This bill amends Section 34.42 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to agency budget work programs and the requirements for agency records. It mandates that all state agencies submit their budgets to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services by June 1 each year, with electronic copies provided to the Joint Legislative Committee on Budget and Program Oversight. The bill outlines the necessary components of the agency budget, including a description of available funds, organizational charts, mission statements, and spending categories.

Significantly, the bill introduces new certification requirements for agency directors, who must attest that their agencies have not enacted any policies that restrict legislative access to records, require nondisclosure agreements for legislators, or limit the locations where legislators can review records. This aims to enhance transparency and ensure that legislators can access necessary information without undue barriers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 62-34.42