Rep. Tim Turner

Maddy summaryHB 3759 amends Oklahoma law to change how local governments (counties, cities, school districts, and other municipal subdivisions) access temporary funding through county excise boards. It allows excise boards to approve temporary appropriations for current expenses at any time during the fiscal year, with spending limited to what the local government estimates for the full year. The bill creates an exception: cities/towns with less than 5% ad valorem tax revenue in their general fund can spend based on their own budget estimates without excise board approval. School districts must finalize temporary allocations by June 30 each year. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2044 amends Oklahoma's chiropractic practice law to expand educational requirements for chiropractors and establish new standards for injectable procedures. It requires chiropractors performing injections to complete specific training and certification, modifying existing penalty grounds for violations. The bill also clarifies rules for animal chiropractic care, defining it as spinal manipulation for nonhuman vertebrates while prohibiting x-rays, surgery, or medication administration. These changes directly affect licensed chiropractors in Oklahoma, particularly those seeking to offer injectable treatments or provide animal care services.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma's definition of "coercive control" within the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act. It adds specific examples to the definition, including isolating a victim from support networks, depriving basic needs, controlling finances or movements, threatening based on immigration status, forcing sex acts, and using animal cruelty to intimidate. These changes clarify what constitutes coercive control in domestic abuse cases, directly affecting victims and legal proceedings under Oklahoma's domestic abuse laws. The bill does not create new penalties or procedures - it solely refines the statutory definition to better capture non-physical abuse tactics.

Maddy summarySB 1510 requires wind and solar energy facility owners/operators to post a $100,000 surety bond before construction begins on private land in Oklahoma. The bond, filed with the Secretary of State along with a $10 fee, ensures compensation for landowners if damages occur from facility operations. It applies to both wind energy facilities (under the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act) and solar facilities (under the Commission Solar Decommissioning Act). The bond must remain active during operations, and developers must cover damages exceeding the bond amount. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2041 modifies Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act by increasing the trauma-care fee for violations from $100 to $200. This fee applies to individuals convicted under Section 2-402, which prohibits unauthorized possession, sale, or marketing of controlled substances like ephedrine with unapproved health claims. The bill updates the statutory fee amount and language but does not change the underlying prohibitions or penalty structure for violations. The change takes effect November 1, 2026, and affects anyone convicted of offenses under this section.

Maddy summarySB 1888 requires Oklahoma school athletic associations to include specific transparency measures in their written policies, such as making records accessible under the Open Records Act, holding open meetings per the Open Meeting Act, and conducting annual financial and performance audits. It also mandates that associations submit all new rules or rule changes to the legislature for review 30 days before the session ends, with the legislature having 30 days to approve or disapprove them via joint resolution. If the legislature fails to act, the rules automatically take effect. The bill repeals an existing provision about student transfers to streamline policy requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1890 creates the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission to oversee all secondary school sports and activities for public and private schools in the state. The commission, composed of school administrators, parents/guardians from diverse school sizes, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, will establish rules on student eligibility, facility use, conduct, and disciplinary procedures. Starting with the 2027-2028 school year, the commission will organize all secondary school activities, replacing the current system and repealing existing rules about student transfers. Private schools with 300+ students must join agreements with the commission to participate.

Maddy summarySB 1608 modifies Oklahoma's laws to expand public access to the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry and the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registry. It allows any person, business, or organization to search both registries for free online or pay fees for official searches to screen for employment, volunteering, or child safety roles. Search results will include full names, crimes committed, habitual offender status, and current locations like schools, workplaces, or residences. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1705 prohibits Oklahoma cities and towns from using public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that collect public donations to cover defendants' bail bonds. It directly affects local governments and nonprofits that handle bail payments through public funding. The bill allows taxpayers or residents to sue to stop such spending and recover attorney fees if they win the case. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and would be codified under Oklahoma Statutes Title 11, Section 27-117.2.

Maddy summarySB 1878 prohibits Oklahoma courts from accepting bail payments made by charitable bail organizations for defendants. This directly affects defendants who rely on these organizations to secure pretrial release. The bill amends state law to require courts to reject bail payments if they suspect a charitable group paid for it, though it does not change bail amounts or eligibility. The law would take effect on November 1, 2026, if enacted.