Rep. Gerrid Kendrix

Maddy summaryHB 3005 extends the operational deadline for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey (OCS) from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. It maintains the OCS's existing structure, including its placement under the University of Oklahoma's Board of Regents, its six core duties (like archiving climate data, producing climate summaries, and operating the Mesonet network), and the director's appointment process. The bill does not alter the Survey's functions or funding but adjusts its sunset date to ensure continued operation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 3008 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The board, composed of medical deans, law enforcement representatives, and health officials, sets standards for alcohol/drug testing procedures used by law enforcement. The bill maintains existing funding mechanisms, including a revolving fund for operational costs and transfer of prior unit funds. It does not alter testing protocols or create new requirements, only preserving the current structure.

Maddy summaryHB 3002 re-establishes the Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training, extending its existence until July 1, 2027. The commission, composed of five specific officials (including the OSU President, State Auditor, DOT Director, Tax Commission Chairman, and County Officers Association President), will oversee training for county government personnel. This procedural bill does not change substantive policy but formalizes the commission's structure and timeline under Oklahoma's Sunset Law. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 3001 extends the authorization of Oklahoma's Child Death Review Board until July 1, 2027, delaying its sunset date from 2026. The Board reviews cases of child deaths or near-deaths linked to abuse or neglect, collects statistical data, and evaluates child protection system policies. Key provisions include requiring the Board to maintain strict confidentiality of case information, coordinate with agencies like the Department of Human Services, and submit annual public reports on child death causes and system improvements. This bill directly affects the Board, child protection agencies, and families involved in abuse/neglect cases by formalizing ongoing review processes and data collection.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Oklahoma legislature to reject specific proposed rules created by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. By disapproving these regulations, the measure prevents the agency from implementing those particular guidelines for medical marijuana programs. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the decision to the Governor and the official state publication.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally approves two specific permanent rules created by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which govern administrative procedures for the state's health care programs. By passing this resolution, the legislature is following a legal requirement to review and ratify major regulations before they become official law. The measure does not change how health care is delivered but instead validates the authority's existing operational guidelines. Once approved, the rules will be distributed to the Governor and the official state register to ensure they are properly recorded.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves specific proposed rule changes submitted by the Oklahoma Long-Range Capital Planning Commission regarding state capital planning. By passing this joint resolution, the state legislature formally accepts these updates, which are identified by specific code numbers in the official administrative regulations. The bill also 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 summaryHB 3007 extends the expiration dates for four Oklahoma environmental advisory councils until July 1, 2027, instead of their original 2026 sunset. The bill specifies membership requirements for each council: the Water Quality Council (12 members), Hazardous Waste Council (9 members), Solid Waste Council (10 members), and Radiation Management Council (9 members), with appointments split between the Governor, House Speaker, and Senate President. Each council must include specific representatives (e.g., industry, environmental groups, local government) and follows defined terms and removal procedures. These councils advise state agencies on water quality, waste management, and environmental protection policies. The bill does not create new regulations but ensures existing advisory structures continue operating.

Maddy summaryHB 3006 extends the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education's existence until July 2027 (from 2026), continuing a body that advises on Native American student education. The council, composed of 18 members including tribal representatives, educators, and state education officials, must analyze data on Native American student outcomes and make annual reports to the State Board of Education. It focuses on identifying strategies to improve communication between tribes, schools, and education entities, and developing measurable criteria to assess educational success for Native American students. This bill directly affects Oklahoma’s public education system in how it addresses the needs of Native American students statewide.

Maddy summaryHB 4319 requires Oklahoma state agencies to have specific, explicit state law authorization before creating new rules. It invalidates rules based on vague language (like "as necessary to carry out duties") and mandates agencies to cite exact law sections in rule notices. Agencies must inventory all current rules by 2029 and cite supporting state law, with unsupported rules automatically repealed by January 1, 2030, unless reapproved by the Legislature. The bill also gives the Legislature authority to disapprove rules lacking proper authorization during annual reviews. This directly affects all state agencies that issue rules and the legislative process for reviewing them.