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HB 1278OKLAHOMASession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature
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Oklahoma creates Barbara Weber ALS Grant Program and revolving fund housed at State Department of Health

Original title: State Department of Health; Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program; agency; purpose; reports; Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program Revolving Fund; fund nature; budgeting and expenditure of funds; effective date; emergency.

Last action · May 12, 2025: Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/11/2025Sponsors: Ross Ford and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Oklahoma establishes the Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program to fund ALS research and support programs for afflicted residents and family caregivers, backed by a dedicated . Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Department of Health must submit an annual report detailing grant awards to state leaders. The measure takes effect July 1, 2025, under an emergency declaration.

Why it matters

Establishes a dedicated state funding stream and grant mechanism for ALS research and caregiver support in Oklahoma, creating new reporting requirements for health officials beginning in 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State Department of Health

The department is tasked with administering the grant program, managing the revolving fund, and submitting annual reports to state leadership.

Directly affected

Oklahoma residents afflicted with ALS

Eligible for support programs funded by grants awarded through the newly established program.

Directly affected

Family caregivers of ALS-afflicted residents

Eligible for support programs and assistance funded through the grant program.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the Barbara Weber ALS Grant Program?
The State Department of Health administers the program.
What is the purpose of the grant program?
The program grants funds to support ALS research and programs that help support Oklahoma residents afflicted with ALS or Oklahoma residents caring for a family member afflicted with ALS.
When does the State Department of Health have to start reporting on the grants?
Beginning July 1, 2026, the department must provide an annual report to the Governor and legislative leaders.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.

Procedural history

30 actions
  1. May 12, 2025House
    Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/11/2025
  2. May 5, 2025House
    Sent to Governor
  3. May 5, 2025Senate
    Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
  4. May 5, 2025House
    Enrolled, signed, to Senate
  5. May 1, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for enrollment
  6. May 1, 2025Senate
    Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
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  1. May 1, 2025Senate
    Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 8
  2. May 1, 2025Senate
    Amendment restored bill to engrossed version
  3. May 1, 2025Senate
    Title restored
  4. May 1, 2025Senate
    General Order, Amended
  5. May 1, 2025Senate
    Coauthored by Senator Nice
  6. Apr 21, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
  7. Apr 16, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass Appropriations committee; CR filed
  8. Apr 7, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations
  9. Apr 7, 2025Senate
    Title stricken
  10. Apr 7, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass as amended Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
  11. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee
  12. Mar 5, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  13. Mar 5, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  14. Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  15. Mar 4, 2025House
    Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 10
  16. Mar 4, 2025House
    Amended
  17. Mar 4, 2025House
    House Rule suspended
  18. Mar 4, 2025House
    Coauthored by Representative(s) Ford
  19. Mar 4, 2025House
    General Order
  20. Feb 26, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Rosino (principal Senate author)
  21. Feb 26, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
  22. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
  23. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Caldwell (Chad)
  24. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Sponsors

Ross FordHouse · District 76RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Nikki NiceSenate · District 48DemocraticCosponsor

Connected Entities

Barbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program Revolving Fund, Governor, Oklahoma House of Representatives and 6 more
otherBarbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program Revolving Fund“Continuing revolving fund created in the Oklahoma State Treasury”Map →
PersonGovernor“Receives annual report from the State Department of Health”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma House of Representatives“Speaker and Appropriations and Budget Chair receive annual reports”Map →
OrganizationState Department of Health“Administers the Barbara Weber ALS Grant Program and revolving fund”Map →
PersonState Treasurer“Issues warrants against claims for fund expenditures”Map →
otherBarbara Weber Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Grant Program“Grant program created by the act”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Management and Enterprise Services“Approves claims for expenditures from the revolving fund”Map →
locationOklahoma State Treasury“House of the revolving fund”Map →
OrganizationOklahoma State Senate“President Pro Tempore and Appropriations Chair receive annual reports”Map →

Sources

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www.oklegislature.gov

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