Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1680 proposes to update the reimbursement rates for entities transporting juveniles to and from secure detention facilities. The bill specifically increases the hourly fee for personal services related to juvenile transportation from $17.00 to $32.00 per hour. This change directly affects county sheriffs, peace officers, and private contractors who provide these transportation services, as they receive reimbursement from the Office of Juvenile Affairs. The bill aims to adjust the compensation for these services within the juvenile justice system.

Maddy summaryHB 2799 would remove specific restrictions on Oklahoma liquor stores (retail spirits licensees). It eliminates requirements that stores only sell alcohol from certain wholesalers, that they close containers during sampling, and that they limit sales hours (except Sunday sales in counties that choose to allow it). The bill also removes the rule preventing sales in cities/towns with populations under 200 people and clarifies that using debit cards or credit cards does not count as extending credit. The bill failed in committee on April 24, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2799 amends Oklahoma law concerning alcoholic beverages. This bill removes the current prohibition that prevents retail spirits licensees from selling alcoholic beverages on credit. As a result, liquor stores would be permitted to accept credit as a form of payment for alcoholic beverages. This change primarily affects retail spirits licensees and consumers who purchase from them.

Maddy summaryHB 2166, titled "Definitions and general provisions; newspapers; notices; publications; effective date," appears to modify regulations concerning how notices and publications are handled. A proposed amendment specifically alters a definition on line 6 of the bill, adding the phrase "general periodical" into a provision related to "class mail." This change would refine the classification or requirements for certain types of mail used for notices or publications. It likely affects entities involved in sending or receiving such communications, particularly those utilizing periodicals.

Maddy summaryHB 2407 creates a $2 million revolving fund in the Oklahoma State Treasury, managed by the Department of Commerce, to provide grants for qualifying Main Street programs. To receive funding, a Main Street must first be designated by Oklahoma's Main Street Program, maintain that designation, and submit annual proof of eligibility. The grant funds, appropriated from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026, may be used for operational costs but cannot be relied upon for ongoing operations. The bill requires reallocation of unclaimed funds if a recipient loses their Main Street designation, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2407 establishes the Oklahoma Main Street Grant Program Revolving Fund within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This fund will provide financial grants to Main Streets officially designated by the Oklahoma Main Street Program for preservation and development initiatives. To qualify, Main Streets must apply to the Department of Commerce and maintain their designation status. The bill appropriates $2 million to this fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with awarded funds available for operational costs.

Maddy summaryHB 1085 modifies Oklahoma's Service Warranty Act to change administrative fee requirements for service warranty associations and insurers. It replaces the standard 2% quarterly fee on gross provider fees with a $3,000 annual flat fee option for qualifying entities - specifically those with 100% claims coverage insurance in place since March 2009. The bill also clarifies that these fees are not subject to Oklahoma's premium tax. This change directly affects service warranty associations, insurers, and entities applying for licensure under the Act, effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1102 modifies deadlines for vapor product regulations, moving key dates from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2025. It requires vapor product sellers to provide updated certification (attestation) and mandates specific notice before product seizures. The bill directly affects manufacturers and retailers of vapor products in Oklahoma, imposing stricter compliance timelines. As an emergency measure, it accelerates existing regulatory requirements without adding new substantive provisions. The bill passed committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation and is now moving to the House.

Maddy summarySB 1102 accelerates deadlines for vapor product regulations by changing key dates from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2025. It modifies existing requirements for manufacturer attestations and mandates specific notice procedures before seizing certain vapor products. The bill directly affects vapor product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who must comply with the revised timelines. This is a procedural adjustment to existing regulatory deadlines, not a new policy. (Note: The bill's substantive provisions referenced in the title are not detailed in the provided text; only the date amendments are specified.)

Maddy summarySB 1101 requires dental insurance carriers in Oklahoma to annually report their "dental loss ratio" (the percentage of premium dollars spent directly on dental care services, not overhead) and specific plan data like enrollee numbers, costs, and coverage limits. Insurers must submit this information electronically by July 31 each year to the Insurance Commissioner, who will publish the aggregated data publicly by January 1st for comparison. The law also mandates the Commissioner to investigate carriers with significantly deviating ratios and impose penalties for non-compliance. This directly affects dental insurers operating in Oklahoma, aiming to increase transparency about how premiums are used.