Rep. Trey Caldwell

Maddy summarySB 221 increases the annual state tax credit limit under Oklahoma's Rural Jobs Act from $15 million to $30 million for applications approved on or after its effective date (July 1, 2025). It directly affects rural funds seeking tax credits to support capital investments in eligible rural businesses, allowing those certified before the effective date to reapply for certification afterward. Key provisions require rural funds to secure investments within 90 days of certification, with at least 10% of capital coming from the investor's own sources (e.g., employees or directors), and mandate documentation within 95 days. The bill also updates statutory references and declares an emergency to expedite implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 2741 amends Oklahoma law to allow nonresident landowners owning at least 160 acres of noncommercial land to use property tax records as proof of residency for hunting and fishing license exemptions, instead of standard residency documentation. This change directly affects nonresident landowners who meet the acreage requirement and wish to qualify for specific license exemptions under Section 4-112. The bill updates the licensing process by replacing the standard residency proof requirement with property tax documentation for these landowners. It does not alter other license provisions, such as validity periods, revocation rules, or wildlife check-in requirements for harvested game. The amendment focuses solely on simplifying documentation for qualifying landowners.

Maddy summaryHB 2755 modifies Oklahoma's tax credit system for donations to biomedical and cancer research institutes. It sets annual spending limits: $1.5 million for biomedical research donations and $500,000 for cancer research donations starting in 2026 (down from a combined $2 million limit before). The bill defines qualifying organizations by requiring significant federal research funding ($20 million annually for biomedical institutes, $4 million for cancer institutes) and caps individual credits based on filing status (e.g., up to $25,000 for business donors). Taxpayers can carry unused credits forward for up to four years, and the credit cannot exceed their annual tax liability. The changes take effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2755 modifies Oklahoma's tax credit program for donations to biomedical and cancer research institutes. It sets annual spending limits: $2 million total for both types of donations through 2025, then $1.5 million for biomedical research and $500,000 for cancer research annually after 2025. Taxpayers can claim credits up to $1,000-$25,000 per donation (depending on filer type or business status), with credits calculated using annual formulas based on prior year claims. The bill defines qualifying organizations as those receiving specific NIH funding levels ($20M/year for biomedical institutes, $4M/year for cancer institutes) and requires donations to support peer-reviewed research.

Maddy summaryHB 2761, titled the "Emergency Medical Services Enhancement Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that names the act and sets its effective date without introducing new policy provisions. It specifies the bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, and clarifies it will not be added to Oklahoma's legal code (noncodified). The bill does not alter existing emergency medical services regulations or directly affect any specific groups. As a naming and effective-date measure, it serves administrative purposes rather than enacting substantive changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally names itself the "Oklahoma Agricultural Act of 2025" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive agricultural policy changes or provisions affecting any group or entity. The bill is purely procedural, establishing its own title and effective date without altering existing law. As a naming resolution, it does not create new requirements or impact any stakeholders.

Maddy summaryHB 2760, known as the Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2025, is a procedural bill that establishes the official name for a public safety initiative without adding new substantive laws. The legislation creates a new legal citation for future public safety measures but does not introduce specific policy changes or directly affect any particular group. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and currently remains in the early stages of the legislative process with no additional provisions beyond naming and effective date specifications.

Maddy summaryHB 2750 is a procedural bill that establishes the "Corporation Commission Reform Act of 2025" as its official name. It specifies the act will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes and takes effect on November 1, 2025. The bill does not create new policies, change regulations, or impact any specific groups or entities. It serves solely to name the legislation and set its effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 2748 formally names the "Oklahoma Agricultural Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or new requirements for agricultural practices, regulations, or programs. It is purely procedural, establishing a title and effective date without altering existing laws or affecting any specific groups. The bill does not create new obligations or funding mechanisms. As a noncodified act, it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 2763 creates the Economic Development Enhancement Act of 2025, which serves primarily to establish the bill's official name and effective date. The legislation does not introduce new economic policies or funding mechanisms but instead provides the legal framework for future economic development initiatives. It becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and is not codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This bill functions as an enabling measure that sets the stage for subsequent economic development legislation.