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HB 1819OKLAHOMASession 2026State BillBecame law over the governor's veto

Enacted

Oklahoma House Bill 1819 raises annual optometry license fee cap to $500

Original title: Professions and occupations; optometry licenses; annual fees; effective date.

Last action · May 29, 2025: Filed with Secretary of StateSponsor: Carl Newton

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What This Bill Does

Oklahoma House Bill 1819 raises the statutory cap on the annual optometry license fee from $300 to $500, effective November 1, 2025. Licensed optometrists must pay the yearly fee by June 30 or face certificate revocation after a 15-day notice.

Why it matters

Licensed optometrists practicing in Oklahoma face a higher potential ceiling on annual fees paid to the state regulatory board.

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

Licensed optometrists in Oklahoma

Subject to a higher maximum annual license fee cap and face certificate revocation if payment defaults after notice.

Directly affected

Board of Examiners in Optometry

Authorized to promulgate rules for higher fee caps, collect yearly license fees, and manage the revolving fund.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new maximum annual fee for an optometry license in Oklahoma?

The maximum annual license fee cap is increased to $500.

By what date must optometrists pay their annual license fee?

Annual license fees must be paid no later than the 30th day of June of each year.

What happens if an optometrist defaults on the annual license fee payment?

The Board of Examiners will revoke the certificate after notifying the person in default by registered mail and allowing 15 days to comply.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law over the governor's veto.

Procedural history

33 actions

May 29, 2025House
Filed with Secretary of State
May 29, 2025Senate
Measure returned to House
May 29, 2025Senate
Veto overridden: Ayes: 33 Nays: 11
May 29, 2025Senate
Veto override failed: Ayes: 30 Nays: 15
May 29, 2025House
To Senate
May 29, 2025House
Veto overridden: Ayes: 74 Nays: 14

Show 27 earlier actions

May 7, 2025House
Vetoed 05/07/2025
May 1, 2025House
Sent to Governor
May 1, 2025Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
May 1, 2025House
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Apr 30, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred for enrollment
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Apr 30, 2025SenateFloor
Measure passed: Ayes: 31 Nays: 10
Apr 30, 2025Senate
General Order, Considered
Apr 16, 2025Senate
Placed on General Order
Apr 14, 2025SenateFloor
Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
Mar 25, 2025SenateIntroduced
First Reading
Mar 25, 2025House
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
Mar 24, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred for engrossment
Mar 24, 2025HouseFloor
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 77 Nays: 15
Mar 24, 2025House
Authored by Senator Jech (principal Senate author)
Mar 24, 2025House
General Order
Mar 5, 2025HouseFloor
CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
Feb 24, 2025House
Coauthored by Representative(s) Newton
Feb 24, 2025HouseFloor
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
Feb 19, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Public Health
Feb 19, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
Feb 19, 2025HouseCommittee
Withdrawn from Rules Committee
Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Second Reading referred to Rules
Feb 3, 2025House
Remove Representative Newton as principal House author and substitute with Representative Worthen
Feb 3, 2025House
Authored by Representative Newton
Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Board of Examiners in Optometry, State Treasurer, Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services

OrganizationBoard of Examiners in Optometry“Sets examination and yearly license fees and manages the Optometry Board Revolvi”Map →

OrganizationState Treasurer“Draws warrants for expenditures based on claims from the Board of Optometry.”Map →

PersonDirector of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services“Approves payment claims for warrants drawn from the Optometry Board Revolving Fu”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

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