Rep. Mark Chapman

Maddy summaryHB 2883, titled the "Utility Worker Protection Act of 2025," makes assault or battery against utility workers a felony. It directly affects utility workers (including those employed by companies providing electricity, water, gas, or other essential services) and individuals who assault them while they are performing job duties. The bill establishes that such assaults carry penalties of up to two years in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both, and specifies these penalties are cumulative with other applicable charges. The law will take effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2885 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it is explicitly designated as "new law not to be codified" in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill directly affects no individuals or entities, as it serves only to name the legislation and specify its implementation timeline. This is a standard naming and effective date bill with no concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2906 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" for future tax legislation and specifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma's statutes. The bill sets November 1, 2025, as its effective date. It does not create new tax policies or alter existing tax rates; it solely names the act and sets its implementation timeline. This bill directly affects the legislative process for future tax-related bills by providing a designated title and effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 2881 creates a tax deduction for Oklahoma businesses receiving specific federal broadband funding. It allows businesses to deduct funds distributed by the Oklahoma Broadband Office under federal programs like the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's BEAD Program, provided the money is spent on broadband equipment or services. This deduction applies to taxable income for years starting January 1, 2025, and is distributed to pass-through business owners. The bill directly affects Oklahoma broadband providers and service entities using federal recovery funds for infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally names the Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025 and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not create new tax laws or change existing revenue policies. The legislation serves only to establish the official title and implementation timeline for future tax-related statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 2887 creates the "Oklahoma Seniors Income Tax Relief Act of 2025," providing tax relief to Oklahoma seniors aged 65 or older with annual income under $25,000. The bill reduces their state income tax liability by eliminating tax on the first $25,000 of their income. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, and is structured as a noncodified act, meaning it operates as a standalone law rather than amending existing tax code sections. This directly affects qualifying senior residents by lowering their state tax burden.

Maddy summaryHB 2906 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" and sets its effective date. It does not change tax laws or affect specific taxpayers; it only establishes the act's name and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive tax provisions or policy changes beyond its naming and timing. As a non-substantive procedural measure, it directly affects the legislative record but not public tax obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 2885 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy changes, as it explicitly states it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill only establishes its own title and effective date without creating new requirements or affecting any specific group. This is a standard naming and scheduling measure for legislation, not a policy reform.

Maddy summaryHB 2881 allows Oklahoma businesses to deduct from their state taxable income amounts received from federal broadband funding programs, including funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (2021) and the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. It specifically applies to businesses with pass-through tax treatment (like S-corps or LLCs) that use these federal funds to purchase broadband equipment or provide broadband services. The deduction becomes available for tax years starting January 1, 2025, and requires funds to be spent on qualifying broadband purposes as mandated by federal law. This policy change affects eligible broadband providers receiving federal funds, not the funding itself.

Maddy summaryHB 2887, the "Oklahoma Seniors Income Tax Relief Act of 2025," provides tax relief for Oklahoma seniors by reducing their income tax burden. The bill directly affects eligible senior citizens in Oklahoma, though specific income thresholds or age requirements aren't detailed in the provided text. It establishes the tax relief program with an effective date of November 1, 2025, and is not codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill focuses on creating a new tax relief mechanism without specifying the exact calculation method or benefit amount.