Rep. Carl Newton

Maddy summarySB 1076 amends the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act by increasing the monetary threshold for certain wage calculations from $135,000 to $150,000. This technical adjustment directly affects administrative workers filing compensation claims under the act. The bill modifies a specific definition within the existing law to reflect this updated amount. As a procedural amendment to an existing statute, it does not create new programs or alter broader policy frameworks. The change became effective upon the Governor's approval on May 9, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 929 updates Oklahoma's osteopathic medicine regulations by revising definitions, licensing requirements, and board operations. It creates a new "osteopathic faculty license" for educators, modifies disciplinary procedures for the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, and removes outdated requirements like certain oath provisions. The bill affects osteopathic physicians, residency programs, and the State Board by changing how licenses are issued (including for telemedicine services), expanding board authority, and updating record-keeping rules. These changes directly impact medical professionals seeking or maintaining licensure in Oklahoma under the osteopathic medicine framework.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 929 updates the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act, affecting osteopathic physicians, those in training, and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. The bill modifies licensing requirements, mandating licenses for postgraduate trainees and those practicing interventional pain management or telemedicine, and creates a new osteopathic faculty license. It expands the powers and duties of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, granting it subpoena and quasi-judicial authority for disciplinary actions. Additionally, the bill authorizes criminal background checks for licensure, requires malpractice liability insurance for license renewal, and updates definitions and rules governing the practice of osteopathic medicine in the state.

Maddy summarySB 1076 modifies definitions within the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act. An amendment to the bill specifically increased a wage threshold from $135,000 to $150,000. This change likely impacts individuals whose workers' compensation benefits or eligibility are determined by this specific wage amount under the Act.

Maddy summarySB 1066 requires the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to establish and maintain a registry for physicians who recommend medical marijuana. To be listed on this registry, physicians must complete specific initial and ongoing medical education related to medical marijuana. The bill also mandates that OMMA implement a comprehensive statewide seed-to-sale inventory tracking system for all medical marijuana businesses. These businesses will be required to use or integrate with this system and maintain detailed records of all transactions, cultivation, and product movement.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 1073 amends Oklahoma law concerning wildlife seasons, primarily affecting the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and individuals who hunt mountain lions. The bill mandates that any open season declared for hunting mountain lions must be administered through a lottery system. This change dictates how permits for mountain lion hunting will be allocated by the Commission. The act also updates some existing statutory language regarding the Commission's authority over wildlife seasons and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1816 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to prioritize in-state medical providers for in-person care when local options are available, rather than contracting with out-of-state providers. It specifically applies to services requiring the patient's physical presence and direct provider care (excluding remote services like lab work). The Oklahoma Health Care Authority must seek federal approval to implement this change. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1816 aims to limit the Oklahoma Medicaid program's contracts with out-of-state medical providers. It states that the program should not contract with out-of-state providers for "treatment" if that same treatment is available from a provider licensed and practicing within Oklahoma. "Treatment" is defined as services requiring the patient's physical presence and direct care from a medical provider, specifically excluding remote services like laboratory analysis. The bill requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to obtain any necessary federal approvals to implement these provisions, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 675 permits the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety to share vehicle registration information from the state's law enforcement data network with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. This sharing is explicitly limited to supporting toll collection for vehicles identified by the Turnpike Authority's video toll system. The bill amends existing law to clarify this specific data-sharing authorization. The provision becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 675 amends Oklahoma law to authorize the Department of Public Safety's Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems Division to share vehicle owner registration information with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. This sharing is specifically permitted only for toll collection purposes when vehicles are identified by the Turnpike Authority's video toll system. The bill does not create new data sharing broadly but clarifies an existing mechanism for a limited, defined use case. It affects the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority by enabling targeted toll collection and the Department of Public Safety by specifying a narrow data-sharing protocol. The provision takes effect November 1, 2025.