Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summaryHB 3522 requires the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission to make its annual report publicly available online. The report, due by January 31 each year, must include the number of licenses revoked or suspended (with reasons), the number of enforcement tickets issued, total ticket amounts, and total penalties collected. This bill directly affects the ABLE Commission by mandating transparency in its regulatory actions and the public by providing accessible data on alcohol license enforcement. It does not change licensing rules or alcohol regulations but makes existing reporting requirements publicly accessible on the ABLE website starting November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3011 amends Oklahoma's alcohol laws to regulate home brewing of beer, cider, and wine for personal use. It requires individuals aged 21+ to obtain a personal use permit from the ABLE Commission to make up to 200 gallons annually for their own consumption, family, guests, or nonprofit events - prohibiting sales. The bill updates tax exemptions to align with this new permit system and repeals outdated Section 2-140 of the law. This affects Oklahoma residents who brew alcohol at home, clarifying legal limits and permitting requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 3905 would require Oklahoma courts to mandate GPS monitoring devices for individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses as a standard condition of release or probation, unless the court determines it is unnecessary. This directly affects domestic violence offenders under court supervision and the judicial system managing their cases. The key provision establishes GPS tracking as a default measure, with judges retaining discretion to waive it for specific reasons. The policy aims to enhance victim safety by providing real-time location data of offenders.

Maddy summaryHB 1957 requires street-legal low-speed electric vehicles and golf carts to be registered as motor vehicles in Oklahoma. It removes the need for an "M" license endorsement for operators (who must be at least 16 with a standard driver’s license) and mandates compliance with federal safety standards for vehicles operated on roads with speed limits ≤35 mph. Service Oklahoma can register converted golf carts meeting federal safety rules without requiring a full 17-digit vehicle identification number. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not override local city restrictions on low-speed vehicle use.

Maddy summarySB 1101 requires dental insurance companies in Oklahoma to annually report their "dental loss ratio" - the percentage of premium dollars spent directly on dental care services (not administrative costs) - to the Insurance Commissioner. Carriers must submit detailed data by July 31 each year, including the loss ratio calculation, enrollee numbers, plan costs, and coverage limits. The public will be able to access this information online to compare insurers, and the state will investigate carriers with significantly low ratios. This bill directly affects all dental insurers operating in Oklahoma, mandating transparency about how premiums are used for dental care versus other expenses.

Maddy summarySB 1304 increases daily tasting limits for customers at licensed establishments: spirits to 1.5 fluid ounces, wine to 6 ounces, and beer to 9 ounces per person. It also revises rules for employee training tastings, setting specific daily limits (e.g., 12 ounces of beer, 6 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of spirits) and requiring all training tastings to be voluntary for employees. The bill directly affects bars, restaurants, and retailers holding retail spirits, wine, or beer licenses in Oklahoma. Key provisions clarify that samples must be poured from sealed containers, remain on-premises, and prohibit mandatory consumption for employees during training.

Maddy summarySB 1696 creates the Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund in the state treasury to support a new program administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. It provides grants to cities, counties, or qualifying nonprofits to recruit high-income households (earning at least $55,000 annually) relocating to Oklahoma from outside the state, with a maximum grant of $250,000 per municipality per year. Grants are disbursed in two installments: 50% upfront and 50% after verifying at least half of the targeted household relocations. Recipients must submit semiannual reports on relocation numbers, economic impact, and grant usage, and repay funds if goals aren't met or if funds are misused. The program takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3984 creates the "Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program" under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to award grants for recruiting households relocating to Oklahoma from outside the state. It directly affects cities, towns, counties, and nonprofits (as grant applicants) and households earning at least $55,000 annually who move into Oklahoma. Key provisions include a $250,000 annual grant limit per municipality, requiring applicants to cover 20% of program costs, tying 50% of funds to meeting half the household relocation goal, and mandating detailed reports on program outcomes. The bill establishes a revolving fund to reuse repayments and unused grant money for ongoing administration.

Maddy summarySB 1998 expands Oklahoma's Quality Events Incentive Act by broadening the types of expenses eligible for reimbursement from state sales tax revenue generated by qualifying events. It allows local governments (counties or cities) to cover costs like advertising, security, facility rentals, and promotional materials when hosting events that qualify as "new" or "recurring" quality events. Payments are tied to verified incremental sales tax revenue from the event, as determined by an economic impact study reviewed by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The bill also requires cities designating events to spend at least $5,000 on promotion to qualify.

Maddy summarySB 1241, the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act, targets ticket resale abuses by prohibiting sellers and resellers from using bots to bypass purchase limits or security measures on ticket websites. It requires clear disclosure of total prices (including all fees), limits resale prices to 110% of the original ticket cost (excluding charitable events), and mandates refunds for invalid tickets, mismatched locations, or tickets not delivered before an event. The bill directly affects ticket sellers, resellers, venues, and consumers, aiming to increase transparency and prevent price gouging. Key mechanisms include banning bot-assisted ticket scalping, enforcing price caps, and standardizing refund policies under Oklahoma’s Consumer Protection Act.