Rep. Brian Hill

Maddy summaryHB 2374 creates a film production rebate program in Oklahoma for productions meeting specific filming requirements. It provides rebates to eligible film and television productions that film at least 75% of a season or pilot within the state, based on qualifying local spending like wages for Oklahoma residents or crew. The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tax Commission, requires applicants to verify payments to local crew, vendors, and tax compliance. Productions must submit annual reports detailing rebate payments to legislative committees. The bill directly affects film studios, production companies, and local crew members who qualify under its spending and filming criteria.

Maddy summarySB 676 repeals nine specific Oklahoma statutes that established various boards and commissions, including the Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Council, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Advisory Council, and Oklahoma Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee. The bill eliminates these statutory provisions without creating new policies or affecting any ongoing programs. It takes effect on November 1, 2025, after being approved by the Governor on May 29, 2025. This is a procedural bill that removes outdated or redundant legal references.

Maddy summarySB 324 creates the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund to provide tax rebates to businesses conducting eligible research and development activities within the state. The bill establishes a program where qualifying companies can receive rebates based on their qualified R&D expenses, funded through designated state sources. This directly affects Oklahoma-based businesses investing in innovation, offering them financial incentives to support ongoing research and development efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 2374 creates a tax rebate program for film and television productions filmed at least 75% in Oklahoma. To qualify, productions must meet specific crew requirements, including hiring Oklahoma residents, students, or military personnel for a portion of their workforce. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tax Commission will administer the program, issuing rebates based on qualifying expenses like wages and production costs. Annual reports on the program's impact will be submitted to the legislature.

Maddy summarySB 663 transfers management of the Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from its previous administrator to the Oklahoma Workforce Commission. It specifies that all funds remaining in the account as of July 1, 2024, must be used for workforce development programs. The bill amends existing law to remove references to fund transfers and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025. The legislature declared an emergency to expedite the law's implementation.

Maddy summarySB 663 transfers management of the existing Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to the Oklahoma Workforce Commission (OWCC). This bill directly affects the OWCC, granting it authority to administer the fund for workforce development initiatives. The key provision amends Oklahoma law to establish the fund as a continuing account (not limited by fiscal year) and obligates all existing fund balances as of July 1, 2024, for workforce programs. The change simplifies oversight by centralizing fund management under the OWCC, streamlining how state funds support job training and employment services. The bill became law on May 28, 2025, without gubernatorial action.

Maddy summarySB 662 expands the Oklahoma Workforce Commission's authority to implement workforce development programs. It requires the Commission to collect specific data (like participant wages, job openings, and program outcomes) and create a public dashboard to track workforce efforts, directly affecting educational institutions, state agencies, and workforce programs. The bill establishes a revolving fund for program funding and mandates implementation of initiatives targeting high-demand occupations through partnerships with schools, scholarship matching, and work-based learning opportunities like apprenticeships. These changes became effective July 1, 2025, after the bill was signed into law without the Governor's signature on May 27, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 662 expands the Oklahoma Workforce Commission's authority to develop and implement workforce programs targeting high-demand occupations. It directly affects the Commission, educational institutions (including public schools and colleges), employers seeking skilled workers, and job seekers in critical fields. Key provisions include creating programs to support high-demand job training, work-based learning (like apprenticeships), and career-connected school pathways, funded through a new revolving fund that can use state appropriations, donations, and grants. The Commission must also collect and publicly report data on program outcomes, such as participant wages and job placements, to guide funding decisions. The law became effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 202 proposes to modify eligibility requirements for self-funded health plans (typically large employer-run plans) to qualify for a Medicaid premium assistance program. It would allow these plans to access the program by meeting revised criteria, potentially expanding coverage options for low-income individuals enrolled in such plans. The bill is designated as "Emergency," indicating urgency in its proposed changes. However, as of May 22, 2025, conferees failed to reach agreement on the bill, leaving its provisions unenacted.

Maddy summaryHB 2369, known as the Marissa Murrow Act, amends Oklahoma's licensing rules for event venues and caterers by broadening the definition of "alcoholic beverages" to replace the previous term "beer and wine." This change directly affects businesses holding event venue licenses or caterer licenses that serve alcohol, as it expands the scope of covered beverages under existing licensing provisions. The bill modifies legal definitions within the licensing framework but does not alter license fees or create new requirements. It became law on May 14, 2025, without Governor approval.