Rep. Dell Kerbs

Maddy summaryHB 1758 provides additional funding to Oklahoma virtual charter schools that meet specific academic performance targets. It requires these schools to have a composite test score within 10 points of the state average (based on scores from two years prior) to qualify for $100,000 in supplemental funds. The funds can be used for lease payments, testing facilities, transportation, or student services, and are in addition to existing district funding. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and is classified as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers administration of Oklahoma's school lunch program from the State Board of Education to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. It designates the Agriculture Department as the "State Educational Agency" for the National School Lunch Act, authorizing it to manage federal school meal benefits, sponsor workshops, and create a revolving fund for workshop fees and educational materials. The bill repeals prior law requiring the State Board of Education to oversee school lunches and instead directs funds for school meal matching to be allocated directly by the Agriculture Department to school districts. This change affects all public school districts receiving federal school lunch program funding in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 1797 transfers oversight of Oklahoma's school lunch program from the State Board of Education to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAF), designating ODAF as the state agency responsible for administering the National School Lunch Act. It creates a "School Lunch Workshop Revolving Fund" in the state treasury, funded by workshop fees and sales of program materials, to cover expenses for workshops and educational resources. The bill also directs ODAF to allocate state funds for school lunch matching to school districts, replacing the previous process under the State Board of Education. This change directly affects school districts receiving lunch program funding and shifts administrative responsibility to ODAF.

Maddy summaryHB 1802 is a procedural bill that names the "Cybersecurity Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new policies, regulations, or requirements for any entities or individuals. The bill simply provides a title and effective date for future cybersecurity legislation, with no substantive provisions described in the text. As a naming and effective date bill, it directly affects no specific groups or organizations. This is a formal procedural step, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1805 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It specifies the act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This bill does not create new regulations or affect any professions, occupations, or individuals - it solely names the legislation and sets its implementation date. As a naming and effective date measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1791 creates the "Service Oklahoma Efficiency Act of 2025" as a named bill and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. This procedural bill does not establish new policies, programs, or requirements for citizens or agencies. It solely provides the official title and effective date for the legislation. No substantive changes to Service Oklahoma operations or affected parties are described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 1785 is a procedural bill that names the "Education Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill text contains no substantive policy changes, funding mechanisms, or new requirements for schools, students, or educators. It serves only to establish the act's name and effective date without outlining any reforms or provisions. As a naming and effective date bill, it does not directly affect any specific groups or programs. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (first reading introduced February 3, 2025).

Maddy summaryHB 1803, the "Oklahoma Virtual Charter School Reform Act of 2025," establishes a new framework for virtual charter schools in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025. The bill is procedural in nature, as indicated by its note that it "shall not be codified" in the Oklahoma Statutes. It does not provide specific policy details or mechanisms in the available text, only naming the act and setting its effective date. This summary reflects the limited information provided in the bill's introduction and recent actions.

Maddy summaryHB 1786 requires peace officers to make every effort to serve protective order subjects and complete service documentation when filing petitions with the court. If immediate service isn't possible, officers must file the petition the next business day, and court clerks must prioritize service through county sheriffs. This affects victims seeking emergency protective orders (for domestic violence, stalking, or related offenses) and the law enforcement/court staff handling these cases. The bill streamlines the process to ensure timely court review while clarifying procedures for service attempts and filing deadlines. It amends Oklahoma statutes to standardize how protective order petitions are processed after emergency requests.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Motor Vehicle Reform Act of 2025, which establishes a new legal framework for motor vehicle regulations in Oklahoma. The legislation does not include any specific policy changes or operational provisions, instead serving primarily as a naming and citation mechanism for future motor vehicle reforms. The act will become effective on November 1, 2025, and is currently in its early stages of legislative review.