Rep. Gerrid Kendrix

Maddy summarySB 1456 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This change allows the board to continue operating without requiring new legislation to renew its authority. The bill does not alter the board's composition, responsibilities, or testing standards, which include establishing protocols for alcohol/drug testing and approving equipment. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.

Maddy summarySB 1457 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This procedural bill updates the statutory language in 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2 to reflect the new sunset date and declares an emergency to make the change effective July 1, 2026. The bill does not alter the Board's regulatory responsibilities for plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades, building inspectors, or roofing contractors. It directly affects the Board's continued operation and the industries it oversees under existing licensing laws.

Maddy summarySB 1466 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Advisory Committee on Midwifery from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the committee continues operating for another decade. The committee, composed of seven members including licensed midwives, nurse-midwives, physicians, and a public member, advises the State Health Commissioner on midwifery licensure, standards, complaints, and enforcement of related laws. This bill does not change midwifery practice rules but maintains the existing structure for oversight. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and the bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 1463 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Polygraph Examiners Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. This bill directly affects the Polygraph Examiners Board, which regulates polygraph examiners and oversees licensing, rules, and enforcement within the state. The key provision updates the statutory sunset date while preserving the board's existing structure, membership requirements, and authority to review agency actions related to polygraph examinations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 1465 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The bill amends the existing statute (59 O.S. § 475.3) to update the board's expiration date while maintaining its current structure and duties. This procedural change ensures the board continues operating under existing rules without altering its composition, appointment process, or regulatory authority. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and was enacted as an emergency measure.

Maddy summarySB 1280 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's excise tax on oil and gas production from 2026 to 2031. It maintains the current tax rate of 0.095% on oil and gas production until July 1, 2031, after which the rate drops to 0.085%. The bill affects oil and gas producers, purchasers, and royalty owners by specifying how the tax is collected and reported alongside existing gross production taxes. Revenue from the tax continues to be distributed to the General Revenue Fund, the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund, and the Interstate Oil Compact Fund, as outlined in existing law.

Maddy summaryHB 4321 amends Oklahoma's Elevator Safety Act to strengthen enforcement and public safety processes. It requires the Department of Labor to create an enforcement program including random inspections, written notices for violations, and public awareness efforts, while prohibiting retroactive application of new safety rules to existing buildings unless documented hazards exist. The bill also establishes a process for anyone to submit written complaints about elevator safety concerns, with the Department required to investigate if reasonable grounds are found. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting elevator owners, operators, and the Department of Labor.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves specific permanent rules proposed by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which manage state health insurance programs. The resolution formally adopts these regulations, including those related to enrollment and benefit changes, making them official state policy. Additionally, the bill instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the editor of The Oklahoma Register for official record-keeping.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves specific proposed rule changes submitted by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which will affect how the state manages health care programs. The resolution formally accepts a list of twelve specific administrative updates regarding health care regulations and directs the Secretary of State to share the final document with the Governor and the official state register. By passing this measure, the legislature allows these new administrative rules to take effect without requiring further legislative debate.

Maddy summaryHJR 1086 is a procedural joint resolution approving pre-filed permanent rules for five Oklahoma state agencies: the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshall Commission, and State Board of Licensed Social Workers. It directly affects these agencies by formally adopting their proposed rules (filed by February 1, 2026) without altering their content or creating new policies. The resolution requires the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register," completing a routine legislative step to finalize existing administrative rules.