Rep. Brian Hill

Maddy summarySB 1639 repeals several Oklahoma state boards and commissions, including the Oklahoma Capital Investment Board, the Joint Legislative Committee for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, the School Finance Review Commission, and the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education. It also removes references to these entities from related statutes, such as those governing venture capital tax credits (68 O.S. 2357.7) and school finance (70 O.S. 3-171-3-173). The bill makes minor editorial updates to statutory language but does not change existing tax credit programs or create new policies. This is a procedural repeal targeting outdated administrative structures, effective immediately under an emergency declaration.

Maddy summaryHB 2471 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Labor Act of 2025" for future labor legislation but contains no substantive policy provisions. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for the act. This bill does not create new labor rules or affect workers, employers, or state agencies, as it solely provides a title and effective date. The bill’s purpose appears limited to naming future labor-related legislation.

Maddy summarySB 260 creates the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long-Range Planning Commission within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The commission, composed of 12 members including state agency leaders, utility representatives, tribal leaders, and local officials, will assess the state's long-term infrastructure needs. It must submit its first report by November 2026 (and every five years after) detailing economic trends and future demands for roads, bridges, utilities, and water systems, broken down by congressional districts. The report will be published online and shared with state leaders to inform future planning. This is a planning and assessment body, not a funding measure.

Maddy summaryHB 3232 allows Oklahoma counties to ban the land application of sludge or biosolids containing human fecal matter through a voter referendum. If a majority of voters approve a ban in a county, permit holders must reduce applications by 25% within one year and 50% within two years, then submit a full cessation plan to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill specifically targets materials containing perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and defines "biosolid material" to include these substances. It applies only to counties where voters approve a ban via petition (15% of last gubernatorial election votes) or county commission action. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summarySB 264 requires Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to create a free, voluntary online map-based tool for public works coordination, directly affecting utilities, municipalities, oil and gas operators, and other entities managing infrastructure projects. The tool will let these groups share project locations and timelines to avoid conflicts and improve efficiency. The bill mandates the Commission to seek public input from affected entities and contract with an outside vendor through competitive bidding. Rules for the program must be established by the Commission, with the law taking effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3234 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not specify any minimum wage rate changes or provide policy mechanisms, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill only establishes the legislative name and effective date for future minimum wage legislation. No substantive wage provisions or affected groups are described in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 3231 is a procedural bill that names the "Children's Law Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, programs, or legal requirements affecting children or any other group. The bill solely provides an official title and implementation date for future legislation. No substantive provisions or mechanisms are described in the provided text. This is a naming and effective date bill with no direct policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 3233 is a procedural bill that names the "State Government Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It specifies this act will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it will not become part of the state's official legal code. This bill does not create new policies, change existing laws, or directly affect any individuals or groups. It serves only as an administrative designation for future state government operations.

Maddy summarySB 324 creates the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund to provide businesses with a 5% reimbursement for qualified research expenses incurred within the state. Eligible businesses must submit applications demonstrating research activities occurred in Oklahoma and have filed all required state tax returns. The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, reimburses up to $20 million annually, with payments prorated if demand exceeds available funds. This directly affects businesses conducting research in Oklahoma that claim expenses on federal Form 6765.

Maddy summarySB 676 repeals nine existing Oklahoma statutes that established various advisory committees and commissions, including the Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Council, Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee, and Technology Accessibility Council. The bill removes these statutory references without creating new policies or affecting current operations. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, and was signed into law by the governor on May 29, 2025. This is a procedural bill eliminating specific legal provisions, not a policy change.