Rep. Kevin Wallace

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, establishes a new legal framework for managing state budget appropriations and budgeting procedures. It does not create new spending programs or alter transportation infrastructure financing but instead provides the administrative structure for implementing the state's budget for the 2023 fiscal year. The legislation became effective on November 1, 2023, and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 2892 formally establishes the Public Finance Act of 2023 to authorize the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund. The legislation specifically directs these resources toward recapitalization payments and distributions for the University of Oklahoma. This act became effective on November 1, 2023, and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 2890 authorizes funding for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality as part of the state's 2023 budget. The bill establishes the "Budget Implementation Act of 2023" and specifies that these financial provisions take effect on November 1, 2023. It does not alter existing environmental regulations or create new programs, but rather provides the necessary resources for the department to operate during the fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Legacy Capital Financing Fund to manage public finance matters within the state of Oklahoma. It authorizes the fund to retain any interest and income generated by its investments rather than distributing them elsewhere. The legislation also designates the act as the "Public Finance Act of 2023" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 2927, known as the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, establishes rules for how the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry must spend certain state funds. The law specifies limitations on fund usage and outlines the procedures the department must follow to ensure compliance with budget requirements. It also includes provisions for what happens to the funds if specific conditions are not met, with the rules taking effect on November 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 2923, known as the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, establishes the state's budget for the 2023 fiscal year and becomes effective on November 1, 2023. The bill includes specific provisions to adjust the salaries of judges and justices, with some receiving increases while others maintain their current pay. It also rejects and amends previous salary recommendations made by the Board on Judicial Compensation. This legislation serves as a procedural measure to formalize budgetary allocations and judicial compensation levels for the upcoming year.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as Alyssa's Law, requires every school district in Oklahoma to install a panic alert system by the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The law mandates that these systems connect directly to emergency services to allow real-time coordination and automatically send critical information, such as floor plans and caller locations, to first responders during an incident. To ensure consistency, the state education department will publish a list of approved systems that meet specific safety criteria for alerting staff and integrating with public safety infrastructure. The legislation authorizes the use of existing public school funds to cover the cost of implementing these security measures and takes effect immediately upon signing.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a five-year income tax exemption for new hydrogen manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma, covering up to $10 million in revenue generated annually between 2024 and 2034. To qualify, the facilities must produce hydrogen using natural gas sourced within the state and pay wages that meet or exceed the state's average wage requirements. Eligibility for the tax break is determined by the Oklahoma Tax Commission based on an annual application submitted by the establishment. The law is designed to encourage local hydrogen production and is set to take effect on November 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law establishes the Out-of-Network Ambulance Service Provider Act to regulate how health insurance companies pay ambulance providers who do not have a contract with the insurer. The bill sets a minimum payment rate for these out-of-network services, requiring insurers to pay at least the local government-approved rate or, if that is unavailable, the lesser of 325% of the federal Medicare rate or the provider's billed charges. Additionally, the act prohibits out-of-network ambulance providers from billing patients for any amounts above what the insurance company pays, and it limits patient cost-sharing fees like copayments and deductibles to match those charged for in-network services. These rules take effect on January 1, 2025, and apply to ground ambulance services covered under health care benefit plans in the state.

Maddy summarySB 1172 is a legislative bill that defines and penalizes organized retail crime in Oklahoma by establishing specific criteria for what constitutes such offenses. The bill directly affects individuals who commit theft in retail settings, particularly those acting in groups with tools like tag cutters or using fraudulent license plates. It creates new felony charges based on the value of stolen goods, with penalties ranging from up to one year in jail for small amounts to up to eight years in prison for high-value thefts. Additionally, the law clarifies how patterns of criminal offenses are defined and ensures that victims receive restitution for their losses.