Rep. Kyle Hilbert

Maddy summaryHB 2645 creates a tax credit for qualifying doctors practicing medicine in rural Oklahoma, directly affecting licensed physicians who meet specific residency and education criteria. The credit, capped at $20,000 per year per doctor, applies to taxable income from medical practice in designated rural areas (population under 25,000 and at least 25 miles from larger cities). The bill includes an annual $1 million total credit limit, with adjustments to prevent exceeding this cap. The bill was pocket-vetoed by the governor on June 15, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 2513, titled the "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2025," proposes creating a new position within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This role would be filled by an individual with specified qualifications to address the Department's existing court-ordered consent decree. The bill outlines requirements for the appointee's expertise and responsibilities related to resolving the decree. It was scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2025, but was pocket vetoed by the Governor on June 15, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 2645 would have provided a tax credit of up to $20,000 annually for medical doctors or osteopathic physicians practicing medicine in Oklahoma's rural areas. To qualify, doctors must be licensed in Oklahoma, have graduated from or completed residency in an Oklahoma medical school, and live in the same rural county where they practice. The credit would have been available for up to four years per qualifying doctor, with an annual statewide cap of $1 million on total credits claimed. The bill, which was vetoed by the Governor on June 15, 2025, never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 2298 allows qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Oklahoma - such as nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives - to prescribe medications independently after meeting specific requirements. To qualify, APRNs must complete 6,240 supervised clinical hours, hold a valid license, and carry $1 million in malpractice insurance per incident. The bill also sets rules for APRN advertising (requiring clear disclosure of their role and scope) and defines supervision requirements for those not yet eligible for independent prescribing. It modifies Oklahoma’s Nursing Practice Act, Pharmacy Act, and Controlled Substances Act to implement these changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2584 allows physician assistants (PAs) in Oklahoma to prescribe and administer certain controlled substances under the supervision of a licensed physician, as specified in the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act and Physician Assistant Act. The bill clarifies that pharmacists may dispense these prescriptions only when written by a PA licensed in Oklahoma and supervised by an Oklahoma-licensed physician, and it modifies requirements for practice agreements between PAs and their supervising physicians. It also creates a 9-member Physician Assistant Committee with specific membership rules to oversee PA licensure and practice standards. The law directly affects PAs, supervising physicians, and pharmacists who dispense controlled substances. (Summary based on bill text amendments to Sections 353.1a, 519.2, and 519.3 of Oklahoma statutes.)

Maddy summarySB 632 creates specialized business court divisions in Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City) and Tulsa County, targeting counties with populations over 500,000. It establishes these courts to handle complex commercial disputes - like contract or intellectual property cases - while excluding routine matters. The bill sets business court judges' salaries equal to associate justices of the Supreme Court, requires the Supreme Court to create administrative rules, and specifies that only these courts can hear certain business claims. This directly affects businesses involved in intricate commercial litigation and court staff managing these specialized divisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2516 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development - Schools Revolving Fund" (BIND-Schools Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury to support military base infrastructure. The fund, which has no annual budget restrictions, provides resources for the Oklahoma Military Department to invest in new construction or improvements to education facilities located on military bases. These investments aim to either reduce the risk of military base closures or encourage base expansions within Oklahoma. The law became effective July 1, 2025, after passing without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2518 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development - Technology Revolving Fund" (BIND-Technology Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury to support military infrastructure. The Oklahoma Military Department uses this fund, alone or with other resources, to invest in projects like military simulation software licenses - aimed at preventing base closures or encouraging expansions in Oklahoma. The fund is permanent (not limited by fiscal years) and requires expenditures to be approved by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2518 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development-Technology Revolving Fund" (BIND-Tech Fund) in Oklahoma's state treasury, specifically for the Oklahoma Military Department to prevent base closures or support expansions of military infrastructure within the state. The fund, which is reusable and not limited by fiscal years, finances infrastructure investments like purchasing simulation training software licenses. It became law on May 29, 2025, and takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting Oklahoma's military bases by funding projects aimed at securing their long-term operations.

Maddy summaryHB 2516 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development-Schools Revolving Fund" (BIND-Schools Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury. This fund, managed by the Oklahoma Military Department, provides dedicated financing for infrastructure improvements at military bases in Oklahoma, specifically targeting common education facilities on those bases. The law requires these investments to either prevent base closures or support base expansions. Funds can be used for new construction or facility upgrades, with expenditures authorized through standard state budget processes. The bill became effective July 1, 2025, after being signed into law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.