Rep. Clay Staires

Maddy summaryHB 1956 creates a new misdemeanor offense for assaulting railroad workers or rail personnel in Oklahoma. It makes it illegal to intentionally harm these workers without justification, punishable by up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The bill directly affects railroad workers and personnel, strengthening criminal penalties for violence against them. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, and does not address railroad policy modernization as its title suggests. (Note: The bill's actual content focuses on criminal penalties, not policy reforms, despite its title.)

Maddy summaryHB 1956 creates a new misdemeanor offense for assaulting railroad workers or personnel with intent to cause bodily harm, directly affecting railroad employees and safety personnel in Oklahoma. The bill specifies penalties of up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both for such assaults. It does not alter railroad operations or policies but increases criminal penalties for violence against workers. The law would take effect November 1, 2025, and is currently pending in the Judiciary and Criminal Judiciary committees. (Note: The bill's title misrepresents its content; it is not a policy modernization measure but a criminal penalty provision.)

Maddy summaryThis bill formally establishes the "Children and Youth Act of 2025" as a new legal title for future legislation related to children and youth services in Oklahoma. It does not create new policies or change existing laws but serves as a procedural measure to name and organize future child welfare legislation. The act will become effective on November 1, 2025, allowing time for related laws to be developed and implemented under this new title.

Maddy summaryHB 2877 is a procedural bill that names the "Elections Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not change existing election laws or create new provisions; it merely establishes the bill's title and implementation timeline. This bill directly affects Oklahoma's legislative process by formally designating the name for future election-related statutes. The summary is limited to the bill's procedural nature, as no substantive policy changes are described in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 2876 names the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2025" and sets its effective date. This procedural bill does not change county governance or officer responsibilities; it solely establishes the official title for the act and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2025. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be included in Oklahoma's official statutes. It directly affects county governments by formally designating this act's name and implementation timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 2880 establishes the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" as a named legislative act without creating new substantive policy changes. The bill specifies it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are described in the provided text. As a naming and effective date measure, this bill does not directly alter public health or safety laws or regulations. The bill is currently in early committee review stages with no substantive policy details available.

Maddy summaryHB 2879 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" for upcoming tax legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not create new tax policies or affect taxpayers directly; it solely names the future tax code and specifies when it will take effect. The bill is non-codified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a routine administrative step to organize future tax law, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025 as a new legal title that will not be added to the state's official statutes. It sets the effective date for the legislation to begin on November 1, 2025. The measure serves primarily as a formal naming provision rather than introducing new policy requirements or regulations. It affects state legal records by creating a specific citation for future public health and safety reforms.

Maddy summaryHB 1960 establishes the name "Oklahoma Business Development Act of 2025" for a new law and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill does not create new business development programs or alter existing policies; it solely provides a name and effective date for the legislation. It directly affects how the law will be referenced in Oklahoma Statutes but does not impose new requirements or benefits on businesses or residents. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2868 is a procedural bill that names the legislation as the "Elections Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new election rules, requirements, or procedures. The bill solely provides a formal title and effective date for future election-related laws. This is a naming convention with no direct impact on voters, election administration, or policy changes. The bill is currently in the early stages of consideration (first reading).