Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma laws to clarify the rules for eminent domain, which allows the government to take private property for public projects. It defines specific terms like "abandoned property" and "blighted property" and limits the use of eminent domain to purposes such as building roads, schools, or parks, while also including the cleanup of dangerous or unused properties. A key provision requires that if the government takes land it does not immediately use, it must first offer to sell that land back to the original owner at the lower of the appraised value or the purchase price. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts must strictly interpret these rules and prohibits expanding eminent domain powers unless explicitly authorized by a new statute.
Sen. Todd Gollihare
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Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to create a program allowing family members of Medicaid recipients to serve as recognized caregivers. Under the new rules, these family members would be supervised by registered nurses and could provide skilled care tasks through licensed home care agencies. The program requires approved family caregivers to pass background checks and complete training standards set by the State Board of Health. Home care agencies would receive reimbursement from the state for services provided by these recognized family members. The legislation also updates existing definitions in the Home Care Act to clarify who is excluded from this specific family caregiver program.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Ad Valorem Division within the Oklahoma Tax Commission to support county assessors in evaluating property values for taxes. The division will provide standardized forms, technical training, and valuation guides, while requiring county assessors to use only approved materials and follow state rules. It also mandates that the division share specific data, such as income tax return information, with county assessors to ensure accurate valuations and allow the division to request ownership details from other state agencies. Additionally, the division must supply location data and addresses to the U.S. Census Bureau upon request to assist with census work. These changes take effect on November 1, 2024.