Sen. Todd Gollihare

Maddy summaryHB 2158 updates Oklahoma's motor vehicle licensing rules for car dealers and related entities. It prohibits manufacturers (factories) from directly engaging in dealership operations, clarifies who qualifies as a "new motor vehicle dealer," and requires dealer management system providers to meet new data security standards. The bill also modifies procedures for license revocation or suspension and updates definitions for terms like "manufacturer" and "distributor." These changes directly affect car dealers, manufacturers, and businesses managing dealer data systems.

Maddy summaryHB 2049 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid managed care plans to comply with federal parity laws for mental health and substance use disorder coverage. It mandates regular compliance checks on nonquantitative treatment limitations (like prior authorization), creates a standardized process for handling parity complaints, and requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to publicly report on compliance. The law directly affects Medicaid managed care plans, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and Medicaid beneficiaries seeking mental health or substance use services. Key provisions include contract requirements for parity analysis, public disclosure of compliance reports, and a 30-day deadline for publishing federal reports. The bill became effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2295 prohibits public trust hospitals in Oklahoma communities with fewer than 30,000 residents (per federal census) from transferring their licenses to locations more than 15 miles away. If a hospital plans to close, the bill mandates a mediation process: the hospital and municipality each appoint a mediator, who then select a third mediator to set a sale price for the facility if agreement isn’t reached. Hospital trustees must complete an approved education program within 90 days of appointment and certify they have no financial ties to potential buyers. The bill also requires CMS provider numbers to revert to the hospital immediately upon termination of third-party leases. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2049 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to ensure Medicaid managed care plans comply with federal and state parity laws for mental health and substance use disorder services. It mandates that contracts with these plans include provisions for regular compliance analysis of nonquantitative treatment limitations. The bill also tasks the OHCA with developing a process for investigating and resolving parity complaints and requires the public release of compliance reports and de-identified substantiated complaints. These changes aim to enhance oversight and transparency for mental health and substance use disorder coverage for individuals on Medicaid.

Maddy summaryHB 2158 updates Oklahoma motor vehicle laws, primarily affecting new motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and dealer management system providers. The bill amends existing definitions related to motor vehicles and clarifies which entities require licensure, while also prohibiting certain "factory engagement." It modifies data security standards for dealer management system providers and outlines actions for the denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses for those involved in motor vehicle sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 2295, enacts new regulations for public trust hospitals in Oklahoma, particularly those located in communities with fewer than 30,000 residents. It prohibits these hospitals from transferring their licenses to new addresses more than 15 miles away. The bill also establishes a mediation process to determine a sales price if such a hospital announces closure, allowing the beneficiary municipality a potential option to purchase the facility. Furthermore, it requires all public trust hospital trustees to complete a certified education program and prohibits them from receiving personal benefits during the sale of a hospital.

Maddy summaryOklahoma Senate Bill 742 modifies where individuals with valid handgun licenses can carry concealed or unconcealed firearms. It expands lawful carry to government vehicle parking areas, school parking lots (with firearms stored hidden in locked vehicles), and properties adjacent to prohibited areas. The bill also adds specific requirements for events held on secured property (e.g., metal fences, metal detectors) and clarifies that private schools may allow firearm carry if they adopt a written policy. School personnel with security licenses may carry on school grounds under designated policies, while municipal zoos and parks may permit concealed carry only. The law updates existing restrictions without changing penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryHB 1571 removes the June 30, 2027, expiration date for the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission, making the commission permanent. It directly affects the commission's nine-member structure, which includes state agency representatives, Route 66 community members, and tourism/marketing experts. The bill updates the commission's revolving fund rules to allow ongoing preservation and development of Route 66, including funding application processes and reporting requirements. The law took effect on May 7, 2025, after becoming law without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 600 increases court filing fees in Oklahoma by adding new mandatory assessments to existing civil case fees. It requires an additional $6 for the Law Library Fund, $25 for the Court Information System, $5-$10 for court-appointed child advocates (OCASA), and $2 split between judicial complaint and interpreter services funds. These new fees apply to all civil court filings, including common cases like divorce ($183 base fee) and small claims ($150 base fee), with the exception of those qualifying for fee waivers due to poverty. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and includes a temporary $10 fee for court records preservation until November 2027.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1571 removes the June 30, 2027, expiration date for the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission, making it a permanent state entity. The bill also updates the rules governing the budgeting and expenditure of funds from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Revolving Fund. These changes allow the Commission to continue its work indefinitely, focusing on the preservation and development of Route 66 in Oklahoma. This directly affects the Commission members and stakeholders involved in Route 66 tourism, historic preservation, and local businesses along the route.