Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2197: Higher education; creating the Making College More Affordable Act; prohibitions; research universities; meal plans; effective date; emergency.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2197 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher education; creating the Making College More Affordable Act; prohibitions; research universities; meal plans; effective date; emergency. Primary sponsor: Max Wolfley (Republican), Kendal Sacchieri (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Coauthored by Senator McIntosh.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Wolfley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Kendal Sacchieri | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Coauthored by Senator McIntosh
- Coauthored by Senator Stewart
- Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
- First Reading
- Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- Referred for engrossment
- Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 68 Nays: 18
- Title stricken
- Amended
- Amended by floor substitute
- General Order
- Authored by Senator Sacchieri (principal Senate author)
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