Rep. Eddy Dempsey

Maddy summaryHB 1387 is a procedural bill that names the legislation as the "Transportation Efficiency Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not establish any substantive policy changes, new requirements, or direct impacts on individuals or entities. This bill serves solely as a naming and administrative measure with no content beyond its title and effective date. As a non-codified act, it will not be added to Oklahoma's statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1383 modifies Oklahoma's waterfowl hunting rules, primarily affecting nonresident hunters on public lands. It sets higher fees for nonresidents ($30 license vs. $20 for residents), creates a temporary $100-$175 "substitute" license for those arrested without proper permits, and restricts nonresidents to hunting waterfowl only on public lands south of I-40 and east of I-35 on Monday-Thursday (prohibiting Friday-Sunday hunting). Fees from licenses and temporary stamps fund wetland conservation, and the bill exempts private property hunting from stamp requirements. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1382 creates a new licensing requirement for commercial facilities that raise and harvest cervidae (like deer, elk, and exotic species) for profit. It mandates that applicants prove animals were not sourced from Oklahoma's wild populations and requires an annual $300 license fee from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. The bill grants inspectors authority to conduct unannounced checks for violations and updates existing commercial hunting license rules, including fee structures and expiration dates. This directly affects businesses operating as "commercial harvesting facilities" under the new definition.

Maddy summaryHB 1382 establishes a new licensing system for facilities that commercially harvest captive-raised cervidae (such as deer, elk, and hybrids) for profit. It requires these facilities to obtain an annual $300 license, submit proof that animals were not sourced from wild Oklahoma populations, and comply with inspections by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. The bill also replaces the previous "commercial hunting area" license under Section 4-106 of state law, updating fee structures and inspection protocols. This directly affects commercial hunting operations that breed and hunt wildlife on private premises for monetary gain.

Maddy summaryHB 1379 requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to consult with state legislators when updating its Eight-Year Construction Work Plan. Specifically, ODOT must present the plan to relevant legislative committees, allowing lawmakers to provide feedback, recommendations, and district-specific priorities for consideration. This bill directly affects ODOT's planning process and state legislators who will offer input on transportation project priorities. The requirement becomes effective November 1, 2025, and is codified under Title 69, Section 4014 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1383 updates Oklahoma's waterfowl hunting regulations. It requires a $20 license for Oklahoma residents aged 18+ and a $30 license for nonresidents to hunt waterfowl. Nonresidents are restricted to hunting on public lands south of I-40 and east of I-35 only on Mondays through Thursdays, with hunting prohibited on Fridays through Sundays. Those arrested without a license can buy a temporary 30-day license for $100 (residents) or $175 (nonresidents), with fees funding wetland habitat conservation. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1385 creates the "Transportation Modernization Act of 2025" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms described in the text. It does not alter existing transportation laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. The bill serves only to establish the act's title and effective date, consistent with standard legislative naming procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1387 is a procedural bill that names the "Transportation Efficiency Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it only establishes the act's name and effective date without describing any new requirements, funding, or regulations. It does not directly affect any specific groups or entities, as it serves solely as a naming and scheduling measure. This is a non-substantive procedural bill, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1386 is a procedural bill that names the "Transportation Updating Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms affecting transportation systems, funding, or regulations. It serves solely as a naming and effective date designation for future transportation-related legislation. This is a non-substantive procedural measure with no direct impact on constituents or policy implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 3738 modifies Oklahoma's sales tax exemptions for agriculture to clarify which items and transactions remain tax-free. The bill expands the definition of exempted goods to include specific agricultural supplies, farm machinery, and equipment used directly in farming, while explicitly excluding items like pet animals and non-commercial garden seeds. To prevent abuse, the legislation requires written certification from buyers for certain purchases, such as feed for livestock and materials for agricultural permit holders, and imposes penalties for false claims. Although the bill was introduced to update tax rules for farmers and ranchers, it ultimately did not become law after dying in conference.