Rep. Trey Caldwell

Maddy summarySB 1140 allocates $100,000 from unspent state general revenue funds to Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for purposes already required by law. The bill directs the department to use these funds for its existing duties, without creating new programs or services. It includes an emergency provision allowing immediate implementation upon enactment, bypassing the usual waiting period. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the governor's signature. This is a procedural funding measure, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 1181 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated to support the department's existing legal responsibilities, as required by current law. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take immediate effect upon approval. This is a routine budgetary allocation with no new programs or policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 1179 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill designates this funding specifically for the center's operations, with no additional policy changes beyond the appropriation. It was enacted as an emergency measure without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2774 allocates $200 million from Oklahoma's Legacy Capital Financing Fund to the University Hospitals Authority for constructing, refurbishing, or expanding facilities dedicated to pediatric heart care. It directly affects the University Hospitals Authority, enabling them to build or upgrade specialized centers for diagnosing and treating children with heart conditions. The bill specifies that funds must be used solely for this purpose, with recapitalization payments beginning in the 2026 state fiscal year. The legislation becomes law without gubernatorial action, effective May 29, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1129 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for purposes related to educational quality and accountability. The bill requires these funds to be used for specific duties assigned to the State Board under existing law, though it does not specify exact programs or beneficiaries. It declares an emergency to take immediate effect upon enactment, bypassing the usual 90-day waiting period. The legislation focuses solely on funding allocation without detailing how grants would be distributed or which educational programs would be directly impacted.

Maddy summaryHB 2792 creates the "Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund" (PREP Fund) as a continuing fund in Oklahoma, meaning it won't expire with fiscal years. The bill ensures specific existing appropriations - totaling $118.85 million from previous legislative sessions - continue funding rural economic projects without being subject to lapse. These funds support projects previously authorized under bills like HB 1016 and HB 1017 (2023), including infrastructure, business development, and community initiatives in rural Oklahoma. The law also allows the Legislature to reallocate funds as needed while preserving the original project allocations.

Maddy summaryHB 2784 creates the Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund to preserve Medicaid supplemental payments for specific hospitals. It directly affects Oklahoma hospitals with American College of Surgeons Level 1 trauma centers, particularly those owned, operated, or partnered with the Oklahoma State University Medical Trust or University Hospitals Trust (including facilities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa). The bill requires annual certification by the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority to ensure trauma centers meet standards for receiving these payments, while also clarifying agreements between medical authorities and healthcare providers. Key provisions include maintaining existing Medicaid funding streams for teaching hospitals, trauma centers, and affiliated medical school providers, and directing the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to develop plans to sustain these payments through federal waivers or state plan amendments.

Maddy summarySB 1126 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated to help the State Board perform its existing legal duties, with no new programs or requirements created. The bill includes an emergency clause to take effect immediately upon enactment, which occurred without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025. This is a procedural funding measure affecting state education administration, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 1152 appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry for its existing duties, not for new park construction as the title suggests. The bill authorizes the department to use these funds during fiscal year 2026 and declares an emergency to make it effective immediately upon enactment. It does not create new programs, modify park facilities, or directly affect residents or businesses beyond standard departmental operations. The bill passed quickly, becoming law without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025. This is a routine funding allocation, not a substantive policy change related to state parks.

Maddy summarySB 1180 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically to cover the department's existing legal duties. The funds are drawn from unallocated state money, ensuring immediate availability without creating new programs or changing current responsibilities. The bill includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the appropriation to be used starting July 1, 2025. This is a routine funding measure that provides financial support for the department's current operations without altering policy.