Rep. Max Wolfley

Maddy summaryHB 2201 requires food establishments in Oklahoma to visibly post notices when they sell genetically engineered (GE) food, defined as food containing lab-modified genetic material not possible through natural breeding. This applies to any restaurant, grocery, or vendor selling GE food, but does not change existing food licensing requirements. The bill specifies the disclosure must be "clear and conspicuous" and takes effect November 1, 2025. It focuses solely on labeling transparency, with no new safety standards or fees added.

Maddy summaryHB 2190 modifies Oklahoma's tax calculation rules for both individuals and corporations. It requires adding certain state/local interest income to taxable income, adjusts how federal net operating losses are applied (including new rules for carrybacks), and clarifies how income from property and business activities is allocated for tax purposes. These changes directly affect all Oklahoma taxpayers by altering how their taxable income is calculated under state law. The bill updates existing tax code provisions to align with federal rules while maintaining Oklahoma's specific tax treatment for different income sources.

Maddy summaryHB 2192 creates a state income tax credit for certified public accountants (CPAs) employed by two specific Oklahoma state offices: the Treasurer's Office and the Auditor's Office. It allows eligible CPAs to claim up to $5,000 annually against their income tax for up to five years total, but the credit cannot reduce tax liability below zero. Unused credits can be carried forward to future tax years. The credit applies only to CPAs hired on or after January 1, 2026, and is limited to those working directly for these two state agencies. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2199 modifies Oklahoma's tax code to adjust how taxable income is calculated for both individuals and corporations. It specifically changes how the state handles federal tax deductions, net operating losses, and income from property (like rent or investments), requiring Oklahoma to separately calculate these based on the location of income sources. The bill affects all Oklahoma taxpayers by altering their adjusted gross income and taxable income computations under state law. It does not change standard deduction amounts but revises the rules for applying federal tax provisions to state tax returns. The bill is still in early legislative stages (first reading).

Maddy summaryHB 2203 establishes the "Oklahoma Veterans Act of 2025" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy provisions; it simply names the act and specifies when it takes effect. The bill does not describe new benefits, services, or requirements for veterans or state agencies. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Maddy summaryHB 2195 amends Oklahoma's individual income tax rates for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. It reduces the top marginal tax rate to 4.75% for single filers (on income above $5,150) and married filers (above $9,800), while eliminating the deduction for federal income taxes paid. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma resident and nonresident individuals filing individual income tax returns. This change simplifies the tax structure by replacing previous brackets with a new tiered system and removing the federal deduction, effective for 2026 tax filings.

Maddy summaryHB 2198 exempts the sale of hearing aids from Oklahoma's state sales tax. This bill amends Section 1357 of the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code to add hearing aids as a new tax-exempt item, directly affecting individuals purchasing hearing aids and the retailers selling them. The key provision inserts "hearing aids" into the list of exempt items under the tax code, aligning with existing exemptions for medical devices like insulin and prescription drugs. This change would reduce out-of-pocket costs for hearing aid buyers without altering other tax rules or creating new administrative requirements. The bill is currently in committee after its second reading.

Maddy summaryHB 2200 increases penalties for stealing or hiding mail in Oklahoma. It raises misdemeanor penalties to up to two years in jail or $5,000 fines for first offenses, and classifies three or more mail thefts within 60 days as a felony punishable by 2-5 years in prison or $5,000 fines. The bill directly affects anyone who unlawfully takes, hides, or destroys mail addressed to others, including mail left for delivery or in transit. Convicted individuals must also pay victim restitution under Oklahoma law. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 1026 proposes a constitutional amendment to adjust Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption for seniors aged 65 or older. Currently, the income limit for qualifying is based on the median income for the homeowner's county; the amendment would change this to three times the median income for the entire state. This would increase eligibility for the tax benefit, which freezes property tax valuations at the level when the homeowner turned 65 (or January 1, 1997, for those already 65 before that date). The amendment requires voter approval to take effect.