Rep. Ken Luttrell

Maddy summaryHB 1101 orders a legislative referendum for a potential ballot measure related to amusements and sports gaming, unless another specific bill (HB 1047) becomes law. It proposes allowing the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to license up to three racetrack organizations to conduct various electronic and tribal-compact-authorized gaming. These racetracks would be limited in the number of gaming terminals based on county population and could only operate gaming at their racing facilities during live or simulcast racing days. The bill also specifies that this authorized gaming would be lawful and not subject to criminal penalties, and local ordinances could not restrict it.

Maddy summaryHB 1047 updates Oklahoma's state-tribal gaming laws to include sports betting under tribal compacts. It authorizes tribes to add sports betting to their gaming operations through a "Gaming Compact Supplement" and sets rules for tribes to accept these new terms. The bill also limits racetrack gaming machines (player terminals) based on county population: 650 terminals for counties over 600,000 people, and 250 each for two smaller-county racetracks. Tribes retain certain fees related to administering games, and the law makes tribal sports betting participation lawful under these new terms.

Maddy summarySB 585 amends Oklahoma law to allow up to three licensed racetracks (based on historical 2001 pari-mutuel racing) to operate electronic gaming machines, including amusement games and bingo, under specific terminal limits: 650 terminals in counties over 600,000 people, and 250 terminals each for two smaller counties. The bill requires quarterly reporting of gaming activity to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, mandates revenue sharing for certain tribal gaming compacts, and updates definitions for tribal-state gaming agreements. It also prevents local governments from banning gaming at licensed racetracks and clarifies that tribal gaming compacts must include specific provisions for electronic gaming. The law directly affects racetracks meeting historical criteria and tribal gaming operations through updated revenue-sharing rules.

Maddy summarySB 585 updates Oklahoma's gaming laws to clarify rules for tribal-state partnerships. It permits up to three racetracks to operate electronic gaming machines under strict terminal limits (650 in large counties, 250 each in smaller counties) and requires tribes to share revenue with the state. The bill also updates definitions for gaming types and ensures tribal compacts align with federal law, directly affecting tribal casinos and racetracks seeking to expand electronic gaming operations. These changes aim to modernize regulatory frameworks while maintaining tribal-state gaming agreements.

Maddy summarySB 990 establishes procedures for recalling statewide elected officials in Oklahoma (excluding those subject to impeachment). It allows the Legislature to initiate a recall by passing a joint resolution naming the official, setting an election date, and obtaining legislative approval - bypassing gubernatorial veto and regular deadlines. Voters would decide by majority vote on a ballot question asking whether the official should be removed; if approved, the official is removed and the Governor appoints a replacement to finish the term. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and applies to statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, and state auditor.

Maddy summarySB 990 establishes procedures for recalling statewide elected officials in Oklahoma, directly affecting positions like governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general (excluding those subject to impeachment). It allows the legislature to initiate a recall by passing a joint resolution approved by both chambers, bypassing gubernatorial veto, and setting a specific election date. The ballot would ask voters to approve removing the official, with removal taking effect if a majority votes "yes," followed by a governor-appointed replacement for the remaining term. The bill specifies election timing, ballot wording, and contest procedures, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 400 amends Oklahoma law to allow municipalities to declare certain buildings "abandoned" (not unoccupied, as the title states) and address them as public nuisances. It requires municipalities to provide 10 days' written notice to property owners and mortgage holders before declaring a building abandoned, followed by a hearing. If declared abandoned, the municipality may take actions like securing the property or removing hazards, and can charge the owner for costs through a lien that ranks equal to property taxes. This directly affects property owners and mortgage holders by making them liable for abatement costs incurred by the municipality.

Maddy summarySB 400 amends Oklahoma law (11 O.S. 22-112.4) to allow cities and towns to declare certain buildings "abandoned" (not unoccupied, as the bill's title states). It requires municipalities to provide 10 days' written notice to property owners and mortgage holders before holding a hearing, and mandates a hearing to determine if a building qualifies as abandoned due to harm to public health, safety, or property values. If declared abandoned, municipalities may take actions like inspections, impose quarterly assessments for regulatory costs, and recover actual expenses incurred (including notices and publications) from the property owner. This directly affects property owners of abandoned buildings and gives municipalities new tools to address neglected properties.

Maddy summarySB 24 amends Oklahoma's alcohol laws to update the statutory language regarding where retail spirits licensees may operate. It clarifies that licensees can sell spirits within two miles of cities with populations exceeding 20,000 (per the latest federal census), maintaining the existing distance rule without changing the requirement. This technical amendment affects retail spirits businesses across Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2025. The bill does not alter the current operational restrictions but updates the legal phrasing for clarity.

Maddy summarySB 24 amends Oklahoma law to allow retail spirits licensees to operate within two miles of a city or town with a population exceeding 20,000 (based on the latest U.S. Census), expanding where liquor stores can operate. This directly affects licensed retailers seeking to serve areas near larger municipalities. The bill updates Section 6-103 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws to correct the population threshold and distance rule, removing outdated restrictions. It takes effect November 1, 2025.