Rep. Molly Jenkins

Maddy summarySB 1782 prohibits the governing boards of eight specific Oklahoma public higher education institutions (including the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, and community colleges) from creating new tenure systems for faculty hired after a certain date. The bill requires these institutions to electronically submit annual data on faculty numbers, tenure status, and graduate assistants to the Oklahoma State Regents by July 31 each year. The State Regents must then forward this data to state officials by September 1. This policy change directly affects faculty employment contracts and tenure eligibility at these institutions, with no new tenure plans permitted for hires after the effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 3092, the "Stop the Salary Spike Act of 2026," freezes current salary levels for Oklahoma's statewide elected officials by nullifying prior actions of the Statewide Official Compensation Commission. It sets specific annual salaries (e.g., Governor: $147,000, Lieutenant Governor: $114,713) and declares all Commission decisions modifying these salaries before the bill's effective date as void. The bill repeals provisions allowing the Commission to adjust salaries, preventing future changes through that process. It takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting officials including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide elected positions.

Maddy summaryHB 3097 requires Oklahoma state agencies to submit detailed budgets by June 1 each year, including funding breakdowns by quarter, organizational charts, and mission statements. Crucially, agency directors must certify in writing that their agency has not implemented policies restricting legislative access to agency records - such as requiring nondisclosure agreements or limiting where records can be reviewed. This bill directly affects all state agencies and their directors by mandating transparency in budget submissions and ensuring legislators can access records without undue barriers. The certification requirement specifically targets policies that could hinder legislative oversight of agency operations.

Maddy summaryHB 3099 repeals Oklahoma Statute 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1753.5, which previously governed the erection of signs and markers along county roads. This bill directly affects county officials and departments responsible for maintaining signage on county-maintained roads. The repeal removes the existing legal requirement for county officers to follow those specific sign regulations. The change becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes two constitutional amendments to Oklahoma's Constitution. It would eliminate the Board on Legislative Compensation and freeze legislator salaries at the November 1, 2025 level, unless voters approve changes during presidential election years. Under the new process, any salary adjustment would require a voter-approved referendum held in the same year as a U.S. presidential election, submitted as a state question rather than a bill sent to the Governor. This directly affects all Oklahoma legislators by changing how their compensation is set and modified. The amendment would take effect only if approved by voters in the specified election cycle.

Maddy summaryHB 3101 creates the "State Finance Modernization and Transparency Act of 2026" to establish new state finance procedures. The bill specifies that the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, and clarifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma's official statutes. It does not detail specific policy changes, as the provided text only includes the act's title, effective date, and noncodification clause. This bill is procedural, focusing on naming the act and its implementation timeline rather than outlining concrete financial mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 3100 is a procedural bill that names the "State Government Act of 2026" and specifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. It sets November 1, 2026, as the effective date for the act. This bill does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities; it solely provides a title and effective date for future state government legislation. As a naming resolution with no substantive provisions, it directly affects only the administrative process of future state government bills.

Maddy summaryHB 3102 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Education Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms beyond this naming and timing. The bill does not describe specific educational reforms, funding changes, or affected groups. It is currently in early stages (first reading, referred to Rules committee). As a naming and effective date bill, it has no direct policy impact beyond its formal designation.

Maddy summaryHB 3104 is a procedural bill that names the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not change any existing laws or directly affect counties, county officers, or residents. The bill serves only to formally identify future legislation related to county governance without altering policy. This is a standard naming and effective date provision with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3103 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Public Health Update Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policy requirements or affect any specific group, as it is explicitly designated as non-codified (meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill serves only to establish the act's title and timeline, with no substantive provisions described in the text. This is a routine legislative naming measure, not a policy change.