Resolution No. 1023, introduced by Turner in the House and Thompson in the Senate, addresses the Fee Schedule for maximum reimbursement rates to medical providers under Oklahoma's Workers' Compensation system. The resolution acknowledges the requirement for the Workers' Compensation Commission to evaluate and update the Fee Schedule, submit it to key legislative leaders and the Governor, and obtain legislative approval for it to take effect. If approved, the updated Fee Schedule will become effective on July 1 following the legislative session in which it received approval.
The resolution formally approves the proposed Fee Schedule as submitted by the Workers' Compensation Commission, fulfilling the statutory requirement for legislative approval. It also mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to relevant parties, including the Workers' Compensation Commission, the Governor, and the Secretary of State. Additionally, the resolution declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, with a specified effective date of July 1, 2026. The resolution was passed by the House of Representatives on March 24, 2026.