Rep. Mike Kelley

Maddy summarySB 1015 creates the "State-Sponsored Persecution Prohibition Act," prohibiting Oklahoma state agencies, boards, or commissions from regulating or investigating businesses, farms, taxpayers, or citizens in a malicious manner to harass, terrorize, intimidate, or punish them for personal, economic, political, or ideological reasons. The bill allows affected individuals or entities to file civil lawsuits against offending agencies to seek damages, equitable relief, and attorney fees. It would take effect on November 1, 2025, and is codified as Section 13001 of Title 74 in Oklahoma Statutes. The legislation directly affects state agencies and the private entities they regulate, establishing a legal remedy for alleged improper regulatory actions.

Maddy summarySB 402 requires commercial driver training instructors in Oklahoma to have either three years of verifiable commercial driving experience or three years of verifiable instructor experience at a commercial driver training school within the past ten years. Service Oklahoma must establish rules outlining these requirements, along with other conditions like moral character and knowledge of safety practices. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to become licensed commercial driver training instructors in Oklahoma. The law takes immediate effect as an emergency measure upon approval.

Maddy summarySB 432 increases Oklahoma volunteer firefighters' monthly pension benefits to $10 per year of credited service (capped at 30 years), replacing prior benefit calculations. It clarifies that volunteer firefighters receiving annual compensation exceeding $9,939.69 (5.5 times the pension for 20 years of service) are classified as paid firefighters and must meet physical requirements. Current retirees retain their existing benefits, while new retirees after the bill's effective date receive the updated $10/year pension. The bill also updates administrative definitions in pension law to align with current practices.

Maddy summaryHB 1049, titled the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that names the legislation and sets its effective date. It does not establish new policy rights or obligations; instead, it formally designates the bill's title and specifies November 1, 2025, as its effective date. The bill text contains no substantive provisions regarding parental rights, school policies, or other content typically associated with "Parents' Bill of Rights" legislation. As presented, it serves only as a naming and scheduling measure, with no direct impact on parents, students, or schools.

Maddy summaryHB 1099 is a procedural bill that creates the "Firefighters Act of 2025" as a named legislative act without adding new policy requirements. It specifies an effective date of November 1, 2025, and is not codified into Oklahoma Statutes. The bill has no substantive provisions affecting firefighters or policy, as it solely establishes the act's title and effective date. This is a routine naming resolution with no direct impact on firefighters or legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 1053, known as the Retirement Reform Act of 2025, is a procedural bill that establishes the name and effective date for future retirement legislation. The bill does not create new retirement policies or directly affect any individuals or organizations at this time. Instead, it sets the stage for future retirement reforms by designating November 1, 2025, as the effective date for subsequent laws. This measure is administrative in nature and does not change any existing retirement benefits or requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1077 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Workforce Development Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy provisions or changes to labor laws; it merely establishes the act's name and effective date without adding new requirements or programs. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be included in Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a naming and scheduling measure, not a policy bill affecting workers, employers, or workforce programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1099, known as the Firefighters Act of 2025, establishes a new law specifically for firefighters in Oklahoma without adding it to the official state statutes. The bill designates this legislation as a standalone act that will become effective on November 1, 2025. It does not create new rights, duties, or funding for firefighters but serves primarily to formally name and cite the legislation for future reference. This procedural measure affects firefighters statewide by providing a clear legal citation for the act, though it does not alter any existing policies or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1053 is a procedural bill that names the "Retirement Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as confirmed by the actuarial summary labeling it a "shell bill" and "noncodification" measure. The bill directly affects no specific groups or programs, as it serves only as a placeholder title for future retirement-related legislation. This is a standard procedural step without fiscal impact or policy substance.

Maddy summaryHB 1077, titled the "Oklahoma Workforce Development Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that establishes the act's name and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It specifies that the act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it will remain a standalone legislative document rather than being integrated into the state's official legal code. The bill does not include substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it solely names the act and defines its implementation timeline. This procedural measure affects the administrative framework for future workforce development initiatives in Oklahoma but does not alter existing labor laws or programs.