Rep. Jim Grego

Maddy summarySB 133 requires medical marijuana grow facilities in Oklahoma to present a valid commercial grower license from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority when applying for groundwater permits. This bill directly affects medical marijuana businesses seeking to use groundwater for operations by adding a licensing verification step to the permit process. The key provision mandates that applicants must submit proof of their license to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board before receiving a groundwater permit. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2947 adds a new provider code in Oklahoma Medicaid for master's and doctoral-level behavioral health clinical interns. These interns - graduate students in nationally accredited programs - can provide services under the direct supervision of licensed behavioral health providers (like LPCs or LCSWs) while following all Medicaid documentation and training requirements. The bill directly affects interns seeking practical experience and licensed supervisors who will oversee their Medicaid-covered services. It expands Medicaid access to behavioral health care by formalizing intern participation in the state's Medicaid plan.

Maddy summaryHB 1411 designates a specific 150-mile route across eastern Oklahoma as the "True Grit Trail," connecting towns like Spiro, McAlester, and Krebs, plus Robbers Cave State Park and the Talimena Scenic Byway. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation must install highway signage along this route and collaborate with the Tourism Department to create online resources, including maps and historical context. Funding for signage comes exclusively from private sources, not state funds, with implementation required by November 1, 2025. This bill directly affects local communities along the trail by promoting tourism access and historical awareness.

Maddy summaryHB 3404 establishes the Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Indemnity Fund to reimburse landowners for damages caused when prescribed fires spread beyond intended areas (excluding insurance-covered losses or damage to the landowner's own property). Landowners must develop approved burn plans with local conservation offices, notify adjacent landowners, pay a $250 fee, and file plans 30 days before burning to participate. The fund covers up to $1 million per fire event, with payments made pro-rata if insufficient funds exist, and claims must be filed within 60 days of the incident. This directly affects landowners conducting prescribed burns who meet the administrative requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 3152 creates the "Oklahoma Public Safety Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not establish new public safety policies or regulations; it only names the act and specifies its implementation date. As a noncodified measure, it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes but will operate as a standalone law. The bill directly affects the state's public safety framework by formalizing this designation without altering existing laws or impacting specific groups.

Maddy summaryHB 2952 changes how Oklahoma calculates the tax on new vehicle purchases by requiring the motor vehicle excise tax to be based on the sales price minus any trade-in value. This directly affects vehicle buyers who use trade-ins, as the adjusted price (after subtracting trade-in credits) must now appear on the bill of sale. The bill mandates that sellers document this reduced value on the bill of sale or a prescribed form, rather than using the full sales price. It takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2061 creates the Oklahoma Food Policy Council within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to coordinate food systems and connect stakeholders. The council will advise on promoting sustainable locally grown food, farm-to-school programs, farmers markets, and community gardens, while assessing economic impacts on local food distribution. It must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing findings and recommendations, with no compensation for members but travel reimbursement allowed. The bill directly affects farmers, food banks, community gardens, and local food organizations by fostering collaboration across these groups.

Maddy summarySB 2157 designates four specific rivers in southeastern Oklahoma as scenic rivers: the Glover River (McCurtain County), Kiamichi River (Choctaw, Pushmataha, Le Flore Counties), Little River (McCurtain, Pushmataha, Le Flore Counties), and Mountain Fork River (Le Flore, McCurtain Counties). It creates the Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission, composed of 11 members including local residents, tribal representatives, and state appointees, to manage these areas. The Commission must establish minimum standards protecting the rivers' natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational value while allowing compatible uses. These standards will guide counties and municipalities in planning and development within designated river corridors. The bill requires the Commission to operate under Oklahoma's Open Meeting and Open Records Acts.

Maddy summaryHB 2968 proposes changes to how Oklahoma calculates taxable income for corporations and adjusted gross income for individuals. It specifically adds interest income from state and local bonds (not already exempt) to taxable income, adjusts federal net operating loss deductions based on Oklahoma-sourced losses, and revises rules for allocating income from property and business activities. These changes would directly affect all Oklahoma taxpayers by altering their state tax calculations. The bill modifies existing tax code provisions but does not specify an effective date in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 2958 provides a 9% salary increase for full-time Oklahoma state employees as of June 30, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects most state workers but excludes employees of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, public universities, and common school districts. The bill mandates the salary adjustment without requiring additional legislative action for implementation. It includes an emergency clause to take effect immediately upon approval. This is a direct compensation change with no additional policy mechanisms beyond the specified salary adjustment.