Rep. Trey Caldwell

Maddy summaryHB 2756 establishes a new permitting process for high-voltage electric transmission facilities (over 300 kV) in Oklahoma. It requires transmission developers to obtain a "certificate of authority" from the Corporation Commission before construction, including detailed applications with route maps, cost estimates, and public notice requirements. Developers must publish notice in local newspapers, send certified mail to affected landowners and municipalities, and hold public meetings within 90 days of application. This bill directly affects developers building new transmission lines, local governments, and landowners along proposed routes, while ensuring public input before projects begin. The law became effective without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2756, the "High Voltage Electric Transmission Facility Act," requires transmission developers to obtain a certificate of authority from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission before building new high-voltage electric transmission lines (over 300 kV). It mandates detailed applications including route maps, cost estimates for customers, and public notice requirements - such as publishing in local newspapers, mailing to landowners and county officials, and holding public meetings within 90 days. The bill exempts existing retail electric suppliers and rural cooperatives from needing this permit for facility upgrades. Developers must also file updates with the Commission within 10 days if federal (FERC) applications change project boundaries. This law became effective May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2764 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Equalization to annually certify five-year average revenue amounts for oil, natural gas, and corporate income taxes. If revenue for a fiscal year exceeds these averages, the bill mandates specific deposits: 100% of excess oil/gas revenue to the Revenue Stabilization Fund, and 25% to the Constitutional Reserve Fund plus 75% to the Revenue Stabilization Fund for corporate income tax. It defines key terms like "base year total collections" and "income tax rate reduction threshold" to guide future decisions on potential tax rate reductions. The bill establishes a framework for handling revenue surpluses but does not itself change tax rates or directly reduce taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma's payroll procedures for state agencies by updating Section 34.67 of the statutes. It authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to create standardized payroll forms and electronic systems, allowing agencies to file claims against multiple budget accounts and requiring payroll records to detail earnings, withholdings, and net pay for each employee. The change directly affects all Oklahoma state agencies and their employees by streamlining how payroll is processed and documented. It does not repeal any existing law, as suggested by the title, but instead modernizes administrative processes for state payroll management.

Maddy summarySB 1168 amends Oklahoma’s Governmental Tort Claims Act (specifically 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.67) to clarify how state agencies process claims and payrolls. It authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to establish electronic systems and forms for claims, allows agencies to file claims against multiple fund accounts simultaneously, and increases liability limits for certain claims. The bill directly affects state agencies and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services by streamlining payroll and claims processing. It became effective immediately upon the governor’s approval on May 27, 2025, as declared an emergency.

Maddy summaryHB 2765 renames Oklahoma's Cash Management and Investment Oversight Commission to the "Invest in Oklahoma Board" and establishes a new program allowing specific state retirement systems to invest up to 5% of their assets in Oklahoma-based venture capital, private equity, and growth funds. The bill requires these funds to make substantial investments in Oklahoma and sets criteria for selecting investment advisors, including factors like local investment focus and experience. It directly affects nine state retirement systems, including the Teachers’ Retirement System and Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, by enabling them to allocate funds through the new program. The law also modifies reporting requirements and authorizes the State Treasurer to manage cash balances in the program under the Board's oversight.

Maddy summaryHB 2781, the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act of 2025, creates a rebate program to incentivize large-scale industrial investment and job creation in Oklahoma. It provides rebates to businesses committing to at least $2 billion in qualified equipment and facility investments while creating a minimum of 700 new full-time jobs in the first year (rising to 1,000 annually thereafter). The Oklahoma Department of Commerce administers the program using a new revolving fund, prohibits participating businesses from receiving overlapping state incentives for the same project, and requires annual legislative reports on program implementation. This law directly affects qualifying businesses in manufacturing and industrial sectors meeting the investment and job thresholds.

Maddy summarySB 1000 transfers $180 million from the Perform Fund and $75 million from Commerce Department funds to the ROA-25 Revolving Fund. The bill requires the State Treasurer to move these specific amounts to the fund established under previous legislation (HB 2781). All funds must be budgeted and spent in accordance with existing state laws. This is a procedural budget adjustment with no new policy changes or direct impact on residents or businesses.

Maddy summarySB 1128 appropriates $100,000 from unallocated state funds to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the State Board of Education by providing funding for duties required by law. The bill declares an emergency to make it effective immediately upon approval, though it specifies funds come from "monies not otherwise appropriated." The bill failed to pass on May 22, 2025, with 42 votes in favor and 48 against.

Maddy summarySB 1128 appropriates $100,000 from unallocated General Revenue funds for the State Board of Education to carry out its existing legal duties during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill declared an emergency to take immediate effect upon approval but failed on third reading with 42 votes in favor and 48 against on May 22, 2025. This procedural funding measure did not create new policies or directly affect specific programs or individuals beyond the State Board’s standard responsibilities.