Rep. Brad Boles

Maddy summaryHB 1428 creates the "Building Equalization for K-8 Student Transfers Revolving Fund" (BEST Fund) to provide $10 million in state funding for school districts that receive K-8 students from other districts. The fund covers building expenses like construction, repairs, equipment, utilities, security systems, and school buses for these receiving districts. It operates as a continuing fund (not limited by fiscal years) and requires expenditures to be approved via state warrants. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with all funds dedicated to physical infrastructure and operational needs of eligible schools.

Maddy summaryHB 1443, titled the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Policy Analysis Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that establishes a framework for analyzing future tax policy decisions. It does not change existing tax laws or directly affect taxpayers; instead, it creates a non-codified process for the state to review revenue and taxation policies. The bill specifies that it will take effect on November 1, 2025, and explicitly states it will not be incorporated into Oklahoma’s official statutes. This act serves as an administrative tool for state officials, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new law titled the OERB Act of 2025 in Oklahoma, which serves primarily as a naming provision for future legislation rather than creating immediate policy changes. The bill designates the act as a formal legal citation that can be used to reference subsequent energy-related laws passed under this framework. It becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and does not alter existing statutes or create new regulatory requirements at this time. The measure is procedural in nature, focusing on organizational structure for future legislation rather than implementing specific energy policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1444 is a procedural bill that names the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new policies or affect counties, county officers, or residents. The bill simply creates a non-codified law title and specifies its implementation date. This is a standard administrative step for organizing legislative references, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1441 is a procedural bill that names the "Corporation Commission Efficiency Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It creates a new, uncodified section of law (not included in Oklahoma Statutes) with no substantive policy changes or mechanisms described. The bill directly affects the Corporation Commission's administrative processes by formally naming this act, but does not alter its functions or regulations. This is a naming and effective-date provision with no concrete policy impact beyond the act's title.

Maddy summaryHB 1437 formally names the "Cities and Towns Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes or direct impacts on residents or local governments. It simply establishes the act's title and implementation timeline without altering existing laws or creating new obligations. The bill does not affect any specific groups or include operational provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1434 is a procedural bill that creates the "Petroleum Storage Tank Modification Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new requirements, regulations, or direct impacts on petroleum storage tank owners or operators. The bill simply names the legislation and specifies its implementation date without altering existing laws or creating substantive policy changes. As a naming and effective date provision, it has no direct effect on stakeholders or operational requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1436 is a procedural bill that names the "Corporation Commission Modernization Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy changes or new regulations for the Corporation Commission. The bill solely establishes a title for future legislative reference and does not affect any existing laws or directly impact residents or businesses. This is a naming act, not a policy reform.

Maddy summaryHB 1435 creates the name "Petroleum Storage Tank Reform Act of 2025" for future legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or regulatory changes - it only establishes the act's title and effective date. It does not directly affect petroleum storage tank owners, operators, or existing regulations. This is a procedural naming bill with no concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1442 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Environment and Natural Resources Reform Act of 2025" for itself and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy provisions or changes to environmental regulations, as it is explicitly designated as "not to be codified" in Oklahoma law. The bill directly affects no individuals or entities, as it only serves to formally name the legislation. This is a standard naming resolution with no impact on environmental policy or natural resource management.