Rep. Tim Turner

Maddy summaryHB 2001 is a procedural bill that establishes the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" as its official name and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it is explicitly designated as "noncodified" in the Oklahoma Statutes. It does not create new requirements, affect specific groups, or change existing laws. The bill's sole purpose is to formally name the legislation and specify its implementation timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 2007 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Public Safety Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new policies or provisions but formally creates the title for future legislation. This bill directly affects how related public safety legislation will be referenced in Oklahoma law. The bill is currently in early committee review stages.

Maddy summaryHB 2002, titled the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that names the act and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies, programs, or direct impacts on any specific groups or entities. The bill simply establishes the act's name and specifies November 1, 2025, as its effective date, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms described. As a non-codified act, it will not appear in Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a routine naming and scheduling measure, not a policy reform.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural joint resolution naming the "Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Policy Act of 2025" and setting its effective date of November 1, 2025. The bill does not establish new policy provisions or alter existing law; it only creates a formal title for future legislation related to workers' compensation medical fees. It directly affects no specific individuals or entities, as it serves as a naming resolution for subsequent legislative action. The resolution was introduced on February 3, 2025, and referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 2010 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Public Safety Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not create new policy provisions or regulations but formally establishes the act's name and implementation timeline. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. It directly affects no specific individuals or entities, as it only names the act and sets a future effective date. This is a technical procedural measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is procedural and establishes the name "Poor Persons Act of 2025" for future legislation. It sets November 1, 2025, as the effective date for the act. The bill itself contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it only names the act and sets its effective date. It does not directly affect any individuals or create new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1998 requires Oklahoma public schools to obtain written parental permission before students can participate in sex education classes or surveys focused on sexual behavior or attitudes. It also mandates parental consent for the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment Survey, which evaluates student mental health, substance use, and related issues. All sex education materials must include abstinence education and consent information as defined by Oklahoma law. The bill directly affects students in grades 6-12 who would be exposed to these specific programs or surveys in public schools.

Maddy summaryHB 2005 is a procedural bill that names the "Insurance Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy changes to insurance regulations, coverage requirements, or consumer protections. The bill solely establishes the official title for future insurance-related legislation and specifies when it takes effect. This type of naming bill directly affects only the legislative record, not insurance consumers or providers.

Maddy summarySB 127 clarifies that a truck tractor separated from its trailer in an accident must still be treated as a "combination vehicle" under Oklahoma law. It requires law enforcement officers to document in accident reports whether a towed vehicle qualifies as a combination vehicle, which affects how such vehicles are handled during towing. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 951 to define "combination vehicle" as a truck tractor with attached trailers and specifies reporting requirements for officers. This applies directly to police officers and towing services when responding to accidents involving commercial vehicles. The changes focus on standardizing terminology and reporting procedures without altering penalties or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1989 modifies Oklahoma's wind farm setback requirements, which dictate minimum distances between wind turbines and residential properties. It directly affects landowners and wind farm operators in counties where these setbacks apply. The key change adds a provision allowing landowners to waive setback restrictions through written agreement with wind farm owners or operators. This amendment clarifies that setbacks apply "in an affected county" and introduces the waiver mechanism to the existing rules. The bill does not change the fundamental setback distances but adds flexibility for landowners to negotiate exceptions.