Rep. Brian Hill

Maddy summaryHB 2509 is a procedural bill that names the "Children's Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new policies, programs, or direct impacts on children or families. The bill solely provides a formal name for the legislation and specifies when it takes effect. As a naming and effective date measure, it has no substantive policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2639 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2025" for future legislation but contains no substantive regulatory changes. It specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2025, and clarifies that it will not be included in the Oklahoma Statutes. This bill does not directly affect any professions, occupations, or individuals, as it serves only to name a future legislative framework. It is a formal naming and effective date provision with no policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2534 creates the "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2025" as a named legislative framework, but specifies it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for this act. As a procedural measure naming the act and establishing its effective date, it does not outline new criminal penalties or substantive legal changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2408 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" and sets its effective date. It does not change tax laws or create new tax mechanisms; it solely establishes the bill's official title and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2025. The bill directly affects Oklahoma's legislative record-keeping but does not impact taxpayers, revenue collection, or existing tax policies. This is a non-substantive naming and timing measure with no policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2401 creates the Oklahoma Tourism Ignition Program, effective November 1, 2025, to fund tourism-related projects in municipalities. It allows cities and towns to apply for matching state funds of up to $5,000 per project for approved tourism improvements like murals, structures, or public art. Municipalities must submit pre-approved budgets and plans before spending, with only expenses directly boosting tourism revenue counted as "allowable." The Oklahoma Arts Council administers the program and reviews applications for approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma's Employment Security Act to strengthen rules for receiving unemployment benefits by requiring claimants to actively search for work and accept job offers. It mandates that the state maintain an online jobs center where applicants must create profiles, pass skills tests, and apply to at least four weekly job referrals, with failure to participate resulting in benefit termination. To prevent fraud, the legislation requires the Commission to verify identities, cross-check claims against multiple databases including death and inmate records, and investigate offers of suitable work from employers. These changes take effect on November 1, 2024, and directly impact individuals filing for unemployment insurance and the state agency administering those benefits.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law establishes a legal framework for digital assets and blockchain technology by defining key terms and protecting individuals' rights to use, store, and trade these assets. The bill prohibits the state from imposing extra taxes on digital asset transactions and limits capital gains tax liability to $200 per transaction, while also clarifying that operating nodes or mining services does not require a money transmitter license. It further allows residents to mine digital assets at home and permits industrial-scale mining businesses, provided they adhere to existing noise and zoning rules without facing discriminatory regulations. Additionally, the legislation ensures that businesses offering mining or staking services are not classified as securities and limits liability for participants validating transactions on the network.