Contact
nick.archer@okhouse.gov
(405) 557 7312
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Room 547

House

Nick Archer

Republican

HD55

29
%
2024 score
36
%
Lifetime
score
Past scores
2023
42
Bill Score Summary Motion Vote OCPA Position Sponsored
Bill
HB2724
Score
-2
Summary

This bill enacts the creation of the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Commission, which is to be in effect until December 30, 2034. 

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB2948
Score
3
Summary

This bill allows corporations in Oklahoma to subtract a specific amount from their taxable income as per the Oklahoma Income Tax Code. The deduction begins at the rate of 20% for the taxable year starting after December 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2025. The deduction rate increases by 20% each year, reaching 100% for any taxable year starting on or after January 1, 2028. Companies must make an irrevocable decision to reduce taxable income, as specified by this act, by June 30, 2024, or within 60 days after the formation of a new eligible entity.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB2949
Score
5
Summary

The bill seeks to modify the income tax rate for a designated tax year, proposing reductions in income tax rates based on certain determinations about tax collections. It also introduces further reductions in income tax rates using a specified formula.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB2950
Score
7
Summary

It modifies the income tax rate applicable for a specified tax year, introduces deductions in tax rates based on tax collections, and provides further reductions using a given formula. It adjusts the tax brackets and rates for both single and joint filers, with plans for rate reductions contingent on certain triggers

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB3071
Score
1
Summary

This bill, if enacted into law, would limit the use of state revenues in Oklahoma for the benefit of people illegally present in the state or the United States. State funds would not be allowed to be used knowingly to provide any form of support to such individuals, with some key exceptions.  

Motion
House: General Government Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB3071
Score
1
Summary

This bill, if enacted into law, would limit the use of state revenues in Oklahoma for the benefit of people illegally present in the state or the United States. State funds would not be allowed to be used knowingly to provide any form of support to such individuals, with some key exceptions. 

Motion
House: SUSPEND HOUSE RULES
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB3073
Score
-1
Summary

The bill introduces a misdemeanor for those who distribute or publish a digitization of another person's likeness, voice, name, or image without written consent with an intent to deceive or harm.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB3076
Score
1
Summary

It amends current legislation to permit retail spirit license holders to offer samples of alcoholic beverages to employees under certain circumstances.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB3076
Score
1
Summary

It amends current legislation to permit retail spirit license holders to offer samples of alcoholic beverages to employees under certain circumstances.

Motion
House: EMERGENCY
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB3097
Score
3
Summary

This bill proposes that any commercial entities be held accountable for publishing or distributing obscene materials, including materials that depict or encourage child pornography or child sexual exploitation, on the internet, digital media, or print media.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB3388
Score
1
Summary

Modifying procedures for application process for Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
sb1447
Score
-3
Summary

This bill proposes the creation of Oklahoma's Modern Plan for Economic Transformation and Effectiveness (COMPETE) Act, which establishes the Division on Economic Development, Growth, and Expansion within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The Division's purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and support the growth and expansion of the state's economy. Technical terms are defined in the Act, including 'Board' (referring to the Oklahoma Economic Development, Growth, and Expansion Board), 'Commission' (referring to the Oklahoma Workforce Commission), and 'Division' (referring to the Division on Economic Development, Growth, and Expansion). The bill gives certain public bodies, including the Division, permission to hold executive sessions on matters related to economic development. It also governs the Division's responsibilities, membership procedures, powers, and duties, and outlines rules for reimbursement of expenses, disclosure of information, and management of a Revolving Fund. The bill passed the House of Representatives on April 25, 2024 and is waiting for approval by the Senate. It includes an amendment to strike the enacting clause in Section 1. Emergencies declared allow for immediate codification upon enactment in order to expedite the bill's intended changes and benefits, implying the urgency of the state's need for modernized economic development.


 

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB1450
Score
1
Summary

It outlines specific elements that constitute organized retail crime, such as the intention for resale, use of theft tools, attempted escape through fire exits or non-public entry and exit points, and resistance to arrest. The bill also modifies aggregated offense periods, alters criminal offense patterns and modifies the escape element of force or fear in determining robbery classifications. It includes certain penalties related to organized retail crime, ranging from a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to eight years. 

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1470
Score
3
Summary

This bill, also known as the Oklahoma Survivors' Act (Senate Bill No. 1470), aims to provide support and greater legal flexibility for victims of domestic violence who have been convicted of a crime.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1477
Score
7
Summary

Modifying procedures for parental choice tax credits; disallowing credit to be used for certain tax offsets; exempting credit from taxable income

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1477
Score
1
Summary

Modifying procedures for parental choice tax credits; disallowing credit to be used for certain tax offsets; exempting credit from taxable income

Motion
House: EMERGENCY
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1513
Score
1
Summary

Prohibiting a school district from taking certain actions with regard to statewide professional educators' associations

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1677
Score
6
Summary

Prohibiting certain actions by the Department of Human Services regarding prospective foster or adoptive parents.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1649
Score
-2
Summary

The changes include incorporating additional obligations, such as maintaining data related to human trafficking, entering into memoranda of understanding with any state agency, district attorney, or law enforcement entity to perform the responsibilities of the Attorney General, initiating and prosecuting criminal actions, among others.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB1770
Score
4
Summary

This bill is related to the expungement and sealing of criminal records; it clarifies which records are eligible to be sealed and modifies the requirements for certain expungements.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB2001
Score
1
Summary

Allows licensed employees to sample alcoholic beverages under certain circumstances; specifying amounts.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB358
Score
15
Summary

Removing requirement for prior school year attendance for LNH eligibility.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB358
Score
1
Summary

Removing requirement for prior school year attendance for LNH eligibility.

Motion
House: RECONSIDER MEASURE
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SJR34
Score
35
Summary

Repeals the Judicial Nominating Committee and adopts the U.S. Constitution model for selecting judges.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1737
Score
-10
Summary

The bill authorizes individuals or organizations that have suffered business interruption or economic injury due to this conduct to file a civil action, a lawsuit that can lead to court orders and potentially monetary damages, against any person committing the conduct.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB102
Score
-3
Summary

Increases the minimum employee contribution for members of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System from 8% to 9% of their paid base salary, effective July 1, 2025. - Increases the computation factor used to calculate the accrued retirement benefit for certain members of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, phasing in higher percentages over time, from 2.5% to 3% of final average salary.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB102
Score
-5
Summary

Increases the minimum employee contribution for members of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System from 8% to 9% of their paid base salary, effective July 1, 2025. - Increases the computation factor used to calculate the accrued retirement benefit for certain members of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, phasing in higher percentages over time, from 2.5% to 3% of final average salary.

Motion
House: VETO OVERRIDE WITHOUT EMER
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB1425
Score
7
Summary

This bill requires each school district board of education in Oklahoma to adopt a policy allowing students to be excused from school to attend "released time courses" - religious or moral instruction courses taught by independent entities off school property.

Motion
House: FOURTH READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill Score Summary Motion Vote OCPA Position Sponsored
Bill
HB1005
Score
-5
Summary

Tribal-State agreements; enacting law to offer supplemental compact terms to affirm and extend existing agreements pertaining to motor vehicle registration 

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB1005
Score
-7
Summary

Tribal-State agreements; enacting law to offer supplemental compact terms to affirm and extend existing agreements pertaining to motor vehicle registration 

Motion
House: VETO OVERRIDE WITHOUT EMER
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB1038
Score
-1
Summary

Department of Commerce; making an appropriation; source; specifying amount.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB1039
Score
5
Summary

Revenue and taxation; franchise tax; removing levy of tax after certain year; effective date; emergency.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB1236
Score
-1
Summary

Civil procedure; authorizing court to award certain costs; authorizing court to impose certain sanctions; effective date.

Motion
House: FOURTH READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB1236
Score
-15
Summary

Civil procedure; authorizing court to award certain costs; authorizing court to impose certain sanctions; effective date.

Motion
House: VETO OVERRIDE WITHOUT EMER
Vote
no
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB1934
Score
30
Summary

Students; creating the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act; creating income tax credit for certain taxpayers.

Motion
House: FOURTH READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB1935
Score
30
Summary

Students; creating the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act; creating income tax credit for certain taxpayers; emergency.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB1935
Score
10
Summary

Students; creating the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act; creating income tax credit for certain taxpayers; emergency.

Motion
Special Conference Committee on HB 2775 and HB 1935
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB1953
Score
3
Summary

Providing for income tax cuts of .25%

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB1954
Score
5
Summary

Providing for income tax cuts of .5%

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB2078
Score
4
Summary

Requiring all instructional material purchased or made available on school property to be subject to inspection

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB2285
Score
8
Summary

Income-tax phaseout

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB2820
Score
-4
Summary

Sunset; Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; re-creating authority; modifying termination date.

Motion
House: VETO OVERRIDE WITHOUT EMER
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
HB2854
Score
-10
Summary

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; defined contribution plan; defined benefit plan; accounts; service credit; effective ...

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB2854
Score
-10
Summary

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; defined contribution plan; defined benefit plan; accounts; service credit; effective ...

Motion
House: RECONSIDER MEASURE
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HB2854
Score
-10
Summary

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; defined contribution plan; defined benefit plan; accounts; service credit; effective ...

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
HJR1045
Score
1
Summary

Approving and disapproving certain proposed permanent rules of state agencies; disapproving certain rules; distribution.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
no
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1056
Score
1
Summary

Obscene material; defining certain term

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB1176
Score
-1
Summary

Public finance; Large-scale Economic Activity and Development Act of 2022; modifying certain job threshold requirement; requiring transfer of funds if certa ...

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB1177
Score
-1
Summary

Economic development; creating the Perform Act; providing investment rebate. Emergency.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB1179
Score
-1
Summary

Economic development; making an appropriation to the Perform Fund; identifying source; establishing amount; requiring certain amounts be used for certain purposes

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB26
Score
-5
Summary

Tribal-State agreements; affirming and offering supplemental compact term; enacting law to offer the restoration of compact.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB26
Score
-5
Summary

Tribal-State agreements; affirming and offering supplemental compact term; enacting law to offer the restoration of compact

Motion
House: VETO OVERRIDE WITHOUT EMER
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB31
Score
-1
Summary

Oklahoma Historical Society; providing purpose; directing certain transfer; requiring certain budget procedures.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB36
Score
-3
Summary

Education; specifying apportionment of certain appropriated funds. Effective date. Emergency.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB516
Score
1
Summary

Charter schools; creating the Statewide Charter School Board; providing for succession to certain contracts. Effective date.

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB516
Score
1
Summary

Charter schools; creating the Statewide Charter School Board; providing for succession to certain contracts. Effective date.

Motion
House: FOURTH READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB613
Score
8
Summary

Prohibiting gender-reassignment medical treatment for minors; providing for administrative violation and penalty

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB77
Score
3
Summary

Economic development; creating the Perform Act; providing investment rebate. Emergency

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
oppose
Sponsored
Bill
SB844
Score
3
Summary

Mental health; requiring the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to issue certain request for proposals subject to availability of fund ..

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored
Bill
SB899
Score
1
Summary

Criminal justice; allows OIDS cases to be transferred under certain circumstances and increases fees for OiDS attorneys in capital cases

Motion
House: THIRD READING
Vote
yes
Position
support
Sponsored