Rep. Kevin West

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma's medical marijuana laws, requiring specific warnings and packaging standards for medical marijuana businesses. It mandates that labels include warnings such as "Keep out of reach of children," "It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana," and a caution against use during pregnancy. The legislation also requires child-resistant packaging that minimizes appeal to children, prohibits misleading statements or health claims, and mandates a statement indicating that the product has been tested for contaminants. These new requirements for medical marijuana packaging and labeling will become effective on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 1032 repeals specific administrative rules that were previously adopted by Service Oklahoma. This resolution targets particular sections within the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC 670:15-1-10 and OAC 670:15-1-14). By passing this joint resolution, the Oklahoma Legislature exercises its authority to overturn certain agency rules. The bill directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register."

Maddy summaryHB 1217 makes it a misdemeanor to perform adult shows containing obscene material in public spaces where minors might view them, including on public property or in unrestricted public areas. It defines "public place" to exclude venues with age restrictions (like ticketed events limiting minors) and sets penalties of up to $1,000 fines or 1 year in jail for violations. The law overrides conflicting local ordinances and applies to both individuals performing such acts and public entities like cities that permit exposure to minors. It directly affects performers, public venues, and local governments managing public spaces.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1217 makes it unlawful for individuals to engage in "adult performances" that contain "obscene material" in public places or where minors might view them. It also prohibits local governments from allowing such performances on public property or in public places accessible to minors. An "adult performance" is defined as any performance with obscene material visible to a minor or in a freely accessible public place, with exceptions for venues that restrict minor access. Violations are classified as a misdemeanor, carrying potential penalties of imprisonment, fines, or both. The bill preempts any conflicting local ordinances or licenses and took effect immediately upon approval.

Maddy summarySB 500 requires Oklahoma state and local government entities to include written verification in contracts with companies worth over $100,000 that the company does not refuse to do business with firearm manufacturers, retailers, or trade associations based solely on their industry. It applies to contracts with companies employing at least 10 full-time workers and exempts sole-source contracts or cases where no qualified bidder provides the required verification. The bill defines "discrimination" as refusing business solely due to a company's firearm-related activities, excluding actions taken to comply with existing laws or for traditional business reasons. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services will oversee compliance with these contract requirements.

Maddy summarySB 500 prohibits Oklahoma governmental entities from entering into certain contracts with companies unless those companies provide written verification that they do not and will not discriminate against firearm entities or firearm trade associations. This applies to contracts valued at $100,000 or more with companies employing at least ten full-time employees. The bill defines what constitutes discrimination against firearm entities, which include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and gun ranges. Exceptions are made for sole-source providers or if no compliant bids are received, and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services oversees compliance for state government contracts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution approves most rules from Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services filed by February 1, 2025, but specifically disapproves certain subsections in two rule sections (OAC 260:135-5-10 and 260:135-5-14). It directly affects state agencies that implement these rules by modifying specific regulatory requirements. The resolution requires the Oklahoma Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register" for official publication. As a procedural bill, it focuses on administrative rule approval without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHJR 1031 is a joint resolution that addresses proposed permanent administrative rules from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). It approves all permanent rules submitted by OMES on or before February 1, 2025. However, the resolution specifically disapproves certain parts of those rules: subparagraphs (4), (5), and (6) of OAC 260:135-5-10, and subparagraphs (3) and (4) of OAC 260:135-5-14. This action determines which specific administrative rules from OMES will officially take permanent effect.

Maddy summarySB 672 prohibits Oklahoma's Governor from closing businesses during a pandemic emergency without documented scientific evidence that the business directly contributes to disease spread. It requires the Governor to provide businesses with notice and a hearing before ordering closure, ensuring due process. The law applies specifically to pandemic-related emergencies under a declared state of emergency and amends Oklahoma's emergency management statutes (63 O.S. § 683.8(F)). Signed into law by the Governor on April 23, 2025, it directly affects businesses operating during public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 1220 prohibits Oklahoma cities and towns from imposing franchise fees or sales/use taxes on specific revenue streams used by utilities to repay private financing. It directly affects electric cooperatives and other utilities that used private financing under the February 2021 Utility Consumer Protection Acts to avoid immediate cost burdens on customers. The bill defines "securitization revenue streams" as rates and charges solely for repaying such private loans, and bans local taxes on these streams for bonds issued by the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority under those acts. This prevents municipalities from taxing revenue dedicated to repaying utility loans structured to protect consumers from upfront costs.