Rep. Jared Deck

Maddy summaryHB 2218 creates tax rebates for Oklahoma venues hosting local musicians, with a $10 million annual budget limit. Venues can receive rebates covering sales tax or drink tax collected during a 24-hour window around performances, capped at $2,000 per event and $50,000 yearly per venue. To qualify, performances must be at least 30 minutes long, feature Oklahoma resident performers (or majority-Oklahoma-owned businesses), and consist of at least 80% live vocal/instrumental music (excluding karaoke or recorded music). The bill directly affects local music venues, performers, and tribal entities operating under tribal compacts.

Maddy summaryHB 2217 amends Oklahoma's workers' compensation law to clarify benefit rules for injured workers. It requires employees to comply with medical treatment (missing three appointments or abandoning care for 60 days can terminate benefits) and limits permanent partial disability awards to a 100% rating based on the American Medical Association's guidelines. The bill also caps weekly payments at $350 (increasing to $360 after July 1, 2021), not exceeding 360 weeks total for the body as a whole. These changes directly affect injured workers seeking ongoing benefits, employers managing claims, and medical providers submitting disability evaluations.

Maddy summaryHB 2217 amends Oklahoma's workers' compensation law to clarify benefit rules for injured workers. It extends temporary total disability benefits to 156 weeks (with possible 52-week medical extensions requiring clear evidence), sets a $350 weekly cap for permanent partial disability (rising to $360 after July 2021), and limits total payments to 360 weeks for the body as a whole. The bill requires medical documentation for permanent disability claims, prohibits benefits for untreated body parts, and allows employers to terminate benefits after 60 days of medical non-compliance or three missed appointments. These changes directly affect injured workers, employers, and the Workers' Compensation Commission in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 2032 establishes Oklahoma's participation in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program, providing food benefits to eligible children during summer months when school is not in session. Starting June 1, 2026, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) will administer the program in collaboration with the State Department of Education to determine eligibility and reduce paperwork for qualifying families. The bill requires OKDHS and the State Department of Education to share necessary data to implement the program statewide. It takes effect July 1, 2025, with the program beginning in summer 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2032 establishes Oklahoma's participation in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program, providing summer food assistance to eligible children when school is not in session starting June 1, 2026. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) will administer the program in collaboration with the State Department of Education to determine eligibility and streamline access for qualifying families. Key provisions require OKDHS and the State Department of Education to share necessary data to implement the program statewide. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 2227 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not create new tax rules, alter existing laws, or affect any specific taxpayers or entities. The bill is explicitly designated as "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it serves only as an administrative title for future tax-related legislation. This is a standard naming and scheduling measure with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 2222 requires the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to install commercial-grade bidet seats in ADA-compliant areas of the Oklahoma State Capitol's main building, with a spending limit of $4,000 per facility. The bill directly affects state Capitol facilities and their maintenance budget. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. This is a procedural bill focused on specific facility upgrades, not broader policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2223 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not change tax rates, policies, or revenue mechanisms. The bill simply establishes the official title for future tax legislation and specifies when it will take effect. This is a standard administrative step, not a substantive tax policy change. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial reading.

Maddy summaryHB 2224, known as the Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2025, is a procedural bill that establishes the official name and citation for a future higher education reform law. The bill does not create new policies or change existing regulations but instead sets the effective date of November 1, 2025, for the actual reform legislation. It affects Oklahoma higher education institutions by formally naming the upcoming reform package in the state legal system. This bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been assigned to a committee for review.

Maddy summaryHB 2216 creates a property right in an individual's name, photograph, voice, or likeness in any medium, granting owners the ability to license or sell these rights during their lifetime and for 10 years after death. It directly affects all Oklahomans by allowing civil lawsuits against entities that commercially exploit these elements without consent - such as for advertising, fundraising, or using AI-generated content - unless protected by First Amendment exceptions like news reporting, satire, or fleeting appearances. The law defines "voice" broadly (including simulations) and specifies that heirs inherit rights for 10 years post-death, terminating if unused for two years after that period. It takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not override federal copyright law.