Rep. Andy Fugate

Maddy summaryHB 1479 requires health insurance plans covering prescription drugs in Oklahoma to allow pharmacies to bid for contracts to provide pharmacy services at least every three years. It also mandates that insurers notify customers in writing at least 30 days before premium renewal if a medication they previously used will no longer be covered. The bill exempts insurers with open pharmacy networks from these requirements. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, affecting insurers, pharmacies, and policyholders.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring future candidates for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction to have public school administrator certification and at least five years of experience as a school principal or superintendent, in addition to existing age and residency requirements. It directly affects individuals seeking this education leadership role starting with the 2030 general election. The amendment would apply only to candidates running for the office beginning in 2030 and every election after, not immediately. The resolution also establishes the ballot title for voter approval of this constitutional change.

Maddy summaryHB 1300 clarifies Oklahoma's provisional ballot rules, allowing voters who are not listed in their precinct registry, lack required ID, or dispute party affiliation in primaries to cast a provisional ballot. It adds a new provision enabling absentee voters to cast an in-person provisional ballot on election day if their absentee ballot was not received by the deadline or was rejected. Provisional ballots must be kept separate from regular ballots, verified by county election officials after the election, and only counted if the voter's registration or identity is confirmed. The bill also sets a deadline for public disclosure of provisional ballot counts (1:00 p.m. Friday after election) and requires election officials to retain all related materials for 24 months.

Maddy summaryHJR 1007 proposes amending Oklahoma's Constitution to require a three-fourths (3/4) vote in both legislative chambers to advance a constitutional amendment to a voter referendum, raising the current threshold from a simple majority. This change directly affects the Oklahoma Legislature, as it would make it more difficult to pass constitutional amendments by requiring broader support during the legislative process. The bill also specifies the ballot title voters would see, explaining that the measure would increase the legislative vote requirement for constitutional amendments. The proposed amendment would not change the voter approval threshold (which remains a majority of votes cast).

Maddy summaryHB 1843 creates the "Community Quality of Life Enhancement Revolving Fund" to provide funding for local community projects. It is funded by a 0.25% increase in individual income tax revenue (capped at $250 million total), with eligible communities applying through locally formed boards to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Funds can be used for specific quality-of-life improvements like parks, infrastructure, public transportation, cultural centers, public art, and environmental projects. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and establishes the fund as a continuing state resource for these community priorities.

Maddy summaryHB 1142 creates the "Oklahoma Civil Penalty Expungement Policy Act of 2025," establishing a new policy to allow expungement of civil penalties (like fines or fees) for eligible individuals. This policy does not become part of the Oklahoma Statutes but will take effect on November 1, 2025. It directly affects Oklahomans who have paid civil penalties and meet the policy's criteria for having those penalties removed from their record. The bill provides the framework for this expungement process without altering existing codified law.

Maddy summaryHJR 1015 proposes amending Oklahoma's Constitution to require the Governor to seek Senate confirmation for appointees filling vacancies in statewide elected offices (like Lieutenant Governor or Attorney General). Currently, governors can appoint without Senate approval for such vacancies; this bill would mandate that appointees receive a majority vote of the State Senate to take office. The change directly affects the Governor’s appointment authority, the State Senate’s confirmation power, and individuals appointed to statewide roles during vacancies. (Note: This is a constitutional amendment proposal, not a law, and would require voter approval after legislative passage.)

Maddy summaryHB 1302 changes Oklahoma's method for allocating presidential electors. It requires that the state's electoral votes be distributed proportionally based on each candidate's statewide popular vote share in the general election, with a 15% threshold. Candidates receiving less than 15% of the statewide vote receive no electoral votes, and those votes are awarded to the candidate with the highest popular vote total. This bill directly affects Oklahoma voters and presidential candidates in state elections, taking effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1303 prohibits state and local government entities in Oklahoma from using public funds to pay for settlements involving non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), whether in or out of court. This directly affects government agencies and any private entity settling a claim against them when public money is involved. The bill requires all settlement terms to be public if funded by taxpayer money, banning secrecy clauses that would hide settlement details. It takes effect on November 1, 2025, ensuring transparency in how public funds are spent to resolve disputes.

Maddy summaryHB 1299 updates Oklahoma's rules for collecting signatures on initiative and referendum petitions. It requires both physical petition forms and an online website to display a clear warning about signature fraud (e.g., signing with a false name or multiple times) in ten-point type, along with a checkbox confirming signers read it. Proponents must use Secretary of State-designed forms for paper signatures and a website with the same warning for electronic signatures. The bill affects anyone collecting or signing initiative/referendum petitions, directly changing how signature verification is handled. It takes effect November 1, 2025.