Sen. Micheal Bergstrom

Maddy summarySB 1 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Equalization to certify five-year revenue averages for oil, natural gas, and corporate income taxes. If annual tax collections exceed these averages by $400 million or more, it automatically reduces individual and corporate income tax rates. This directly affects all Oklahoma taxpayers by linking potential tax cuts to specific revenue growth thresholds. The $400 million trigger adjusts for inflation every decade starting in 2035.

Maddy summarySB 513 amends Oklahoma's Riot Control Act to expand the Governor's emergency powers during declared crises. It allows prohibitions on public gatherings, curfews, weapons (like Molotov cocktails), and certain sales, but explicitly forbids banning legal firearm possession or religious activities in places of worship during emergencies. The bill also establishes legal remedies for individuals harmed by violations, including suing officials for unlawful firearm confiscation. It affects all Oklahomans during declared emergencies and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Equalization to certify average tax revenues from oil, natural gas, and corporate income over the past five years. If next year's revenue for oil or natural gas exceeds this average, the excess must go to the Revenue Stabilization Fund; for corporate income, 25% of the excess goes to the Constitutional Reserve Fund (within constitutional limits) and 75% to the Revenue Stabilization Fund. The bill also mandates the Board to certify if estimated tax collections for the next fiscal year exceed 2024's actual collections by $400 million, which would trigger a reduction in the state's income tax rate. This bill directly affects the State Board of Equalization through new certification duties and impacts taxpayers via potential tax rate adjustments.

Maddy summarySB 472 expands Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit to cover additional educational expenses beyond private school tuition. Taxpayers can now claim credits for nonpublic learning programs (online or in-person), academic tutoring, textbooks, curriculum materials, and fees for standardized tests like college entrance exams. The credit amount depends on household income, with maximums of $7,500 for families earning under $75,000, $7,000 for $75,000-$150,000, and $6,500 for higher earners. This affects Oklahoma parents or guardians paying for these approved expenses for eligible students enrolled in accredited private schools or approved educational programs.

Maddy summarySB 896 requires Oklahoma state agencies to automatically terminate most permanent administrative rules on a staggered schedule between 2026 and 2030, with 20% of agency rules expiring each year. Agencies can request renewal by submitting a cost-benefit analysis at least one year before expiration, and the Legislature must approve renewals via joint resolution. The bill preserves the Legislature’s ability to repeal any rule before its automatic termination date. It applies directly to all state agencies managing permanent rules, not to the public or specific industries.

Maddy summarySB 392 extends the operating deadline of Oklahoma's Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The bill updates the statutory language to continue the council's existing structure and responsibilities without changing its purpose. The council advises the State Commissioner of Health on standards for nursing homes, residential care facilities, and adult day care centers. This extension ensures ongoing oversight of long-term care services without altering current policies or creating new requirements.

Maddy summarySB 896 requires that permanent administrative rules created or amended after July 1, 2025, automatically expire on a schedule: 20% of these rules will expire each year from 2026 through 2030. Agencies can request renewal by submitting a cost-benefit analysis and publishing the request online 1-2 years before expiration, with the Legislature approving renewal via joint resolution. The Legislature retains the ability to repeal any rule at any time before its automatic expiration date. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 545 transfers the regulation of massage therapy in Oklahoma from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. This includes moving all related records, funds, responsibilities, and administrative rules to the new board. The bill updates licensing requirements for massage therapists, establishes a mandatory license for massage therapy businesses, and modifies disciplinary procedures. It also revises definitions of key terms like "massage therapy" and "massage therapy establishment" to align with the new regulatory structure.

Maddy summarySB 545 would transfer oversight of massage therapy licensing and regulation from Oklahoma's State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. This change affects licensed massage therapists, massage therapy schools, and establishments providing massage services, as they would now fall under the chiropractic board's authority. Key provisions include moving all related powers, records, funds, and administrative rules to the chiropractic board, updating definitions to reference the new regulatory body, and modifying license requirements and disciplinary procedures. The bill also increases massage therapy license fees and establishes new requirements for massage therapy establishments. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but failed in committee on February 17, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 157 would have required Oklahoma's State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to hire an assistant executive director who must hold a current Oklahoma master instructor license and be qualified by education and experience. It also specified that the executive director cannot actively practice cosmetology or barbering while serving. The bill outlined specific duties for both roles, including managing licenses, collecting fees, maintaining records, and reporting to the Board. The bill failed committee review in February 2025 and did not become law.