Rep. Ryan Eaves

Maddy summaryHB 3561 requires Oklahoma property and casualty insurance companies to annually submit an independent actuarial opinion and summary to the Insurance Commissioner, supporting their rate filings. It defines an "independent actuary" as a qualified professional (member of the American Academy of Actuaries) with no financial ties to the insurer, and grants the Commissioner authority to request supporting documents or hire a third-party actuary if needed. This directly affects all insurers operating in Oklahoma, including out-of-state companies licensed to sell policies in the state. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3563 requires Oklahoma law enforcement to take commercial drivers identified as unauthorized migrants into custody and transfer them to federal immigration authorities. It mandates impounding the commercial vehicle and imposing a $50,000 fine on the vehicle owner, plus all impoundment costs, before release. Motor carriers operating vehicles driven by such individuals face a state-wide operating ban. The bill directly affects commercial drivers without legal status, vehicle owners, and motor carriers operating in Oklahoma, effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3553 establishes the "Oklahoma Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness Rights Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill text provided does not describe specific policy provisions or mechanisms; it only names the act and specifies its effective date. As the text does not outline concrete changes to student athlete rights or regulations, no detailed summary of its provisions can be generated from the given information. This appears to be a procedural act naming the legislation rather than detailing substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma law to clarify the law enforcement authority of the Department of Public Safety, specifically the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, by explicitly designating its officers as state peace officers with broad powers to enforce traffic and vehicle-related laws. The legislation allows the department to pursue violators across state lines, inspect vehicles for safety and registration compliance, seize unsafe or stolen vehicles, and enforce regulations on commercial motor carriers and fuel taxes. It also establishes a process for designating certain roadways as safety corridors where the department may have special enforcement authority, while ensuring these expanded powers do not limit the authority of local sheriffs or other peace officers.

Maddy summaryHB 3518, titled the "Cryptocurrency Mining Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the legislation and sets its effective date without establishing new regulations or policy changes. The bill specifies it shall become effective November 1, 2026, and clarifies it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. No substantive provisions affecting cryptocurrency mining operations, energy use, or industry practices are described in the provided text. This appears to be a naming and procedural measure rather than a policy bill with concrete regulatory mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 3493 modifies Oklahoma's higher education tuition and financial aid rules for students not lawfully present in the U.S. It requires students seeking resident tuition or state-funded financial aid (including scholarships and grants) to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status, such as a filed application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or an affidavit committing to file one within one year of enrollment. The bill specifically affects undocumented students who graduated from Oklahoma high schools but lack legal status, while exempting those already enrolled in degree programs before the 2006-2007 academic year. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, and apply to all state-funded aid programs at Oklahoma's public higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryHB 3558 is a procedural bill that names the "Intergovernmental Entity Policy Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, regulations, or funding mechanisms; the bill itself is noncodified and serves only to formally name the act. This bill directly affects how the legislature references this specific policy framework in future communications, but it does not change existing laws or impact any constituents. As a naming and effective date provision, it has no substantive policy changes or direct effects on residents or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally names the "Oklahoma Rural Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The provided text contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms beyond naming the act and establishing the effective date. It is a procedural bill with no described policy changes or direct effects on specific groups. The bill was introduced in the 2026 Oklahoma Legislature and referred to the Rules committee.

Maddy summaryHB 3560 requires Oklahoma public utilities to publicly share annual budget proposals at least seven days before adoption meetings, including detailed revenue breakdowns, expenditure history, and financial plans. It mandates public testimony opportunities at budget meetings, requires written summaries of any changes between proposed and final budgets, and specifies that budgets must be available for inspection at utility headquarters. The bill also standardizes fiscal years to the calendar year (with limited exemptions for utilities with one municipal wholesale customer) and requires annual audits filed with the State Auditor within 180 days of the fiscal year end. These provisions aim to increase transparency in utility financial management.

Maddy summaryHJR 1066 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a Board on Legislative Compensation that would set salaries for Oklahoma state legislators. The Board, appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, would review salaries every two years. Crucially, if the Board approves a salary increase exceeding 10%, the Legislature must then approve the increase with a majority vote in both chambers before it takes effect. The amendment also specifies that the effective date depends on when the Legislature passes the measure relative to upcoming general elections.