Rep. Tom Gann

Maddy summaryThis bill names the "Technology Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it is purely a naming and effective date provision. The bill does not affect any specific groups or create new regulations. It is a procedural measure that will not alter existing law or impact constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill names the "Insurance Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It is a procedural bill with no substantive insurance regulations or policy changes. The bill solely establishes the act's title and effective date without affecting any specific groups or creating new requirements. It does not alter existing insurance laws or impose new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 3878 creates the "Weights and Measures Modernization Act of 2026" as a named legislative act, but it does not establish new weights or measurement standards. The bill specifically states it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill that formally names the act and schedules its implementation, with no substantive policy changes to weights or measures regulations. It directly affects Oklahoma's legislative process by designating this specific bill's title and effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 3870 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or change existing laws; it simply establishes the bill's official title and implementation timeline. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official legal code. This type of bill typically serves administrative purposes for legislative record-keeping.

Maddy summaryHB 3839 establishes unconditional ownership for owner-occupied residential property in Oklahoma after residential property taxes are eliminated (via State Question 842). It prohibits governments from imposing substitute fees, liens, or assessments that function like tax forfeiture, and bans forced sales for nonpayment of non-tax charges. Homeowners can seek legal remedies, including injunctions or attorney fees, if these protections are violated. The law applies only to residential properties where the owner resides, not commercial or rental properties.

Maddy summaryHB 3842 requires all Oklahoma legislative meetings - including committees, task forces, and joint bodies - to follow open meeting laws, mandating advance public notice, posted agendas, public observation, and online minutes within seven days. It requires legislators to file a "Lobbyist Impact Statement" within five days if they received campaign contributions, gifts, or financial benefits from a lobbyist related to a bill they sponsor, detailing the connection and posting it publicly. The bill also forces legislators to disclose any nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) they sign within five business days, identifying the requesting entity and subject matter, and prohibits NDAs from restricting legislative communication or voting. Violations of these disclosure requirements carry fines of $1,000 and may result in removal from committee assignments.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1163 amends Oklahoma's Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act, specifically regarding marijuana offenses. The bill decreases the minimum weight of marijuana required for an aggravated trafficking charge. Under the proposed changes, possessing 100 pounds or more of marijuana would be considered aggravated trafficking, a reduction from the current threshold of 1,000 pounds. This adjustment impacts individuals involved in the possession, distribution, or manufacture of marijuana within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1103 updates Oklahoma's Department of Transportation's rules for selling surplus property, such as land acquired for highways or unused equipment. It requires the DOT to notify original property owners (or their successors) of surplus land for sale, offering to sell at the original purchase price for five years before moving to public auction. For small parcels (under 3 acres) with only one adjacent owner, that owner must also be notified. The bill additionally mandates the DOT to seek federal approval before selling land held as surplus for ten years or more at below market value. These changes aim to ensure fair treatment of affected property owners during disposal processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1103 modifies the procedures for how the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT) disposes of land and property it no longer needs. It requires the DOT to first offer surplus land that was a partial taking back to the original owner (or successor) at its original acquisition price for five years, or at fair market value afterward, extending the response time from 30 to 90 days. For total takings under three acres with only one abutting owner, that owner must also receive a similar offer. Additionally, the bill mandates the DOT to annually request federal waivers to sell long-held surplus land for less than fair market value if federal rules prevent it.

Maddy summaryHB 1162, the "Real Access to Whole Milk Act of 2025," modifies Oklahoma's milk regulations to allow small-scale direct farm sales of raw milk. It permits farmers to sell up to 500 gallons of raw milk monthly directly to consumers at their farm without a permit, and up to 100 gallons monthly for goat milk. The bill also explicitly allows farmers to make cheese using milk produced on their own farm. These changes amend existing Oklahoma law (Sections 7-413, 7-414, and 7-417) to exclude incidental farm sales from standard permit requirements. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.