Rep. Toni Hasenbeck

Maddy summaryHB 4187 is a procedural bill that names the "Cities and Towns Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not create new policy or affect any specific groups; it solely establishes the act's official title and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a routine administrative measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4186 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026" for future mental health legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it is explicitly designated for "noncodification" (meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes). It does not directly affect any specific individuals, programs, or funding. This is a naming and scheduling measure with no policy content described in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 4157 is a procedural bill that names the "Education Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms for education reform. The bill serves only to establish the act's name and implementation date. No specific changes to education policy or direct impacts on affected groups are described in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 4151 requires Oklahoma law enforcement to interview family members before finalizing death investigations when a decedent has an identifiable history of domestic abuse and specific factors are present (e.g., premature death, scene resembling suicide, history of coercive control, or strangulation). It mandates current domestic abuse training for investigators, allows family access to victim services during investigations, and gives families the right to request investigation records if a case is closed without a homicide finding. The bill also specifies 10 conditions triggering autopsy requests and clarifies that it doesn’t override existing investigation discretion or impose new liability on agencies. It applies to deaths involving domestic abuse victims and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4189 is a procedural bill that creates the name "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, funding, or requirements for mental health services. The bill is purely administrative, serving only to formally name the legislation and specify when it takes effect. No specific provisions or affected groups are defined in the text provided.

Maddy summaryHB 4162 is a procedural bill that establishes the "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups but formally names the legislative framework for future higher education reforms. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for the named act. This is a technical measure to organize future legislation, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 4164 formally names the "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill specifies that this act will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it will not become part of the state's official legal code. It is a procedural measure focused on naming and implementation timing, not on creating new policies or funding mechanisms. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process (first reading introduced February 2, 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 4156 requires Oklahoma public school districts to include specific, clear categories in teacher employment contracts, such as detailed job descriptions, guaranteed 30-minute duty-free lunch breaks, and itemized salary and benefit breakdowns. It prohibits contracts from containing vague phrases like "all other duties as assigned" or requiring uncompensated work outside scheduled hours, while allowing compensated additional duties outside contract time. The law directly affects K-12 teachers in Oklahoma public school districts by mandating transparency in their contracts and compensation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all new and renewed contracts starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Oklahoma Veterinary School Act of 2026" as a non-codified law (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes) and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new programs, funding, or regulations for veterinary education. The bill solely names the legislative act and specifies its implementation timeline. As a procedural measure, it directly affects the legislative record but does not alter policy or impact any individuals or entities.

Maddy summaryHB 4182 establishes the "Oklahoma Public Health Reform Act of 2026" as a named legislative act with an effective date of November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill that creates a title for future public health legislation without specifying any substantive policy changes or mechanisms. It does not directly affect any individuals or entities, as it serves only as a naming convention and sets a future effective date. The bill contains no provisions for implementation, funding, or specific public health reforms.