Rep. Danny Williams

Maddy summaryThis bill requires electronic prescriptions for most controlled substances (Schedules II-V) in Oklahoma, affecting pharmacists and healthcare providers who dispense or prescribe these medications. Exceptions include 48-hour emergency prescriptions, prescriptions written for on-site hospital/nursing facility use, veterinary practices, and certain hospice settings. For non-electronic prescriptions, practitioners must use official forms approved by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and must register with the Bureau to obtain these forms.

Maddy summaryHB 3348 modifies Oklahoma's Film Enhancement Rebate Program to allow faith-based films with total production costs of $2 million or less to qualify for rebates without meeting the standard $50,000 minimum budget requirement. This change specifically applies to productions defined as "faith-based" by the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, waiving the usual minimum spending threshold while keeping other eligibility rules intact. The bill does not alter the standard rebate rates (up to 35% of eligible costs) or the $20,000 music spending bonus for Oklahoma-based music. It would become effective November 1, 2026, if enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 3357 creates a new Department of Central Purchasing to replace the Central Purchasing Division within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). It transfers all procurement duties, contracts, records, and assets from OMES to the new department, effective upon enactment, while ensuring employees retain current pay, benefits, and seniority during the transition. The bill also amends several statutes to update references to the new department and clarifies that county purchasing procedures will continue using the Department of Central Purchasing’s established contracts. This directly affects state agencies and county governments that rely on centralized procurement services for supplies, equipment, and services.

Maddy summaryHB 3349 updates Oklahoma's legal definitions and penalties for human trafficking. It clarifies terms like "coercion" (including passport confiscation or controlling a person's access to substances) and "human trafficking for labor or commercial sex," defining specific acts like recruiting minors for prostitution. The bill increases penalties to a Class A2 felony with mandatory 85% prison time served (not less than 5 years for adults, 15 years for minors), requires restitution to victims, and bans probation for trafficking convictions. It directly affects traffickers, victims (especially minors), and courts handling these cases, while establishing that victims' consent or lack of knowledge about a victim's age cannot be used as defenses. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3365 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Rehabilitation Act of 2026" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It does not create new public health or safety policies or affect any specific groups; it solely establishes the bill's title and effective date. The bill is not codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it exists only as a standalone legislative act. This is a routine naming and timing measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Oklahoma Mental Health Community Service Act of 2026, which serves primarily as a naming provision for a future mental health initiative. The legislation does not create new programs, funding, or operational requirements at this time. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for when the named act would take effect if subsequently enacted. The bill currently remains in the early stages of the legislative process with no substantive policy changes included.

Maddy summaryHB 3364 creates the "Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Audits and Oversight Act of 2026," establishing a new framework for oversight of the state's mental health and substance abuse services. The bill names the act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026, but does not detail specific audit procedures or oversight mechanisms in the provided text. It directly affects the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse by requiring future implementation of this oversight structure. As a procedural bill naming the act and effective date, it does not describe concrete policy changes or affected populations beyond establishing the framework.

Maddy summaryHB 3354 updates Oklahoma's requirements for correctional officers hired after November 1, 1995. It specifies that these officers must meet minimum age (20 years), education (30 college credits or high school/GED equivalent), and fitness standards, including annual physicals and professional evaluations. The bill also clarifies training rules, requiring a 200-hour academy with 20 hours of firearms training, aligning with state law enforcement standards. This procedural update affects correctional staff directly by modifying their hiring qualifications and training protocols without creating new programs or altering sentencing policies.

Maddy summaryHJR 1061 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt Oklahoma homesteads of individuals aged 65 or older from all ad valorem property taxes, provided their household income does not exceed HUD's median income for their county. It would lock the tax-exempt value at the property's fair cash value during the year the owner turned 65 (or 1997 for those already eligible before 1997), eliminating previous income thresholds. The exemption would apply as long as the owner continues to occupy the home and income stays below HUD's annual median threshold. This change would require voter approval through a ballot measure, as the bill is currently pending referral to the electorate.

Maddy summaryHB 3362 amends Oklahoma law to allow the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to use excess funds from the Oklahoma Medical Loan Repayment Program for primary care residency programs in rural and underserved areas. Specifically, it authorizes payments to hospitals or teaching centers to either start new residency programs (covering resident salaries, benefits, and training costs) or expand existing programs. This funding mechanism directly affects rural healthcare facilities seeking to grow their physician training capacity. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not create new funding but redirects existing excess resources.