Sen. Micheal Bergstrom

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJR 1035) is a procedural resolution that approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma's health-related state agencies while rejecting specific rule changes. It directly affects agencies like the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Department of Mental Health, and Oklahoma Funeral Board by confirming their approved rules (e.g., rules governing healthcare services, funeral practices) but disapproving certain amendments to those rules (e.g., changes to definitions or specific regulations). The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes legislative approval of existing agency rules as required by law. It became law on May 28, 2025, without a governor's signature.

Maddy summarySJR 18 is a procedural resolution that reverses three specific proposed rule changes by Oklahoma state agencies. It disapproves amendments to rules concerning enterprise services (260:115-3-11, 260:115-7-32, and 260:95-3-6) and restores the previous rule language. The bill directly affects the Office of Management Enterprise Services and its administrative regulations. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHJR 1033 is a procedural joint resolution that formally approves 14 sets of proposed permanent rules filed by eight Oklahoma state agencies (including Agriculture, Conservation, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife departments) before February 1, 2025. It does not create new policy but grants legislative approval for rules already submitted by these agencies. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor and "The Oklahoma Register" and became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025. This resolution directly affects the agencies whose rules were approved, allowing them to implement those rules as permanent regulations. It has no direct impact on citizens or businesses beyond confirming the agencies' regulatory authority.

Maddy summarySJR 22 is a procedural joint resolution that approved certain permanent rules proposed by Oklahoma state agencies. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the governor's signature. This resolution formalizes existing agency rules but does not create new policies or directly affect residents or businesses. It serves as a routine legislative step to confirm administrative regulations.

Maddy summarySJR 21 is a procedural resolution approving most proposed permanent rules from 18 Oklahoma state agencies (including the Insurance Department, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, and Real Estate Appraiser Board) while disapproving five specific rule changes. It specifically reverses amendments to rules on marijuana possession limits (Medical Marijuana Authority), securities regulations (Department of Securities), and real estate appraiser guidelines (Real Estate Appraiser Board). The resolution formalizes legislative approval of these agency rules without creating new policy, directing the Secretary of State to distribute it. This is a routine procedural step to affirm or reject agency rule changes, not a new law affecting public policy.

Maddy summarySJR 18 is a joint resolution that restores three specific state agency rules to their previous versions by disapproving proposed changes. It directly affects the Office of Management Enterprise Services, reversing proposed amendments to rules about procurement procedures (260:115-3-11), employee evaluations (260:115-7-32), and contract requirements (260:95-3-6). The bill does not create new policy but reinstates existing rule language that was altered in proposed updates. This resolution became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 1035 is a procedural resolution that approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma health-related agencies while disapproving specific rule changes. It directly affects agencies like the Oklahoma Funeral Board (disapproving changes to funeral regulations), Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners (disapproving changes to licensure rules), and Oklahoma Health Care Authority (disapproving changes to healthcare provider rules). The bill explicitly approves all other proposed rules filed by agencies including the State Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and mental health services departments, except for the listed specific rule sections. This resolution does not create new policy but formalizes approval or disapproval of existing proposed rules.

Maddy summarySJR 22 is a procedural resolution approving certain permanent rules proposed by Oklahoma state agencies. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature after passing both legislative chambers. The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes existing agency rule proposals. It directly affects state agencies whose rules were approved through this process.

Maddy summarySJR 21 is a procedural resolution that approves most permanent rules proposed by 17 Oklahoma state agencies for 2025, including the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and State Fire Marshal Commission. It specifically disapproves five rule amendments related to securities regulations, medical marijuana limits, and real estate appraiser standards, restoring previous rule language instead. The resolution became law on May 28, 2025, without the Governor’s signature, formalizing the approved rules and exceptions for these agencies. This resolution directly affects how these agencies implement their regulations but does not create new policy.

Maddy summaryHJR 1033 is a procedural joint resolution approving permanent rules proposed by several Oklahoma state agencies. It specifically approves all permanent rules filed by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Conservation Commission, Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, Tourism and Recreation Department, Water Resources Board, and Wildlife Conservation Department on or before February 1, 2025. The resolution became law on May 28, 2025, without the Governor's signature, directing the Secretary of State to distribute it to the Governor and *The Oklahoma Register*. This bill does not create new policies or directly affect residents - it formally ratifies existing agency rules that were already developed.