05/27/2026
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Communications & Public Affairs
May #, 2026
Reflecting on a Productive Session
By Rep. Mark Chapman
(405) 557-7388
As the Legislature adjourned sine die and officially concluded the second session of the 60th Legislature, House Republicans finished the year focused on delivering conservative results for Oklahoma families, taxpayers and local communities.
This session, we worked to strengthen education, improve public safety, protect parental rights and keep Oklahoma’s economy growing while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. We approved major investments in teacher pay raises, school security, literacy programs and workforce development while continuing to prioritize conservative reforms and government accountability.
Education remained one of the top priorities this year. Lawmakers advanced reforms focused on getting back to the basics by strengthening reading and math instruction, improving classroom discipline and supporting teachers. We approved House Bill 1276, making the successful “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy permanent to help students stay focused during the school day, Senate Bill 201 increasing teacher pay and House Bill 2288 expanding opportunities for retired teachers to return to the classroom and help address shortages.
Public safety and law enforcement support were also major priorities for me this session.
One measure I carried, Senate Bill 1859, creates a new Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to help investigators better respond to cyberattacks, identity theft, ransomware and financial fraud. As technology continues changing, law enforcement agencies need the tools and expertise to keep up with increasingly sophisticated criminal activity.
I also worked on House Bill 1739, legislation strengthening benefits within the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System to better support officers and families when tragedy happens in the line of duty. Oklahoma’s law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way every day, and we have a responsibility to stand behind them and their families.
House Republicans also continued advancing legislation addressing fentanyl awareness, human trafficking, child protection and stronger oversight within Oklahoma’s medical ma*****na industry while protecting Oklahoma values, parental rights and religious liberty.
Economic development and consumer protection also remained front and center. We passed House Bill 2992 to protect ratepayers from unfair infrastructure costs tied to large energy users like data centers while continuing to support Oklahoma’s energy economy and encourage business growth across the state.
As we head into the interim, if there is an issue affecting your family, business or community, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact my office at [email protected] or call (405) 557-7388. It is an honor to serve you at the Capitol, and I will continue working to represent our district well.
