Will the $507.6 million tax increase be repealed?

Posted on: 6/13/18


The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on two lawsuits to stop the effort to repeal HB 1010xx, the historic tax increase passed by the Legislature with a supermajority – the first tax increase to pass since voters approved SQ 640 in 1992. The Oklahoma Supreme Court is expected to rule soon.

Oklahoma Taxpayers Unite has until July 18 to gather 42,000 signatures of registered voters to place the repeal of the tax bill on a statewide ballot. The challenges to the “repeal” were initiated by education groups as a large portion of the new funding will go to education. However, the $1 increase per pack cigarette tax is dedicated to health care in the second year, unless the bill is repealed. The increase in the cigarette tax is included with other tax measures in HB 1010xx.  For more information, click here. (Lynne White)

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.