Rep. Jonathan Wilk

Maddy summaryHB 3440 creates the "Transportation Reform Act of 2026" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms - its sole purpose is to establish the act's name and effective date. It does not affect any specific individuals, entities, or transportation policies. As a purely procedural bill, it has no concrete policy changes beyond naming the legislation and scheduling its implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 3442 is a procedural bill that creates the "Transportation Modification Act of 2026" as a named legislative act. It specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, and clarifies it will not be codified into Oklahoma Statutes. This bill does not change transportation policies or affect any specific groups; it simply establishes a name and effective date for administrative purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026 as a new legal framework for state revenue and taxation matters. It does not create new tax rates or change existing tax laws, but rather provides a formal title and structure for future revenue and taxation legislation. The act becomes effective on November 1, 2026, and is not intended to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This procedural measure affects the state's legislative organization rather than directly impacting taxpayers or businesses through new financial obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 3460 removes the Capitol Patrol Section from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's organizational structure by repealing specific statutory provisions. The bill eliminates the designated Capitol Patrol unit within the Highway Patrol Division, streamlining the agency's internal structure. This change affects only the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's internal organization and does not alter law enforcement duties, responsibilities, or policies for Capitol security.

Maddy summaryHB 3447 requires Oklahoma school districts to provide transportation to child care facilities within their boundaries for children attending district schools, but only if the facility is located on an existing school bus route. It allows multiple districts to form agreements to share this transportation service. The bill mandates that any costs for this additional transportation must be covered by the children using the service or private sources, and explicitly prohibits these expenses from being added to school district budgets. This policy directly affects school districts, child care facilities, and families utilizing the service, shifting transportation costs away from public school finances.

Maddy summaryHB 3454 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Eminent Domain Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not change existing eminent domain laws or procedures; instead, it creates a new non-codified act for reference purposes. The bill directly affects how the state references this specific legislation but has no substantive policy impact on property rights or eminent domain processes. It remains in early legislative stages, having only received its first reading on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3459 establishes the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2026" as a standalone law that will not be codified into Oklahoma's official legal code. The bill sets its effective date as November 1, 2026, and provides the name under which this non-codified act will operate. It has no substantive policy changes or direct impact on county operations, as it solely names the law and specifies its effective date. This is a procedural bill with no new requirements or modifications to existing county governance.

Maddy summaryHB 1822 requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create a program for identifying, removing, and managing invasive woody species (like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar) within transportation rights-of-way. The program mandates surveys, prioritized removal plans, eco-friendly removal methods to protect native plants and soil, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration with other agencies. This directly affects ODOT’s operations and land adjacent to state roads. The bill would have taken effect November 1, 2025, but died in conference on May 30, 2025. (Note: The bill’s title references transportation but focuses on environmental management within road corridors.)

Maddy summaryHB 1822 requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to create a program managing invasive woody species - like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar - in areas along state roads (rights-of-way). The program must include surveys to identify these plants, prioritize removal, use eco-friendly methods to protect native vegetation, monitor for regrowth, and partner with other agencies. This directly affects ODOT’s operations and landowners near state road corridors where these species threaten ecosystems or infrastructure. The bill died in committee on May 30, 2025, and is not law.

Maddy summarySB 20, the Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, creates a restricted commercial driver license for workers in specific farm-related industries, including farm retail, custom harvesting, livestock feeding, and agri-chemical businesses. To qualify, drivers must have held a regular license for at least one year, maintain a clean driving record (no suspensions or serious violations), and operate within 150 miles of their farm business, limited to Class B or C vehicles. The license also restricts transport of hazardous materials to specific quantities, such as diesel fuel (1,000 gallons or less) or liquid fertilizer (3,000 gallons or less), while prohibiting other placarded hazardous materials. This law directly affects commercial drivers in Oklahoma’s agricultural sector by establishing clear operational boundaries for these restricted licenses.