Rep. Brad Boles

Maddy summaryHB 1429 prohibits the intentional release of chemicals or apparatus into Oklahoma's atmosphere with the purpose of altering weather, temperature, or sunlight intensity. It directly affects anyone - such as private entities or government programs - conducting weather modification activities within the state. The bill repeals existing Oklahoma statutes (Sections 1087.1-1087.18) related to weather modification, replacing them with this new prohibition. The law takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration, prioritizing public safety concerns. This is a substantive policy change banning specific atmospheric interventions, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Maddy summaryHB 1430 creates a revolving fund in the Oklahoma State Treasury called the "Tinnitus Research Grant Program Revolving Fund" to support research on tinnitus. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education will administer the fund, using state appropriations and private donations to award annual competitive grants to Oklahoma public and private universities. These grants will specifically fund research aimed at finding treatments or cures for tinnitus. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1437 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, as it merely establishes the official title and implementation date for future legislation. It does not affect any specific groups or create new governmental mechanisms. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be included in Oklahoma's official statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1439 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Oil and Gas Act of 2025" for future legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not create new regulations, modify existing laws, or affect any specific groups or industries. The bill serves only as a naming convention for upcoming oil and gas-related legislation. No substantive policy changes are included in this bill.

Maddy summaryHB 1431 is a procedural bill that creates the "Reliable Power Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish any substantive policy changes, regulations, or mechanisms for energy provision. The bill solely names the legislation and specifies when it takes effect. This type of naming resolution is administrative and does not directly affect constituents or alter existing energy laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1430 creates a revolving fund called the "Tinnitus Research Grant Program Revolving Fund" within the Oklahoma State Treasury. The fund, financed by state appropriations and private donations, will provide annual grants to Oklahoma public and private universities for research aimed at finding a cure for tinnitus. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education will manage the fund, establish grant criteria and application processes, and award grants on a competitive, statewide basis. This bill directly supports higher education institutions conducting tinnitus research, with no direct impact on individuals or other entities.

Maddy summaryHB 1445, titled the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that establishes a non-codified act naming itself and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. It does not create new policy or affect any specific groups, as it only provides a name for the legislation and specifies when it takes effect. The bill contains no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond its naming and effective date. This is a formal procedural step, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1446 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Wildlife Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not alter existing wildlife laws or regulations, nor does it impose new requirements on any individuals or entities. The bill serves solely to establish the act's official title and implementation timeline. This is a non-substantive legislative action with no direct impact on wildlife management or affected parties.

Maddy summaryHB 1440 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Oil and Gas Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not create new regulations, alter existing laws, or directly affect any individuals or entities. The bill simply provides a formal title for future oil and gas legislation and establishes a future implementation date. As a naming and effective date provision, it has no substantive policy changes or mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 1429 prohibits the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or apparatus into Oklahoma's atmosphere for the purpose of altering temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. It directly affects individuals or entities attempting weather modification activities within the state. The bill repeals existing Oklahoma Weather Modification laws (Sections 1087.1-1087.18 and related sections) and takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. This is a policy change that restricts specific weather control methods, not general environmental regulations.