Rep. Gerrid Kendrix

Maddy summaryHJR 1033 is a procedural joint resolution that formally approves 14 sets of proposed permanent rules filed by eight Oklahoma state agencies (including Agriculture, Conservation, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife departments) before February 1, 2025. It does not create new policy but grants legislative approval for rules already submitted by these agencies. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register" and became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025. This resolution directly affects the agencies whose rules were approved, allowing them to implement those rules as permanent regulations. It has no direct impact on citizens or businesses beyond confirming the agencies' regulatory authority.

Maddy summarySJR 22 is a procedural joint resolution that approved certain permanent rules proposed by Oklahoma state agencies. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the governor's signature. This resolution formalizes existing agency rules but does not create new policies or directly affect residents or businesses. It serves as a routine legislative step to confirm administrative regulations.

Maddy summarySJR 21 is a procedural resolution approving most proposed permanent rules from 18 Oklahoma state agencies (including the Insurance Department, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, and Real Estate Appraiser Board) while disapproving five specific rule changes. It specifically reverses amendments to rules on marijuana possession limits (Medical Marijuana Authority), securities regulations (Department of Securities), and real estate appraiser guidelines (Real Estate Appraiser Board). The resolution formalizes legislative approval of these agency rules without creating new policy, directing the Secretary of State to distribute it. This is a routine procedural step to affirm or reject agency rule changes, not a new law affecting public policy.

Maddy summarySJR 18 is a joint resolution that restores three specific state agency rules to their previous versions by disapproving proposed changes. It directly affects the Office of Management Enterprise Services, reversing proposed amendments to rules about procurement procedures (260:115-3-11), employee evaluations (260:115-7-32), and contract requirements (260:95-3-6). The bill does not create new policy but reinstates existing rule language that was altered in proposed updates. This resolution became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 1035 is a procedural resolution that approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma health-related agencies while disapproving specific rule changes. It directly affects agencies like the Oklahoma Funeral Board (disapproving changes to funeral regulations), Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners (disapproving changes to licensure rules), and Oklahoma Health Care Authority (disapproving changes to healthcare provider rules). The bill explicitly approves all other proposed rules filed by agencies including the State Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and mental health services departments, except for the listed specific rule sections. This resolution does not create new policy but formalizes approval or disapproval of existing proposed rules.

Maddy summarySJR 22 is a procedural resolution approving certain permanent rules proposed by Oklahoma state agencies. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature after passing both legislative chambers. The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes existing agency rule proposals. It directly affects state agencies whose rules were approved through this process.

Maddy summarySJR 21 is a procedural resolution that approves most permanent rules proposed by 17 Oklahoma state agencies for 2025, including the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and State Fire Marshal Commission. It specifically disapproves five rule amendments related to securities regulations, medical marijuana limits, and real estate appraiser standards, restoring previous rule language instead. The resolution became law on May 28, 2025, without the Governor’s signature, formalizing the approved rules and exceptions for these agencies. This resolution directly affects how these agencies implement their regulations but does not create new policy.

Maddy summaryHJR 1033 is a procedural joint resolution approving permanent rules proposed by several Oklahoma state agencies. It specifically approves all permanent rules filed by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Conservation Commission, Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, Tourism and Recreation Department, Water Resources Board, and Wildlife Conservation Department on or before February 1, 2025. The resolution became law on May 28, 2025, without the Governor's signature, directing the Secretary of State to distribute it to the Governor and *The Oklahoma Register*. This bill does not create new policies or directly affect residents - it formally ratifies existing agency rules that were already developed.

Maddy summaryHJR 1034 is a procedural resolution that approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma state agencies while rejecting two specific rule changes. It approves all rules filed by the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, Attorney General, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, Office of Juvenile Affairs (except rule 377:1-3-26(c)(2)), Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics, and State Board of Licensed Social Workers. It also approves all Department of Public Safety rules except for rule 595:25-5-15(e). The resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register" and became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 995 requires Oklahoma state agencies to obtain legislative approval before finalizing permanent rules, affecting how regulations on businesses and services are adopted. It establishes annual deadlines (February 1) for agencies to submit rules, with lawmakers having until the end of the legislative session to approve or disapprove them. Rules not acted upon by the legislature during the review period are automatically disapproved, replacing the prior system where rules became effective after a deadline unless disapproved. This changes the process from passive default adoption to active legislative confirmation.