Rep. Ronny Johns

Maddy summarySB 1594 requires Oklahoma school principals to complete specific professional education on special education laws and practices, including federal/state regulations, individualized education programs (IEPs), and student discipline procedures. This applies to all principals seeking or renewing certification, except those who earned their master's degree in education administration before July 1, 2005. The bill amends existing certification rules (Section 6-189) to mandate this training as part of the principal certification requirements. It does not change other existing requirements like master's degrees or teaching experience.

Maddy summaryHB 1484, known as "Rain's Law," requires Oklahoma public schools to provide annual, research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6 through 12. The bill mandates that this instruction cover suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse and addiction prevention, local resource access, and health education about fentanyl use. Schools must incorporate this content into health classes, and the State Department of Education will develop curriculum standards and resources to support implementation. The law also designates a week for "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week" to align with National Red Ribbon Week, with age-appropriate instruction determined by each school district.

Maddy summaryHB 4262 provides financial and programmatic support for Oklahoma public school teachers seeking National Board certification. It covers up to $1,800 of certification costs annually for up to 100 teachers through the Education Leadership Oklahoma program, offers free mentoring for up to three years, and grants two additional professional leave days for portfolio development. The bill also establishes an annual $5,000 bonus for certified teachers - payable for five years for those certified after June 30, 2013, or ten years for those certified before - funded by lottery dollars and paid directly to eligible teachers. This bonus does not count toward minimum salary schedules or retirement calculations, and recipients are ineligible for the additional salary increment under the minimum salary schedule.

Maddy summaryHB 4269 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Environment and Natural Resources Efficiency Act of 2026" for future legislation and sets its effective date. It contains no substantive policy changes or requirements; it only provides the official title and specifies that the act takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill does not directly affect any individuals or entities, as it serves solely as a naming convention for potential future environmental or natural resource efficiency legislation. It was introduced on February 2, 2026, and referred to the Rules Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4270 is a procedural bill that names the "Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Modification Act of 2026" but contains no substantive policy changes. It specifies this act will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes and takes effect November 1, 2026. The bill does not alter road, bridge, or ferry management, funding, or operations - it solely establishes an administrative title for reference purposes. No other provisions or impacts are described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 4264 amends Oklahoma's mining laws to clarify definitions and update application requirements for mining permits. It specifically modifies the definition of "Contract miner" and requires mining permit applications to explicitly identify any contract miner used for operations. This affects mining operators who hire third-party contractors to conduct actual mining work. The bill does not create new policy but ensures applications include necessary details about contractor involvement, streamlining regulatory oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Public Buildings and Public Works Policy Act of 2026, which creates a new legal framework for managing Oklahoma's public buildings and infrastructure projects. The legislation does not change any existing laws or policies but instead serves as a formal title for future regulations that may be developed under this act. It becomes effective on November 1, 2026, and is not included in the official Oklahoma Statutes code. The bill is primarily procedural, setting up a structure for future policy development rather than implementing immediate changes to public works operations.

Maddy summaryHB 4271 is a procedural bill that names the "Education Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as the bill text only establishes the act's name and effective date without detailing any educational reforms or changes to law. The bill was introduced on February 2, 2026, and referred to committee for further review. This is a placeholder measure to formally name future education legislation, not a bill with concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1486 designates specific bridges and highways across Oklahoma with memorial names honoring individuals, requiring the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers at these locations. This procedural bill commemorates individuals through infrastructure naming (e.g., the "Gary Don Rayner, PLS Memorial Bridge" and "Harvey Bollinger Sr. Memorial Bridge") without altering policy or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1486 designates 15 existing Oklahoma bridges and highways with memorial names honoring veterans and community figures (e.g., "Gary Don Rayner, PLS Memorial Bridge," "PFC David P. Manners Memorial Bridge"). It requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers on these structures. The bill has no policy or funding implications - it solely commemorates individuals through infrastructure naming. This procedural measure was approved by the governor on June 9, 2025.