Rep. Molly Jenkins

Maddy summaryHB 2076 creates the "Public Utilities Modernization Act of 2025" as a named legislative act but contains no substantive policy provisions. It specifies that the act will take effect on November 1, 2025, and will not be codified into Oklahoma's official law code. This bill is purely procedural, serving only to establish the act's title and effective date without altering public utility regulations or affecting any specific entities. No mechanisms, provisions, or direct impacts on utilities or consumers are described in the bill text. The legislation is currently in early committee review with no further details provided.

Maddy summaryHB 2070 repeals a specific tax credit provision (68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.11A) related to transferable tax credits in Oklahoma. The bill directly affects any entities or individuals previously governed by that repealed law, though it does not create new tax mechanisms or alter current tax obligations. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2025, and the bill is procedural in nature, with no new policy requirements or funding impacts.

Maddy summaryHB 1724, the "Prevention of Maternal Harm Act of 2025," criminalizes administering abortion-inducing drugs (mifepristone and misoprostol) without a pregnant person's knowledge or consent. It imposes prison sentences of 5-10 years (or 10-20 years if pregnancy exceeds 3 months) and fines of $10,000-$75,000 (or $50,000-$100,000 for later gestation). The bill also adds mifepristone and misoprostol to Oklahoma’s Schedule IV controlled substances, requiring prescriptions and strict handling. This directly affects healthcare providers who administer these drugs without consent, with penalties applying regardless of other charges like murder. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2074 repeals two specific sections (287 and 294) of Oklahoma’s utility law (17 O.S. 2021) that previously addressed utility development regulations. This bill removes these outdated provisions from state law, affecting no new entities or policies. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2025, with no new requirements or changes to current utility operations. As a procedural bill, it only modifies existing law without creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1028, the "Oklahoma Election Process Integrity Act of 2025," requires all members of county election boards to have physical, in-person access to official election actions like ballot counting and tabulation. It specifically defines "in-person access" as physical presence, excluding remote or camera surveillance methods. The bill directly affects county election boards and their employees by mandating their physical presence during key election processes, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2079 is a procedural bill that names the "State Government Act of 2025" and specifies it will not be included in Oklahoma's official statutes (noncodified). It sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for the act. This bill does not change any substantive laws or affect any specific groups; it solely establishes a name and effective date for administrative purposes. As a non-substantive procedural measure, it has no direct policy impact on constituents or government operations.

Maddy summaryHB 2077, known as the Public Education Modernization Act of 2025, establishes a new name for a legislative act without adding any new laws or changing existing education policies. The bill does not alter any current programs, funding, or regulations for Oklahoma's public schools or other stakeholders. It serves only to provide a formal title and citation for future reference and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would restrict Oklahoma's use of eminent domain (government power to take private land) for wind energy projects and related transmission lines under two conditions: if the project receives 3% or more in federal funding or uses federal tax incentives. It specifically prohibits taking land for wind turbines themselves or for transmission lines serving wind/solar projects meeting these federal support thresholds. The amendment does not affect voluntary land sales between property owners and developers, nor does it apply to energy projects without federal funding or tax incentives. It aims to protect private property rights regarding certain federally supported energy infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 1214 requires Oklahoma's Human Trafficking Response Unit to submit a report by December 2026 documenting trafficking cases involving noncitizen minors (under 16) between 2021-2025. The bill defines "minor child trafficking organizations" as entities that transport unaccompanied noncitizen minors without performing thorough checks on sponsors, including background checks and verifying family relationships. The Attorney General must establish standards for collecting and preserving evidence to ensure data is admissible in court for future civil cases. This bill directly affects noncitizen minors who may have been trafficked and organizations handling their placement, aiming to create a documented evidence base for victims seeking justice.

Maddy summaryHB 2078 names the "Oklahoma Public Finance Modernization Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be included in the main Oklahoma Statutes code. As a procedural measure, it does not establish new policies or affect specific groups, but formally designates this legislative act. This is a technical administrative step without substantive policy changes.