Rep. Kyle Hilbert

Maddy summaryHB 2287 clarifies and expands how Oklahoma defines "per-pupil expenditure" for reporting purposes. It requires school districts and the state to calculate this metric by dividing total daily school operation costs (including instruction, student support, administration, transportation, and nutrition) by the student count as of October 1. The bill specifically adds categories like career and technology education and concurrent graduation courses to the definition while excluding non-operational costs (e.g., building construction, debt). This change ensures the State Department of Education must publish detailed breakdowns of all spending categories alongside the overall per-pupil figure, starting July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2287 clarifies and expands the definition of "per-pupil expenditure" for Oklahoma public schools. It specifies which types of spending, including instruction from concurrent classes that satisfy graduation requirements, are included when calculating how much is spent per student. The bill also requires the State Department of Education to report these expenditures by individual category, in addition to the overall aggregate amount. This affects how school districts track and report their educational spending.

Maddy summaryHB 2674 creates the Statewide Official Compensation Commission, which is responsible for setting the salaries of nine specific statewide elected officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This new commission will consist of the same members as the Board on Legislative Compensation and will meet on the same dates. The commission is prohibited from setting salaries lower than the amounts in effect as of January 1, 2025. Once the commission sets a salary, it will supersede the existing statutory amounts for any term of office beginning after the salary is set.

Maddy summaryHB 2297 requires Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma to establish a driver license reciprocity agreement with Ireland. The agreement must ensure Irish driver license standards meet Oklahoma's requirements and mandate that Irish drivers comply with Oklahoma's mandatory auto insurance laws. This directly affects Irish residents operating vehicles in Oklahoma under the agreement. The bill became law on May 8, 2025, with no Governor's signature needed.

Maddy summaryHB 2295 prohibits public trust hospitals in Oklahoma communities with fewer than 30,000 residents (per federal census) from transferring their licenses to locations more than 15 miles away. If a hospital plans to close, the bill mandates a mediation process: the hospital and municipality each appoint a mediator, who then select a third mediator to set a sale price for the facility if agreement isn’t reached. Hospital trustees must complete an approved education program within 90 days of appointment and certify they have no financial ties to potential buyers. The bill also requires CMS provider numbers to revert to the hospital immediately upon termination of third-party leases. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2297 requires Service Oklahoma to enter into a reciprocity agreement for driver licenses with Ireland, allowing Irish drivers to operate vehicles in Oklahoma under specified conditions. The bill also authorizes Service Oklahoma to establish rules for similar agreements with other foreign countries, ensuring comparable driver license standards and compliance with Oklahoma's insurance laws. Additionally, it clarifies that an engaged automated driving system is considered the driver for compliance with traffic laws. This bill directly affects Service Oklahoma and drivers from Ireland, becoming effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 2295, enacts new regulations for public trust hospitals in Oklahoma, particularly those located in communities with fewer than 30,000 residents. It prohibits these hospitals from transferring their licenses to new addresses more than 15 miles away. The bill also establishes a mediation process to determine a sales price if such a hospital announces closure, allowing the beneficiary municipality a potential option to purchase the facility. Furthermore, it requires all public trust hospital trustees to complete a certified education program and prohibits them from receiving personal benefits during the sale of a hospital.

Maddy summaryHB 2288 modifies the postretirement employment rules for members of the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System. It allows retired classified or nonclassified public school personnel to be re-employed by a public school in duties ordinarily performed by such roles and earn unlimited annualized income without their retirement benefits being reduced. The bill maintains a 60-day waiting period before re-employment and existing earnings limitations for other retired members for 36 months after their retirement date. This directly affects retired public school employees who wish to return to work in specific non-teaching capacities.

Maddy summaryHB 2285 creates the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Revolving Fund (EVAC Fund) to support construction of emergency evacuation routes in Oklahoma counties. It establishes a grant program allowing counties with landlocked areas (defined as regions with 2,000+ residents and only one or two road access points) to apply for funds to build new or improve existing access corridors. Eligible counties must demonstrate a material need for corridor construction, and grants cannot exceed the total funds in the EVAC Fund. The bill aims to improve public safety by ensuring reliable evacuation routes for residents in geographically isolated areas.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2285 establishes the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Act to enhance safety for residents in certain isolated areas of Oklahoma. It creates the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Revolving Fund, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). This fund will support the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Grant Program, allowing counties to apply for grants. These grants are specifically for constructing county roads in "qualified areas," defined as landlocked basins with at least 2,000 residents and limited existing road access, to create new evacuation routes.