Rep. Mike Osburn

Maddy summaryHB 2115 transfers the administration of several public assistance programs related to energy conservation and home weatherization to the Department of Human Services. The bill amends existing statutes to shift responsibilities for the Energy Conservation Assistance Fund, the Energy Conservation Loan Fund, and the Weatherization Revolving Fund. Under this change, the Department of Human Services will oversee grant disbursement, eligibility determination for homeowners, contractor monitoring, and loan repayments for these programs. These programs primarily assist low-income elderly and handicapped individuals with home weatherization improvements. This act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 890 transfers campaign finance and financial disclosure reporting duties from local officials (municipal clerks, county election boards, and school district clerks) to Oklahoma's Ethics Commission. It affects all municipalities, counties, and school districts by requiring them to file campaign committee registrations, contribution reports, and financial disclosures with the Ethics Commission instead of local offices. The bill updates statutory references and clarifies that the Ethics Commission will enforce these requirements, including handling complaints about late filings. This change centralizes oversight of local campaign finance compliance under the Ethics Commission, streamlining the process for all local governments.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 890 transfers the administration of campaign finance and financial disclosure laws for local government, county, and school district elections to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. This means that candidates, campaign committees, and political committees in these local elections will now file their statements of organization, contribution and expenditure reports, and financial interest statements with the Ethics Commission, rather than local clerks or election boards. The bill also assigns the enforcement of these local campaign finance laws to the Ethics Commission, using the same rules as for state offices. It also updates definitions and removes a notarization requirement for county filings.

Maddy summarySB 387 updates the definition of "eligible student" for Oklahoma's STEM Intern Partnership Program, expanding eligibility to include students enrolled in technology center schools under the State Board of Career and Technology Education - previously limited to university students. This change directly affects tech center students and organizations seeking to hire them for industry internships through the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). The bill requires applicant organizations to secure 50% non-state funding for projects and ensures internships provide real-world tech experience with measurable outcomes. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, after passing the legislature and receiving gubernatorial approval in May 2025.

Maddy summarySB 387 modifies the definition of "eligible student" for Oklahoma's STEM internship program, expanding eligibility to include students enrolled in technology centers or pursuing STEM degrees (like computer science, engineering, or data analytics) at higher education institutions. The bill creates the "Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology Intern Partnership for STEM Workforce Pipeline Program," which provides competitive grants to organizations hosting STEM interns. To qualify, organizations must secure at least 50% non-state funding for projects with commercial potential, demonstrate job creation in Oklahoma, and align with innovation-focused work. The program will be administered by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySJR 20 is a legislative resolution disapproving all social studies and science subject matter standards approved by Oklahoma's State Board of Education on February 27, 2025. It directly affects the State Board of Education, public school districts, and the Oklahoma Department of Education by reversing their adoption of these standards. The resolution cites concerns about process transparency (including late distribution of standards to new board members) and the $33 million cost to implement new curriculum and textbooks. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute the resolution to the Governor, State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register."

Maddy summarySJR 20 is a joint resolution that disapproves the social studies and science subject matter standards approved by the State Board of Education on February 27, 2025. This action by the Legislature would prevent the implementation of these specific standards in Oklahoma's public schools. The resolution cites concerns about the transparency of the standards' adoption process and the estimated $33 million cost for their implementation. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, the State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register."

Maddy summaryHB 2106 updates Oklahoma's election scheduling rules, specifying exact dates when local governments can hold elections. It restricts regular and special elections to certain Tuesdays (e.g., second Tuesday in February, first Tuesday in April, or dates aligning with state/federal elections) and adds new options for special elections filling vacancies. Local entities like counties, school districts, and municipalities must file election resolutions 75 days in advance if aligning with state/federal elections and adjust dates if holidays fall on election days. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, directly affecting all local election organizers.

Maddy summaryHB 2106 revises the permissible dates for various elections held in Oklahoma, directly affecting county election boards, school districts, municipalities, and other local government entities. It modifies the specific Tuesdays on which regular or special elections can be conducted to fill elective offices, as well as elections held for other purposes. The bill also establishes additional dates when the Governor may call special elections for certain state or federal vacancies or emergencies. Furthermore, it sets new deadlines for local entities to file election resolutions and candidate filing periods. These changes will apply to elections held after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2109 standardizes campaign finance and financial disclosure rules for local governments in Oklahoma. It requires campaign committees, municipal political committees, candidates for local office, and elected officials to file initial registrations and reports of donations/spending with the Ethics Commission - mirroring existing state-level requirements. All filings become public records and must be posted on municipal websites, with documents retained for four years. The bill applies to cities, counties, school districts, and technology center districts, ensuring consistent transparency for local elections and official financial disclosures.