Rep. Justin Humphrey

Maddy summaryHB 1332 creates a new income tax credit for Oklahoma-licensed emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. It provides tiered credits based on certification level: $100 for emergency medical responders (EMRs), $200 for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), $400 for advanced/intermediate EMTs (AEMTs), and $600 for paramedics. To qualify, workers must maintain active Oklahoma licensure and be verified as current employees by their ambulance service administrator through a new online system managed by the State Department of Health. The credit applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2025, and can be combined with other tax credits. This bill directly affects licensed EMS workers employed in Oklahoma ambulance services.

Maddy summaryHB 1321 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Corrections Act of 2025" for future corrections legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws; it only provides a title for future corrections-related bills and specifies when they would take effect. The bill was introduced by Representative Humphrey on February 3, 2025, and referred to the Rules Committee. This is a naming and scheduling measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1339 amends Oklahoma county commissioners' powers by updating procedures for highway modifications and creating a tuition reimbursement program for county employees. It requires 15 days' public notice and a hearing before relocating highways affecting institutions, and establishes a program where employees can receive 100% tuition reimbursement (with A/B grades) or 75% for passing grades at approved schools. Safety awards for employees are capped at $250 annually, excluding elected officials. These changes directly affect county employees seeking education benefits and county commissioners managing highway projects.

Maddy summaryHB 1323 directs Oklahoma's Water Resources Board to study the Kiamichi River's water flow and related impacts. The study must assess seasonal flow patterns, minimum ecological flow needs, water withdrawal capacity without harming the environment or existing rights, and potential effects of a proposed low-water dam on ecosystems, recreation, and communities. The Board must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 31, 2026. This bill creates no immediate policy changes but mandates data collection to inform future water management decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1320 creates Oklahoma's "Child Trafficking Protection Act of 2025" by amending statutes to define human trafficking more broadly and significantly increase penalties. It specifically targets trafficking for commercial sex or labor, with harsher punishments: 5+ years to life for standard cases, and 15+ years to life without parole for offenses involving victims under 18. Key provisions include requiring offenders to pay victim restitution, mandating 85% of sentences be served before parole eligibility, and eliminating defenses based on victim consent or ignorance of a minor's age. The law directly affects traffickers and those exploiting victims, particularly minors, with stricter criminal consequences.

Maddy summaryHB 1147 prohibits any individual, corporation, organization, or government entity from constructing, operating, or maintaining facilities designed to capture or store carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere in Oklahoma. This bill directly affects companies or projects developing carbon capture technology that targets atmospheric CO2, banning such activities statewide. Violations are classified as endangering citizens, subjecting violators to penalties outlined in Oklahoma Statutes Section 2-3-504. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1311 adds numerous specific chemicals to Oklahoma's Schedule I list of controlled substances under the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act. The bill directly affects anyone possessing, distributing, or using these listed substances, including fentanyl analogs (like para-fluorofentanyl and ethyleneoxynitazene), synthetic hallucinogens (such as salvia divinorum and psilocybin), and other compounds (like methcathinone and MDPV). The key mechanism is amending the existing law to explicitly include these chemicals in Schedule I, making them illegal without proper authorization. This change clarifies the legal status of these substances but does not alter penalties or create new enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Lawsuit Insurance Act of 2025, establishes a new legal framework for lawsuit insurance in Oklahoma without adding it to the state's permanent statutes. The legislation creates a standalone law that outlines provisions for lawsuit insurance coverage, though it does not specify detailed requirements or directly affect any particular group of people. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process with no substantive policy changes beyond its establishment and effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1236 amends Oklahoma's tax code to clarify and expand exemptions for motor vehicle sales. It specifically adds electric vehicles (low-speed or medium-speed) to the list of vehicles exempt from sales tax when the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Excise Tax has been paid. The bill also clarifies that trade-in value is excluded when calculating gross receipts for motor vehicle sales tax purposes. This directly affects motor vehicle buyers, dealers, and tax collectors by standardizing when sales tax applies. The changes ensure electric vehicles receive the same tax treatment as conventional vehicles for sales tax exemption purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 1146 authorizes Oklahoma counties to levy a severance tax on surface-mined materials (excluding coal) at a maximum rate of $0.10 per ton, requiring voter approval through a special election or initiative petition. The tax revenue must be split equally: 50% for county road and bridge improvements, and 50% for municipal infrastructure projects based on population. Exemptions include limestone used for agriculture, materials sold for hydraulic fracturing, and personal extraction not for profit. Counties must notify taxpayers 60 days before rate changes and cannot impose additional fees on mining operations. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.