Rep. Eddy Dempsey

Maddy summaryHB 3666 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Roads Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies or affect any specific group, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes." The bill serves only to formally designate the act's name and implementation timeline. It has no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond this naming and scheduling.

Maddy summaryHB 3665 prohibits the use of motorized vessels with engines over 10 horsepower on the Lower Mountain Fork River between the dam and Wild Goose Road. This law directly affects recreational boaters and river users in that specific section, effective November 1, 2026. Exceptions include law enforcement, emergency services, government operations, and vessels protected by federal law or tribal treaty rights. The bill aims to regulate motorized activity in this river segment without restricting authorized public safety or governmental use.

Maddy summaryHB 3663 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not create new agricultural policies, regulations, or programs. The bill solely establishes the name for future legislation and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects no individuals or entities, as it contains no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3668 is a procedural bill that names the "Transportation Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it is explicitly stated to be non-codified (not added to Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill directly affects no specific groups or programs, as it serves only to establish the act's title and implementation timeline. This is a standard naming and effective date provision common in early legislative stages.

Maddy summaryHB 1378 would have expanded Oklahoma's sales tax exemptions for agriculture by adding timber to the definition of "agricultural products." This change would have exempted sales of timber (including timber products used in farming) from sales tax, directly affecting Oklahoma agricultural businesses, farmers, and timber producers. The bill amended existing tax code provisions that already exempted farm products, livestock, feed, fertilizer, machinery, and other agricultural supplies. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 10, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1378 would have expanded Oklahoma's agricultural tax exemptions to include timber products by amending the definition of "agricultural products" in state tax law. This change would have exempted sales of timber (such as from timber harvesting and processing) from the state sales tax, directly affecting timber producers, landowners, and businesses involved in timber sales. The bill amended Section 1358 of Oklahoma's tax code to explicitly include timber within the existing exemptions for farm products, livestock, feed, equipment, and other agricultural inputs. The bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 10, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 516 modifies Oklahoma's Roofing Contractor Registration Act to improve complaint handling and update public access to registration records. It requires registrars to log complaint dates, notify contractors within 5 days, and provide a 10-day response window for contractors - after which complaints may be forwarded to district attorneys. The bill also modernizes the online verification system to show complaint status, contractor responses, court outcomes, and relevant criminal convictions, while clarifying that public access does not endorse contractors. These changes directly affect roofing contractors, enforcement officials, and homeowners who rely on registration verification.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 516 modifies Oklahoma's Roofing Contractor Registration Act, directly affecting registered roofing contractors and the Construction Industries Board. The bill updates the registrar's duties, requiring them to record the date complaints are received, process them, and notify the contractor within five days. It also mandates that the registrar's online direct access system be modernized to include notations of complaints, contractor responses, court dispositions, and any convictions for violations of the act or other criminal offenses. These changes aim to enhance the transparency and record-keeping related to roofing contractor conduct and registration status.

Maddy summaryHB 1380 creates Oklahoma's Insulin Access and Affordability Program within the State Department of Health to lower insulin costs and improve access. The program requires the state to partner with nonprofit pharmaceutical companies and organizations to secure fast-acting insulin at capped prices: $30 per vial or $55 per pack of five pre-filled pens, with agreements detailing projected savings for Oklahoma residents and self-insured plans. It directly affects Oklahomans using insulin, particularly those on public or private insurance, by aiming to reduce out-of-pocket costs through competitive pricing. The program takes effect July 1, 2025, and requires nonprofits to commit to specific price points and savings reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 1380 establishes the Insulin Access and Affordability Program within the Oklahoma State Department of Health. This program aims to increase marketplace competition, lower insulin prices, and improve access to affordable prescription drugs for Oklahomans. It authorizes the Department of Health to enter agreements with nonprofit pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development and access of fast-acting insulin. The bill also allows partnerships with nonprofit organizations to make biosimilar insulin available at specific price caps, such as $30 per vial, with these organizations providing matching funds. The program seeks to reduce drug costs for public and private purchasers, taxpayers, and consumers.