for recovery of certain costs. Effective date.
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 · May 13, 2026
Game and fish; prohibiting taking of game for compensation without certain licenses. Effective date.
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026 · May 12, 2026
Nuclear energy; creating the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Emergency
HAs read · May 6, 2026
Credit cards; increasing surcharge limit. Effective date.
Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass Banking, Financial Services and Pensions · April 8, 2026
Agriculture; prohibiting electronic monitoring of certain animals. Effective date.
Rereferred to Agriculture Committee · April 6, 2026
Public health and safety; prohibiting sale distribution or production of cultivated meat products. Effective date
Coauthored by Representative Eaves (principal House author) · February 23, 2026
Memorial highways; designating the Sheriff Marty Grisham Memorial Interchange. Effective date.
Coauthored by Representative Cantrell (principal House author) · February 19, 2026
Public facilities; clarifying certain fee. Effective date.
Placed on General Order · February 19, 2026
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation; modifying certain season dates. Emergency.
Coauthored by Representative Fetgatter (principal House author) · February 19, 2026
Firearms; modifying provisions related to unlawful carry. Effective date.
Second Reading referred to Rules · February 3, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAgriculture; requiring meat products to be labeled with certain information. Effective date.
Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife · February 3, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesSales transactions; discounts inducing payment by cash, check, or similar means; options; disclosure; surcharges; repealing provision prohibiting surcharge on use of credit and debit card. Effective date.
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/28/2025 · May 28, 2025
Showing the 12 most recently active.
Recent votes
| Bill | Vote on | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| SB2071 Agriculture; Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act; dairy inspection and grading programs. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: AMENDMENT May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1894 Teachers; professional development programs; changing maximum number of professional development hours. Effective date. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1806 Foster care; directing the Department of Human Services to implement certain extension of foster care services. Effective date. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1618 Criminal procedure; creating the Public Protection Act; conditions of release; public safety reports. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HB3004 Professions and occupations; Board of Examiners in Optometry; sunset; effective date; emergency. | Senate · Senate: VETO OVERRIDE WITH EMERGENCY May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1632 Schools; directing career-readiness assessments and assessment-based credentials to be made available to certain students beginning in certain school year. Effective date. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SJR52 Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1687 Driver licenses; adding certain age requirement to qualification for certain license; permitting certain persons to proctor certain examination. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1077 Constitutional amendment; legislative referendum; modifying certain Medicaid expansion requirements; moving Medicaid expansion provisions from the Constitution to statute upon certain federal action. | Senate · Senate: SUSPEND RULE May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1543 Driving under the influence; authorizing aggregation of certain offenses; creating felony offense. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB667 Chiropractors; requiring use of licensure portals; modifying certain licensing requirements; modifying requirements for notification of disapproval. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1859 Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; creating the Cyber Crime Fraud Unit; revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1572 State Commissioner of Health; requiring Commissioner and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services conduct a feasibility study to gather certain information. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4432 Revenue and taxation; adjustments; eliminating limitation on itemization of wagering losses for certain tax years; effective date. | Senate · Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1589 Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB248 Tourism; Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund; properties; funds appropriated; creating the Real Property Proceeds Revolving Fund; funds appropriated; interest. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB2182 Civil remedies; creating the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1437 Schools; creating the Donald J. Trump Physical Fitness Act. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1531 Aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1948 Fireworks; creating the Rocket's Red Glare Act; removing requirement to sell fireworks within certain time frame; prohibiting counties from restricting certain firework display under certain circumstances. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1264 Crimes and punishment; Class A3 and B3 offenses; assault and battery; modifying certain definition; repealers. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1360 Mathematics instruction; Oklahoma Math Achievement and Proficiency Act; teacher training; creating the Office of Mathematics Improvement; Director; screening instrument; funding. Effective date. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB237 Ad valorem tax; exemption for manufacturing facilities; defining battery energy storage system; exemption; applications. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1100 Joint Resolution; approving certain Office of Management and Enterprise Services proposed major rule changes; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB604 Motor vehicles; definitions; merging multiple versions of statues; termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise; repealer. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB2 Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB423 Medical records; access; eliminating certain health care provider duties; authorizing certain fees. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1451 Voter registration; requiring certain information to be included on voter registration applications. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HB3021 Schools; curriculum requirements for graduation; diploma pathway; State Department of Education; notice; seminar; English requirements financial literacy; alternate diploma; course availability; waiver; coursework; repealers; effective date; emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1319 Corporation Commission; processes for cities and counties to seek certain reimbursement; fair market value; requiring application to request use of certain funds; creating the Remediation Assistance Revolving Fund. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB259 Water and water rights; establishing procedures for permitting, monitoring, and reporting of groundwater use. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1461 Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; extending sunset date. | Senate · Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1726 Higher education; directing certain institutions of higher education to establish certain training program for graduate instructors. Effective date. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4342 Civil procedure; admissibility; evidence; disclosure; term; effective date. | Senate · Senate: VETO OVERRIDE NO EMERGENCY May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB563 County planning commission; personnel; chair of the board; composition of board. Effective date. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1095 Joint Resolution; general government state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; excluding certain Office of Management and Enterprise Services proposed major rule changes; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1257 Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; modifying classification of certain substances. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1224 Pardons and paroles; authorizing electronic notification to victims and victim representatives. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB633 Children; Children's Code; enacting Leo's Law; fentanyl testing; child endangerment; appropriating funds. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB206 Emergency medical services; declaring emergency medical services to be essential services for certain purpose. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SB893 Property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1370 Motor Fuel Tax Code; repealer; reduction in federal excise tax on gasoline or diesel fuel; emergency. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1370 Motor Fuel Tax Code; repealer; reduction in federal excise tax on gasoline or diesel fuel; emergency. | Senate · Senate: SUSPEND RULE May 14, 2026 | No |
| HJR1092 Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; approving certain proposed permanent rule changes; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1093 Joint Resolution; state health-related agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; excluding certain rules; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1099 Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; approving certain proposed permanent major rules; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1091 Joint Resolution; business and commerce state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; disapproving in part certain proposed rule of the New Motor Vehicle Commission; excluding certain proposed rules; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1090 Joint Resolution; energy and agricultural state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HJR1088 Joint Resolution; education state agencies; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 14, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1185 Firearms; prohibiting the destruction of historic military weapons; effective date. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| HB3021 Schools; curriculum requirements for graduation; diploma pathway; State Department of Education; notice; seminar; English requirements financial literacy; alternate diploma; course availability; waiver; coursework; repealers; effective date; emergency. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| HB3443 Transportation; authorizing the modification of certain permit fees; modifying certain fees; effective date. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| HB2959 Schools; student abuse or neglect reporting; superintendents and administrators; school employees; law enforcement; interviews; investigations; duty to report; electronic communication; violations; effective date; emergency. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| HB3718 Special education; Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; requiring certain meeting in certain time period; evaluations; exceptions; eligibility; calculation of scholarship; effective date. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| HB3501 Alcoholic beverages; ABLE Commission; multiple licenses; manufacturing beverages; alternating proprietorship or premises; effective date. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| SB2045 Schools; Grow Your Own Educator Program; eligible school district; funds; alternative certification pathway. Emergency. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1325 Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; requiring defendants charged with certain domestic violence offenses to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) device when released on bond. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: FOURTH READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| SB78 Crimes and punishments; modifying statutory references to certain offenses. Effective date. | Senate · Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS February 11, 2025 | Yes |
| HB4484 Motor vehicles; authorizing certain employees of the Corporation Commission to drive certain vehicles; effective date. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |
| HB2166 Definitions and general provisions; newspapers; notices; publications; effective date. | Senate · Senate: THIRD READING May 5, 2026 | Yes |