Rep. Toni Hasenbeck

Maddy summarySB 1422 requires Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to adopt policies permitting voluntary prayer and Bible or religious text reading during school days. Schools must obtain signed parental or employee consent forms that include a waiver of legal claims related to religious freedom, prohibit using public address systems for these activities, and ensure the practice doesn’t replace instructional time. Parents or employees can revoke consent at any time, and the state Attorney General must provide legal support to schools implementing the policy. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all public schools and charter schools in Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 1285 requires all new construction by Oklahoma state-funded entities (like agencies, universities, and career centers) to meet strict energy efficiency standards for heating, cooling, and building systems. It mandates minimum performance levels for heating systems (e.g., 90% efficiency for gas, banning electric resistance as primary heat), prioritizes geothermal systems, and requires life-cycle cost analysis over 25 years to select the most efficient options. The bill also requires integrated building control systems to monitor energy use and gives preference to licensed Oklahoma vendors and locally made HVAC equipment. These changes aim to reduce energy costs, promote renewable energy integration, and ensure state buildings meet verified efficiency benchmarks.

Maddy summaryHB 3241, the THRIVE Act, requires Oklahoma's State Department of Education to develop a mandatory character education curriculum for all public schools and charter schools (pre-K through 12th grade) by the 2026-2027 school year. The curriculum must teach 15 specific character traits and values, including honesty, respect for family, religious faith, lifelong marriage, sexual abstinence outside marriage, and patriotism, as defined in the bill. Schools must provide parents an opt-out option for their children and use only materials approved by the Department, with districts reporting compliance to the State Board of Education annually. The bill also mandates an "honor roll" for schools successfully implementing the program and requires the Department to publish approved resources and program impacts online.

Maddy summaryHB 4148 creates the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP) at the Department of Human Services to fund community-based after-school programs for K-12 students. It requires qualifying programs to use "science of reading" methods (explicit phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction) and allows organizations operating five or more locations in Oklahoma to qualify for exemptions from child care licensing requirements. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury, funded by state appropriations and donations, to award grants without annual fiscal year limits. This program directly affects community organizations running after-school services and aims to expand access to structured academic support during non-school hours. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4147 amends Oklahoma's trapping license requirements for furbearers, coyotes, and feral hogs. It directly affects landowners, tenants, and professional trappers by exempting agricultural landowners and tenants from needing a trapping license to use snares year-round for coyotes and feral hogs on their property, with no limit on the number trapped. The bill maintains license fees ($9 for ≤20 traps, $68.50 for professional trappers) and sets penalties for violations, including fines up to $1,000 for non-compliance. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3243 expands Oklahoma's "zone of safety" restrictions to include parks, fairgrounds, rodeo arenas, and racetracks, prohibiting registered sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of these locations (or 1,000 feet near victims' residences). It directly affects individuals required to register under Oklahoma's Sex Offenders Registration Act, with violations punishable as Class D1 felonies. Key exemptions include custodial parents picking up children at schools or child care centers (with prior notification), medical treatment at certified facilities, and attending church with prior written permission from religious leaders. The bill aims to strengthen safety zones around community spaces frequented by children while maintaining existing legal restrictions.

Maddy summaryHB 4180 is a procedural bill that creates the "Oklahoma Veterinary School Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not establish new policy, funding, or program requirements - it solely names the act and specifies its implementation date. It directly affects the Oklahoma legislature and future state agencies responsible for implementing the veterinary school initiative. The bill has no substantive provisions beyond its naming and effective date, as it is classified as a noncodified act. No concrete policy changes or affected stakeholders are detailed in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 4168 is a procedural bill that establishes the official name for the Oklahoma Public Safety Reform Act of 2026 and sets its effective date to November 1, 2026. The legislation does not create new policies or change existing laws, but rather provides a formal citation for the act and determines when it will take effect. This bill directly affects the legal framework by defining how the reform act can be referenced in future legal documents and court proceedings.

Maddy summaryHB 4184 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Public Health Reform Act of 2026" for future legislation and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it is explicitly designated for "noncodification" (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill only serves to formally name a future public health reform package and schedule its implementation. This is a preliminary step in the legislative process, with no direct impact on current public health policies or affected parties.

Maddy summaryHB 4169, titled the "Oklahoma Public Safety Reform Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the act and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. The bill text provided does not include substantive policy provisions or specific reforms, only the title and effective date. As a non-codified measure, it will not be added to Oklahoma Statutes. Without additional details on the proposed reforms, concrete policy changes or affected parties cannot be described.