Rep. Jason Blair

Maddy summaryHB 2084 updates continuing education requirements for electrical license holders in Oklahoma. Starting January 1, 2026, contractors and journeyman licensees must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education every three years (including six hours on building codes and six hours on electrical topics like safety and circuit theory). Apprentices must complete three hours annually for re-registration, with exemptions for those in approved training programs. The bill requires the Committee of Electrical Examiners to approve courses and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2084 amends continuing education requirements for electrical professionals in Oklahoma. Effective January 1, 2026, contractors and journeymen must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education every three years to renew their licenses, with specific requirements for code-related content. Electrical apprentices will also need to complete three hours of approved continuing education annually for re-registration, though student apprentices or those in approved courses are exempt. The Committee of Electrical Examiners must approve all courses and instructors, and the Construction Industries Board will update its rules accordingly.

Maddy summarySB 633 amends Oklahoma's Juvenile Code to expand access to the Office of Juvenile Affairs' management information system. It specifically authorizes the Oklahoma School for the Blind, Oklahoma School for the Deaf, public school districts, and other persons legally permitted under Chapter 6 of the Juvenile Code to access confidential juvenile records and reports. The bill requires the system to integrate with existing state child welfare and juvenile justice systems while maintaining security and limited access. This change directly affects schools and authorized entities that serve youth, enabling them to better coordinate support services. The policy change takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2033 creates a revolving fund called the "Community Health Center Access to Care Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Department of Health. The fund, not limited by fiscal years, will use appropriated monies to increase access to care at federally authorized community health centers (as defined under 42 U.S.C. §330). The Department of Health can spend these funds to support such centers, with expenditures requiring State Treasurer warrants based on approved claims. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was declared an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 2033 creates a permanent revolving fund called the "Community Health Center Access to Care Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury. This fund, managed by the State Department of Health, will be used to increase access to care at community health centers authorized under federal law (42 U.S.C. § 330). The fund is replenished as money is spent, allowing ongoing support without annual budget constraints, with expenditures requiring standard state approval processes. It directly affects community health centers in Oklahoma by providing a dedicated, sustainable funding source for their services.

Maddy summarySB 354 removes a requirement for Oklahoma municipalities to physically deposit copies of their compiled penal ordinances in county law libraries. It specifically eliminates the mandate that municipalities must provide "at least one copy" of their permanent ordinance volumes or biennial supplements to county law libraries free of cost. Municipalities must still file a resolution with county clerks and make ordinances available for public purchase, but the physical deposit in law libraries is no longer required. This bill directly affects local governments and county law libraries by simplifying one administrative step for ordinance publication. The change takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 354 (Oklahoma Senate Bill 354) removes a requirement for municipalities to deposit physical copies of their compiled penal ordinances in county law libraries. It amends 11 O.S. 2021, Section 14-110, eliminating the provision that mandated municipalities to deposit "one copy free of cost" in county law libraries. Municipalities will no longer need to physically deliver copies to libraries, though they must still file resolutions with county clerks, make ordinances available for purchase, and maintain judicial notice of ordinances. This change affects all Oklahoma municipalities compiling penal ordinances and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 79 creates Oklahoma's "Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act" to address risks of child abduction in custody disputes. It allows courts to issue prevention orders when there is credible evidence of abduction risk, requiring petitions to include specific details like the child's location, risk factors, and prior related cases. The bill establishes procedures for courts to authorize immediate actions (including law enforcement involvement) to prevent imminent abduction and specifies order contents, such as required conditions for custody or visitation. This directly affects children under 18, parents/custodians in custody cases, and courts handling child custody determinations.

Maddy summarySB 79 creates Oklahoma's "Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act" to help courts prevent child abduction in custody cases. It allows courts to issue temporary orders requiring specific safety measures (like restricting travel documents) when a child faces a credible risk of abduction, directly affecting children under 18 and parents/guardians in custody disputes. Key provisions include requiring courts to assess abduction risk factors, authorizing emergency orders without prior notice to prevent imminent abduction, and mandating hearings within a specific timeframe. The law standardizes procedures across Oklahoma courts, specifying what must be included in orders and how law enforcement can act under court authorization. These prevention orders remain in effect for a defined period, with courts able to modify or extend them as needed.

Maddy summaryHB 2086, the Oklahoma Earned Wage Access Services Act, proposes regulations for companies that allow workers to access earned but unpaid wages before their regular payday. It directly affects Oklahoma workers (defined as residents) and providers of these services, such as apps or employers offering early wage access. Key provisions require providers to clearly disclose all fees, offer at least one free access option, allow easy cancellation without fees, protect consumer data, and handle tips as voluntary. The bill also prohibits sharing employment data without consent and mandates compliance with federal electronic fund transfer laws. This legislation is currently pending in the Oklahoma House Business Committee.