June 11, 2026 •
Oklahoma Ethics Commission Releases Updated Rules
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission announced the updated 2026 Ethics Rules are available. Campaign finance updates include increasing the limit for cash contributions from $50 to $200. In lobbying regulations, the rule permitting infrequent gifts from legislative lobbyists on occasions of […]
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission announced the updated 2026 Ethics Rules are available. Campaign finance updates include increasing the limit for cash contributions from $50 to $200. In lobbying regulations, the rule permitting infrequent gifts from legislative lobbyists on occasions of personal significance has been repealed. The governor, legislators, or any employee of the governor or the Legislature may now accept gifts of traditional business expenses from legislative lobbyists and lobbyist principals. Meals and other traditional business expenses, as well as non-meal food and beverage, are reported when the cumulative yearly total exceeds $20. Lobbyist principals of legislative lobbyists may now provide food and beverage for legislative sessions.
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March 3, 2026 •
Oklahoma Interim Filing System Launched for Local Committees
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission released an interim campaign finance reporting tool that allows local government campaigns and committees to upload campaign finance reports and forms while the commission integrates local government filing into the Guardian system. When full integration is […]
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission released an interim campaign finance reporting tool that allows local government campaigns and committees to upload campaign finance reports and forms while the commission integrates local government filing into the Guardian system. When full integration is complete, all local government political committees will need to register, pay any registration fees, and file all reports in the Guardian online system. The interim reporting tool is located at https://localcampaignfilings.ok.gov/filer.
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December 19, 2025 •
Oklahoma Ethics Commission Reverses Course on Guardian 2.0 Disclosure System
At its meeting on December 19, the Oklahoma Ethics Commission agreed to reinstate and reactivate the deactivated Guardian lobbyist and campaign finance online disclosure system. The commission also agreed to terminate its contract with RFD & Associates, Inc., the contractor […]
At its meeting on December 19, the Oklahoma Ethics Commission agreed to reinstate and reactivate the deactivated Guardian lobbyist and campaign finance online disclosure system. The commission also agreed to terminate its contract with RFD & Associates, Inc., the contractor responsible for the Guardian 2.0 filing system, and to authorize the Office of Attorney General to pursue remedies for potential legal claims. Lobbyist renewal registrations and campaign finance reporting have been inactive or unable to be submitted online since the launch of Guardian 2.0 in beta earlier this fall. Contacting commission staff is recommended during this transition to ensure registration and reporting compliance at ethics@ethics.ok.gov.
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