Rep. Gerrid Kendrix

Maddy summarySB 1464 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. This procedural bill ensures the board continues operating without needing reauthorization, directly affecting the board's ongoing function in overseeing certified shorthand reporters. The change modifies the statute governing the board's existence but does not alter its duties or membership requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4323 amends Oklahoma's Electrical Licensing Act to clarify licensing requirements for electricians and contractors. It requires that only licensed electrical contractors - not journeyman electricians - may bid on projects, enter contracts, or obtain permits for electrical work under their own name. The bill also states that licensed contractors remain legally liable for work performed by journeyman electricians on their projects. These changes apply to all electrical construction work, excluding Class 2/3 circuits under NFPA 70 standards. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4325 requires Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to create a reporting function to distinguish between service contracts and "staff augmentation" contracts (where vendors perform duties similar to state employees). It mandates that invoices for intangible assets include a permanent file path for storage and amends budget reporting rules for state agencies to include detailed contractor listings, contract status, and consultant report summaries. All state agencies must publicly post final consultant reports linked to original contracts and report whether contractors are repeatedly used for similar services. The bill directly affects all state agencies that use contractors or manage financial services, aiming to increase transparency in procurement and budget planning.

Maddy summaryHB 4330 is a procedural bill that names the "Administrative Rules Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms for administrative rulemaking. The bill simply establishes the act's name and effective date without altering existing rules or procedures. This is a purely formal measure, not a policy reform.

Maddy summaryHB 4334 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new regulations or change licensing requirements for professions. The bill is non-codified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma’s official statutes. This act serves only to formally identify the legislation and its implementation timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 4332 names the "Administrative Rules Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This procedural bill establishes the act's title and implementation timeline without creating new regulations or changing existing rules. It does not directly affect specific groups or include substantive policy changes. The bill is uncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Statewide Official Compensation Commission Amendments Act of 2026, which would amend provisions related to state official compensation in Oklahoma. The legislation does not specify any changes to compensation amounts, eligibility requirements, or commission membership in its current text. It is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026, and will not be added to the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill has been introduced in the 2026 legislative session but has not yet been assigned to a committee for further review.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma's judicial and public safety agencies (including the Attorney General, Department of Emergency Management, and State Bureau of Narcotics) for 2025. It specifically disapproves two rule sections: one from the Office of Juvenile Affairs (377:1-3-26(c)(2)) and one from the Department of Public Safety (595:25-5-15(e)), while directing distribution to the Governor and *The Oklahoma Register*. The resolution became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJR 1035) is a procedural resolution that approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma's health-related state agencies while rejecting specific rule changes. It directly affects agencies like the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Department of Mental Health, and Oklahoma Funeral Board by confirming their approved rules (e.g., rules governing healthcare services, funeral practices) but disapproving certain amendments to those rules (e.g., changes to definitions or specific regulations). The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes legislative approval of existing agency rules as required by law. It became law on May 28, 2025, without a governor's signature.

Maddy summarySJR 18 is a procedural resolution that reverses three specific proposed rule changes by Oklahoma state agencies. It disapproves amendments to rules concerning enterprise services (260:115-3-11, 260:115-7-32, and 260:95-3-6) and restores the previous rule language. The bill directly affects the Office of Management Enterprise Services and its administrative regulations. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature.