Rep. Tammy Townley

Maddy summaryHB 2890 requires Oklahoma school staff to include a student's parent or legal guardian in most electronic or digital communications (like emails, texts, or apps), unless the communication occurs on a school-approved platform for academic purposes or the parent has opted out. Parents can choose to opt out of specific types of communications at any time and change their preference later. The bill also allows exceptions during emergencies (with later parent notification) and mandates schools to provide training for staff on these rules. Violations could lead to staff being placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

Maddy summaryHB 2890 requires Oklahoma schools to include a student's parent or guardian in most electronic communications (like emails, texts, or social media messages) between school staff and students, unless the communication occurs on a school-approved platform for academic purposes or the parent has opted out. Parents can choose which types of communications to exclude and can change their opt-out preferences at any time. The bill allows exceptions for emergencies, mandates schools to train staff on these rules, and requires investigations if staff bypass the requirement, potentially leading to disciplinary action. This directly affects students, parents, and school personnel like teachers and administrators.

Maddy summaryHB 2900 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It specifies the act will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it won't become part of the state's official legal code. The bill does not establish new policies or affect any specific groups; it only provides the framework for the act's name and implementation timeline. This is a routine legislative step to formalize the bill's designation before potential future substantive provisions are added.

Maddy summaryHB 2913, the "Withholding Tax Technical Amendments Act of 2025," makes minor administrative adjustments to Oklahoma's withholding tax rules without changing tax rates or obligations. It establishes the bill's name and effective date (November 1, 2025), and clarifies that these changes will not be added to Oklahoma's main tax code. The bill directly affects tax administration procedures for state agencies and employers handling withholding taxes. It does not alter taxpayer responsibilities or create new policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2889 amends Oklahoma law to establish per diem allowances and mileage reimbursement rules for certain state officers. It authorizes a daily per diem (based on IRS guidelines) for officers traveling for official duties away from home, excluding those provided state housing. The bill also allows mileage reimbursement for vehicle use under specific conditions, while prohibiting both per diem and mileage for campaign activities. These changes apply to state officers listed in Section 250.4 of Oklahoma law and take effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2898 prohibits the construction or operation of commercial pits, soil farming operations, or recycling facilities within 500 feet of a primary residence, measured as the straight-line distance from the facility to the home. This rule directly affects property owners living near such commercial operations and developers planning new facilities in residential areas. The bill creates a 500-foot buffer zone around primary residences to limit nearby commercial activity, with the requirement taking effect on November 1, 2025. It does not apply to existing facilities already operating beyond the 500-foot distance.

Maddy summaryHB 2908, titled the "Oklahoma Hydrogen Establishment Incentives Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that establishes the name and effective date for future hydrogen-related economic development incentives. It does not detail specific incentives or mechanisms but designates the act's title and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill directly affects future legislation related to hydrogen energy development in Oklahoma, though no concrete policy changes or affected entities are described in the provided text. This is a naming and effective date provision without substantive policy content.

Maddy summaryHB 2910 creates the "License Plate Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. This procedural bill does not change license plate rules, fees, or requirements; it solely establishes the act's name and effective date. The bill will not be codified into Oklahoma's main statutes. It directly affects the administrative process for implementing future license plate reforms but does not alter current policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2907 establishes the "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2025" as a non-codified act, meaning it will not become part of Oklahoma's official statutes. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, but does not include specific policy changes or mechanisms. The bill appears procedural, naming the act without detailing reforms or affected parties. No concrete mental health policy changes are described in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 2634 allows licensed chiropractors in Oklahoma with injectable certification to administer three specific emergency medications - epinephrine for severe allergic reactions, Benadryl for allergic reactions, and naloxone for opioid overdoses - only during life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate action. It requires chiropractors to complete 8 hours of initial training (including CPR/BLS) and renew every two years with 6 hours of additional training. All chiropractors must maintain current BLS/CPR certification (obtained within six months of licensure and renewed regularly) and document all emergency medication use in patient records, reporting incidents to the state board within 72 hours. This bill amends Oklahoma’s chiropractic practice act to expand emergency response capabilities while maintaining strict safety protocols and accountability.