Rep. Nicole Miller

Maddy summaryHB 2257 creates the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program, providing tuition and fee coverage for eligible Oklahoma National Guard members attending Oklahoma colleges. It covers up to 120 credit hours for undergraduate degrees (max 18 credits per semester) and 40 credit hours for master's programs, including mandatory fees and academic service fees. To qualify, members must maintain a 2.0 GPA, hold a military occupational specialty after their first semester, and agree to serve 24 additional months in the Guard after completing their education. Failure to meet service requirements triggers repayment calculations based on the total assistance amount. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, and is funded through a revolving fund managed by the Military Department and State Regents for Higher Education.

Maddy summaryHB 2259 removes a requirement that Oklahoma must be the "home of record" for military dependents to qualify for school transfers. The bill directly affects military-connected students in Oklahoma public schools, making it easier for them to transfer between schools without proving Oklahoma is their permanent home base. Key provisions amend existing law by deleting specific references to "home of record" in transfer eligibility rules. This change simplifies the process for military families moving due to deployments or assignments. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2257 creates the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program, covering tuition and approved fees for eligible Oklahoma National Guard members attending state colleges or universities. It limits undergraduate assistance to 120 credit hours (for associate/bachelor's degrees) and graduate assistance to 40 credit hours (for master's degrees), with funds drawn from a revolving fund. To qualify, members must maintain a 2.0 GPA, stay in good military standing, and agree to serve 24 months after completing their program. Failure to meet these requirements may require repayment of benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 2258, the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, establishes standards for Oklahoma's official electronic legal documents. It directly affects state agencies, courts, and the Oklahoma Secretary of State by requiring them to designate electronic records as official, authenticate them to ensure accuracy, and preserve them securely for permanent public access. Key provisions mandate that official publishers (like the Secretary of State or courts) provide methods to verify electronic records haven't been altered and ensure materials remain available to the public. The law took effect on May 29, 2025, after becoming law without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 109 requires health insurance plans to cover specific genetic testing and cancer imaging services, such as MRI and CT scans used for cancer diagnosis or treatment. This applies directly to health insurers offering individual or group policies, ensuring their policyholders receive coverage for these mandated services. The law specifies which tests and imaging must be covered while allowing insurers to exclude services not listed in the bill. It became effective law on May 29, 2025, without a gubernatorial signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2260 creates tax credits for Oklahoma employers and employees in civil engineering. Qualified employers can claim a 50% credit for tuition reimbursed to new employees (capped at 50% of public tuition costs) and a 5-10% credit on their compensation (10% for in-state graduates, 5% otherwise), up to $12,500 annually per employee. Qualified employees can also claim a $5,000 annual tax credit for five years, with unused credits carried forward. The credits apply to taxable years 2026-2030 for employers and employees meeting specific criteria, such as holding ABET-accredited degrees or being licensed engineers. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2263 prohibits drivers from using cellular telephones or electronic devices while operating vehicles on designated road sections (previously excluding areas with workers present). The bill removes the exception for construction zones, making the ban apply universally to those areas. It changes the effective date from July 1, 2026, to November 1, 2025, and allows local governments to enforce stricter rules. The law directly affects drivers traveling on specific road segments identified by the state, with penalties for violations.

Maddy summarySB 287 modifies the tax year used by aerospace businesses to claim a state income tax credit. It changes the requirement from the standard tax year to a different fiscal period for calculating this specific credit. The bill directly affects aerospace companies that qualify for this tax incentive. It became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 562 strengthens Oklahoma's Bus Passenger Safety Act by expanding criminal penalties for violence targeting buses and passengers. It defines "bus" broadly to include vans, railcars, and other public transit vehicles, and makes it a felony to seize control of any bus (up to 20 years in prison), intimidate drivers/passengers (up to 10 years), or use deadly weapons during such acts (up to 20 years). The bill also prohibits discharging firearms in buses or terminals without valid self-defense justification (up to 5 years). These provisions directly affect bus passengers, drivers, and transit staff by increasing legal consequences for threats and violence against them.

Maddy summarySB 562 expands Oklahoma's Bus Passenger Safety Act to strengthen protections for bus passengers, drivers, and staff. It defines "bus" more broadly to include vans, railcars, and other transit vehicles, and creates new felony offenses for seizing bus control (up to 20 years), intimidating staff/passengers (up to 10 years), or using weapons during disruptions (up to 20 years). The bill also prohibits discharging firearms in buses or terminals except in self-defense (up to 5 years). These changes directly affect bus transportation companies, passengers, and anyone disrupting transit services. The law took effect immediately without the governor's signature.