Rep. Josh Cantrell

Maddy summaryHB 3880 creates the "Oklahoma Today Magazine" Division within the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, requiring the magazine to be published at least six times yearly. It authorizes employees to earn commissions (up to 25% of net sales) on advertising, sponsorships, subscriptions, or tourism promotion sales, with total compensation capped at 95% of the Executive Director’s salary. The bill exempts advertising sales from standard procurement laws and requires magazine content to be available for public inspection during business hours. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1675, titled the "Emergency Management Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that names the legislation and sets its effective date. It creates a new, uncodified section of law (not added to Oklahoma Statutes) and specifies November 1, 2025, as its effective date. This bill does not establish new emergency management policies or affect any specific groups; it solely provides the official title and implementation timeline. As a naming and effective date measure, it has no substantive policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 3882 creates a new "Lake and Industrial Access Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). The fund will use existing DOT-received monies to provide recurring grants through ODOT's Lake Access and Industrial Access programs, with no annual budget restrictions. It allows ODOT to reuse funds for these specific projects without needing annual legislative appropriations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. This directly affects ODOT's grant programs and the communities/businesses receiving infrastructure support for lake access or industrial site development.

Maddy summaryHB 3885 amends Oklahoma school suspension rules to require specific penalties for students in grades 3-5 who assault school staff or volunteers. First offenses result in a three-day in-school suspension, second offenses trigger a seven-day out-of-school suspension, and third offenses lead to expulsion. School superintendents may adjust these terms case-by-case, but the law applies only to incidents involving physical harm to staff (not other misconduct). The bill does not change suspension rules for students in grades 6-12, who face semester-long suspensions for similar offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 3881, the "Alternative Nicotine Products Regulatory Act of 2026," regulates vape products and e-liquids in Oklahoma. It requires manufacturers and retailers to use child-resistant caps, tamper-evident packaging, and specific warning labels on all products. The bill bans marketing with candy-themed names, cartoon characters, or designs mimicking food/school items to reduce appeal to minors. Manufacturers must submit proof of FDA compliance to the state Attorney General and pay annual fees, with non-compliant products removed from sale by 2028. These rules directly affect vape product makers, sellers, and distributors operating in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 3627 regulates how public bodies in Oklahoma can hold meetings via videoconference. It requires most public bodies to maintain a physical quorum at meetings (except for specific exceptions like the State Committee of Blind Vendors, which can meet entirely remotely), mandates detailed meeting notices listing video sites and member locations, and requires all videoconference sites to be publicly accessible. The bill also specifies that public input must be allowed equally at video sites, electronic materials shared during meetings must be publicly available, and all votes must be recorded by roll call. It includes special provisions allowing the Oklahoma Tax Commission, Statewide Independent Living Council, and State Committee of Blind Vendors to conduct executive sessions via videoconference under defined conditions.

Maddy summarySB 1283 modifies Oklahoma's probate law to require nonresident executors, administrators, or guardians appointed in the state to appoint a local agent residing in the county where the probate case is filed. This agent must receive legal notices on their behalf, ensuring smoother court proceedings for out-of-state estate administrators. The bill updates outdated language to be gender-neutral and takes effect November 1, 2026. It directly affects nonresident estate representatives handling Oklahoma probate cases, clarifying their requirement to designate a county-resident agent for legal service.

Maddy summaryHB 3891 sets minimum and maximum annual salary ranges for elected county officers in Oklahoma, requiring all such officials to earn at least $60,000 per year (with sheriffs specifically mandated to earn no less than $44,000, and up to $74,500). It directs county excise boards to set salaries within these limits and mandates that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation reimburse counties using County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) funds if county budgets cannot cover the $60,000 minimum. The bill prohibits reducing salaries for officials who assumed office before its passage and repeals an existing salary provision (19 O.S. 2021, Section 180.63). It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3883 requires municipal water and wastewater utilities in Oklahoma to implement a detailed operations and maintenance program covering certified staff, preventative maintenance tracking, sewer line inspections, emergency response, record-keeping, and infrastructure analysis. It also mandates that utilities educate users on proper system use, including requiring fats/oils/grease ordinances and backflow-prevention devices for new construction and, optionally, residential properties. Utilities meeting these standards gain liability protection under Oklahoma law for system failures, while third-party contractors operating under contract receive a 12-month defense against penalties for pre-existing system issues if they complete a corrective plan within 180 days. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3886 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Health to provide nursing homes with written notices of violations, detailing the specific rule or standard breached and the facility's obligation to submit a correction plan within 10 working days. The bill mandates that health personnel remain on-site during emergencies (like life-endangering situations) until a facility's "Plan of Removal" is accepted. It also establishes clear procedures for facilities to dispute violations through informal resolution or formal hearings, and requires exit conferences where facilities can discuss preliminary findings before final reports are issued. This bill directly affects licensed nursing homes operating under Oklahoma's Nursing Home Care Act, enhancing transparency and due process in regulatory enforcement.