Rep. Jason Blair

Maddy summaryHB 4299 designates the interchange of Interstate 35 and Indian Hills Road in Cleveland County as the "Toby Keith Memorial Interchange" and requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install markers with that name at the location. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding impacts, solely renaming a specific highway interchange.

Maddy summaryHB 4306 establishes the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission to set minimum standards for all residential and commercial construction across the state. It requires continuing education and certification for building code officials, inspectors, and trade workers, with free training offered to state-licensed code officials and limited fees for others to cover costs. The bill connects this training to the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board’s licensing requirements, allowing Commission-approved programs to satisfy continuing education needs for renewing licenses. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4314, titled the "Transportation Modernization Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that establishes the act's name and effective date without creating new policy or altering transportation law. It specifies the bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, and explicitly states it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill does not affect any specific groups or include substantive provisions, as it serves only as a naming resolution. This is a non-substantive procedural measure, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 4313 is a procedural bill that names a non-substantive "Transportation Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It creates no new policies, funding mechanisms, or regulations affecting any individuals or entities. The bill solely establishes the act's name and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. It contains no concrete policy changes or provisions beyond this administrative naming and timing. This is a standard procedural measure with no direct impact on transportation systems or constituents.

Maddy summaryHB 4312 creates a County Economic Development Closing Fund that counties can establish to support economic development. The fund, financed by county appropriations, grants, and interest, may only be used for projects that would determine the location or retention of high-impact businesses, requiring counties to demonstrate expected benefits like new jobs, job retention, capital investment, or increased tax revenue. Counties must evaluate proposals using specific criteria (e.g., job numbers, investment size, economic impact) and enter written agreements with businesses outlining performance targets, repayment terms if goals aren’t met, and regular progress reporting. All recipients and funding amounts must be publicly disclosed by the county, excluding proprietary business information.

Maddy summaryHB 4310 amends Oklahoma's bond oversight rules to redirect fees collected from bond issuances into the State Treasurer's Revolving Fund. It requires the Council of Bond Oversight to charge fees for approved bonds, with proceeds accruing to the State Treasurer's fund instead of the existing Bond Oversight Revolving Fund. The bill transfers all funds currently in the Bond Oversight Revolving Fund to the State Treasurer's fund and repeals the outdated section establishing the former fund. This changes fund management but does not alter bond approval criteria or project review processes. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4308 creates the "Legacy Capital Financing Fund" within the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to manage capital projects for state buildings and infrastructure. It requires all monies in the fund to be invested exclusively in U.S. or Oklahoma government securities and mandates that distributions from the fund must be repaid over 20 years. The bill primarily updates administrative procedures for the Authority, clarifying how funds are invested, managed, and returned for Capitol-related projects, without changing tax rates or creating new obligations. This procedural update affects the state agency responsible for capital improvements to Oklahoma's Capitol complex and associated infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 4315 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 create new regulations or alter existing licensing requirements for professions or occupations. The bill solely establishes the official name and effective date for future legislation under this framework. It directly affects no individuals or professions, as it contains no substantive policy changes. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction.

Maddy summaryHB 2083 amends Oklahoma law to add a specific exemption allowing campus police officers to hold dual offices, such as serving on local school boards or municipal governing bodies. It directly affects campus police officers employed under the Oklahoma Campus Security Act who are not heads of law enforcement agencies (e.g., not sheriffs or police chiefs). The key mechanism requires mutual approval through resolutions or written agreements between the campus institution’s governing board and the local municipality or county government. This exemption applies only to officers serving in campus security roles, not to those in leadership positions within law enforcement. The bill became law on May 25, 2025, without Governor action.

Maddy summaryHB 2083 adds an exemption to Oklahoma's dual office-holding law, allowing campus police officers to simultaneously serve on local government boards (like school boards or city councils) without violating the rule. It directly affects campus police officers employed by municipal, county, or state entities under the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. The key provision requires mutual approval through resolutions or written agreements between the institution of higher education, the municipality or county, and the campus police office. This change becomes effective upon the bill's enactment, removing a previous barrier for these officers to participate in local governance.