Rep. John Pfeiffer

Maddy summarySB 626, the Security Breach Notification Act, requires businesses to notify Oklahomans when a security breach exposes certain personal data used to verify an individual's identity (like login credentials or ID numbers). This law directly affects companies handling consumer data in Oklahoma, mandating timely disclosure after a breach involving authentication data. The key provision narrows the required notification to breaches of information specifically used for authenticating a person’s identity, rather than broader personal data. It became law on May 28, 2025, without a governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 988 transfers the responsibility for handling certain secured transaction filings under Oklahoma's Uniform Commercial Code from the Oklahoma Secretary of State to the Oklahoma County Clerk. This change directly affects businesses and individuals who file security interests in personal property, requiring them to submit these documents to the county clerk's office instead of the state office. The bill amends specific sections of the law to update references from the Secretary of State to the Oklahoma County Clerk. It became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2170 transferred the responsibility for collecting and enforcing registered agent fees from the Oklahoma Tax Commission to the Secretary of State. It also modified tax penalty waiver procedures (requiring court approval for waivers over $25,000), limited the lookback period for tax assessments to three years, and updated medical marijuana tax fund provisions. The bill directly affected businesses using registered agents and state agencies handling tax collections. It was vetoed by the Governor on May 7, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 582 requires Oklahoma state agencies collecting revenue into the General or Special Revenue Funds to provide the Office of Management and Enterprise Services with detailed, itemized forecasts of expected collections for the current year and the next two fiscal years. It also mandates the Oklahoma Tax Commission to submit comprehensive economic reports - analyzing recent performance and forecasting national/state trends - to the Director of Management and Enterprise Services at least two weeks before State Board of Equalization meetings, including assessments of past forecast accuracy. These reports and revenue estimates must be shared simultaneously with key legislative committees. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and became law without the Governor's signature on May 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2170 modifies various aspects of state revenue and taxation administration. It allows the Oklahoma Tax Commission to waive or remit tax penalties and interest under specific conditions, requiring judicial approval for amounts exceeding $25,000. The bill establishes voluntary disclosure agreements, enabling eligible taxpayers to report unpaid taxes and receive an automatic waiver of penalties and 50% of the interest due, while also limiting the assessment lookback period to three years. Additionally, it clarifies the responsibilities of the Tax Commission and Service Oklahoma in providing revenue estimates for proposed legislative changes.

Maddy summarySB 582 modifies state fiscal affairs by changing requirements for agencies that collect state funds. Agencies responsible for collecting monies for the General Revenue and Special Revenue Funds must now provide the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services with itemized estimates of expected funds for the ensuing fiscal year and the following two fiscal years. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is additionally required to provide comprehensive economic reports, including national and state economic performance forecasts for the same three-year period, to the Director and key legislative leaders. This bill aims to expand the scope and transparency of future revenue projections.

Maddy summarySB 583 modifies Oklahoma's sales tax rules to give businesses more time to avoid closure for missed payments. It requires the Tax Commission to send written notices after two missed tax filings or payments in 24 months, and only allows business closure after a third missed payment in that period. Businesses can avoid closure by either paying all overdue taxes plus penalties or entering an approved payment agreement while staying fully compliant for 24 months. This applies only to sales tax delinquencies (not income taxes) and establishes specific notice and appeal procedures before closure takes effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2165 updates Oklahoma county government procurement procedures for purchasing supplies, equipment, and services. It requires county purchasing agents to first check state contract prices before soliciting bids, mandates 10-day public bid notices in local newspapers, and specifies that county boards must select the lowest and best bid within 30 days. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma counties and their purchasing agents by standardizing requisition, bidding, and approval processes for items like road construction materials, IT services, and office supplies. It became law on May 6, 2025, without gubernatorial action.

Maddy summaryHB 2165 updates the procedures for how Oklahoma county governments acquire supplies, materials, and services. It outlines a process for county departments to requisition items and for county purchasing agents to solicit bids from vendors. The bill requires the board of county commissioners to open bids in a public meeting, compare them to state contract prices, and select the "lowest and best" bid, documenting reasons if the lowest bid is not chosen. It also allows for the transfer of supplies between county departments and details how to manage vendor lists.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 583 expands the requirements for businesses to avoid closure due to delinquent sales tax. The bill allows the Oklahoma Tax Commission to close businesses with a sales tax permit that incur three instances of failing to timely file reports or remit taxes within a 24-month period. To avoid or defend against such closure, businesses must not only resolve their current tax delinquencies but also meet additional conditions.