Rep. Tom Gann

Maddy summaryHB 3879 requires Oklahoma water districts to maintain and post their records online in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, except for private or confidential information. It sets specific financial audit requirements: districts with over $50,000 in annual revenue must obtain annual audits by certified public accountants, while smaller districts must prepare annual financial reviews. Both types of reports must be filed with the State Auditor and Inspector within six months of the fiscal year-end. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly affecting all Oklahoma water districts operating under these financial thresholds.

Maddy summaryHB 3837, the "Oklahoma Government Transparency and Judicial Accountability Act," clarifies who can be reported to the Council on Judicial Complaints. It expands the definition of "judicial officer" to include executive branch officials acting in judicial or quasi-judicial roles (like resolving disputes), as well as magistrates, court commissioners, and administrative law judges. The bill ensures complaints about these individuals can be reviewed by the Council, with findings referred to appropriate bodies like the Court on the Judiciary or Ethics Commission. This directly affects officials exercising judicial powers outside traditional courts, improving accountability for their conduct. The bill responds to an Attorney General opinion and modifies existing statutes to clarify the complaint process.

Maddy summaryHB 3838 prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status or the possession of digital "immunity passports" in Oklahoma. It bans employers, government services, and public accommodations from denying jobs, services, or access due to vaccine status, while exempting existing school immunization requirements and healthcare facilities following federal CMS/CDC rules. The bill defines "immunity passport" as digital health records and explicitly protects individuals from being required to receive vaccines under emergency authorization or clinical trials. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and aims to preserve medical privacy and prevent discriminatory practices observed during the pandemic.

Maddy summaryHB 3872 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not describe substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it creates a new section of law not to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. This bill solely establishes the act's title and effective date without outlining specific reforms or affected parties. As a naming bill, it serves a procedural purpose rather than enacting new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 3877 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Federal Powers Policy Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new laws or policies, as it specifies the act "shall not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes." The bill directly affects Oklahoma's legislative process by establishing its own name and effective date, with no substantive provisions impacting residents, businesses, or government operations. This is purely administrative, with no policy changes described in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 3866, titled the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that establishes the name of a new agricultural act and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies, regulations, or funding mechanisms; instead, it formally names the act and specifies November 1, 2026, as its effective date. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma’s official statutes. As introduced, it directly affects the administrative framework for future agricultural legislation but does not impose new requirements on farmers, businesses, or other stakeholders. No substantive provisions or affected parties are detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 3876, titled the "Nondisclosure Agreement Policy Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that establishes the name and effective date for a new policy regarding nondisclosure agreements. It specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, and notes it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The provided text does not detail specific policy changes or mechanisms, as it only names the act and sets its effective date. This is a straightforward procedural measure without substantive legislative provisions described in the given context.

Maddy summaryHB 3874 is a procedural bill that names an act as the "Federal Action Liability Policy Act of 2026" but specifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, with no substantive policy changes or provisions affecting residents, businesses, or government operations. The bill serves solely as a naming and procedural measure without implementing new rules or altering existing law.

Maddy summaryHB 3868 is a procedural bill that names the "Cities and Towns Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It explicitly states the act will not be codified into Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it serves only as a reference title without creating new legal requirements. The bill directly affects how Oklahoma cities and towns will formally reference this legislation but does not alter any existing laws or policies. It is purely administrative, with no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond naming and timing.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Children and Juvenile Code Reform Act of 2026" as a standalone law that will not be added to the Oklahoma Statutes. It sets November 1, 2026, as the effective date for this legislation. The bill currently appears to be in early stages, having only received first and second reading in the Oklahoma House. No specific policy changes or provisions for children and juvenile services are detailed in the text provided.