Rep. Tom Gann

Maddy summaryHB 1352 repeals specific sections of Oklahoma’s 2022 Large-scale Economic Activity and Development Act and modifies the funding mechanisms for the related "LEAD Fund." It creates a dedicated fund in the State Treasury for the Oklahoma Tax Commission to manage rebates under the previous law, with unused funds required to transfer to the General Revenue Fund by specific deadlines (April 15, 2023, or upon the law’s expiration). The bill directly affects the Oklahoma Tax Commission and Department of Commerce, which administer the fund and rebate programs. It takes effect July 1, 2025, as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryHB 1347 is a procedural bill that creates the "Oklahoma Search and Seizure Act of 2025" as a named act for noncodification purposes. It does not alter existing criminal procedure laws but formally establishes this title for future reference. The act will take effect on November 1, 2025. This bill solely provides a name and effective date without changing any substantive legal requirements or procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1068 prohibits Oklahoma state government entities and public trusts (benefiting the state) from signing agreements with businesses that block disclosure of payment terms for state-funded incentives, grants, or tax credits. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and businesses receiving state funds by requiring transparency about how public money is used. The bill allows exceptions for genuine business secrets like trade secrets, input costs, labor expenses, or profit margins provided by the business itself. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and aims to ensure public visibility into state financial transactions with private entities.

Maddy summaryHB 1107 creates the "Motor Vehicles Modernization Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to the Oklahoma Statutes but will stand as a standalone act. However, the provided bill text only includes the act's name and effective date, with no description of substantive provisions or policy changes. Without additional details on the act's content, a summary of its specific effects or who it affects cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 1350 allows Oklahoma utilities to recover certain high "extreme purchase" or "extraordinary costs" (like emergency repairs or unusual expenses) by issuing ratepayer-backed bonds instead of raising customer rates immediately. Utilities must provide detailed cost estimates, demonstrate potential customer savings from this bond method versus traditional financing, and undergo a required audit before costs are approved. The bill also mandates that insurance or grant funds covering these costs must reduce customer bills, and specifies how carrying charges apply to such funds. This directly affects regulated utilities (like water, gas, or electric providers) and their customers by changing how certain costs are recovered.

Maddy summaryHB 1353 is a procedural bill that names the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill serves only to formally name the legislation and establish its implementation timeline. No substantive changes to county governance or officer responsibilities are described in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 1348 repeals Sections 1930, 1931, and 1932 of the Oklahoma Statutes (69 O.S. 2021), which established the Oklahoma Road User Charge Program. This bill directly ends the state's road user fee program, which charged drivers based on vehicle miles traveled. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2025, eliminating this specific funding mechanism for transportation. The bill does not create new policies or affect other transportation programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1069 amends Oklahoma's Local Development Act to change how local governments approve development projects in designated areas (like blighted or historic districts). It requires voter approval for certain district plans and mandates majority votes instead of supermajorities for project approvals. The bill also adds new requirements for review committees, including annual meetings, mandatory training, professional opinion reviews, and economic impact statements before projects proceed. These changes directly affect cities, towns, and counties managing development districts under the act, altering their approval processes and oversight requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1262 establishes the official name "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. This is a procedural bill that does not change tax rates, create new tax policies, or alter existing tax laws. It solely serves to name and date a future tax-related legislative framework. The bill affects no specific taxpayers or entities, as it is purely administrative for citation and reference purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 1352 repeals Oklahoma's 2022 Large-scale Economic Activity and Development Act and modifies its funding mechanisms. It creates a "LEAD Fund" in the State Treasury to manage rebates under the repealed law but requires all unspent funds to transfer to the General Revenue Fund by April 15, 2023 (or July 1, 2025, if conditions aren't met). The bill also directs leftover funds to the State Transportation Fund for highway construction if no qualifying investment commitments are secured by April 15, 2023. It takes effect July 1, 2025.