I recently passed a bill in the House aimed at strengthening Oklahoma’s free-market economy, attracting new investment, and supporting the hardworking Oklahoma businesses that create jobs in our communities.
House Bill 3498 modernizes Oklahoma’s corporate code to better reflect a pro-growth, pro-business legal framework. The purpose of this update is to strengthen freedom of contract, increase legal certainty and ensure Oklahoma remains competitive with other states for jobs and investment.
Many of Oklahoma’s business laws have not been updated in years, leaving us at a disadvantage compared to other states competing for investment. This reform helps Oklahoma compete with other states that are aggressively working to attract businesses and high-paying jobs. For decades, states like Delaware have attracted corporate headquarters because their laws provide clarity and predictability. This legislation adopts some of those proven legal structures while maintaining Oklahoma’s commitment to fairness, transparency and economic freedom. The goal is simple: make Oklahoma a place where businesses want to invest, grow and create jobs. By providing stronger legal certainty, Oklahoma can encourage private investment and reduce unnecessary regulatory uncertainty.
Another bill I authored that passed the House was House Bill 3499. This measure allows special judges to hear applications involving the issuance of the title for motor vehicles, manufactured homes, vessels or other titled property. This helps reduce unnecessary delays and eases the workload on district courts.
These bills now advance to the state Senate where they are eligible for consideration first in committee and then on that chamber’s floor.
In total, the House has advanced more than 200 measures to the Senate. Roughly 300 additional bills remain for consideration by the March 26 third-reading deadline.
This week was lighter in the Legislature, allowing lawmakers time at home in their districts for Spring Break. House members’ children and family members were invited to the Capitol on Monday and Tuesday by the Speaker of the House and first lady, Kyle and Alexis Hilbert. They had some fun activities planned while House members held our regular legislative sessions.
On Monday night, many legislators took part in the Oklahoma Youth Expo’s 22nd Annual Legislative & Celebrity Showmanship Contest. This is a fun night in which lawmakers show animals raised by local 4-H and FFA members. OYE raises money for scholarships supporting these hardworking students. I showed a swine raised by Hendrix Beutler of Guthrie 4-H. It proved to be an adventure!
As always, it is an honor to serve you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at (405) 557-7350 or collin.duel@okhouse.gov if I can ever be of service to you.
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