Rep. Erick Harris

Maddy summaryHB 3747 establishes the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law that will take effect on November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not detail specific civil procedure changes but creates a standalone framework for future reforms. It directly affects Oklahoma courts and legal practitioners by setting the stage for potential updates to civil litigation rules, though the actual content of the reforms is not specified in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 3746 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or new provisions for civil procedure; it merely establishes the act's name and effective date. The text specifies the law will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. This is a naming and procedural measure, not a policy reform, as no specific civil procedure changes are described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 3738 establishes the "Motor Vehicle Reform Act of 2026" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not create new regulations, fees, or requirements for motor vehicles or drivers. It simply names the legislation and specifies when it takes effect, with no substantive policy changes described in the text. The bill is purely administrative, assigning a title and effective date without altering existing law.

Maddy summaryHB 3583 establishes the name "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026" for a future legislative package and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms; it solely names the legislation and specifies its implementation timeline. This is a procedural bill, not a policy change, as it does not alter funding, regulations, or program requirements for higher education. It directly affects no specific institutions or individuals, as it serves only as a formal designation. The bill was introduced on February 2, 2026, and referred to the Rules committee.

Maddy summaryHB 3745, titled the Oklahoma Court Reform Act of 2026, establishes a new legal citation for a future court reform initiative without creating any immediate changes to existing laws. The bill does not alter current court procedures, funding, or jurisdiction but instead sets the stage for potential reforms to be enacted later. It specifies that the act will become effective on November 1, 2026, and is currently in its early legislative stages following first and second readings.

Maddy summaryHB 3741, titled the "Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that creates a name for an act and sets its effective date. It does not establish new policies or affect any specific groups; it only designates the bill’s official title and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill is noncodified, meaning it won’t be added to Oklahoma’s permanent statutes. As introduced, it has no substantive provisions beyond naming and timing.

Maddy summaryHB 3739 is a procedural bill that names the "Motor Vehicle Updating Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or new requirements for motor vehicles, registration, or driver regulations. The bill simply establishes a title for future legislative action and specifies when it takes effect. This is a routine naming and scheduling measure, not a policy bill affecting drivers, dealers, or vehicle standards. No other provisions or impacts are described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 3589 is a procedural bill that names the "Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policy requirements or affect any specific groups, as it only creates the act's name and effective date without substantive provisions. The bill is purely administrative, with no described mechanisms or policy changes. This aligns with its classification as a non-codified procedural measure.

Maddy summaryHB 3740 creates the "Motor Vehicle Updating Act of 2026" as a non-codified law with an effective date of November 1, 2026. This procedural bill names the legislation and sets its implementation date but does not establish new regulations, requirements, or mechanisms for motor vehicles. It directly affects no specific groups or entities, as it serves only to formally designate the act. The bill contains no substantive policy changes beyond its title and effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 3750 prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to, influencing, or participating in Oklahoma ballot measure committees. It requires committees to certify no foreign-funded preliminary activity and obtain written donor affirmations confirming contributors are not foreign nationals. The bill bans foreign nationals from directing decisions about ballot measure contributions or expenditures and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce these rules through civil lawsuits. This directly affects ballot measure committees, donors, and foreign entities attempting to influence Oklahoma elections.