Rep. Scott Fetgatter

Maddy summaryHB 2447 creates a 25% income tax credit for Oklahoma taxpayers who invest in qualified broadband telecommunications infrastructure, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. The credit applies to costs of building broadband networks (including wireline and wireless services meeting speed standards) and can be used to offset tax liability, but cannot reduce tax below zero. Unused credit amounts may be carried forward for up to five years. This policy directly supports businesses and organizations building broadband infrastructure by reducing their state tax burden.

Maddy summaryHB 2414 changes eligibility rules for candidates running for school board positions in Oklahoma school districts and technology center school districts. It requires all candidates to have a high school diploma or equivalent, reside in the district for six months prior to filing, and be registered voters within the district boundaries. The bill also prohibits individuals terminated for cause by a school district from running for that district's board. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2451 is a procedural bill that prepares language for a voter referendum on whether to hold a constitutional convention in Oklahoma. It specifies the exact ballot question voters will see: "Shall a convention to consider revisions to the Oklahoma Constitution occur?" and mandates the precise wording for the ballot title. The bill requires the Chief Clerk to file this approved ballot language with the Secretary of State and Attorney General for inclusion on the ballot at the next general election. This bill does not create the convention itself but sets the formal language for the voter decision.

Maddy summaryHB 2443 modifies Oklahoma's film industry incentive program by increasing the annual funding cap for rebates from $30 million to $80 million. It sets specific limits: $7.5 million for smaller productions under $7.5 million in costs, $22.5 million for larger projects, $10 million for live studio audience shows, and $8 million for low-budget films under $1 million. The bill requires productions to spend at least $50,000 to qualify and allows unused annual funds to roll over to future years. This affects film producers meeting these spending thresholds who seek state financial incentives for eligible projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous law regarding fees on heavy equipment rentals by adding a specific provision for handling excess tax collections. If the total fees collected from rental businesses exceed the amount of sales taxes they paid to the state, the surplus money must be distributed to county treasurers. The distribution is calculated proportionally based on how much personal property tax each business paid to its respective county in the prior year. No business is allowed to keep any of this excess amount.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Board to oversee the state's medical marijuana program. The board will consist of nine members appointed by various officials, including the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, representing law enforcement, the legal community, medical professionals, and different segments of the medical marijuana industry. Appointed members will serve four-year terms without pay but will receive expense reimbursements, and the board will meet at least four times annually to create rules and policies for the authority. The legislation also outlines procedures for filling vacancies, electing a chair and vice-chair, and ensures the board operates under existing state laws regarding open meetings and records.