Rep. Kevin West

Maddy summaryHB 1230 allows Oklahoma courts to serve legal documents (like summonses) electronically in civil cases, adding this method to existing options such as personal delivery and mail. It directly affects plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, and court clerks who handle service of process. The bill specifies that electronic service must follow court rules for validity and requires defendants to receive notice. This updates Oklahoma's civil procedure rules to include modern communication methods while maintaining existing requirements for document content and delivery.

Maddy summaryHB 1226 amends Oklahoma's charter school law to allow religious institutions and sectarian organizations to sponsor charter schools, removing prior prohibitions. It updates definitions to clarify that charter schools (effective July 1, 2024) may be operated by public or private contractors under specific sponsors, including school districts and the Statewide Charter School Board. The bill requires new sponsors to complete 10 hours of training on charter school requirements and mandates the Statewide Charter School Board to maintain a list of approved online courses, prioritizing STEM and advanced subjects. These changes directly affect charter school operators, school districts converting traditional schools, and the Statewide Charter School Board’s oversight responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 1227 requires retail electric suppliers serving large facilities (1,000 kW or more) outside their certified territory to submit annual reports to Oklahoma's Corporation Commission. These reports must demonstrate that special tariffs for these customers are cost-based and do not unfairly subsidize or benefit other customer rate classes. The bill directly affects electric suppliers extending service beyond their designated areas for major commercial or industrial users. It adds a transparency requirement to ensure pricing for these specific customers aligns with actual service costs. The reporting deadline is January 31 each year, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1228 prohibits banks, credit unions, and other businesses in Oklahoma from discriminating against customers based on personal beliefs or activities like political views, social media posts, union membership, or environmental/social goals. It allows businesses to use such criteria only if fully disclosed to customers before transactions, with exceptions for physical safety concerns. Violations carry civil penalties of $50,000 for a first offense and $250,000 for repeat violations. The law applies broadly to all business entities, including corporations and credit unions, and is effective immediately under an emergency clause.

Maddy summaryHB 1231 requires Oklahoma state and local government entities to verify in contracts over $100,000 with companies employing 10+ people that the company does not discriminate against "firearm entities" (like manufacturers, retailers, or gun ranges) or "firearm trade associations." The bill mandates written proof that the company won't refuse business with these entities based solely on their status, with exemptions for sole-source contracts or when no compliant bids are received. It applies to all state government contracts and takes effect November 1, 2025, with oversight by the Central Purchasing Division.

Maddy summaryHB 1229 is a procedural bill that names the "Corporation Commission Modernization Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill serves only to establish the act's title and effective date without altering the Corporation Commission's authority or responsibilities. This is a naming resolution, not a policy reform.

Maddy summaryHB 1235 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Inheritances Act of 2025" and sets its effective date. It does not change inheritance laws or affect any individuals or entities, as it only establishes the bill's official title and implementation timeline. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025, as specified in Section 2. This is a naming and procedural measure with no substantive policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1228 prohibits banks, credit unions, and all business entities in Oklahoma from discriminating against customers based on specific criteria like political affiliation, social media activity, social credit scores, or environmental/social values in their business practices. It allows businesses to use such criteria if fully disclosed to customers before transactions, while still permitting refusal of service for physical safety reasons. Violations carry civil penalties of $50,000 for a first offense and $250,000 for repeat offenses, enforced by the Attorney General. The bill directly affects customers interacting with financial institutions and businesses across Oklahoma, aiming to prevent biased treatment in commercial relationships.

Maddy summaryHB 1233 limits when governments can use eminent domain by strictly defining "public use" to include only public facilities (like parks or roads), utilities serving the public, blighted property remediation, or abandoned properties. It explicitly states that economic development goals - such as boosting tax revenue, jobs, or local economic health - alone do not qualify as a "public use" for taking private property. The bill also prohibits local governments from expanding eminent domain powers without specific state authorization and updates rules for returning unused condemned land to original owners. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the name "Oklahoma Human Trafficking Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It is a procedural bill that establishes the framework for future legislation but does not include substantive policy changes or mechanisms. The bill itself does not define human trafficking, outline victim services, or specify enforcement measures. It will be noncodified, meaning it will not become part of Oklahoma’s official statutes.