Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summaryHB 2167 adjusts fees for publishing legal notices in Oklahoma newspapers and requires online posting. It increases word-based notice costs (e.g., $0.15 first insertion, $0.14 subsequent) and sets a $25 minimum charge, while raising tabular notice fees (e.g., $1.10 per line first insertion). The bill mandates that newspapers publish notices online at no cost to the public on both their websites and a statewide platform, and requires notices to be in readable 8-10 point type. This directly affects individuals, government entities, and newspapers publishing legal notices, including county treasurers handling delinquent tax lists.

Maddy summaryHB 2897 requires Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries to display a specific warning sign near checkout areas and two other visible locations. The sign must state: "WARNING: INGESTING THC PRODUCTS WHILE PREGNANT IS NOT HEALTHY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNBORN CHILD," using a minimum 48-point font on an 8.5x11 inch sign. Dispensary licensees must cover the cost of producing these signs, which become effective November 1, 2025. The bill directly affects licensed dispensaries by adding a new signage requirement without changing medical marijuana access or distribution rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1628 establishes a registration system for roofing contractors in Oklahoma, requiring the Construction Industries Board to oversee both commercial and residential roofer endorsements. It directly affects roofing contractors seeking to legally work in the state by setting examination, education, and registration standards. Key provisions include the Board’s authority to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke endorsements, conduct investigations, and impose fines (up to $3,500 for repeated residential violations). The bill, now law as of May 28, 2025, codifies these requirements and enforcement mechanisms under Oklahoma Statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 1628 establishes a registration and endorsement system for roofing contractors in Oklahoma, requiring both commercial and residential roofers to obtain endorsements from the Construction Industries Board. The Board will set exam and training requirements, enforce quality standards, and handle applications, renewals, and denials for these endorsements. For violations, the Board can issue fines (starting at $500 for a first residential violation) or revoke endorsements after repeated offenses, with specific penalty tiers for residential work. This law directly affects roofing contractors seeking to operate in Oklahoma and expands the Board's regulatory authority over the industry.

Maddy summaryHB 2897 requires Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries to display a specific warning sign near checkout areas. The sign must be 8.5 inches tall by 11 inches wide, use 48-point font, and state: "WARNING: INGESTING THC PRODUCTS WHILE PREGNANT IS NOT HEALTHY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNBORN CHILD." Dispensaries must cover the cost of creating and displaying these signs. The requirement takes effect November 1, 2025, and applies directly to licensed medical marijuana stores.

Maddy summaryHB 2110 creates a tax rebate program to attract live-audience sitcom production to Oklahoma. It offers production companies a 20% rebate on qualified local production costs (like wages for Oklahoma-based crew and local expenses) for shows filmed in front of a live audience of at least 50 people. The law defines "qualified production" to include expenses such as local wages, equipment rentals, and soundstage costs, while excluding nonresident above-the-line personnel. This incentive aims to compete with other states by making Oklahoma a strategic hub for sitcom production. The bill became law on May 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1257 prohibits roofing contractors from promising to pay insurance deductibles or compensating homeowners for services as an inducement. It requires contractors to provide written notices about this rule with initial estimates and mandates that complaints about violations be sent to the Insurance Department and Attorney General for investigation. The law directly affects roofing contractors and homeowners dealing with insurance claims, ensuring contractors cannot mislead insureds about deductible costs. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2286 creates a new "assistant funeral director" license in Oklahoma, directly affecting funeral directors who wish to hire assistants and potential applicants seeking this role. The bill requires applicants to have 60 college semester hours from an accredited institution, pass the Oklahoma Funeral Board law exam, pay fees, and demonstrate good moral character (without automatic disqualification for felony convictions). Each licensed funeral director may have only one assistant, who must work under their direct supervision, with licenses expiring December 31 annually and requiring continuing education. This bill became law on May 27, 2025, establishing clear requirements for this new license category.

Maddy summaryHB 2807 creates a new "medical marijuana transporter license" category for businesses handling medical marijuana products. It allows licensed transporters (including current growers, processors, dispensaries, and new applicants) to operate warehouses with annual permits, maintain security-compliant storage, and use a state tracking system for all shipments. The bill requires GPS trackers on transport vehicles, labeled secure containers, and detailed inventory manifests documenting all movements. These provisions directly affect medical marijuana businesses, transporters, and warehouses by standardizing transportation rules and enhancing product tracking across Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 2803 establishes clear rules for terminating beer distributor agreements in Oklahoma. It requires brewers to provide 60 days to cure most issues before termination, with specific immediate termination grounds like non-payment, bankruptcy, license revocation, or felony convictions. Distributors terminated under these rules get 120 days to sell their brand rights, and the new distributor must pay fair market value for lost rights plus cover remaining beer inventory at "laid in cost" (actual purchase price). This bill directly affects brewers and beer distributors by standardizing termination procedures and protecting distributors from arbitrary ending of agreements.