Rep. Kyle Hilbert

Maddy summaryHB 2286 creates a new "assistant funeral director" license in Oklahoma, directly affecting funeral directors who wish to hire assistants and potential applicants seeking this role. The bill requires applicants to have 60 college semester hours from an accredited institution, pass the Oklahoma Funeral Board law exam, pay fees, and demonstrate good moral character (without automatic disqualification for felony convictions). Each licensed funeral director may have only one assistant, who must work under their direct supervision, with licenses expiring December 31 annually and requiring continuing education. This bill became law on May 27, 2025, establishing clear requirements for this new license category.

Maddy summaryHB 2302 designates specific parking spaces at the Oklahoma State Capitol for top state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, House Speaker, and other key elected or appointed officers. The bill details exact parking zones - such as the semicircular drive west of the Capitol, areas north and south of Northeast 21st Street, and designated rows east of Lincoln Boulevard - to ensure these officials have reserved parking. It modifies existing parking assignments under Oklahoma Statutes without changing broader parking regulations. The bill became law on May 27, 2025, after passing without gubernatorial action.

Maddy summarySB 1027 modifies Oklahoma's initiative and referendum process by changing key deadlines and adding disclosure requirements. It shortens the signature verification period from 90 to 10 days and adjusts other timelines (e.g., extending some to 180 days), while requiring petition circulators to disclose their contact information. This bill directly affects individuals and groups collecting signatures to place proposals on ballots. The changes aim to streamline the initiative process while increasing transparency for petition supporters. (Note: As a procedural bill, this summary focuses on concrete changes to the process itself.)

Maddy summaryHB 2302 assigns specific parking spaces at the Oklahoma State Capitol for top state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, House Speaker, Attorney General, and other designated leaders. It designates exact zones for these officials' vehicles in the Capitol parking areas, such as the semicircular drive west of the building and specific sections east and west of Lincoln Boulevard. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on physical parking assignments without changing policy or creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2286 creates a new "assistant funeral director" license in Oklahoma, directly affecting funeral directors and their employees. The bill requires applicants to have at least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, pass an exam, pay fees, and demonstrate good moral character (without automatic disqualification for felony convictions). It mandates that each licensed funeral director may have only one assistant, who must work under their direct supervision and complete continuing education. The license expires December 31 annually and requires renewal with fees. The bill became law on May 27, 2025, with full implementation effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 642 clarifies workers' compensation rules for construction workers in Oklahoma, primarily affecting contractors, subcontractors, and injured employees. It requires general contractors to make workers' compensation insurance available to subcontractors (not just cover incidents) and specifies that insurance is considered provided if made accessible, even with timing discrepancies. The bill expands when workers can sue beyond standard workers' comp coverage: if an employer fails to secure insurance or commits an intentional tort (defined as specific intent to cause injury, not just foreseeability). These changes apply to construction projects and aim to reduce disputes over insurance obligations and liability.

Maddy summarySB 684 increases the annual Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit limit to $7,500 for tax years 2024 and beyond, directly affecting Oklahoma taxpayers who claim this credit for eligible private school expenses. The bill modifies how the credit's annual limit is enforced and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to maintain a publicly searchable online list of all credit claimants, including names, amounts, and specific tax provisions used. It also updates definitions for "qualified expenses," such as tuition at accredited private schools and approved educational materials, while specifying that discounted tuition doesn't count toward the credit. The law includes administrative changes to transparency requirements and credit enforcement procedures. This bill was signed into law by the Governor on May 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2673 creates a dedicated "Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture Supplemental Revolving Fund" in the state treasury to finance repairs, construction, and improvements for the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture. The fund requires $18 million in verified commitments from local governments, federal sources, or donations (excluding funds collected before May 25, 2023) before any spending can occur. Unspent funds must be transferred to the General Revenue Fund by November 15, 2025, if the $18 million threshold isn’t met. This bill directly affects the Oklahoma Historical Society (which operates the museum) and state budget management, with the fund becoming effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2673 modifies the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture Supplemental Revolving Fund, which supports the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture under the Oklahoma Historical Society. It establishes this fund to pay for repairs, improvements, and construction of the museum. However, state funds from this account cannot be spent until the State Treasurer confirms that $18 million has been secured from local, county, federal, or private donations for the museum's development. If this $18 million threshold is not met by November 15, 2025, any remaining state funds in the revolving fund will be transferred back to the State's General Revenue Fund.

Maddy summaryHB 2674 creates the Statewide Official Compensation Commission to set salaries for specific elected state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and members of the Corporation Commission. The Commission, composed of the same members as the existing Board on Legislative Compensation, will determine salaries for each official’s term starting after its meeting date, but cannot set pay below the 2025 levels or violate constitutional requirements. It replaces Oklahoma’s current fixed salary schedule (listed in statute) with this new commission-based process, ending the previous annual salary amounts for these positions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, for the Commission’s operations and January 31, 2030, for repealing the old salary schedule.