In May 2025, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt enacted a series of legislative decisions, signing 15 bills into law and vetoing seven others. These actions reflect his administration's priorities in areas such as education, public safety and state governance.
Some of the more notable bills included the $800 Million Education Package in which Governor Stitt signed a comprehensive education package allocating $800 million towards school choice and public-school funding. The plan includes $150 million for private school tax credits, $500 million for additional school funding to support teacher pay raises rangingfrom$3,000to$6,000 based on experience, and $125 million added to the state's Redbud Fund, which assists schools with lower tax revenues.
The package also guarantees teachers six weeks of paid maternity leave. The Mason Treat Act, Senate Bill 2035, named after Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat's son, reforms vehicle registration processes to minimize roadside traffic stops. It allows dealers to electronically submit purchaser information and enables individuals to print temporary tags after private sales, enhancing safety for drivers and law enforcement.
Permanent Daylight-Saving Time, Senate Bill 1200, positions Oklahoma to adopt permanent Daylight-Saving Time, contingent upon federal approval. The change aims to provide residents with more evening light throughout the year.
Furthermore, Governor Stitt signed House Bill 1955, eliminating the state's 4.5% sales tax on groceries, effective August 2025. This measureisexpectedtoreduce the financial burden on Oklahoma families.
House Bill 2102, was signed to enact a law that prohibits student drivers from operating a motor vehicle when other students are passengers, unless a waiver is signed by a parent orguardian.Theactisnamed in memory of Hope Shaffer, a student who tragically died in a car accident Senate Bill 1854, a Ban on Homeless Encampments on State Land, outlaws and imposes fines on individuals who refuse to vacate homeless encampments on stateowned land, aiming to address public safety and land use concerns.
Along with signing 15 bills, Governor Stitt vetoed seven bills during this legislative
session. However, the Oklahoma Legislature overrode several of these vetoes, reinstating the bills into law.
House Bill 2820, arguing that the need for a public broadcaster was obsolete and criticizing some of its content. The Legislature overrode this veto, ensuring continued operation of OETA.
The governor vetoed Senate Bill 840, which allows parents or relatives to act as agents for student-athletes in NIL deals. Lawmakers overrode the veto, aligning Oklahoma with other states in supporting student-athletes' rights.
Stitt also vetoed Senate Bill 429, which permits tribal citizens to wear regalia during graduation ceremonies. The Legislature overrode the veto, upholding the cultural rights of Indigenous students.