Rep. Molly Jenkins

Maddy summaryHB 1515 requires Oklahoma voters applying for absentee ballots electronically to provide matching identification (name, birth date, ID number) to their voter registration and submit a statement explaining why they cannot vote in person on election day. The statement must cite one of nine specific reasons, such as illness, military service, or being 75+ years old. The bill also mandates that each absentee ballot application must specify a single election date, making applications valid only for that election. This applies to all registered voters seeking absentee ballots through electronic means, with applications lacking the required statement being denied. The changes take effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2069 repeals two existing Oklahoma statutes related to toll enforcement: 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1755 (about toll booth fines) and 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-806.2 (regarding speed limits in toll zones). The bill removes these specific rules, meaning they will no longer apply to drivers using toll roads. It does not create new fines or requirements but eliminates the repealed provisions. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2069 repeals two Oklahoma statutes related to toll booth fines: 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1755 (regarding toll booth fines) and 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-806.2 (limiting fines in toll booth zones). The bill eliminates these specific legal provisions, meaning the repealed sections will no longer govern toll enforcement. It becomes effective November 1, 2025. This is a procedural repeal with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1043, the "Respect for Citizens Act of 2025," declares certain out-of-state driver licenses issued to undocumented immigrants without proof of lawful presence as invalid in Oklahoma. It requires law enforcement to issue citations for driving with such invalid licenses and mandates police departments to post online lists of these invalid license types. The law, effective November 1, 2025, specifically targets licenses marked as issued to undocumented immigrants or those substantially identical to standard licenses but lacking proof of lawful presence.

Maddy summaryHB 1043, the "Respect for Citizens Act of 2025," invalidates driver licenses issued by other states to undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma. It specifically targets licenses exclusively for undocumented individuals or those marked as issued without proof of lawful presence, declaring them invalid for operating vehicles in the state. Law enforcement must issue citations for driving with such invalid licenses, and agencies must post lists of these invalid licenses online for public notice. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1010, the "Presidential Preferential Primary Modernization Act of 2025," changes Oklahoma's rules for allocating delegates in the state's presidential primary. It requires that candidates receive at least 15% of votes in a congressional district to earn delegates, with leftover votes redistributed proportionally; if no candidate meets this threshold, the top vote-getter in the district receives all delegates. The bill also mandates that political parties pay the state for ballot costs (including printing and staffing) if they fail to follow these allocation rules, with an invoice requiring detailed cost breakdowns. Parties can appeal disputed invoices to the State Election Board within 30 days for a decision within 60 days. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1010 requires Oklahoma political parties to pay state costs if their delegates vote for a presidential candidate different from the winner of the state's primary election (except in cases of candidate death or disability). Specifically, if delegates deviate from the primary winner, the State Election Board calculates and invoices the party for ballot-related expenses (including printing, admin, and staffing), with a 90-day payment deadline. Failure to pay results in the party being barred from having candidates on future primary ballots. The bill does not change how delegates are initially allocated but adds financial consequences for post-primary deviations.

Maddy summaryHJR 1003 proposes adding a new constitutional section to Oklahoma that restricts the use of eminent domain for specific wind and solar energy projects. It prohibits government from taking private land for wind turbine construction or associated transmission lines if the project receives U.S. government financial assistance exceeding 3% of its total cost, or if the transmission lines exclusively serve federally incentivized wind/solar projects. The bill does not affect voluntary land purchases or projects without federal funding or tax incentives. This would directly impact energy developers seeking to build wind/solar infrastructure relying on federal support, while preserving eminent domain for other projects.

Maddy summaryHB 1214 requires Oklahoma's Human Trafficking Response Unit to submit a detailed report by December 2026 documenting human trafficking cases involving noncitizen minors (under age 16) from 2021-2025, including patterns, perpetrators, and victim data. The report must meet legal evidentiary standards to support future civil cases against traffickers and organizations that failed to conduct "reasonable due diligence" in placing unaccompanied minors. The Attorney General must establish data collection protocols, including background checks, relationship verification, and home safety assessments for sponsors, to ensure information is admissible in court. This bill directly affects noncitizen minors, placement organizations, and law enforcement by creating a standardized framework for documenting trafficking and holding entities accountable.

Maddy summaryHB 2075, the Oklahoma Public Health Modernization Act of 2025, establishes a new legal framework for public health initiatives in the state. The bill does not create new substantive policies or regulations but instead provides a formal name and citation for future public health legislation. It will become effective on November 1, 2025, and is not codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This procedural measure primarily affects state lawmakers and public health officials by setting the stage for future public health laws.