Rep. Arturo Alonso

Maddy summaryHB 1907, the Battery Stewardship Act, proposes new rules for recycling vehicle batteries weighing over 11 pounds. It would require producers (like car manufacturers) to create and manage recycling programs for these batteries, granting them legal protection from antitrust laws while developing these programs. Independent collectors (e.g., retailers or drop-off centers) could still run household collection services but must hand collected batteries over to the official recycling programs. The bill aims to establish a structured system for managing vehicle battery recycling while clarifying responsibilities for producers and collectors.

Maddy summaryHB 1918, titled the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that establishes the official name for future agricultural legislation and sets an effective date. It does not create new policies, regulations, or funding; it solely provides a title for the act and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2025. The bill directly affects Oklahoma's legislative record-keeping by designating this specific name for agricultural-related laws. It has no substantive impact on agricultural practices, farmers, or state programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1918 establishes the Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2025 as a standalone law that is not added to the state's official statutes. The bill does not create new programs, regulations, or requirements for farmers or other agricultural stakeholders. Instead, it serves a procedural purpose by formally naming and citing the act for future reference. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025, and was recently referred to the Rules Committee for further processing.

Maddy summaryHB 1916 requires Oklahoma businesses and government agencies to classify AI systems into four risk categories (Unacceptable, High, Limited, Minimal) before deployment. High-risk systems (e.g., in healthcare or law enforcement) must undergo safety assessments, include human oversight by qualified overseers, and notify individuals affected by AI decisions. Unacceptable-risk systems - such as discriminatory lending tools or unauthorized biometric surveillance - are prohibited. The bill establishes an AI Council to analyze public feedback, issue annual regulatory recommendations, and enforce penalties for noncompliance.

Maddy summaryHB 1911 establishes Oklahoma's administrative structure for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline System, directly affecting residents seeking mental health crisis support and behavioral health providers. The bill creates a "988 Trust Fund" funded by a new phone service fee on landlines, mobile, and VoIP services, with proceeds used for workforce retention, crisis system improvements, and maximizing federal funding. Key provisions include defining crisis services, requiring trauma-informed care, and mandating collaboration between mobile crisis teams, law enforcement, and community outreach teams. The bill aims to strengthen Oklahoma's behavioral health crisis response system by standardizing services and ensuring equitable access across all communities. It becomes effective upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1908 allows tenants in Oklahoma to deliver written notices of landlord lease violations via text message or email, in addition to traditional mail. The bill amends existing law to specify that notices must still include a 30-day termination window after a 14-day remedy period for breaches affecting health/safety or essential services. It directly affects tenants and landlords in rental agreements by expanding how tenants can formally communicate violations under Oklahoma law. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1909 creates the Oklahoma Youth Advisory Council, a 53-member body for youth aged 14-19 enrolled in Oklahoma high school (including online, charter, or GED programs). The council includes 48 members appointed by state senators (one per district) and 5 tribal representatives to ensure diversity, with members serving one-year terms. Its key duties include advising legislators on youth issues like education and health, holding at least four annual meetings (two during legislative sessions), and submitting annual reports to a designated Review Committee. The bill establishes a formal process for membership applications, leadership roles, and public meeting transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 1923 creates a new state tax credit for businesses conducting qualified research and development (R&D) activities in Oklahoma. It directly affects Oklahoma-based companies that invest in R&D, allowing them to claim a credit against their state income tax for eligible expenses. The credit applies to qualifying R&D costs incurred after the bill's effective date of November 1, 2025. This policy change aims to incentivize in-state innovation by reducing the tax burden on R&D spending.

Maddy summaryHB 1919, titled the "Data Centers Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that solely establishes the name of the act and sets its effective date. It does not create new regulations, taxes, or policy requirements for data centers or any other entities. The bill specifies that it will take effect on November 1, 2025, and has no substantive provisions affecting businesses, residents, or state operations. As a naming and effective date bill, it serves administrative purposes only.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Data Centers Act of 2025, establishes a new legal framework specifically for data centers within Oklahoma. It creates a designated section of law that can be cited by this name, providing a formal legal basis for future regulations or requirements related to data center operations. The legislation does not currently include specific operational rules or restrictions, instead serving as a foundational statute that allows the state to address data center matters through future amendments or related legislation. The act takes effect on November 1, 2025, giving the state time to develop detailed policies under this new legal authority.