Rep. Michelle McCane

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1026) symbolically recognizes May 5-9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Oklahoma. It acknowledges teachers' contributions to education and encourages Oklahomans to honor educators during this week. The resolution has no binding effect - it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policies. It is a non-binding statement of support from the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 1026 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes May 5 through May 9 as Teacher Appreciation Week in Oklahoma. It expresses the Oklahoma House of Representatives' support for teachers and encourages citizens to honor them for their service.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a law, declaring April 2025 as "School Library Month" in Oklahoma. It honors the role of school libraries in providing resources, fostering literacy, and supporting student learning through certified librarians. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply recognizes existing library services and their value to education. It was officially adopted by the Oklahoma House of Representatives on April 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares April 2025 as "School Library Month" in Oklahoma. It recognizes school libraries as vital resources for literacy, research, and student development, highlighting the role of certified librarians. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic observance to honor school libraries and their contributions to education. It does not allocate funding or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1945 requires landlords, owners, or operators of apartment buildings or hotels with five or more rental units to conduct background checks on all employees. The checks must include criminal history and sex offender registry searches across all states, and disqualify applicants convicted of violent crimes like assault or sexual battery. Landlords must also maintain logs tracking key issuance and returns for each unit and create policies for key storage and access. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting commercial lodging businesses with five or more units.

Maddy summaryHB 1945 requires landlords, owners, or operators of apartment buildings or hotels with five or more rental units to conduct background checks on all employees using federal standards, including criminal history and sex offender registry checks across all states. It also mandates that these property managers maintain detailed logs of key issuance and return for each unit and establish clear policies for key storage and access. The bill applies directly to commercial lodging properties meeting the unit threshold and takes effect November 1, 2025. (Note: The bill text does not address hourly rates as referenced in the title.)

Maddy summaryHB 1019 creates the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council within the State Department of Health to address the needs of Oklahomans with rare diseases. The council, composed of 15 members including patients, caregivers, medical professionals, industry representatives, and health officials, will provide recommendations on healthcare access, emergency planning, and research. It must submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor, including public comment periods, and hold quarterly meetings with public input opportunities. The council will operate starting February 2026, with members serving up to four years during the initial staggered rollout. This bill directly affects rare disease patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers across Oklahoma by establishing a formal advisory body to guide state policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1019 establishes the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council within the State Department of Health to address the needs of Oklahomans living with rare diseases. The Council, composed of 17 diverse members including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry representatives, will conduct public hearings, develop policy recommendations, and create emergency care protocols for rare disease patients. It must submit an annual report to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker - after public comment - with recommendations to improve care access, diagnostics, and health equity. The Council’s first meeting is required by February 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1018 prohibits healthcare providers (including physicians, nurses, and physician assistants) from performing pelvic examinations on anesthetized or unconscious female patients without written permission from the patient. Exceptions allow such exams only if they are part of a necessary surgical or diagnostic procedure, or if the patient cannot consent but the exam is medically required for diagnosis or treatment. The law directly affects female patients under anesthesia and healthcare providers who must obtain explicit consent or meet specific medical necessity criteria. It will take effect on November 1, 2025, and is codified in Oklahoma Statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1944 changes how Oklahoma public secondary schools assign grade levels by basing them on students' earned course credits instead of traditional chronological grade progression. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students with 0-6 credits will be classified as freshmen, 7-12 as sophomores, 13-18 as juniors, and 19+ as seniors. School districts must include specific credit and graduation status details on report cards for grades 9-12, such as current credit count, credit-based grade level, remaining requirements, and projected graduation date. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and is designated as an emergency measure.