Rep. Kyle Hilbert

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 1001) expresses the Oklahoma House and Senate's commitment to oppose any proposed energy corridor that would require the forced taking of private property for energy infrastructure. It specifically targets an 18-mile-wide corridor planned for electric transmission lines, wind turbines, and solar farms, which would use condemnation to acquire land from property owners. The resolution pledges legislative action to prevent such corridors and protect landowners' rights to use their property without interference from infrastructure easements or facilities.

Maddy summarySCR 1 is a procedural resolution amending the joint rules for Oklahoma's 60th Legislature (2025-2026 session). It updates how the Senate and House of Representatives operate jointly, including requirements for public notice of committee meetings (24 hours), voting procedures for joint committees (requiring majority support from both chambers), and communication protocols between chambers. These changes directly affect legislative staff, committee members, and lawmakers by standardizing inter-chamber procedures and committee operations. The resolution does not alter substantive policy but governs the legislative process itself.

Maddy summaryThis resolution sets a specific deadline for the Oklahoma House of Representatives to complete final votes (third reading) on bills during the 60th Legislature. It designates Thursday, March 27, 2025, as the final day for this step, applying only to House measures governed by the Oklahoma Constitution. The deadline is subject to the House being ready to adjourn sine die (without a set return date) as determined by the Chief Clerk's office. This is a procedural rule affecting the House's internal workflow, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryHR 1002 is a procedural resolution adopting the official rules governing the Oklahoma House of Representatives' operations. It establishes the Speaker's authority to convene sessions, refer bills to committees, maintain order, and sign legislation, while detailing committee structures and the Speaker's role in legal matters like settlement limits for discrimination claims. The resolution directly affects House members, committee leaders, and the legislative process by setting binding procedural standards under the Oklahoma Constitution. It was adopted by the House on January 7, 2025, with 66 ayes and 25 nays, and now governs the House's internal procedures.

Maddy summaryHR 1002 is a procedural resolution adopting the official rules for the Oklahoma House of Representatives' internal operations. These rules establish procedures for the Speaker's duties (including convening sessions, voting rights, and committee assignments), committee management, and legislative processes. The resolution directly affects House members, staff, and committees by governing how the House conducts its business. It does not enact new public policy but sets the framework for legislative procedures under Oklahoma Constitution Article V, Section 30.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes specific deadlines for the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the 60th Legislature's 1st Session (2025). It sets March 27, 2025, as the final date for third reading of House measures, May 8, 2025, for third reading of Senate measures, and May 30, 2025, by 5 p.m. as the final date for the regular session to continue. It directly affects the Oklahoma House of Representatives' procedural schedule and does not change substantive laws or impact constituents. The resolution is purely procedural, setting time limits for legislative actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specific schedule for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature to follow during its upcoming session. It sets the start date for the session, outlines when lawmakers must finish drafting new laws, and defines the deadline for introducing bills to the floor for consideration. These rules directly affect state legislators by creating a timeline for when they can propose and debate legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates agreements between vision care plans and eye care providers in Oklahoma to prevent plans from dictating specific fees or limiting provider choices. It establishes rules that prohibit plans from setting maximum reimbursement rates, requiring participation with certain entities, or imposing unfair trade practices on providers. The legislation also defines key terms like covered services and materials, mandates inflation adjustments for reimbursement, and allows for civil penalties if these new standards are violated.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law requires state agencies with more than 200 employees to offer a telephone call-back option when average wait times exceed ten minutes during business hours. The rule applies to the main publicly listed phone numbers of these entities and defines wait time as the period a caller is placed on hold or informed they are waiting. To comply, agencies must create a system that allows callers to request an automatic call-back as part of their phone menu options. The requirement takes effect on November 1, 2024, and applies only to state government bodies, not private businesses or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires specific state officials to notify their designated successors before leaving the state. The law applies to individuals listed in the constitutional line of succession for the governor's office. These officials must send an electronic message that includes the exact start time of their absence and when they plan to return. The requirement is set to take effect on November 1, 2024.