Rep. Jim Grego

Maddy summaryHB 1408 requires public school administrators to optionally report when students leave for private schools, homeschooling, or other education methods. The State Department of Education must create an online portal for these reports. This change excludes students whose departures are reported under the bill from being counted as "school dropouts" in existing state reporting requirements. The bill amends current law to clarify that reported departures do not count toward dropout statistics, which are used for annual legislative reports and program planning. The policy takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1815 clarifies definitions in Oklahoma's Conservation District Act, updating terms like "Commission," "Best management practices," and "Nonpoint source working group" to ensure consistent interpretation. This definitional amendment does not create new programs or alter existing powers but standardizes terminology for implementing conservation laws. It affects how conservation districts, state agencies, and federal partners interpret and apply existing conservation regulations. The bill passed the Oklahoma House unanimously in March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1408 requires Oklahoma public schools to optionally report when students leave for private schools, homeschooling, or other education methods, rather than mandating it. The State Department of Education must create an online portal for school administrators to submit these reports. This change excludes students whose departures are reported via the portal from the official "dropout" statistics, which previously counted all students not enrolled in school. The bill affects public school administrators (who can choose to report transfers) and students who switch educational settings, with the portal and revised reporting rules effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1110 extends the renewal period for Oklahoma agricultural sales tax exemption permits from every three years to every five years for permits issued or renewed on or after its effective date (November 1, 2025). The bill directly affects farmers and ranchers who use these permits to purchase tax-exempt agricultural supplies. It modifies Section 1358.1 of Oklahoma law by changing the renewal requirement while maintaining existing proof-of-eligibility processes, such as submitting IRS forms or farm business documentation. The key change simplifies administrative requirements for permit holders by reducing renewal frequency. This is a procedural adjustment to the exemption program, not a change to the tax rates or eligibility criteria.

Maddy summarySB 1110 extends the renewal period for Oklahoma agricultural sales tax exemption permits from every three years to every five years for permits issued or renewed on or after its effective date (November 1, 2025). It directly affects Oklahoma farmers and ranchers who rely on these permits to purchase tax-exempt agricultural supplies. The bill modifies Section 1358.1 of Oklahoma law to change the renewal frequency while maintaining existing requirements for proving eligibility through IRS forms, Farm Service Agency documents, or county assessments. This reduces administrative burden for agricultural businesses by allowing longer permit validity periods.

Maddy summaryHB 1411 designates a specific 200-mile route of Oklahoma roads as the "True Grit Trail," requiring the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install signage along the path connecting towns like Spiro, McAlester, and Robbers Cave State Park. The bill mandates collaboration with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to create online resources, including a trail map and historical information about the designated sites. All costs for signage and maintenance must be covered by private funding sources, not state taxpayer dollars. The trail route begins at the Oklahoma-Arkansas border and loops through 15 communities and parks, with signage to guide visitors to these locations.

Maddy summaryHB 1447 amends Oklahoma's tax code to clarify and update exemptions for motor vehicle sales and related taxes. It specifies that motor vehicle sales are exempt from state sales tax when the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Excise Tax has been paid, including a 1.25% exemption on gross receipts (previously unclear), and adds a new exemption for electric vehicles meeting specific criteria. The bill also clarifies that motor vehicle sales are not subject to local sales taxes and adjusts technical language in tax collection rules. It directly affects vehicle dealers, buyers, and tax collectors by streamlining how exemptions apply. The bill is a technical amendment focused on existing tax rules, not creating new tax breaks.

Maddy summaryHB 1447 amends Oklahoma's tax code to adjust exemptions for motor vehicle sales. It reduces the taxable portion of motor vehicle sales to 1.25% of gross receipts (previously fully taxable), clarifies trade-in calculations, and removes certain existing exemptions like those for tribal sales. The bill directly affects motor vehicle dealers and sellers by lowering their sales tax burden on vehicle transactions. These changes apply to all motor vehicle sales where excise tax is paid, streamlining tax collection without altering the excise tax itself.

Maddy summarySB 295 lowers Oklahoma's top individual income tax rate for tax years beginning in 2024. It reduces the top rate from 5.50% to 4.75% for both single filers and married couples filing jointly (including heads of households). This change applies to all Oklahoma residents and nonresidents who file state income tax returns for the 2024 tax year. The bill modifies existing tax brackets but does not alter the income thresholds where the top rate applies.

Maddy summarySB 293 modifies Oklahoma's individual income tax rates for tax years beginning in 2024. It directly affects all Oklahoma residents and nonresidents who file individual income tax returns. The bill establishes new tax brackets with lower rates, reducing the top marginal rate to 4.75% for single filers and 4.75% for married couples filing jointly (down from previous rates like 5.50% or 6.75%). The change applies to all taxable income above specified thresholds, streamlining the tax computation for 2024 and subsequent years.