Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summaryThis bill would have updated Oklahoma laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages by retail spirits, wine, and beer licensees. It establishes specific rules on when stores can operate, prohibiting sales on Thanksgiving and Christmas while allowing them on election days, and sets a minimum markup of 15% on spirits and wine to prevent below-cost pricing. The legislation also clarifies that using cash or nationally recognized credit cards does not count as selling on credit, restricts discounts to specific groups like military personnel, and limits how wholesalers can sell products on Sundays and major holidays. Although the bill was signed into law, it was subsequently vetoed by the Governor on May 28, 2024, meaning these changes did not take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the rules for bail bondsmen in Oklahoma by defining specific conditions under which they can be reimbursed for transporting defendants back to the original court. It establishes that travel expenses are covered only when a defendant is held in another jurisdiction, calculating reimbursement based on actual miles driven at the IRS standard mileage rate unless a contracted transport company is used. The legislation also outlines when a bondsman earns the bond premium, stating it is earned once the defendant is released from custody, with exceptions for cases where the premium must be returned. Additionally, the bill strengthens penalties for unlicensed individuals acting as bail bondsmen and clarifies the surrender process for defendants who violate their bail contracts.

Maddy summaryThis law requires courier services to have a formal agreement with restaurants before they can transport food for delivery. If a restaurant does not have such an agreement with a courier, it can file a complaint with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The Commission will then enforce the existing rules and fines for violations of this requirement. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law allows health insurance companies to send important notices and documents electronically instead of by traditional mail, provided the recipient agrees to this method. The bill requires insurers to obtain clear consent from individuals or their plan sponsors before switching to digital delivery and must inform people of their right to receive paper copies or withdraw consent at any time. By treating electronic delivery as legally equivalent to physical mail, the measure aims to modernize communication while ensuring consumers can still access information in a format they prefer.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma laws to allow licensed horse racing tracks to televise their races to other tracks within the state, as well as to locations in other states or countries. It requires tracks that broadcast races out-of-state or out-of-country to simulcast all their live races to other Oklahoma tracks, enabling bettors to wager on these events both in-person and at off-track facilities. The legislation also clarifies that days spent wagering on televised races do not count as official racing days for a track and establishes rules for how betting proceeds and unclaimed tickets are shared between sending and receiving tracks.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law establishes a legal framework for digital assets and blockchain technology by defining key terms and protecting individuals' rights to use, store, and trade these assets. The bill prohibits the state from imposing extra taxes on digital asset transactions and limits capital gains tax liability to $200 per transaction, while also clarifying that operating nodes or mining services does not require a money transmitter license. It further allows residents to mine digital assets at home and permits industrial-scale mining businesses, provided they adhere to existing noise and zoning rules without facing discriminatory regulations. Additionally, the legislation ensures that businesses offering mining or staking services are not classified as securities and limits liability for participants validating transactions on the network.