2026 Regular Session
HB2993
Rural law enforcement; creating the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Fund Act; directing the Attorney General to distribute monies via the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Fund; codification; effective date.
Legislative progress
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Partner positions
Dislikes
Created in the State Treasury a REVOLVING FUND for the Office of the Attorney General, to be designated the "Rural Law Enforcement Grant Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a CONTINUING FUND, NOT subject to fiscal year limitations. The OKGOP platform states we believe in limited government, zero based budgets and sunset laws.
The Policy Committee Substitute to HB 2993 creates the Rural Law Enforcement Coordination Act. The measure directs the Department of Homeland Security to administer a rural law enforcement coordination program. The creation and management of this fund does not align with the principles outlined in the OKGOP platform. More government, more cost, more regulation. Creates a revolving fund.
No public reasoning provided.
Why are we giving federal government MORE authority in our state??? "The Department of Homeland Security is hereby authorized to administer a rural law enforcement coordination program for purposes of improving law enforcement services in the rural parts of this state." Oh, yeah, for MONEY. "All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Office of Homeland Security for the payment of personnel, operating expenses of the rural law enforcement coordination districts, and such other purposes specifically designated by law."
Recorded floor votes
1 roll call are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
February 11, 2026 · House
House: Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS
Passed
7 yea–2 nay
Committee referrals
February 3, 2026 · House
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee
February 3, 2026 · House
Appropriations and Budget
Instrument history
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House Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee
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House Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee
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House Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
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House Authored by Representative Hardin
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House First Reading