Fight continues for cigarette tax and revenue agreement

Posted on: 11/9/17


Seventy-one members of the state House of Representatives voted yes late yesterday on the “Grand Bargain” bill, a bipartisan budget bill (HB 1054) that included a cigarette tax increase, but it wasn’t enough to meet the constitutional requirement of a 75 percent supermajority (76 votes). Numerous OHA members made phone calls, sent emails, and made personal visits to their House of Representatives members this week in an effort to pass the bill. For a good recap of the day’s events and to see how your representative voted, click here. Please take the time to thank the representatives who voted yes.

HB 1054 includes increases in the cigarette tax by $1.50 and other tobacco products, motor fuel at 6 cents per gallon, and low-point beer taxes, as well as an increase from 2 percent to 4 percent in the gross production tax incentive rate for the first 36 months of new wells’ production. The measure could be brought up for reconsideration.

OHA will keep you informed of next steps and developments as this funding crisis continues.

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.