Rep. Chris Banning

Maddy summaryHB 3339 is a procedural bill that creates the "Mase Roach Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms - it solely names the act and establishes its implementation timeline. It does not directly affect any specific group or create new requirements for schools or other entities. As a naming resolution, it has no legislative impact beyond formal designation. The bill is currently in early stages, having been referred to the Rules committee after initial readings.

Maddy summaryHB 1516 allows minors aged 15-16 to contract for life, accident, or health insurance with parental or guardian consent, and minors aged 16+ to contract for other types of insurance with consent. It specifies that these minors are legally bound by their insurance contracts (including settlements) but cannot be held responsible for unpaid premiums on unperformed agreements. The law, effective November 1, 2025, amends Oklahoma's insurance code to clarify minor contracting rights and responsibilities. This directly affects minors seeking insurance coverage and their parents/guardians who must provide written consent.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1516 modifies Oklahoma law concerning minors' ability to contract for insurance, primarily affecting individuals aged 15 and 16, their parents, and insurance providers. The bill raises the minimum age for a minor to contract for life or accident and health insurance from 15 to 16 years old. Additionally, it requires signed parental or guardian consent for minors sixteen years of age or older to enter into any type of insurance contract, including life, accident, health, or other forms of insurance. With this consent, these minors are generally bound by the contract terms, except for any unperformed agreements to pay premiums.

Maddy summarySB 6 modifies election dates for school district boards of education in Oklahoma. It moves the general election for school board members from April to the second Tuesday in February (except when a Presidential Primary occurs in February, aligning with that primary instead). The bill also adjusts primary election timing and candidate filing deadlines to occur in December and January. These changes directly affect all public school districts and technology center school districts in Oklahoma, with the law taking effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 6 modifies election dates for school board members in Oklahoma school districts and technology center school districts. It changes general elections to occur on the first Tuesday in April during odd-numbered years and the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during even-numbered years. Primary elections would now be held on the second Tuesday in February during odd-numbered years (or the same day as the Presidential Primary if held in February) and on the fourth Tuesday in August during even-numbered years. Candidates must file declarations of candidacy between December 1st and April 30th annually, with the bill taking effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 510 modifies Oklahoma's teacher salary schedule by changing how school districts count certain teaching experience toward salary increases. It specifically allows school districts to grant credit for up to 10 years of active military service toward state salary increments (previously limited to 5 years), while maintaining a 5-year limit for retirement credit. This change directly affects Oklahoma public school teachers seeking salary increases based on military service or out-of-state teaching experience. The bill updates existing salary schedule rules without altering base salary amounts or other experience credits.

Maddy summarySB 510 limits how much teaching experience from military service or out-of-state/out-of-country schools can count toward Oklahoma teachers' state salary increases. Specifically, it caps credit at five years for military service and out-of-state teaching experience when calculating minimum salary schedules. This applies to certified teachers in Oklahoma public schools who have such experience. The bill does not change the actual salary amounts in the schedule but modifies how experience is counted for salary increments.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 changes Oklahoma school district election schedules and board terms. It mandates that school board elections occur on the first Tuesday of April in even-numbered years (instead of November), with primaries in February (adjusted if a Presidential Primary occurs). The bill shortens terms for elementary school boards to 3 years (from 4) and standardizes 4-year terms for other districts. Additionally, it requires run-off elections in districts with over 10,000 students if no candidate receives a majority in the initial vote. This directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their elected board members.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 standardizes school district election schedules across Oklahoma. It sets general school board elections for the first Tuesday of April in even-numbered years (with primaries in February, adjusted for presidential primaries), requires school levy votes to occur on the second Tuesday in February, and clarifies how school boards are structured. The bill mandates that school districts with over 10,000 students must elect board members by district, while smaller districts (under 1,800 students) may elect all members at-large. It also updates board size rules (3-7 members with 3-5 year terms) and requires redistricting after each federal census to maintain population equality within 10%. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts and their voters.

Maddy summaryHB 1519 expands Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program by increasing the maximum annual tax credit for private school tuition from $5,000 to $7,500, removing the previous cap. It creates income-based tiers for the credit amount (ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 depending on household income) and broadens eligible expenses to include tutoring, textbooks, and standardized test fees. The bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers with children enrolled in accredited private schools, including schools serving homeless students or financially disadvantaged students (defined as 90% of enrollment below 250% of the federal poverty threshold). It requires taxpayers to submit receipts for qualified expenses and allows unused credit to be refunded. The program would apply to tax years 2024 and beyond, administered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.