Rep. Tim Turner

Maddy summarySB 603 clarifies where certain property-related lawsuits must be filed in Oklahoma. It requires that cases involving ownership of real property, land damage, crop damage, or repairs to property be filed in the county where the property is located, rather than allowing lawsuits in other counties. This change applies to actions like recovering land, partitioning property, quieting title disputes, or seeking damages for property damage. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 603 amends Oklahoma's civil procedure laws by establishing specific rules for the proper county, or venue, where certain lawsuits must be filed. It clarifies that actions related to real property, such as recovery, partition, or quiet title, must be brought in the county where the property is located. The bill also mandates that lawsuits for damages to land, crops, or improvements be filed in the county where the damage occurred. Additionally, disputes concerning repairs or improvements on real property or attached fixtures must be brought in the county where the property is situated. This bill directly affects individuals and entities involved in property-related legal actions by defining the appropriate court location for these cases.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1018) formally recognizes the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) as Oklahoma's premier law enforcement investigative agency, marking its 100th anniversary in 2025. It highlights the OSBI's historical role since 1925, including its early success in reducing bank robberies by 75% and its current responsibilities like forensic services, criminal records management, and specialized investigations. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely commemorative, honoring the agency's century-long service to Oklahoma citizens. It was adopted by the Oklahoma House of Representatives on April 3, 2025, with broad bipartisan co-sponsorship.

Maddy summaryHR 1018 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) on the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1925. It highlights the OSBI's historical role as Oklahoma's premier investigative law enforcement agency, noting its early achievements like reducing bank robberies by 75% in 1926 and its current forensic capabilities. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the OSBI's century-long service to Oklahomans.

Maddy summarySB 640 modifies Oklahoma's medical marijuana licensing rules by relaxing distance requirements between retail dispensaries and places of worship. If a place of worship opens within 3,000 feet of an existing licensed dispensary (or grower), the dispensary retains its license without needing to comply with the standard distance rule, as long as it continues operating under its original purpose. The bill also clarifies that "place of worship" includes churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques used weekly for religious activities. This change applies only to existing licensed locations and does not affect new dispensaries or changes to a facility's original use.

Maddy summarySB 445 raises Oklahoma's age of consent from 16 to 18 years by amending rape statutes. It specifically prohibits sexual activity between school employees (18+) and students under 20, and between foster parents and minors under 19. The bill also updates the age gap rule for convictions, requiring perpetrators to be at least 5 years older than the victim (previously 4 years) for offenses involving those aged 14-18. This directly affects minors under 18 and adults in positions of authority over them, such as school staff, foster parents, and higher education employees.

Maddy summarySB 21 increases pension benefits for certain retired Oklahoma police officers. It provides a 4% benefit increase for members retired five or more years as of June 30, 2025, who continue receiving benefits after the law takes effect. However, members who joined the system before January 1, 1981, have their increase reduced by one-third of any change to the base salary of active police officers. This affects only specific retired officers meeting the service and retirement duration criteria, with no changes for those joining prior to 1981. The bill directly modifies pension calculation rules under the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System.

Maddy summarySB 21 would increase retirement benefits by 4% for Oklahoma police retirees who were already receiving benefits as of June 30, 2025, have been retired for at least five years, and continue to receive benefits after the law takes effect. This applies specifically to members of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System. However, retirees who joined the system before January 1, 1981, would have their benefit increase offset by one-third of any change to regular police officers' base salaries. The bill modifies existing pension rules to implement this targeted benefit adjustment.

Maddy summaryHB 1992 requires that certain motor vehicles involved in accidents (specifically those that pull trailers, like truck-trailer combinations) be classified as "combination vehicles" in accident reports. This rule affects drivers operating these vehicles and insurers handling accident claims. The bill mandates that accident reports document these vehicles as combination vehicles, aligning their classification with standard safety reporting practices. The bill is currently under review in Oklahoma's Judiciary committee.

Maddy summarySB 65 amends Oklahoma's controlled substances law to simplify destruction procedures for expired, unused, or abandoned drugs. It removes the requirement for facilities (like group homes) to submit substances to the Oklahoma City lab and eliminates the mandatory incineration rule. Instead, it authorizes the Chief Medical Examiner to perform on-site destruction under federal rules (21 C.F.R. Part 1317), while allowing law enforcement to destroy large seizures (over 10 pounds) without needing a designated site. The bill updates statutory language to align with current federal standards for disposal.