Rep. Scott Fetgatter

Maddy summaryHB 4127 is a procedural bill that establishes the "Tribal Compact Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policy provisions or alter existing tribal compact processes; it simply names the act and specifies when it takes effect. The bill directly affects Oklahoma's legislative process by formalizing this designation for future tribal compact agreements. As a naming and effective date bill, it has no substantive policy changes beyond its procedural framework.

Maddy summaryHB 4133 creates the "Oklahoma Cross-Deputization Agreements Act of 2026," establishing a legal framework for Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to enter formal cross-deputization agreements. These agreements would allow one agency (like a sheriff's office) to grant another agency (such as a tribal police force or neighboring county department) the authority to enforce certain laws within their respective jurisdictions. The bill outlines procedures for creating and managing these agreements but specifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma's main statutes. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and directly affects local law enforcement agencies seeking to collaborate across jurisdictional boundaries.

Maddy summaryHB 4123 prohibits individuals who were terminated "for cause" (serious reasons like misconduct) by a school district from running for or serving on that district's board of education. It directly affects former school employees who lost their jobs due to serious violations, barring them from future board roles in the same district. The bill includes an exception allowing current board members serving terms at the law's effective date to complete their full terms. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and does not apply to terminations not deemed "for cause."

Maddy summaryHB 4135 standardizes agreements allowing Oklahoma state and local law enforcement officers to work on tribal lands by requiring all cross-deputization agreements between these agencies and federally recognized tribes to include specific mandatory provisions. Key mechanisms include defining officer authority to make arrests and respond to emergencies on tribal land, requiring liability insurance and training, and clarifying legal protections to reduce lawsuits. The bill directly affects state/local law enforcement agencies, tribal governments, and their officers operating within tribal boundaries in Oklahoma. It aims to resolve legal uncertainties that previously hindered cooperative law enforcement efforts on tribal lands.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Oklahoma Taxation Policy Amendments Act of 2026 as a named legislative act without adding new tax laws or changing existing tax rules. The legislation sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process with no substantive policy changes included. As a procedural measure, it primarily serves to formally name and date the state's taxation policy framework for the 2026 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHB 4138 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It explicitly states the act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill has no substantive policy provisions affecting professions, occupations, or regulations. This is a naming and organizational measure with no direct impact on residents or professionals.

Maddy summaryHJR 1080 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would add the statement "A human being has unalienable rights from the moment of conception" to Oklahoma's Constitution. It directs the Secretary of State to place this amendment before voters for approval or rejection. The bill directly affects all Oklahomans by seeking to change the state's constitutional definition of inherent rights. If passed by voters, it would amend Article II, Section 2 of the Oklahoma Constitution to include this specific language regarding human rights from conception. The bill is procedural, outlining how the amendment will be presented to voters, not implementing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2646 eliminates a limitation on taxpayers deducting wagering income when calculating Oklahoma taxable income, directly affecting individuals and businesses claiming such deductions. The bill amends Oklahoma Statute 68 O.S. § 2358 to allow full itemization of wagering income without prior restrictions. It also updates statutory references and adjusts tax year calculations for net operating losses. The bill was referred to the Governor but received a pocket veto on June 15, 2025, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2646 amends Oklahoma's tax code to adjust how taxable income is calculated for corporations and individuals, primarily affecting businesses and residents filing state tax returns. Key provisions update rules for net operating loss carryforwards/carrybacks, clarify treatment of interest income from state obligations, and specify allocation methods for income from property (real, intangible) and business activities. The bill aligns some Oklahoma tax calculations with federal Internal Revenue Code rules while maintaining state-specific adjustments. This bill was vetoed by the governor on May 30, 2025, with the veto taking effect June 15, 2025, so these changes never took effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2459 requires mobile food establishments (like food trucks) that produce smoke or grease vapors to install and maintain Class K fire extinguishers for cooking with oils/fats, replacing automatic systems. All such vehicles must undergo annual inspections by licensed contractors or the State Fire Marshal, who will issue operational permits. The law shifts oversight from local governments to the State Fire Marshal (except in counties over 400,000 population), with full compliance required by January 1, 2026. It also sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for all provisions.