Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summaryHB 2471 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Labor Act of 2025" for future labor legislation but contains no substantive policy provisions. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for the act. This bill does not create new labor rules or affect workers, employers, or state agencies, as it solely provides a title and effective date. The bill’s purpose appears limited to naming future labor-related legislation.

Maddy summarySB 1285 requires all new construction by Oklahoma state-funded entities (like agencies, universities, and career centers) to meet strict energy efficiency standards for heating, cooling, and building systems. It mandates minimum performance levels for heating systems (e.g., 90% efficiency for gas, banning electric resistance as primary heat), prioritizes geothermal systems, and requires life-cycle cost analysis over 25 years to select the most efficient options. The bill also requires integrated building control systems to monitor energy use and gives preference to licensed Oklahoma vendors and locally made HVAC equipment. These changes aim to reduce energy costs, promote renewable energy integration, and ensure state buildings meet verified efficiency benchmarks.

Maddy summarySB 1807 eliminates a reduced assessment rate for nursing facilities under Oklahoma's Medicaid program, replacing it with a uniform per-patient day fee calculation. This fee, based on total annual patient gross receipts divided by patient days, directly affects licensed nursing facilities (excluding those operated by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs). The bill updates funding mechanisms, requiring the fee to fund specific Medicaid services including increasing personal needs allowances for nursing home residents from $30 to $50 monthly. It also clarifies that the fee must align with federal Medicaid reimbursement rules and ensures funds are exempt from budget cuts.

Maddy summarySB 1955 amends Oklahoma's Horse Racing Act to clarify key terms and require specific licensing for online wagering providers. It directly affects businesses operating "advance deposit account wagering" systems - where users pre-deposit funds for betting - by mandating they obtain a dedicated license from the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission. The bill defines these systems as a form of pari-mutuel wagering and requires the Commission to create rules governing the licensing process. These changes update regulatory language to address modern betting platforms while maintaining existing definitions for horse racing types (e.g., Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse).

Maddy summarySB 1526 allows limited partnerships or limited liability partnerships (LLPs) to hold retail spirits licenses in Oklahoma counties with 70,000+ residents. It permits existing limited partnership license holders to convert to LLPs without reapplying, provided they notify the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission within 90 days. The bill requires full disclosure of all partners (who must be natural persons) to the Commission within five business days of any partnership changes. It maintains existing restrictions, including no more than two package stores per person and no corporate ownership of these licenses. The changes apply only to retail spirits licenses in designated counties, not to other license types or package store ownership limits.

Maddy summarySB 1219 appropriates $1.3 million from unallocated General Revenue Funds to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically designated to provide direct support to multi-county tourism organizations across Oklahoma. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation, making it effective July 1, 2026, with the appropriation intended to sustain existing tourism initiatives rather than create new programs.

Maddy summarySB 1350 creates the Oklahoma State Data Center within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to serve as the state's primary hub for population data. It requires the Center to prepare population statistics, assist state agencies with demographic data, produce biennial population reports for the Legislature, and support reapportionment efforts. The bill establishes a revolving fund to cover costs, funded by fees from data services and a $500,000 appropriation from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2027. This Center directly affects state agencies, the Legislature, and the U.S. Census Bureau by centralizing population data management. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2167 modifies fees for publishing legal notices in Oklahoma newspapers. It increases per-word charges (to $0.22 for first insertions, $0.20 for subsequent) and sets a $25 minimum fee for notices. The bill requires newspapers to post all legally required notices for free on their websites and a statewide online platform, with no paywall access. It also specifies formatting rules (8-10pt type, no hyphenated words) and prohibits unreadable notices. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, affecting courts, government entities, and newspapers publishing legal notices.

Maddy summaryHB 2160 updates Oklahoma's regulations for new motor vehicle and powersport vehicle dealers, salespersons, and related licensing. It revises definitions (like clarifying what constitutes a "new motor vehicle dealer" or "salesperson"), modifies license fee schedules, requires dealers to visibly display licenses, and updates procedures for establishing or relocating dealerships. The bill directly affects dealers selling new cars or powersport vehicles (like ATVs), their sales staff, and the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission that enforces these rules. These changes aim to clarify requirements for dealer operations and registration while maintaining existing protections for consumers and fair competition.

Maddy summaryHB 2160 modernizes Oklahoma's licensing and regulatory framework for new motor vehicle dealers and salespeople. It updates definitions (excluding powersport dealers from "new motor vehicle dealer" status), requires salespersons to work exclusively for licensed dealers, modifies license fees, and clarifies requirements for dealer registrations and franchise agreements. The bill also specifies procedures for license suspension/revocation and mandates physical posting of licenses at dealer locations. As enacted on May 29, 2025, it directly affects new vehicle dealers, their sales staff, manufacturers, and distributors operating in Oklahoma.