Rep. Mike Osburn

Maddy summaryHB 2109 requires local candidates, campaign committees, and elected officials in Oklahoma municipalities, counties, technology centers, and school districts to file financial disclosures and campaign contribution/expenditure reports with the Ethics Commission. It mandates that these filings - such as statements of organization and financial interest reports - become public records and be posted on municipal websites within four years of filing. The bill standardizes these requirements to align with existing state-level campaign finance rules, making local election finances more transparent for voters. It directly affects local election participants and officials who must now follow uniform disclosure procedures.

Maddy summarySB 1095 prohibits merchants from charging network fees or interchange transaction fees on specific parts of credit card transactions in Oklahoma. It directly affects merchants processing payments for sales tax, excise tax, customer tips, and donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The bill bans these fees for those transaction portions, ensuring merchants cannot pass these costs to customers for these specific purposes. The law takes effect November 1, 2025. This is a concrete policy change to reduce costs for certain transaction types, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Maddy summarySB 1095 prohibits credit card processing fees (network fees and interchange fees) on specific portions of transactions for Oklahoma merchants. It directly affects businesses that accept credit cards by eliminating these fees for: (1) amounts covering sales tax, excise tax, or customer tips, and (2) donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, ensuring these transaction portions are charged at the merchant’s stated price without additional processing costs. This is a concrete policy change targeting fee structures on tax/tip and charitable transactions.

Maddy summarySB 436 amends Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act to clarify exemptions for certain businesses and government-regulated activities. It updates two specific exemptions: (1) clarifying that publishers, broadcasters, and similar entities aren't subject to the law when distributing information they didn't know was unlawful, and (2) specifying that regulated transactions under government agencies (like the Corporation Commission) are exempt if done in good faith based on tax authority. The bill directly affects media companies, retailers, and businesses operating under state or federal regulatory oversight. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 436 amends Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act to clarify that claims related to taxes (like sales tax, use tax, or mixed beverage taxes) already paid to the state are exempt from the Act. Specifically, it adds "asserted injuries or damages" involving these tax collections to an existing exemption, meaning legal disputes over such taxes cannot be pursued under consumer protection laws. This change directly affects businesses or individuals filing claims about tax-related matters, but does not alter tax collection procedures or create new exemptions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Economic Development Act of 2025 as a new legal framework for Oklahoma's economic development initiatives. The legislation does not create new substantive policies or regulations but instead provides an official name and citation for future economic development efforts. It sets the effective date of November 1, 2025, for when these provisions will take effect. The bill is primarily procedural, serving to formally recognize and organize economic development activities under a specific act title rather than implementing concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2113 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Economic Development Act of 2025" for future economic development legislation and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities, as it is noncodified (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill simply names the act and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2025. This is a routine legislative naming and timing measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2114 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new policies or alter public health regulations, as it specifies the act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill only creates a named reference for future legislation and sets a specific implementation date. It directly affects no individuals or entities through policy changes, as it serves solely as an administrative naming and scheduling measure.

Maddy summaryHB 2112 establishes the "Oklahoma Entertainment Incentive Funding Act of 2025" as a standalone legislative act, setting its effective date for November 1, 2025. The bill does not describe specific incentive mechanisms or funding details in the provided text - it only names the act and sets its effective date. As a procedural bill, it creates the framework for future incentive programs but does not directly affect any entity or alter existing law in this text. No substantive provisions or affected parties are detailed in the excerpt.

Maddy summaryHB 2107 is a procedural bill that names the "Economic Development Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It contains no substantive policy provisions or changes to economic development programs. The bill simply establishes the act's name and effective date without creating new requirements, funding, or affecting any specific businesses or residents. As a noncodified act, it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a routine naming and scheduling measure with no direct policy impact.