Sen. Micheal Bergstrom

Maddy summarySB 395 extends the expiration date of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the board, which oversees psychologist licensing in Oklahoma under the Psychologists Licensing Act. The key provision updates the sunset date in state law to allow the board to continue operating for one additional year. The change ensures the board can maintain its current structure - seven members appointed by the Governor (five licensed psychologists and two laypeople) - without interruption until 2026. The bill became law on May 14, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 394 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Anatomical Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, ensuring its continued operation. The bill updates statutory references and language related to the Board's oversight of anatomical donor programs and tissue banks. It does not change the Board's duties or create new requirements, only delaying its sunset date. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was enacted without gubernatorial signature on May 14, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 36 amends Oklahoma's property management rules by exempting five specific state entities from the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission's requirements. The bill removes the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Grand River Dam Authority, Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority, and the Commissioners of the Land Office from needing Commission approval for property transactions. This means these entities can now manage their real property without seeking Commission review for leasing, purchasing, or transferring land, while other state agencies must still follow the Commission's rules for property management. The exemption became effective without the Governor's signature on May 14, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 393 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Licensed Social Workers from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This procedural bill directly affects the board, which oversees social work licensing regulations in the state. The extension provides an additional year for the board to continue operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law before its next review. The bill became law on May 14, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 391 extends the life of Oklahoma's Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board until July 1, 2026 (previously set to expire in 2025), rather than dissolving it as the title suggests. The bill clarifies the Board's role in reviewing opioid overdose deaths of adults 18+, collecting data from medical examiners, hospitals, law enforcement, and other agencies, and making recommendations to improve prevention systems. It maintains strict confidentiality for all reviewed records, prohibiting their use in court proceedings unless available through other sources. The Board must continue coordinating with entities like the Child Death Review Board and develop statewide databases to inform policy changes aimed at reducing fatal overdoses.

Maddy summarySB 395 extends the expiration date for Oklahoma's State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This procedural change ensures the board can continue operating without requiring new legislative approval. The bill does not alter the board's composition (seven members, five licensed psychologists and two laypersons) or its duties under the Psychologists Licensing Act.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1549 amends the Oklahoma Private Activity Bond Allocation Act, which governs how the state distributes its federal limit for tax-exempt bonds. The bill revises definitions related to these bonds and their allocation "pools." It specifically decreases the percentage of the state's bond limit reserved for student loan bonds while increasing the portion designated for economic development projects. The legislation also modifies the allocation periods for certain bond categories.

Maddy summarySB 396 extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The bill does not change the board's composition, qualifications, or responsibilities - these remain defined under existing law (59 O.S. § 1873), including the seven-member structure with specific licensing requirements for counselors and public representation. This procedural extension ensures the board continues operating without interruption until the new sunset date. The bill also includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summarySB 394 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Anatomical Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, ensuring continued oversight of anatomical donation programs. The bill updates statutory language governing the board’s duties, which include registering medical education and research programs that use human remains, designating agents for handling anatomical materials, and maintaining records. This change directly affects medical schools, tissue banks, and institutions requiring human anatomical materials for training. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval due to an emergency declaration.

Maddy summarySB 393 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Licensed Social Workers from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. This procedural bill does not change the board's composition (seven members: three licensed social workers, two social work associates, one from the Oklahoma National Association of Social Workers chapter, and one public member) or its regulatory responsibilities. The extension ensures the board can continue overseeing social work licensing and enforcement of the Social Worker’s Licensing Act through 2026. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration.