Rep. Mike Osburn

Maddy summaryHB 3328, titled the "Behavioral Health Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names a legislative framework but does not create new policy. It specifies the bill's effective date as November 1, 2026, and clarifies it will not be codified into Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill directly affects how the legislation is formally referenced but does not establish new services, regulations, or requirements for behavioral health providers or recipients. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms beyond its naming and effective date.

Maddy summaryHJR 1059 proposes a constitutional amendment to make four Oklahoma state offices non-partisan: State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Labor, and Commissioner of Insurance. If approved by voters, these positions would be elected through non-partisan elections rather than partisan contests. The amendment would change Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to reflect this election structure, requiring future candidates for these roles to run without party affiliation. The measure must be approved by Oklahoma voters in a referendum to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 3326 creates the title "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" for future criminal law changes but does not alter any existing criminal statutes or punishments. The bill specifies this act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2026. This is a procedural measure to establish a named framework for potential future legislation, not a substantive policy change. It directly affects how future criminal law bills may be referenced but does not impact current laws or penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 3325 is a procedural bill that creates the title "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" for administrative purposes, but it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill establishes an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this new title designation. It does not change existing criminal procedure laws or create new legal requirements. This is a naming act only, with no substantive policy changes affecting any individuals or processes.

Maddy summaryHB 3330, titled the "Oklahoma Assault and Battery Penalties Act of 2026," creates a new framework for sentencing in assault and battery cases. It establishes specific penalties for these offenses but is not intended to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, and directly affects individuals charged with assault or battery crimes in Oklahoma. The bill text does not specify the exact penalty changes, only that it creates a new penalty structure for these offenses.

Maddy summaryHJR 1057 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner from an elected position to an appointed one, effective November 1, 2034. The bill establishes a process where the House Speaker provides six nominees to the Governor, who appoints one; the Senate must then confirm the appointment by a two-thirds vote (or the Governor selects a new nominee from the original list if confirmation fails). The Insurance Commissioner could also be removed by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers or by the Governor with a two-thirds vote of one chamber. This amendment directly affects the Insurance Commissioner position and the state's process for filling that role.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Oklahoma's Commissioner of Labor is selected, shifting from an elected to an appointed position starting November 1, 2034. It requires the House Speaker to provide six nominees to the Governor, who selects one; the Senate must then confirm the appointment by a two-thirds vote, or the Governor picks again from the same list. The Commissioner may also be removed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers or by the Governor with a two-thirds vote in one chamber. The amendment requires voter approval through a ballot measure, as specified in the proposed ballot title. This change directly affects the Commissioner of Labor position and the appointment process for that role.

Maddy summarySB 1467 requires Oklahoma criminal justice agencies (like police departments, courts, and correctional facilities) to share specific public criminal justice data with approved researchers upon request. This includes information on law enforcement stops, arrests, court proceedings, and corrections, but only if the data is already available to the public under Oklahoma's Open Records Act. Researchers must prove they are "bona fide" (with institutional review board approval and agreements to use data solely for research, without public disclosure) and agencies may charge reasonable fees for search and copying. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, with requests not accepted before July 1, 2027, and the Attorney General must provide compliance guidance.

Maddy summaryHB 2104 reclassifies specific existing criminal offenses as felonies under Oklahoma law. It amends multiple statutes to establish felony classification for crimes including murder (first/second degree), kidnapping, child abuse, robbery, assault with a weapon, drug trafficking, and certain sex offenses. The bill does not create new crimes but changes the legal classification of these specific offenses from lower-level violations to felonies. This reclassification affects the severity of penalties for these offenses under Oklahoma's criminal code, with the law taking effect on June 10, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2565 clarifies that limited liability partnerships (LLPs) in Oklahoma are a distinct business entity separate from limited liability companies (LLCs), preventing state agencies from misclassifying them. It requires partnerships seeking LLP status to file a statement of qualification with the Secretary of State, including their name, address, and agent for service. The bill explicitly prohibits state officers and agencies from treating LLPs as similar to LLCs, ensuring they remain governed under partnership law rather than LLC statutes. This establishes clear rules for forming LLPs and avoids regulatory confusion for businesses operating under this structure.