Rep. Nicole Miller

Maddy summarySenate Bill 930 allows the State of Oklahoma to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States over military installations within the state. This aims to ensure state law enforcement services, particularly for juvenile matters, are available on these properties. The concurrent jurisdiction becomes effective when the Governor formally accepts a request from a U.S. military officer overseeing the property, provided the request meets specific documentation requirements. Once established, state agencies may enter into reciprocal agreements with federal agencies to define duties, but the state does not incur liability by accepting this jurisdiction.

Maddy summarySB 530 authorizes the Oklahoma Veterans Commission to create the ODVA Foundation, a private nonprofit organization designed to raise private funds for veterans' programs. The foundation will collect donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations to support educational, training, and empowerment initiatives for Oklahoma veterans, reservists, and their families - supplementing, not replacing, state funding for the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Key provisions include requiring the foundation to operate charitably, secure tax-exempt status, maintain auditable financial records (excluding donor names), and prohibit ODVA employees from voting on its board. This bill establishes a structured mechanism for private fundraising to enhance veteran services without altering existing state budget allocations.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 530 authorizes the Oklahoma Veterans Commission to establish the ODVA Foundation, a private, charitable, not-for-profit entity. This Foundation is intended to encourage financial contributions for the educational, training, and empowerment initiatives of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, directly benefiting Oklahoma's veterans, reservists, and their dependents. It can receive gifts and grants from various public and private sources to supplement state funding. The bill specifies that the Foundation must secure tax-exempt status and its financial records, excluding donor names, will be available for audit.

Maddy summaryHB 2266 updates Oklahoma's aerospace regulations by clarifying key terms (like "vertiport" for drone air taxi hubs and "VTOL aircraft") and revising permit requirements for structures near airports. It modifies the radius zones requiring permits based on airport type (public, military, heliport) and runway length, while adding new safety considerations for permit decisions. The bill also designates the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics as the state's official clearinghouse for drone (UAS) and advanced air mobility (eVTOL) operations. These changes directly affect developers, property owners, and airport authorities in areas near aviation facilities. The bill is currently pending in the Aeronautics and Transportation committee.

Maddy summaryHB 2266 updates Oklahoma's aerospace laws by adding definitions for "Vertiport" and "VTOL aircraft." The bill modifies the requirements for securing permits for structures near airports, now including heliports and vertiports within designated radii, to prevent obstruction of air navigation. It details federal obstruction standards for these facilities and lists considerations for permit issuance. The bill also authorizes the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to review certain existing unpermitted structures and request modifications to enhance public safety. This legislation affects individuals and entities planning construction near airfields and strengthens the Department's role in aerospace safety.

Maddy summaryHB 2265 requires new Oklahoma notaries to pass an exam based on a state-approved course covering notary laws, ethics, and procedures. It mandates that all notaries maintain a detailed journal of every notarial act (including date, identity verification, and fees) for 10 years, in either a physical bound book or a secure electronic format. Notaries must transmit their journals to the Secretary of State upon resignation, suspension, death, or if the journal is lost/stolen. The bill applies directly to all current and new notaries public in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2265 requires new Oklahoma notaries public to pass an exam covering notary laws, ethics, and procedures before appointment. It mandates that all notaries maintain detailed journals recording each notarial act (including date, identity verification, fees, and document type) for 10 years, with specific format rules for physical or electronic journals. Notaries must transmit their journals to the Secretary of State upon resignation, death, or incompetence, and must notify the Secretary immediately if a journal is lost or stolen. The bill directly affects new notary applicants and all current notaries in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2264 clarifies how homeowner associations (HOAs) in Oklahoma can enforce payment of dues and fees. It requires HOAs to provide written notice to members about financial obligations when they join, and allows HOAs to place liens covering both past and future unpaid assessments. If a lien is filed, HOAs can foreclose after three years or pursue judgment collection; if no lien exists, they may seek court judgments instead. The bill also specifies that if members win a lawsuit against an HOA, the HOA must pay court costs through member assessments (excluding the winning party).

Maddy summaryHB 2264 clarifies how homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Oklahoma can collect unpaid dues and assessments through liens on properties. It requires HOAs to file governing documents with the county clerk and ensures homeowners are informed about financial obligations before joining. The bill allows HOAs to place liens on properties for unpaid amounts, foreclose after three years (or sooner if a judgment is filed), and recover reasonable attorney fees if they win court cases. Property owners who join an HOA and fail to pay dues may face lien foreclosure, while HOAs must cover fees if they lose a dispute. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 67 creates a dedicated "Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund" to finance road and bridge projects, requiring annual state funding that increases from $575 million in 2021 to $1 billion by 2033. The fund must first cover transportation debt payments before funding other projects, with strict rules preventing it from replacing existing state transportation budgets. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation manages these funds, and the State Board of Equalization must annually verify that the fund enhances - not supplants - state transportation spending. This bill ensures predictable, growing funding for infrastructure while protecting existing state transportation resources.