Rep. Nicole Miller

Maddy summarySB 541 requires offenders convicted of 22 specific serious crimes - including murder, rape, child abuse, human trafficking, and domestic violence with weapons - to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill also strengthens penalties for domestic violence, increasing sentences for assaults involving deadly weapons (up to life imprisonment) and adding harsher penalties for domestic abuse causing miscarriage or injury to a pregnant victim (minimum 10-20 years). It directly affects individuals convicted of these offenses in Oklahoma, removing parole eligibility for the first 85% of their sentence. The law, effective May 12, 2025, modifies existing statutes to mandate these sentencing requirements without allowing earned credits to reduce the required service period.

Maddy summarySB 336 updates Oklahoma's legal definition of "transporter" for motor vehicles. It clarifies that transporters include businesses moving vehicles between dealerships, auto auctions, or to salvage yards (as defined in Section 591.11). This directly affects vehicle dealers, auto auction operators, and salvage yards that transport vehicles. The change modifies statutory language to better reflect current industry practices without creating new requirements. The bill became law on May 12, 2025, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 730 requires Oklahoma's Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to develop a five-year Airport Construction Program and a statewide airport system plan, which will guide funding for airport infrastructure. The system plan must include all airports eligible for state funding and prioritize safety, economic growth, and FAA standards. It also updates the AeroSPACE Program, a partnership between schools and the aviation industry to create aerospace career pathways for students. These changes directly affect public airports seeking state funding and educational institutions participating in the workforce development initiative.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 730 updates the duties of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. It establishes the "AeroSPACE Program," a partnership with educational institutions and industry to create a statewide strategy for aerospace education and prepare students for aviation and aerospace careers. The bill requires the Department to annually develop a five-year Airport Construction Program for infrastructure funding and a statewide airport system plan outlining long-term development for public-use airports. To be eligible for state financial assistance, airport projects must now be included in both the five-year construction program and the statewide airport system plan.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 541 updates Oklahoma's laws related to crimes and punishments, specifically modifying provisions for assault and battery offenses. It expands the list of crimes for which individuals must serve at least 85% of their sentence, including certain assault and battery offenses as defined in Section 644. The bill also redefines and creates new categories for domestic abuse, establishing specific penalties for offenses involving a dangerous or deadly weapon. Additionally, it introduces new offenses and stricter penalties for domestic abuse committed against pregnant women or resulting in great bodily injury. These changes aim to modify sentencing requirements and define specific forms of assault and battery.

Maddy summarySB 336 updates Oklahoma's legal definition of "Transporter" in motor vehicle law (47 O.S. §1-181). It revises the description of who qualifies as a transporter, specifically clarifying those who move registered vehicles between manufacturers, dealers, auto auctions, or salvage facilities. The bill modifies statutory language to modernize the definition without changing who is affected or adding new requirements. The updated definition takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2261 creates Oklahoma's participation in the Social Work Licensure Compact, enabling social workers licensed in Oklahoma (the "Home State") to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It establishes a "Multistate License" that allows licensed social workers to provide services across member states, reducing duplicate licensing requirements and improving access to social work services. The bill also creates a Compact Commission to oversee data sharing, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution among participating states. This law, enacted without the governor's signature on May 8, 2025, directly affects social workers seeking to practice across state lines and enhances public access to licensed professionals.

Maddy summaryHB 2261 establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact, an agreement among participating states to streamline licensing for regulated social workers. This compact allows a social worker licensed in one member state (their Home State) to practice in other member states through a "Multistate Authorization to Practice," reducing the need for multiple, individual state licenses. It aims to increase public access to social work services, reduce burdensome licensing requirements for professionals, and address workforce shortages, including supporting military families. The bill also creates a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, facilitate data sharing, and ensure public health and safety across member states. This directly affects regulated social workers seeking to practice in multiple states and individuals needing social work services across state lines, including via telehealth.

Maddy summarySB 258 creates the Preserving and Advancing County Transportation Fund to allocate $25 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026. This funding directly supports county governments by enabling the reconstruction of county bridges and roads on designated Major Collector routes, as defined by Oklahoma law. Projects must be submitted to and evaluated by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation based on criteria like structural safety, traffic volume, school bus routes, and the county's financial contribution. Counties proposing projects must demonstrate their own funding commitment, and approved projects will be contracted per existing state law.

Maddy summarySB 930 grants Oklahoma shared authority with the U.S. military to handle juvenile-related cases (like delinquency and child welfare) on military installations within the state. It requires the military to submit a detailed request with property boundaries and specific case types, which the Governor must verify before accepting. Once accepted, Oklahoma state agencies can choose to enter voluntary agreements with military officials for joint handling of these cases, but the state assumes no liability. This affects Oklahoma’s juvenile services agencies and military installations, specifically targeting matters involving minors’ safety and welfare.