Rep. Max Wolfley

Maddy summaryHB 3569 increases Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption for qualifying homeowners starting in 2028. It directly affects homeowners with household income ≤3 times the state's median income (per U.S. Census data), allowing their exemption to grow annually based on three factors: last year's exemption amount, the property's value increase, and 20% of the current property value. Homeowners exceeding the income threshold will keep their previous year's exemption amount unchanged. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, with the new calculation method applying to tax years beginning January 1, 2028, and 2029.

Maddy summaryHB 3571 requires oil and gas operators to correct violations near residences within 120 days of written notice from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission or Department of Environmental Quality. It directly affects companies operating wells, pipelines, or facilities within 300 feet of homes if they violate environmental, safety, or permit rules. If not fixed in time, the Commission must halt operations until compliance is verified and no public health, safety, or environmental risks remain. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not limit existing state enforcement tools.

Maddy summaryHB 3564 increases Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption for homeowners aged 65 or older with household income at or below three times the state median. The base $1,000 exemption is raised annually by the dollar amount of the home's value increase from the previous year, if the homeowner meets income and age criteria. If income exceeds the threshold or the home's value decreases, the exemption amount remains fixed at the prior year's level until conditions improve. This change takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 3573 is a procedural bill that names a future law as the "Oklahoma Property Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not create new property regulations or affect any specific individuals or entities. The bill solely establishes the name and effective date for a yet-to-be-enacted property law. This is a routine naming act with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3572 modifies Oklahoma's property tax exemption rules for charitable institutions, specifically affecting residential properties owned by such organizations. It requires that residential properties (both single-family and multi-family) used for charitable purposes maintain a minimum 75% occupancy rate annually to retain tax exemption status. Owners must report occupancy rates to county assessors by December 15 each year, with failure to meet the threshold resulting in loss of exemption for the following year. The bill also clarifies that properties financed with low-income housing tax credits or used for affordable housing projects may qualify under these rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the official name for Oklahoma's upcoming election laws as the "Elections Act of 2026." It directly affects all election-related activities in the state by setting a clear legal title for the legislation. The bill specifies that these laws will take effect on November 1, 2026, providing a defined timeline for implementation. This is primarily a procedural measure that organizes existing election regulations under a unified title rather than introducing new policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3568 requires advocacy organizations (like 501(c) nonprofits) and political parties to disclose contributions exceeding $100 annually to Oklahoma elected officials, candidates, or their immediate family members. It also mandates that officials and candidates disclose receiving over $100 in contributions from these groups. The bill specifies detailed disclosure requirements, including the payor’s name, amount, purpose, and whether a contract was involved, while prohibiting "structuring" payments to avoid the $100 threshold. Violations may result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per offense, and the Oklahoma Ethics Commission will enforce these rules starting November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2191 restricts notary publics from handling absentee ballots for others, limiting them to only assisting themselves or household members with ballot requests, receipt, or submission. Notaries must maintain detailed logs of all notarized absentee ballot forms for two years and submit these logs to county election boards if handling over 20 ballots per election, requiring special approval for higher volumes. Violations, such as exceeding the 20-ballot limit without authorization or failing to submit logs, can result in notary license revocation for eight years or misdemeanor fines up to $500. The law specifically exempts requests for nursing homes, veterans centers, and military facilities, and applies only to county, state, or local election processes.

Maddy summaryHB 2191 establishes new regulations for notary publics and absentee ballots in state, county, and political subdivision elections. The bill restricts notaries from requesting, receiving, or submitting absentee ballots for anyone other than themselves or a household member. It requires notaries to maintain a log of all notarized absentee ballot affidavits for two years and limits them to notarizing 20 affidavits per election, with exceptions for county election board approval or notarizations at a public place of business. Additionally, the bill mandates that county election boards notify law enforcement if more than ten absentee ballots are requested to a single address, triggering an investigation. Non-compliance can lead to fines, revocation of a notary's appointment, or misdemeanor charges.

Maddy summaryHB 2194 amends Oklahoma's tax code to adjust how businesses calculate taxable income, specifically changing the rules for applying federal net operating losses (NOLs) to Oklahoma taxes. It directly affects businesses with multi-state operations that carry forward or back NOLs, requiring Oklahoma to treat these losses consistently with federal rules for tax years beginning after December 31, 2008. The key change aligns Oklahoma's NOL carryback and carryforward rules with the federal Internal Revenue Code, replacing "federal" terms with "Oklahoma" equivalents while maintaining similar time limits for loss application. This simplifies the calculation process for businesses operating across state lines. The bill became effective upon enactment as specified in the legislative text.