Rep. Rusty Cornwell

Maddy summaryHB 1155 requires Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety to create a real-time pursuit alert system for drivers during active police chases. The system must send mobile phone alerts (via text or app notifications) and update highway electronic signs with key details like the suspect vehicle's description, last location, and direction of travel, while limiting notifications to a targeted area around the pursuit. Alerts can only be issued when a pursuit poses a significant public safety risk and public notification would help reduce that risk. The bill mandates clear, concise information that minimizes driver distraction and ends alerts once the pursuit concludes or no longer threatens public safety.

Maddy summaryHB 1093 requires wind energy facilities to pay equal royalties to all landowners whose properties lie within 1,800 feet of any operational wind turbine base, regardless of whether their land is directly used for turbine construction. Landowners with subdivided or transferred properties within this radius receive royalties proportionally based on how much of their land falls within the 1,800-foot zone. The law applies only to new wind energy facility construction or expansions completed after November 1, 2025. It does not affect existing leases or facilities built before that date.

Maddy summaryHB 1156 sets new distance requirements for wind energy facility construction in Oklahoma. It prohibits building wind towers within 1.5 nautical miles of airport runways (public or municipal), public schools, or hospitals, and within 0.5 miles of adjacent property lines. The bill also requires wind projects needing FAA Form 7460-1 to obtain a "Determination of No Hazard" from the FAA and resolve military impact concerns before construction, with penalties of up to $1,500 per day for non-compliance. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting wind energy developers, landowners, and military installations near proposed sites.

Maddy summaryHB 1158 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Wildlife Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not create new regulations or alter wildlife management practices; it solely establishes the bill's official name and effective date. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a naming resolution with no direct policy impact on wildlife management or affected stakeholders.

Maddy summaryHB 1093 requires wind energy facilities to pay equal royalties to all landowners whose properties are within 1,800 feet of any operating wind turbine, regardless of whether their land is directly used for turbine construction. This applies to landowners with adjacent properties, including those whose parcels are subdivided or transferred, with royalties divided proportionally based on each owner's share of the property area within the radius. The law only affects new wind energy facility construction or expansions completed after November 1, 2025, and does not apply to existing facilities. It mandates equal royalty distribution as a standard requirement for qualifying landowners within the specified radius.

Maddy summaryHB 1158, titled the "Oklahoma Wildlife Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that formally names the legislation and sets its effective date. It does not establish new regulations or policy changes but creates a non-codified reference for the act. The bill specifies that it will take effect on November 1, 2025. This type of bill typically serves administrative or naming purposes without directly affecting policies or constituents.

Maddy summaryHB 1156 restricts where wind energy facilities can be built by requiring them to be at least 1.5 miles from airports, public schools, hospitals, and 0.5 miles from neighboring property lines. It also mandates that wind projects near military installations must obtain FAA and Department of Defense clearance to avoid interfering with military operations, with proof submitted to the Corporation Commission. Developers face daily fines up to $1,500 for non-compliance, and disputes over setbacks fall under district court jurisdiction. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting wind energy developers and landowners near proposed sites.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma wildlife regulations to require that at least 90% of hunting tags for specific game animals be issued to state residents. It also updates rules for senior citizen deer hunting days, sets specific bowfishing seasons on the Upper Illinois River, and clarifies how the Wildlife Conservation Commission determines hunting limits based on animal populations and agricultural needs. The legislation ensures that any changes to hunting seasons or limits made by the Commission must follow a public hearing process and be published in newspapers before taking effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an investment rebate program to help small municipalities in Oklahoma with populations between 5,000 and 7,000 pay for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades. To qualify, a municipality must spend at least $30 million on such projects to support a new business in a specific economic sector located within a designated development district, and it must have already spent at least 20% of its planned budget. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will review applications and issue payments from a new state fund, capping the rebate at $35 million per municipality and the total program at the amount of money designated for the fund. The program is set to run until July 1, 2029, and any remaining funds will be returned to the state's general revenue.