Rep. Gerrid Kendrix

Maddy summaryHB 1036 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Licensed Social Workers from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. The bill re-creates the seven-member Board, requiring three licensed social workers or clinical social workers, two social work associates or master's social workers, one representative from the Oklahoma chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, and one public member with no social work ties. The Board retains its role in enforcing Oklahoma's Social Worker's Licensing Act, which governs the licensing and practice of social workers statewide. This extension ensures the Board continues its regulatory duties without needing new authorization before 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2737 amends Oklahoma's Children's Code definitions to clarify that parents may use "ordinary force" (like spanking) as discipline without violating the code. It defines "abuse" to include nonaccidental physical/mental injury, sexual abuse, and exploitation, while explicitly stating the code does not prohibit standard disciplinary measures. The bill also adds detailed definitions for terms like "age-appropriate" activities and clarifies that no provision authorizes federal control over school curricula. This directly affects parents, child welfare systems, and schools by defining permissible discipline and abuse standards. The bill focuses on updating legal definitions rather than creating new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026, ensuring the regulatory body remains in operation. It updates the board's composition to include eleven members appointed by the Governor, specifying requirements such as age, education, and professional experience for each seat. The legislation also clarifies appointment procedures for congressional districts, establishes term lengths of four years, and outlines rules for board meetings, reporting, and member removal. An emergency clause is included to allow the changes to take effect immediately upon approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a House Joint Resolution that approves and disapproves specific rules for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The primary change adds a specific rule citation, OAC 210:1-1-1, to the text of the resolution. This adjustment ensures the document accurately references the particular regulation being addressed. The amendment also updates internal references and modifies the outline to match these changes. Ultimately, the bill serves as a procedural step to finalize the rulemaking process within the state education system.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a House Joint Resolution to exclude a specific administrative rule, OAC 210:20-29-5, from the list of rules approved for distribution by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The change ensures that this particular regulation is not included in the official compilation of rules the department is required to publish. By removing this specific reference, the bill modifies the scope of the resolution without altering the core function of the department.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally designates May 10 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in Oklahoma. It directly affects military spouses by officially recognizing their contributions and sacrifices to the state and nation. The resolution expresses gratitude for the support these spouses provide to service members and their families without changing any laws or policies.