Rep. Rande Worthen

Primary HB 1708

In committee · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Professions and occupations; bail bondsman; definitions; cash bail bondsman; effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1708 clarifies definitions for bail bondsmen in Oklahoma, directly affecting individuals and companies providing bail bonds. It adds specific terms like "charitable cash bondsman" (a bondsman who posts cash security without charging fees) and distinguishes between types including surety, property, professional, and multicounty agent bondsmen. The bill amends Sections 1301 and 1306 of Title 59 to define key roles, requirements for licensing (such as net worth thresholds for professional bondsmen), and clarify terms like "cash bondsman" and "solicitation." These definitions aim to standardize regulatory language without changing existing licensing procedures or financial requirements.

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1706

In committee · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Criminal procedure; creating the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025; reducing time limitation for setting preliminary hearings; creating a statewide pretrial services program within each judicial district; codification; effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1706, the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025, requires Oklahoma courts to schedule a defendant's first court appearance (pretrial release hearing) within 48 hours of arrest - reducing the previous 72-hour limit. It creates a statewide pretrial services program in every judicial district to assess defendants and recommend release conditions, while mandating courts to consider specific factors like crime severity and criminal history before ordering detention. The bill also requires courts to provide written notice of court dates, allow defendants to set up two phone numbers for automated reminders, and base detention decisions on clear evidence. These changes directly affect all arrested individuals awaiting trial and courts handling pretrial matters across Oklahoma.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReduces pretrial detention time to 48 hours, mandates pretrial services assessments, and requires courts to consider individual factors - aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 3000

Signed into law · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Driving under the influence; Impaired Driving Prevention Advisory Committee; membership; driver license revocation; ignition interlock devices; Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; effective date.

Signed into law May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1702

Signed into law · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Death penalty procedure; requiring confidentiality of identity of certain persons or entities; providing exception to discovery of certain materials; providing for retroactive application of certain provisions. Emergency.

Signed into law Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1711

Signed into law · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Court proceedings; extending authorization for videoconferencing to certain appearances. Effective date.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1323

Passed · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

District attorneys; authorizing retention or transfer of certain items upon retirement; authorizing purchase of sidearms. Effective date.

Passed Apr 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 3198

Passed · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Public lands; Commissioners of Land Office; removing harmful woody species; providing for program funding; effective date; emergency.

Passed Apr 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 3001

Passed · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; increasing contract limit for emergencies; emergency.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 3002

Passed · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Crimes and punishments; battery and aggravated assault and battery; modifying scope of certain definitions; proof of knowledge and intent; exceptions; effective date.

Passed Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1216

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; adding substances to list of Schedule I controlled substances. Effective date.

In committee Mar 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track