Rep. Trey Caldwell

Maddy summaryHB 4034 establishes the official name and effective date for Oklahoma's 2026 state budget. It formally designates the legislation as the "State Budget Act of 2026" and sets November 1, 2026, as the effective date for the budget. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes, solely serving to name and schedule the budget act. It directly affects state budget implementation but does not alter funding levels or programs.

Maddy summarySB 1175 amends Oklahoma law to clarify the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services' role in processing state agency claims and payrolls. It authorizes the Director to establish electronic systems and forms for agencies to file claims against multiple fund accounts, requiring approval after audit. The bill also mandates detailed payroll records showing total earnings, withholdings, and net pay for state employees, allowing withholdings to be reserved for lump-sum payments. This procedural bill affects state agencies' internal financial operations and takes effect immediately due to an emergency declaration.

Maddy summarySB 1176 authorizes Oklahoma's Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to create standardized forms and electronic systems for state agencies to process payroll claims and payments. It allows agencies to file claims against multiple budget accounts simultaneously and requires the Director to approve these claims after audit. The bill specifies that payroll records must detail each employee's total earnings, withholdings by type, and net pay, while permitting lump-sum payments for withheld amounts. This directly affects all state agencies handling employee payrolls and the Director's office managing the state's payroll systems.

Maddy summarySB 1167 provides $100,000 in state funds from the General Revenue Fund to Oklahoma's Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its legal duties. The funding is intended to cover necessary operational expenses required by law, with no specific new programs or policies created. An emergency declaration ensures the appropriation takes effect immediately upon approval, bypassing standard implementation timelines. This is a straightforward funding measure directly affecting the Supreme Court's budget.

Maddy summarySB 1163 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Safety for the 2026 fiscal year to cover costs related to its existing legal duties. The bill directly affects the Department of Public Safety, providing funding for its ongoing operations without specifying new programs or services. Key provisions include the exact funding amount ($100,000), the source (unallocated General Revenue Fund), and an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or beneficiary-specific details.

Maddy summarySB 1166 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help it carry out its legal duties. The funds are intended to cover necessary expenses related to the Court's operations as required by existing law. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, bypassing standard waiting periods. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions or direct impact on the public beyond supporting the Court's existing responsibilities.

Maddy summarySB 1158 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's state treasury to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the department's existing legal duties, with no new policy changes or program expansions. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate funding upon approval, as is standard for urgent budgetary needs.

Maddy summarySB 1157 allocates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support the department's existing legal duties, as specified by current law. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval, though it does not create new policies or alter existing programs. This is a routine funding measure for an existing state agency, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 1164 appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund to Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support its existing legal duties. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate funding for public safety needs, though it does not specify new programs or services. This is a routine budget allocation for an existing state agency, not a policy change affecting residents directly. The funds will be used as needed by the Department of Public Safety to carry out its current responsibilities. The bill was introduced on March 31, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Maddy summarySB 1156 appropriates $100,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds are designated to help the department perform its existing legal duties, without creating new programs or altering current responsibilities. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a routine funding measure, not a policy change affecting specific groups or industries.