Rep. Toni Hasenbeck

Maddy summarySB 709 changes how Oklahoma school districts fill vacancies on school board elections. It replaces the previous option for boards to appoint members to fill vacancies with a requirement for special elections. The bill sets specific deadlines: candidates must file for special elections within 10 days of a vacancy being declared, and boards must fill vacancies within 60 days (or hold a special election if they miss the deadline). This affects all Oklahoma public school districts and technology center school districts, directly impacting how they handle unexpired board terms.

Maddy summaryHB 1410 changes Oklahoma school district election schedules, setting general elections for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (even years) or April (odd years), and primaries for the second Tuesday in February (odd years) or third Tuesday in June (even years). It requires school board candidates to declare their political party affiliation or nonpartisan status, which must appear on both primary and general election ballots. The bill directly affects school board candidates and voters in all Oklahoma school districts and technology center school districts. It takes effect December 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1410 standardizes election dates for school board members in Oklahoma, requiring general elections to be held on the first Tuesday in April or November (odd/even years) and primaries on the second Tuesday in February or June (with adjustments if a Presidential Primary occurs). It mandates that candidates for school board positions list their political party affiliation or nonpartisan status on all ballots, which must be filed between December 1st and April 30th. The bill directly affects school board candidates, election officials, and voters in school districts by clarifying election schedules and ballot requirements. It becomes effective December 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2848 establishes the "Firefighters Act of 2025" as a new law in Oklahoma that is not intended to be added to the state's official code. The bill does not create new rules or requirements for firefighters but instead formally names the legislation for future reference. It will take effect on November 1, 2025, and currently only establishes the act's title and effective date without substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural measure that names itself the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. The bill text provided does not describe any substantive policy changes, mechanisms, or affected parties - it only establishes the act's name and effective date. As a non-codified bill, it does not create new legal requirements or alter existing laws. No specific provisions or direct impacts on public health, safety, or individuals are detailed in the available text.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Education Reform Act of 2025 as the official name for future education legislation in Oklahoma. It does not create new policies or change existing laws but serves as a procedural measure to provide a formal title for subsequent education-related bills. The act sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for when these provisions would take effect. This legislation primarily affects state legislative processes rather than directly impacting students, schools, or families.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Higher Education Reform Act of 2025 as a new legal title but does not include any substantive policy changes or provisions. It serves primarily as a procedural measure to name and cite the act for future reference without altering existing laws. The legislation sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, but contains no operational requirements or impacts on higher education institutions or students.

Maddy summaryHB 2865, titled the "Oklahoma Veterinary Schools Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that solely establishes its own name and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. It does not create new regulations, funding, or substantive changes for veterinary schools or any other entities. The bill serves purely as a naming and scheduling measure, with no direct policy impact on veterinary education or practice. This is a standard procedural act with no operational provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2867 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not establish new policy provisions or affect any specific groups, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill serves only to formally name the legislation and establish its implementation timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 2856 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Corrections Act of 2025" for future correction policies and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy changes or new mechanisms, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes." The bill solely establishes the name and effective date for a future corrections framework. This is purely a naming and procedural measure with no direct impact on current correction policies or affected individuals.