OK HB 3176: State development; Oklahoma Gas, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Research Hub; National Laboratory; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; effective date.
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State development; Oklahoma Gas, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Research Hub; National Laboratory; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; effective date.
AI Summary
HB 3176 aims to foster state development by establishing the Oklahoma Gas, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Research Hub, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
If you operate in AI research or development in Oklahoma, you should prepare to engage with the new research hub once established.
State
Oklahoma
Bill Number
HB 3176
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Low
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Apr 16, 2026
Last Verified
May 28, 2026
Data Updated
May 28, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
Research and DevelopmentTechnologyEmployment
What This Means
HB 3176 focuses on state development through the creation of a research hub for gas, AI, and space, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Key Provisions
Establishment of the Oklahoma Gas, AI, and Space Research Hub
Management by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Role of the National Laboratory to be confirmed
Compliance with state and federal guidelines to be confirmed
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Appropriations
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
Name
Role
District
Anthony MooreR
Sponsor
HD-057
Brian HillR
Sponsor
HD-047
Clay StairesR
Sponsor
HD-066
Dave RaderR
Sponsor
SD-039
Eric RobertsR
Sponsor
HD-083
Josh WestR
Sponsor
HD-005
Mark ChapmanR
Sponsor
HD-012
Mark LepakR
Sponsor
HD-009
Meloyde BlancettD
Sponsor
HD-078
Nick ArcherR
Sponsor
HD-055
Preston StinsonR
Sponsor
HD-096
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
S ·
Senate: Technology & Telecommunications Committee: DO PASS AMENDED ·
Apr 16, 2026
7 Yea 1 NayPassed ✓
H ·
House: THIRD READING ·
Mar 10, 2026
51 Yea 37 Nay 11 OtherPassed ✓
H ·
House: Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee: DO PASS ·
Feb 26, 2026
14 Yea 3 NayPassed ✓
H ·
House: Government Modernization and Technology Committee: DO PASS ·
Feb 9, 2026
5 Yea 2 NayPassed ✓
Amendments (1)
House Floor 1 Floor Amendment by CALDWELLPending2026-03-10
Full Legal Analysis
HB 3176 proposes the establishment of the Oklahoma Gas, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Research Hub, highlighting state development. The hub will be managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The involvement and role of the National Laboratory and specific compliance requirements are to be confirmed from the bill text.
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