Rep. John Kane

Maddy summaryHB 1459 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" and sets its effective date. Section 1 establishes the bill's official name, while Section 2 specifies November 1, 2025, as the effective date. The bill contains no substantive tax changes or policy provisions - it only creates a name for future tax legislation and sets a start date. This is purely administrative, not a tax law. It does not directly affect taxpayers or alter existing tax rules.

Maddy summaryHB 2089 requires entities seeking to acquire land for oil and gas pipelines through eminent domain to reimburse property owners for reasonable attorney, appraisal, and engineering fees if the condemnation fails (property not acquired, proceeding abandoned, or jury award exceeds 10% over the initial offer). This applies specifically to property owners in pipeline condemnation cases where the condemning authority (like a pipeline company) does not successfully obtain the property. The bill amends Oklahoma statutes to clarify these reimbursement conditions and payment obligations. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2088 requires Oklahoma public school districts to create and publish policies allowing homeschooled students (defined as "students educated by other means") to participate in extracurricular activities starting in the 2025-2026 school year. To participate, these students must register by July 1 each year, pay equivalent fees, follow the same behavioral and academic standards as enrolled students, and meet academic requirements through an agreement between their parent and the district. The bill amends existing law to mandate that school athletic associations permit this participation and comply with the new requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies directly to homeschooling families and public school districts in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 2088 requires Oklahoma public school districts to create policies allowing students educated outside traditional public schools (such as homeschoolers or students in private programs) to join extracurricular activities at their resident district. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, these students must register by July 1, pay the same fees as other participants, follow identical conduct and academic rules, and meet academic standards through a method agreed upon by their parent and the school district. The bill also updates school athletic association rules to require similar participation policies. It takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1463, titled the "Pension Reform Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that establishes the act's name and sets its effective date. It does not describe substantive changes to pension systems but formally names the legislation and specifies November 1, 2025, as the implementation date. The bill directly affects Oklahoma's public retirement systems by designating this specific legislative action. As a non-codified act, it serves as a procedural step rather than enacting policy changes. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced and referred to committee in February 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025 as a standalone legal document that will not be added to the state's official statutes. The legislation creates a formal title for future revenue and tax laws, allowing them to be referenced collectively under this name. It sets the effective date for the act as November 1, 2025, without changing any existing tax rates or collection procedures. The bill primarily serves an organizational purpose by providing a unified citation for Oklahoma's revenue and taxation laws.

Maddy summaryHB 2089 requires entities seeking to acquire land via eminent domain for oil and gas pipelines to reimburse property owners for reasonable attorney, appraisal, engineering, and expert witness fees when the condemnation fails (property not acquired, proceeding abandoned, or jury award exceeds the commissioner's award by 10% or more). This applies directly to landowners whose properties are targeted for pipeline projects but not taken, and to the pipeline companies or agencies initiating the proceedings. The bill amends Oklahoma statutes to mandate this reimbursement from the condemning entity, not the property owner, and clarifies notice requirements for parties in condemnation cases. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1461 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not create new policies or affect any specific groups, as it establishes a non-codified reference (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official legal code). The bill solely serves to name the act and specify its implementation timeline. No substantive changes to agriculture law or regulations are included.