Rep. Molly Jenkins

Maddy summaryHB 3098 repeals an outdated Oklahoma statute (21 O.S. 2021, Section 1783) that addressed the crime of "secreting telegraphic dispatches." This law, which relates to handling telegraph communications, is no longer relevant as telegraph technology is obsolete. The bill removes this provision from state law with no direct impact on current residents or businesses, as the statute was not actively enforced. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3106 is a procedural bill that names the "Children and Families Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new laws or policies, as it explicitly states the act "shall not be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill solely serves to formally name the legislation and establish its implementation timeline. It does not directly affect any individuals or include substantive provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 3105 is a procedural bill that names the "Local Government Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies, funding, or regulations for local governments - it simply establishes a title for future reference and specifies when the act takes effect. The bill explicitly states it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it has no direct operational impact on local government functions. This is a routine legislative naming and timing measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3108 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not include substantive policy provisions or changes to firearm laws in the provided text. This bill only creates a naming convention and effective date for a future act that has not yet been defined. As a procedural measure, it directly affects how the legislation will be referenced but does not alter existing laws or impact residents.

Maddy summaryHB 3096 gives crime victims in felony cases the right to request a court review of proposed plea agreements before they are finalized. The bill requires prosecutors to notify victims about plea deals and the court date, and if victims request review, the case must go to a district court judge for independent approval or rejection - bypassing special judges. This applies only to felony cases and does not change prosecutors' authority or grant victims legal party status. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and ensures victims' input is considered without altering existing victim rights.

Maddy summaryHB 3095, the Rural Landowners Protection Act, requires landowner approval for certain large-scale projects like wind energy facilities, data centers, battery storage, and carbon capture operations. It directly affects landowners within a 5-mile radius of these projects, granting each parcel one voting share. Projects need approval from at least two-thirds of all affected landowners through a county-administered election, with a 30-day window for voting after application. Failed projects cannot be resubmitted for landowner approval for three years. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3093 amends Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act to clarify that public bodies (like city councils, school boards, and commissions) may only hold private executive sessions to discuss specific personnel matters involving individual employees under their direct supervision, such as hiring, promotion, or discipline. The bill explicitly restricts executive sessions to these individual employment decisions, removing ambiguity about when such private meetings are permitted. It also maintains existing exceptions for topics like security threats, confidential negotiations, and certain board-specific proceedings (e.g., school discipline, terrorism planning). This change directly affects public officials and employees by limiting private discussions to strictly defined personnel actions, ensuring greater transparency in governance.

Maddy summaryHB 3107 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Government Technology and Transparency Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms affecting government operations, technology, or transparency requirements. The bill solely serves to formally name the legislation and specify its implementation date. No specific groups or entities are directly affected by this naming and timing provision.

Maddy summaryHB 3094 amends Oklahoma law to allow licensed handgun carriers to bring concealed handguns into the State Capitol Building. Specifically, it adds the Capitol to the list of locations where individuals with a valid Oklahoma handgun license may carry concealed firearms, provided they present the license at a security checkpoint. This change directly affects licensed handgun owners entering the Capitol, overriding previous restrictions that prohibited concealed carry in state government buildings. The bill does not alter concealed carry rules for other locations like schools, courthouses, or public venues, which remain restricted under existing law.

Maddy summarySB 880 eliminates a requirement that five of the seven members of Oklahoma's Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors must hold a master's or higher degree. The bill amends state law to remove this educational criterion, allowing board members to qualify with only a bachelor's degree or lower. This change directly affects individuals seeking appointment to the board, expanding eligibility for the five membership slots previously restricted by the degree requirement. The amendment updates statutory language without altering other board composition rules, such as experience requirements or appointment procedures.