Rep. Anthony Moore

Maddy summaryHB 4333 amends Oklahoma statutes governing the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO), directly affecting state school land management and entities interacting with CLO properties. It updates land categorization rules (allowing classification as agricultural, commercial, or investment), modifies easement processes (requiring appraisals and court review for disputes), and revises real estate licensing requirements (replacing "realtors" with "licensees" for leasing/sale services). The bill also clarifies property exchange procedures, adjusts investment management rules, and streamlines electronic reporting for CLO operations. These changes primarily impact the CLO, landowners, rural water/electric cooperatives, and real estate licensees working with state trust lands.

Maddy summarySB 1895 requires Oklahoma public school districts eligible for the federal Community Eligibility Provision (which provides free school meals to all students in exchange for federal funding) to notify the State Department of Education annually by September 1 if they choose not to participate. The notification must include the specific reason for opting out. This bill, effective July 1, 2026, applies only to districts that qualify for but decline the federal program. It does not change the federal program itself, only mandates transparency about participation decisions.

Maddy summarySB 1292 creates the Oklahoma High Dosage Tutoring Program to provide intensive reading tutoring for prekindergarten through third-grade students. The program requires school districts to offer in-person tutoring (three one-hour sessions weekly for 10-12 weeks per semester) and prioritize districts federally designated for improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tutors earn bonuses of $1,600 per cohort per semester and $1,000 per grade level of reading growth achieved by students, with eligibility tied to students improving at least half a grade level in reading annually. Parental consent is required for student participation, and students may be removed from the program under specific circumstances like non-attendance or parental withdrawal. The program becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1078 modifies Oklahoma's pesticide law to establish that warning labels on pesticides will meet state legal requirements when specific conditions are met. It directly affects pesticide manufacturers and sellers by clarifying when their labeling complies with state law. Key provisions include exceptions: the law does not apply if the EPA cancels a pesticide due to intentional misrepresentation of health/safety data, or if the pesticide is manufactured by a company from an adversarial nation (per federal regulations). The bill also explicitly preserves existing civil legal actions. This is a procedural update to labeling standards, not a new regulatory requirement.

Maddy summarySB 1535 amends Oklahoma's Personal Privacy Protection Act to clarify when public agencies may disclose "personal affiliation information" (data identifying people as members, donors, or volunteers of 501(c) nonprofit organizations). It generally prohibits public agencies from requiring or disclosing this information but adds specific exceptions, such as for lawful court orders, Attorney General investigations, or court proceedings with protective orders to prevent public release. The bill directly affects individuals who support nonprofits and public agencies handling such data, ensuring privacy while allowing limited disclosures under strict legal conditions. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1413 requires Oklahoma public school districts to notify parents in writing when a teacher with a temporary emergency certificate (issued for urgent staffing needs) teaches their child. The notification must include the teacher's name and classes. The bill also sets specific limits - 90 to 270 clock hours - for professional education training in alternative teacher certification programs, replacing previous flexible requirements. These changes directly affect parents, students, school districts, and teachers seeking certification through alternative pathways.

Maddy summaryHB 4355 requires all Oklahoma police departments, county sheriff's offices, and university campus police to equip vehicles used in canine law enforcement programs with heat alarm systems. The systems must activate automatically when a vehicle stops running or interior temperatures exceed 85°F, triggering an audible alarm, lowering rear windows, and notifying officers of dangerous conditions. This law applies to all vehicles in canine programs and takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies managing police dog units by mandating specific safety features in their vehicles.

Maddy summaryHB 4361 allows any Oklahoma State Board of Education member to propose agenda items for board meetings if at least three members concur, changing the board's internal meeting procedures. This procedural bill affects only the State Board of Education's internal operations, not school policies or students. It amends Oklahoma Statutes §3-102 (70 O.S. 2021) and takes effect November 1, 2026. The change streamlines agenda management under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.

Maddy summaryHB 4364 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive changes to civil procedure rules, as it is explicitly stated to be "noncodified" and will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. It serves only as a formal designation for future civil procedure reforms, with no direct impact on court procedures or affected parties. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction.

Maddy summaryHB 4348 requires Oklahoma attorneys to verify the authenticity of evidence before presenting it in civil cases, including evidence generated or altered by artificial intelligence. It mandates that attorneys disclose if they know or should reasonably know evidence is false, misleading, or manipulated - such as AI-generated content - and prohibits knowingly using such evidence without disclosure. The bill also adds procedures for courts to address concerns about exhibit authenticity during pretrial conferences. These changes directly affect attorneys and legal advisors handling civil cases in Oklahoma courts, effective November 1, 2026. Violations could lead to court sanctions or disciplinary action by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.