Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summarySB 1034 modifies Oklahoma's alcohol sales rules by expanding an exemption that previously prohibited retailers from offering prizes, gifts, or promotions with alcohol purchases. It now allows retailers to include merchandise pre-packaged with alcohol (at no higher combined price), offer multi-unit discounts (like "buy two, get one free"), and advertise online prices higher than in-store shelf prices. These changes directly affect retail spirits licensees who sell alcoholic beverages. The bill maintains existing rules about minimum markup pricing for wholesalers (15% above cost) and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 781 creates Oklahoma's Earned Wages Access Services Act, regulating providers that allow workers to access earned but unpaid wages (like salary or hourly pay) before their regular payday. It directly affects Oklahoma workers using these services and the companies offering them, requiring providers to clearly disclose all fees, offer at least one no-cost access option, and never tie services to tips or donations. Key provisions mandate transparent consumer disclosures, prohibit charging fees for repayment of "outstanding proceeds," and require providers to cover bank overdraft fees caused by their payment attempts. The law also defines critical terms like "earned but unpaid income" and "consumer-directed wage access services" to ensure clarity.

Maddy summarySB 728 requires courts to order GPS monitoring for individuals served with protective orders who violate them. It increases penalties for violating protective orders, especially if physical injury occurs, and mandates a minimum 52-week domestic abuse counseling program for offenders. The bill also requires courts to set review hearings at 120 days and after program completion to verify compliance. This affects individuals convicted of violating protective orders and the courts issuing those orders. The policy changes focus on enhanced monitoring, stricter penalties for injury, and structured accountability through counseling.

Maddy summarySB 104 creates two new tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers. Employers can claim a 30% credit for qualifying child care expenses paid for employees (up to $30,000 annually), including costs for on-site facilities or contracted services. Qualified child care workers employed at least 8 months and meeting professional development requirements receive a $1,000 refundable credit. The bill applies to tax years 2026-2030, with annual credit limits of $5 million (2028+) and $14 million (2028+), adjusted using a formula based on prior year claims. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 332 establishes specific annual fees for Oklahoma medical marijuana business licenses. It creates five license types (growers, processors, dispensaries, transporters, and testing labs) and sets tiered fees based on business size: transporters pay a flat $2,500 annually, while growers pay fees ranging from $2,500 for small operations (under 10,000 sq ft indoor or 2.5 acres outdoor) up to $50,000 plus $0.25 per sq ft over 100,000 sq ft for large indoor facilities. These fees apply to businesses operating under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s licensing system. The bill directly affects licensed medical marijuana businesses by determining their annual licensing costs based on their growing scale or operational capacity.

Maddy summarySB 441 requires Oklahoma Medicaid to cover medically necessary chiropractic care for all eligible beneficiaries without age-based exclusions or prior authorization requirements. The bill mandates coverage for diagnosis, treatment of illness or injury, or improving body function, and prohibits denying coverage based on age. It directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to develop implementing rules and seek federal approval for the changes. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 1733 modifies Oklahoma's sales tax apportionment to allocate specific portions of tax revenue to tourism-related funds. It directs 0.87% of sales tax revenues (for fiscal years 2022-2025) to three funds: 24% to the Oklahoma Tourism Promotion Revolving Fund (capped at $5 million annually), 44% to the Oklahoma Tourism Capital Improvement Revolving Fund (capped at $9 million), and 32% to the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Revolving Fund (capped at $6.6 million). For fiscal years 2026 onward, it shifts to a 1% allocation with $6.6 million prioritized for Route 66, then 36% to Tourism Promotion and 64% to Tourism Capital. The bill directly affects these three state tourism funds by changing their revenue apportionment limits and percentages.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law updates regulations to allow licensed businesses to sell mixed drinks and small bottles of wine for curbside pickup or delivery. To make this possible, the bill requires these beverages to be sealed in tamper-evident containers with labels detailing ingredients, alcohol type, and the date they were prepared. Employees delivering these items must be at least 18 years old and verify the customer's age, while the customer is responsible for placing the sealed container in the trunk or rear compartment of their vehicle. The law also permits customers to carry out their own sealed drinks from inside a store and mandates that drive-through locations inform customers about proper storage. These changes take effect on November 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma's medical marijuana laws to strengthen oversight for commercial growers and clarify product testing requirements. It requires growers to submit an affidavit when renewing their licenses or changing their facility locations and mandates that testing laboratories verify final products before they are transferred. The legislation also allows local governments to create their own inspection programs and gives the state authority to suspend operations for noncompliance. Additionally, the bill removes previous restrictions on returning marijuana that failed testing after remediation and updates reporting rules for commercial growers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma's sales tax code to grant specific exemptions for machinery, equipment, and materials used in manufacturing operations and hazardous waste treatment facilities. It clarifies that purchases made for manufacturers, including those with construction contracts, are eligible for tax exemption if properly documented with invoices and permits. The legislation also expands exemptions to include tangible personal property used in new or expanded manufacturing facilities that meet specific cost and employment thresholds. Additionally, the bill maintains existing exemptions for items like ethyl alcohol used in fuel blending and certain single-use packaging materials while reinforcing penalties for incorrect tax certifications.