Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1617: Teachers; allowing the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to be used to support compensation of teachers certified in special education. Effective date. Emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers; allowing the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to be used to support compensation of teachers certified in special education. Effective date. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Adam Pugh (Republican), Dell Kerbs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Coauthored by Representative Kerbs (principal House author).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Dell Kerbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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 Representative Kerbs (principal House author)
- Placed on General Order
- Title stricken
- Reported Do Pass as amended Education committee; CR filed
- Second Reading referred to Education
- Authored by Senator Pugh
- First Reading