Rep. Anthony Moore

Maddy summarySB 1530 requires the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to verify that businesses claiming research and development rebates actually conducted eligible research within Oklahoma. It affects companies seeking rebates equal to 5% of their qualified research expenses, with a $20 million annual cap on total payments. The bill mandates that businesses submit applications and documentation for verification before receiving rebates, and if funds are insufficient, payments are prorated or carried over to future years. This amendment updates existing rules for the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund, effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1782 is a procedural bill that names the "Education Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms for education reform. The bill was introduced on February 3, 2025, and referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration. As currently drafted, it does not directly affect any specific policies, programs, or individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 4335 allows counties and municipalities to regulate retail pet shops (including inspections) but prohibits banning pet shops selling dogs/cats unless the shop has three or more violations of pet breeding/shelter laws within five years. It also extends the notice period for license renewals from 60 to 90 days before expiration, requiring the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture to send written notices to license holders. The bill affects local governments, pet shops, and animal shelter operators by clarifying regulatory authority and renewal procedures. It exempts pre-2026 local ordinances and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1501 requires medical marijuana commercial growers in Oklahoma to post a $50,000 bond (or higher based on reclamation needs) for each license, ensuring funds are available for property cleanup if violations occur. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority can recall these bonds if a property is abandoned, a license is revoked, or a violation necessitates remedial action, using the funds for restoration like removing equipment or addressing environmental hazards. The bill also mandates the Authority to notify local law enforcement when a business license expires and to maintain bond records for two years. This amendment updates existing bond requirements and takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment changes Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission rules. It removes restrictions preventing licensed attorneys (and family members of attorneys) from serving on the commission, updates congressional district references to current boundaries, and adjusts terms to mostly six years (removing a previous two-year term for some positions). The amendment also eliminates the prohibition against commission members serving consecutive terms. If approved by voters, these changes would affect who can serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission and how appointments are structured.

Maddy summarySB 1928 modifies Oklahoma's water rights law by removing mandatory metering requirements for most wells while introducing a new five-year flexible groundwater allocation system. It applies to existing and new groundwater permit holders in designated basins, requiring annual usage reports and fees to maintain their allocation. The bill allows permit holders to temporarily exceed their annual usage limit by up to 200% in any single year, as long as their total usage over five years stays within the basin's overall limit. Domestic wells are explicitly excluded from these provisions. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySB 1930 amends Oklahoma's brine and produced water laws to clarify definitions and explicitly include water reuse and recycling as policy goals. It directly affects oil and gas producers who handle brine (subsurface saltwater) and produced water, defining key terms like "brine," "solution gas," and "effluent" to distinguish between brine extraction and oil/gas production. The bill updates statutory language to align the Oklahoma Brine Development Act with the Oil and Gas Produced Water Recycling Act, ensuring consistent regulation of brine operations and effluent disposal. These changes aim to streamline management of brine resources while promoting reuse of produced water, without creating new regulatory requirements.

Maddy summarySB 1942 amends Oklahoma's dental insurance regulations to clarify what services insurers must cover and how claim denials must be handled. It defines "covered services" as all dental procedures the insurance plan must pay for, regardless of plan limitations like deductibles or frequency rules. The bill requires insurers to provide dentists with specific details - such as the reviewing dentist's license number and contact information - when denying claims based on "lack of medical necessity." This ensures transparency and allows dentists to directly question denials through designated channels. The changes apply to dental insurance plans and health benefit plans covering dental services in Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 2127 creates the Advisory Council on Product Classification within Oklahoma's Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. The council, composed of five members appointed by the State Board of Agriculture (representing affected interests), will advise the department on classifying agricultural and food products. Members serve five-year terms without salary but may claim travel expenses under standard state reimbursement rules. The bill establishes this council as an advisory body with no authority to make final classification decisions. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryOklahoma Senate Bill 227 modifies tax exemptions for oil and gas producers by limiting eligibility for gross production tax refunds to specific years (2005-2013 and 2022-2024). It caps annual refunds at $12.5 million for 2015-2016 and $10 million for 2022-2024, requiring producers to qualify as "economically at-risk" leases based on production volume and profitability thresholds. Producers must submit documentation to the Oklahoma Tax Commission to claim refunds for prior-year production, with claims due by the bill’s effective date for 2024. The bill directly affects oil/gas operators seeking refunds on past production under these revised rules.