Rep. Chris Kannady

Maddy summarySB 1355 requires Oklahoma's Department of Veterans Affairs to create a program providing headstones or markers for eligible Oklahoma National Guard veterans who died in-state with an honorable discharge. Veterans meeting specific criteria (6+ years service, in-state residency, honorable separation, and not covered by federal law) can receive either a standard headstone/marker or a $200 reimbursement. The program is funded through a new "National Guard Veteran Burial Revolving Fund" in the state treasury, which can use legislative appropriations and donations to cover costs. This law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the definition of "municipal judge" in Oklahoma law for Section 129 of Title 20. It specifies that a municipal judge must be a full-time judge presiding over a court of record who is not actively practicing law as a licensed attorney. The definition applies to existing legal provisions governing municipal courts. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, and is currently in committee referral.

Maddy summaryHB 4225, the Retirement Freedom Act, allows Oklahoma state retirement plan participants to borrow from their accounts. It permits loans up to 50% of a participant's vested account balance or $50,000, whichever is less, with mandatory repayment within five years through equal quarterly payments covering principal and interest. The bill also permits extended repayment periods for loans used to purchase a primary residence. This change directly affects state employees enrolled in Oklahoma's retirement systems by modifying their access to account funds.

Maddy summaryHB 3516, the Oklahoma Courts Reform Act of 2026, allows the Council on Judicial Complaints to fund judges' attendance at professional development programs. It directly affects state, municipal, and administrative judges by automatically counting these Council-funded programs toward their required continuing legal education. The bill amends Oklahoma law to let the Council partner with organizations to develop and run these programs without needing separate approval for each event. This change streamlines judicial training compliance while improving access to professional development. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1415 makes most nondisclosure agreements between Oklahoma state employees and their agencies void and unenforceable upon the employee's resignation or termination. This applies directly to state workers leaving their jobs, preventing agencies from legally enforcing confidentiality terms after employment ends. The bill excludes agreements required by law for certain professions (like medical or legal confidentiality). It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and would be codified in Oklahoma Statutes.

Maddy summarySB 2136 prohibits Oklahoma cities and towns from enacting or enforcing any local ordinance that allows property zoning to revert to a previous status under certain conditions. It directly affects all municipalities in Oklahoma by banning a specific zoning mechanism known as "conditional reversion." The bill creates a new law (Section 43-117 of Title 11, Oklahoma Statutes) that explicitly prohibits this type of ordinance. The law will take effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4228 caps the total commission (including expenses) that public insurance adjusters can earn on government-related insurance claims. It limits payments to the lesser of 10% of the settlement amount or $100,000, applying specifically to claims involving entities covered under Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act. The bill affects public adjusters working on settlements for government entities like cities or counties. It becomes effective November 1, 2026. This is a straightforward financial limit on adjuster compensation, not a broader policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 4224 exempts specific groups from fees for Oklahoma state identification cards. High school students aged 14-18 (enrolled in grades 9-12) will not be charged for a non-REAL ID-compliant identification card, and seniors (65+), inmates released from custody, and 100% disabled veterans also receive fee waivers. The bill modifies how identification cards are issued, including requiring parental/guardian consent for minors and setting validity periods (4 or 8 years for most, 1 year for sex offenders). It ensures no fees apply to eligible students, inmates, seniors, or disabled veterans when obtaining these cards.

Maddy summaryHB 4250 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not establish new regulations, policies, or direct impacts on residents or agencies, as it only creates a title for future legislation. The bill is currently in early committee review (referred to Rules after second reading) with no substantive provisions described in the text. This type of naming act typically serves administrative or organizational purposes for future legislative work.

Maddy summaryHB 4256, the "Oklahoma National Guard Museum Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that formally names a museum dedicated to the Oklahoma National Guard and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies or allocate funding but establishes the museum's official title and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill directly affects the Oklahoma National Guard Museum (which would be established through separate actions) by providing its official designation. This is a non-codified act, meaning it won't be included in the state's official statutes.