Rep. Cyndi Munson

Maddy summaryHB 3956 waives tuition and fees at Oklahoma public colleges and universities for veterans who were honorably discharged and certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with a 100% permanent disability directly related to military service (including injury, accident, or disease incurred during active duty). The bill requires VA certification of the disability as the sole eligibility criterion. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure. This policy change directly affects qualifying veterans seeking higher education within Oklahoma's public system, removing financial barriers for this specific group.

Maddy summarySB 1404 allows Oklahoma to withdraw funds from its Revenue Stabilization Fund during federal government shutdowns exceeding 15 days. Specifically, it authorizes using up to one-quarter of the fund's balance to cover state employee salaries affected by federal furloughs and replace lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Withdrawals are capped at the actual cost incurred and cannot exceed the fund's available balance. This directly affects state workers unable to work due to federal shutdowns and SNAP recipients whose benefits are reduced during such events.

Maddy summarySB 1054 would have modified the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program by removing specific eligibility requirements for applicants. The bill aimed to expand access to the scholarship program, which supports education-related opportunities tied to Tulsa reconciliation efforts. It directly affected students or applicants who previously met the excluded criteria. The proposed change focused solely on revising the program's qualification rules, without altering funding or other program structures. (Note: The bill was withdrawn and died in conference; this summary reflects its intended policy changes.)

Maddy summarySB 1054 proposed to adjust the eligibility rules for the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program by removing specific criteria that previously limited who could qualify for the scholarship. This change would have directly affected potential applicants in Tulsa, particularly those excluded by the removed requirements, broadening access to the program. The bill did not specify which criteria were being removed but aimed to modify the program's eligibility structure without altering its core purpose.

Maddy summaryHB 2235 creates a new automatic process for sealing eligible arrest records in Oklahoma, directly affecting individuals with clean-slate eligible arrests (e.g., dismissed cases or non-convictions). It requires the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to monthly identify eligible records, notify law enforcement and prosecutors, and automatically seal records after 45 days if no objections are raised (e.g., for unpaid restitution or ongoing criminal activity). The bill mandates annual reports to the legislature on non-sealed cases and prohibits employers/educators from requiring disclosure of sealed records. This focuses on expungement procedures, not compensation for wrongful convictions, as clarified by the codified process in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 2235 streamlines the expungement process for individuals wrongfully incarcerated in Oklahoma by creating an automatic system for eligible arrest records. It requires the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to identify clean-slate eligible records monthly, notify agencies, and allow a 45-day window for objections before records are sealed. The bill also increases the liability amount for wrongful incarceration claims and directs the Department of Corrections to seek reimbursement for certain payments. This directly affects wrongfully convicted individuals, law enforcement agencies, and the state corrections system by making record clearance more efficient and increasing compensation for wrongful convictions. The bill was enacted on May 24, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 927 amends Oklahoma's Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board procedures by prohibiting the pharmaceutical industry representative from voting on drug-related matters. It updates the appointment process to stagger initial terms for one physician, one pharmacist, and the lay representative to ensure board continuity. The bill affects the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the board members, with changes taking effect November 1, 2025. The board's composition (10 members: 4 physicians, 4 pharmacists, 1 lay representative, 1 pharmaceutical industry rep) and appointment lists remain unchanged.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 927 (SB 927) modifies the appointment process for the Oklahoma Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board, which oversees drug utilization programs for the state's Medicaid program. Specifically, it reduces the number of physician candidates that the Oklahoma State Medical Association must submit for consideration by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Administrator, changing the requirement from at least six names to at least three. The bill also updates the name of the "Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association" to the "Oklahoma Pharmacists Association" and clarifies residency language for an industry representative. These changes primarily affect the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the medical and pharmaceutical associations involved in nominating board members.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the second week in May as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in Oklahoma. It encourages all Oklahomans to learn about lung cancer risk factors, early detection, and screening options. The resolution is symbolic and does not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it solely promotes public awareness. It references Oklahoma's low lung cancer screening rate (9% of high-risk individuals) and the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative as context for the designation.

Maddy summaryHR 1022 is a resolution that designates the second week in May as "Lung Cancer Action Week" throughout the state of Oklahoma. It encourages all Oklahoma residents to learn more about lung cancer, its risk factors, and early detection methods.