Rep. Suzanne Schreiber

Maddy summaryHB 1855 requires Oklahoma's Office of Emergency Management to contract a vendor to develop a statewide stormwater management predictive system by February 2026. The system must include early flood warnings, real-time monitoring, data visualization, and improved forecasting to enhance flood resiliency. It directly affects state emergency management operations and communities in flood-prone areas by providing data-driven tools for disaster preparedness. The office must submit annual reports starting March 2026 analyzing system data and trends to state leadership.

Maddy summaryHB 1855 requires Oklahoma's Office of Emergency Management to contract for a statewide stormwater management predictive system by February 2026. The system must provide early flood warnings, real-time monitoring, data visualization, and improved forecasting to enhance flood preparedness. The Office must submit annual reports on system findings to the Governor and legislative leaders starting March 2026. This bill directly creates a new operational requirement for the Office of Emergency Management, aiming to improve the state's stormwater management capabilities.

Maddy summaryHB 1852 amends Oklahoma's discrimination laws by formally adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism as the state's official standard. It updates key terms like "discriminatory practice" and expands the definition of "person" to include government entities and organizations. This bill directly affects all state agencies, employers, schools, and institutions covered by Oklahoma's anti-discrimination laws when addressing antisemitism. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025, and does not create new penalties or programs - only clarifies existing legal definitions.

Maddy summaryHB 1852 amends Oklahoma's discrimination law by adding specific definitions, including adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. The bill defines "antisemitism" as a perception of Jews expressed through hatred, covering both rhetoric and physical acts targeting Jewish individuals, property, or institutions. It also clarifies terms like "discriminatory practice," "equal," "national origin," and "person" for use in existing anti-discrimination statutes. This bill does not create new prohibitions but ensures consistent application of these definitions in discrimination cases. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1857 is a procedural bill that formally names the legislation as the "Child Care Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not establish new child care policies, funding, or regulations. This bill solely provides the official title and implementation timeline for future child care-related legislation. It directly affects how subsequent child care laws will be referenced and implemented in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally names the Child Care Act of 2025 and sets its effective date to November 1, 2025. It does not create new policies or change existing child care regulations. The legislation serves as a procedural measure to establish the official title and implementation timeline for future child care laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1854 amends Oklahoma's sales tax exemption rules to expand relief for certain nonprofits and public entities. It adds a new exemption for admission ticket surcharges used solely to repay debt for college athletic or cultural facilities (e.g., stadiums, theaters), and broadens tax exemptions for purchases made by specific public authorities and agencies on behalf of state projects. The bill also requires vendors to verify that purchases are for qualifying public entities to prevent misuse. This directly affects colleges, public authorities, and vendors selling to these organizations, reducing their sales tax burden on eligible transactions. The bill is currently in committee review and has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1856 creates the "Oklahoma 10-8 Fund Grant Program" to provide one-time bonuses to new peace officers (police, deputies, troopers) who meet specific criteria. Eligible officers receive $10,000 if hired by an agency with 50+ sworn vacancies or $5,000 if hired by an agency with 15-49 vacancies, upon verification of state certification and six months of service. The program, funded by a $20 million state appropriation, prohibits agencies from reducing officer salaries due to these bonuses. It applies to officers hired after the bill’s effective date (November 1, 2025) who are either new to Oklahoma law enforcement or returning since January 2020.

Maddy summaryHB 1859 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" for reference purposes and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not create new tax policies, change tax rates, or alter existing tax laws. The bill solely serves to formally title the legislation and specify when it takes effect. This is a standard administrative step for legislative acts, not a substantive tax measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates two income tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers. Employers can claim a 30% credit (up to $30,000 annually) for qualifying child care expenses paid for employees, including costs for on-site facilities or contracted care. Additionally, qualified child care workers who meet specific criteria (like working 8+ months, providing classroom services, and completing 12+ credit hours) receive a $1,000 refundable credit (meaning it can be paid as cash if tax owed is low). The credits apply to tax years 2026-2030, with annual limits of $5 million for employer credits and $14 million for all credits combined, adjusted yearly by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.