Rep. Trey Caldwell

Maddy summaryHB 2767 transfers $180 million from the Perform Fund and $75 million from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s appropriations to the ROA-25 Revolving Fund. The bill requires these funds to be budgeted and spent in accordance with existing law, without specifying new spending purposes. It is a procedural bill focused solely on fund reallocation, directly affecting state treasury operations and the designated revolving fund. The bill passed unanimously on May 20, 2025, with no policy changes beyond the fund transfers.

Maddy summaryHB 2767 directs the transfer of specific funds to the ROA-25 Revolving Fund. It mandates the State Treasurer to transfer $180 million from the Perform Fund. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to transfer $75 million from its existing appropriations to the same ROA-25 Revolving Fund. These transferred monies are to be budgeted and expended according to law.

Maddy summaryHB 2762 creates the "International Corporation Agent Political Activity Oversight Act of 2025," requiring individuals representing foreign corporations (those incorporated outside the U.S. or with over 51% foreign ownership) to file a form with Oklahoma's Secretary of State before lobbying state lawmakers or seeking state funding for their clients. These agents must pay a $25 filing fee and submit details like the corporation's name and the advocacy period. The law aims to increase transparency by making it public who is influencing Oklahoma's laws on behalf of foreign businesses. It became law without the Governor's signature on May 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2762, also known as the "International Corporation Agent Political Activity Oversight Act of 2025," requires individuals representing foreign-owned or foreign-headquartered businesses to register with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. These "international corporation agents" must pay a fee and submit a completed filing before they can advocate to influence state laws or seek state funding for their associated international corporation. The Secretary of State will develop the necessary forms and procedures for this new registration process. This measure aims to create oversight for political activities undertaken by agents of international corporations within the state.

Maddy summarySB 998, now law in Oklahoma, changes how electric utilities regulated by the Corporation Commission recover costs for specific projects. It presumes certain transmission upgrade costs (including those for wind development approved by the Southwest Power Pool) and environmental compliance costs (like Clean Air Act upgrades) are recoverable through rate adjustments, unless rebutted by evidence. The bill also streamlines approval for new power generation facilities or purchased power contracts, requiring the Commission to act within 240 days (180 days for natural gas plants) after applications, with costs deemed recoverable upon approval. These changes directly affect Oklahoma utilities seeking to recover infrastructure and compliance expenses from ratepayers.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 998 modifies how electric utilities in Oklahoma recover costs for certain infrastructure investments. It establishes a presumption for utilities to recover costs for transmission upgrades approved by federal or regional authorities. The bill also outlines a process for utilities to seek Corporation Commission approval for capital expenditures related to federal environmental compliance or for new power generation facilities. If approved, these costs are generally deemed recoverable through rate adjustments.

Maddy summaryHB 2744 reappropriates $20 million to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for facility upgrades at a central Oklahoma state fair location, continuing funds originally allocated for projects like arena connectors, electrical infrastructure, and livestock event facilities. The bill directly affects state fair operations and the Department of Commerce by ensuring existing funding for these specific infrastructure improvements remains available. It does not create new policy but restates and continues the original appropriation without additional conditions. The bill became law on May 13, 2025, without governor approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2744 reappropriates $20 million to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. These funds, originally from the Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund, are designated for facility upgrades. The purpose is to construct improvements such as fairground arena connectors and electrical infrastructure at facilities hosting statewide livestock events in central Oklahoma. This bill ensures the original funding for these projects remains available, adjusted for any amounts already spent.

Maddy summarySB 2 establishes new setback requirements for wind energy facilities in Oklahoma. After June 1, 2025, wind towers must be at least 0.25 nautical miles from residential homes and nonparticipating property boundaries, while existing rules require 1.5 nautical miles from airports, schools, and hospitals. The bill also requires wind developers to obtain FAA "Determination of No Hazard" clearance and resolve military impact concerns before construction, with penalties up to $1,500 per day for noncompliance. These changes directly affect wind energy developers and property owners near proposed facilities, aiming to balance renewable energy development with community and military safety.

Maddy summaryHB 2759 creates the "Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighter Support Program" to provide grants for volunteer firefighters' training. It allows eligible volunteers to receive up to 10 hours of annual training per year from programs approved by the State Fire Marshall or Oklahoma Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury, funded by appropriations and donations, to cover grant costs and managed by the State Fire Marshall. The program requires an application system for firefighters to access training support, with the bill taking effect November 1, 2025.