Rep. Jim Olsen

Maddy summarySB 1119 regulates how signatures are collected for Oklahoma initiative and referendum petitions. It requires anyone gathering signatures to display a clear notice at collection sites stating whether they are being paid and by whom. The bill also mandates that signers provide their full name, birth date, and voter registration address, and sets a 90-day deadline for collecting signatures after petition approval. These changes directly affect petition organizers and signature collectors, aiming to standardize the process for voter-driven measures.

Maddy summaryHB 1007 prohibits using identification cards issued by schools, universities, or other educational institutions as valid proof of identity for voter registration or voting in Oklahoma. This directly affects voters who previously relied on student IDs to meet Oklahoma's voter ID requirements. The bill amends Section 7-114 of Oklahoma law to explicitly state that educational institution IDs do not satisfy the legal definition of "proof of identity," while maintaining other acceptable forms like driver's licenses or state IDs. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1007 prohibits the use of student IDs or other identification issued by educational institutions (like universities or schools) as valid proof of identity for voter registration or voting in Oklahoma. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 7-114 to explicitly state that such school IDs do not meet the legal requirements for "proof of identity," which must instead include government-issued documents showing a matching name, photo, expiration date (or indefinite validity), and issued by state/federal authorities. This change affects voters who might have relied on student IDs at polling places, requiring them to provide alternative acceptable ID (e.g., driver's license, military ID, or county-issued voter ID card). The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1105 would add "President Donald J. Trump Day" to Oklahoma's list of state holidays, observed annually on November 5th. This bill directly affects state offices, banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions that may close on designated holidays. The legislation amends Oklahoma Statutes to include this new holiday alongside existing dates like Juneteenth and Veterans' Day. It has no funding requirements or policy changes beyond naming the holiday and updating statutory references.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 1105 designates November 5 as "President Donald J. Trump Day" in Oklahoma, adding it to the list of state holidays. This holiday would require state offices, banks, credit unions, and other public institutions to close on that date, similar to other designated holidays. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 82.2 and takes effect November 1, 2025. As a commemorative holiday bill, it does not create new policy or affect specific groups beyond the standard holiday closure rules for state entities.

Maddy summarySB 1121 creates a 10-member Joint Interim Committee (5 from each chamber) to study how to replace local property taxes (ad valorem taxes) if they were eliminated. The committee must examine alternative tax methods, assess revenue impacts on local governments, determine necessary tax rates, and evaluate redistribution mechanisms to address funding gaps. It will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature by July 2028, with the committee dissolving in 2030. This bill directly affects Oklahoma counties, cities, and other local governments that currently rely on property tax revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 1008 prohibits most abortions in Oklahoma except when necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant woman facing a medical emergency involving physical disorder, illness, or injury directly related to pregnancy. It defines "medical emergency" as conditions where abortion is required to save the woman's life, and imposes penalties of up to $100,000 or 10 years in prison for violations. The bill explicitly states it does not criminalize women for pregnancy outcomes and preserves access to contraceptives when used before pregnancy detection. The law takes immediate effect as an emergency measure upon passage.

Maddy summaryHB 1008 prohibits most abortions in Oklahoma, allowing exceptions only when a medical emergency - defined as a condition unremediable by delivery that requires abortion to preserve the pregnant woman’s life - is present. The bill amends Oklahoma law to criminalize performing or attempting an abortion outside this exception, with penalties including fines up to $100,000 or up to 10 years in prison. It explicitly states the law does not criminalize pregnant individuals for the death of their unborn child or ban contraception administered before pregnancy detection. This legislation directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions and anyone involved in abortion services within Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 1121 creates a temporary Joint Interim Committee to study replacing local property taxes (ad valorem taxes) with alternative revenue sources. The committee, composed of five Senate and five House members, will examine potential tax methods, calculate equivalent rates for local governments, assess economic impacts, and evaluate revenue redistribution needs. It must submit a final report with recommendations to the Legislature by July 1, 2028, after which the committee will be abolished. The bill does not change current tax laws but directs a formal study of options for local governments that rely on property tax revenue.

Maddy summarySB 380 requires Oklahoma state and local governments to display replicas of specific historical documents (like the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta, and U.S. Constitution) as monuments on public grounds. It mandates that the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker must determine monument design, placement, and funding within one year using only donated funds, and prohibits relocation without 3/4 legislative approval plus the Governor's consent. The bill also creates a felony offense for damaging these monuments and authorizes the Attorney General to defend such displays legally if challenged. This bill failed in the Judiciary Committee on February 19, 2025, and is not currently law.