Rep. Trey Caldwell

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the "Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund" for Oklahoma's tobacco settlement funds. It requires that at least 75% of new tobacco settlement payments (after 2001) be deposited into this trust fund, with specific percentages increasing over time. The trust fund's earnings must be used for cancer research, tobacco prevention programs, children's health initiatives, senior care programs, and education-related expenses, with unused funds remaining in the trust. The amendment creates two governing boards to manage investments and allocate funds, and it would require voter approval before taking effect.

Maddy summarySB 1936 reclassifies 49 existing offenses as Class D1 felonies in Oklahoma law, including a new felony for falsely impersonating a peace officer (under amended Section 264 of Title 21). It also broadens seizure authority in forfeiture proceedings (amending Section 1738) and updates related statutory references. The bill affects individuals committing these specific offenses, such as those impersonating law enforcement or violating banking regulations. It takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3969 names the Charles E. "Bill" Johnson Correctional Center in Alva as a new facility within Oklahoma's state prison system. It amends existing law to add this facility to the official list of correctional centers managed by the Department of Corrections, effective November 1, 2026. The bill does not change policies, funding, or operations - it solely provides a formal name for this specific facility.

Maddy summaryHB 4036 creates the "State Budget Act of 2026" as the official title for Oklahoma's 2026 state budget document and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not establish new spending policies, tax changes, or program requirements - it solely names the budget act and specifies its implementation timeline. This is a procedural measure, common for budget legislation, to formally designate the budget document and its effective date. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget.

Maddy summaryHB 4052 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Public Finance Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or change existing laws, as it specifies the act shall not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. This bill solely provides administrative structure for the act’s designation and implementation timeline. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond establishing its official title and effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 3974 modifies Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act to limit lawsuits against state, city, or county governments for housing federal inmates or inmates from other states in facilities run by private prison contractors. It removes immunity for governments or public trusts (where the sole beneficiary is a city/town/county) that house such inmates, and limits lawsuits to the specific government entity that placed an inmate in shared housing facilities. This bill directly affects counties, cities, and private prison contractors by clarifying which entities can be sued regarding inmate housing conditions. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4037 establishes the "State Budget Act of 2026" as the official name for Oklahoma's 2026 state budget framework. It sets the effective date for this budget act as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill that names the budget legislation and specifies its implementation date, without detailing specific spending allocations or policy changes. The bill does not directly affect constituents or alter existing budget mechanisms, as it only formalizes the budget's naming and effective timing.

Maddy summaryHB 4057 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Public Finance Act of 2026" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms; it solely establishes the bill's name and effective date without creating new rules or affecting any specific groups. The bill does not alter public finance procedures or impose requirements on citizens, businesses, or government entities. As a naming act, it has no direct impact on Oklahoma's budget, spending, or financial regulations. This is a standard procedural step to formalize the bill's title ahead of its effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the State Budget Act of 2026 and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It applies to the Oklahoma state government by creating a formal framework for the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The legislation does not alter specific spending amounts or policies but provides the legal basis for the state budget process to begin.

Maddy summaryHB 4054 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Public Finance Act of 2026" for administrative purposes and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not create new policies, funding mechanisms, or regulations, nor does it directly affect any specific groups or programs. It is explicitly non-codified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This bill serves only as a naming and scheduling measure for future public finance-related legislation.