Rep. Kyle Hilbert

Maddy summaryHB 2294 allows group homes for people with developmental or physical disabilities to operate as permitted residential uses in all residential zones across Oklahoma, eliminating the need for special permits like conditional use approvals. It requires group home operators to notify all property owners within 300 feet of the proposed location before establishment and mandates the Department of Human Services to create rules within 180 days to prevent over-concentration, setting a minimum 1,200-foot spacing requirement between new group homes. The bill prohibits local governments from imposing additional fees, taxes, or environmental reviews on group homes beyond what applies to single-family residences. This directly affects group home operators, neighboring property owners, and local zoning authorities by standardizing procedures and notification requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2294 establishes procedures for the establishment and regulation of group homes, which are considered a permitted residential use in all zoning districts. Before opening, group home owners must file an application with the local political subdivision, which is required to notify property owners within 300 feet of the proposed site. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to promulgate rules, including a 1,200-foot spacing requirement between group homes and similar facilities, to ensure resident health and safety and prevent over-concentration. It also requires the Department to maintain a public list of group home locations.

Maddy summarySB 171 requires Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety to create and update a security plan for the State Capitol Building and grounds every three years, to be submitted to the State Capitol Preservation Commission. It restructures oversight by disestablishing the Capitol Improvement Authority and modifying the Capitol Preservation Commission's duties, membership, and approval process for all Capitol renovation proposals. The bill also establishes a new legislative liaison position to coordinate Capitol projects and sets a $120 million funding cap for Capitol Building renovations, exempting certain maintenance projects from competitive bidding requirements. These changes directly affect Capitol staff, preservation oversight bodies, and contractors working on Capitol maintenance and security.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution approves a consent decree resolving a class-action lawsuit against Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Oklahoma Forensic Center. The decree addresses claims about the state's failure to provide timely competency restoration treatment for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. The resolution formally authorizes the legislature to approve this court-ordered settlement, as required by Oklahoma law (Title 51, Section 200), without creating new policies or altering existing services.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 1008) recognizing Oklahoma firefighters and first responders for their work during the March 14-15, 2025, severe wind and wildfire events. It specifically honors paid/volunteer firefighters, Native American tribal firefighting personnel, and first responders who protected lives and property during wildfires that damaged homes, infrastructure, and caused fatalities. The resolution expresses the legislature’s gratitude and directs copies to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association, fire chiefs associations, and tribal firefighting personnel. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy changes or funding impacts - it solely offers symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHCR 1008 is a symbolic recognition resolution, not a policy bill. It formally acknowledges the efforts of paid and volunteer firefighters, Native American tribal firefighting personnel, and first responders who battled wildfires and high winds during Oklahoma's severe weather event in March 2025. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for their "courage, dedication, and spirit of public service" during this crisis, which caused property damage, injuries, and fatalities. It directs copies to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association, Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association, Professional Firefighters of Oklahoma, and the relevant Native American tribes. This resolution has no funding or legal effect - it solely serves as an official statement of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHCR 1004 is a procedural resolution approving a consent decree resolving a class-action lawsuit against Oklahoma's mental health system. It formally authorizes the Oklahoma Legislature to adopt the court-approved settlement between the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Oklahoma Forensic Center, and a group of individuals alleging inadequate competency restoration treatment for people found incompetent to stand trial. The decree resolves claims about delays in providing required treatment to ensure court competency, avoiding further litigation costs. This resolution does not create new policy but legally ratifies an existing court agreement.

Maddy summarySB 656 changes Oklahoma's State Election Board composition to three voting members (one from the largest political party, one from the second-largest party, and one independent voter) plus two alternates. It requires political parties to submit nominee lists to the Governor by January 15, with appointments made from those lists by March 1, 2027, and every four years after. The bill repeals previous rules about chair/vice chair appointments and clarifies that the Secretary of the Election Board serves separately at a fixed salary. This procedural bill directly affects how the Governor and political parties select board members, with terms beginning July 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySB 656 changes how Oklahoma's State Election Board members are appointed. It requires the Governor to appoint three members (one from the largest party, one from the second-largest party, and one independent voter) based on party registration data, using nominee lists submitted by political parties. The bill sets specific deadlines for parties to submit nominees (by January 31 annually) and for the Governor to make appointments (by March 1). Members serve four-year terms, with vacancies filled by the same party. This directly affects the Governor, political parties, and the State Election Board members.

Maddy summarySB 569 would allow Oklahoma Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) - including Certified Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse-Midwives - with three years of supervised prescribing experience to apply for independent prescribing authority. To qualify, APRNs must hold a current license and provide proof of their supervised practice to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. The bill requires $1 million in malpractice insurance per incident and mandates the Board to review applications, with authority to approve, deny, or revoke prescribing privileges. This directly affects APRNs seeking to prescribe medications without physician oversight in Oklahoma.