Sen. Todd Gollihare

Maddy summaryHB 3981 creates a program to provide financial incentives to full-time prosecutors working in Oklahoma's designated high-need localities. Eligible prosecutors can receive up to $50,000 over five years, with potential additional $10,000 for each two-year service extension beyond that period, subject to available funding. To qualify, prosecutors must agree to a service obligation; leaving early requires repaying funds proportionally. The program is funded through a new revolving fund in the state treasury, managed by the District Attorneys Council, which determines high-need areas based on factors like population size, remoteness, and recruitment challenges.

Maddy summaryHB 4237 creates the "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" as a standalone legislative act, explicitly stating it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this new act. This is a procedural bill that names a future legislative framework but does not establish new substantive criminal procedure rules or affect any specific groups. It has no direct policy impact beyond its own naming and effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 4104 expands Oklahoma's sex offender registration requirements by adding 38 new offenses to the list that trigger mandatory registration. It amends Oklahoma Statutes to require registration for convictions involving second or subsequent domestic violence offenses, stalking, certain animal cruelty, specific violations of the Sex Offenders Registration Act (like failing to register), and other specified crimes. This affects individuals convicted of any of these newly designated offenses, including repeat domestic abuse, stalking, or offenses related to non-compliance with registration rules. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not address loitering as implied by its title.

Maddy summaryHB 3581 amends the effective date of a bill that makes certain acts during riots unlawful. The amendment changes the original November 1, 2026, effective date to take effect immediately upon passage, citing an "emergency" for public peace and safety. This adjustment allows the law to apply without delay, directly affecting individuals who engage in specified conduct during civil disturbances. The bill itself focuses on defining and penalizing specific riot-related actions, though the amendment primarily addresses timing rather than altering the core prohibitions.

Maddy summaryHB 2979, the Talyn Bain Act, requires Oklahoma's Department of Transportation (ODOT) to establish 45 mph school zones on specific state highways when local jurisdictions (like school districts or municipalities) request them. This applies to highways meeting three conditions: having four or more lanes adjacent to a school, having a 65+ mph speed limit without special access features near a school, or being within 150 yards of school property. After establishment, the requesting local jurisdiction must cover all maintenance and operational costs for the zone signage and equipment. The reduced speed limit is enforced only when flashing beacons are active during school drop-off/pick-up times or additional approved hours.

Maddy summarySB 171 modernizes maintenance procedures for the State Capitol Building, Capitol Grounds, and Governor's Mansion, with an emergency designation. The bill updates infrastructure upkeep protocols for these state properties, directly affecting state maintenance staff and the physical facilities. It focuses on operational improvements rather than new regulations or public-facing policies. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as requested.)

Maddy summaryHB 4336 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Interventional Pain Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not describe any substantive policy changes, regulations, or requirements for healthcare providers or patients. It serves solely as a naming and effective date provision for a future law. No specific provisions or affected parties are detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 4226 changes Oklahoma court procedures for requesting a judge's disqualification. It requires parties in a case to first ask the judge directly to step aside in private (in camera), and if denied, file a formal motion within 10 days before trial. The judge must rule on the motion within 15 days, and denied motions can be appealed to the chief judge (or presiding judge if the chief is involved) within 5 days for a ruling within 30 days. This process affects anyone involved in court cases who believes a judge should recuse themselves, adding clear timelines to the disqualification request system. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4324 allows Oklahoma district attorneys to request sentence adjustments for certain offenders at any time after sentencing, provided they do not seek to increase confinement or supervision periods. The bill requires district attorneys to seek victim input and provide written notice to victims before filing such requests, and courts must consider rehabilitation progress, changed circumstances, and victim testimony when reviewing adjustments. It specifically applies to offenders serving life without parole for non-violent crimes (after 10+ years), drug-related sentences, and others, while excluding death sentences, life without parole for violent crimes, and sex offender registration cases. The law aims to create a structured process for modifying sentences based on updated information, with victims having a formal role in the review.

Maddy summarySB 1447 prohibits the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Plan from awarding contracts to pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) that have settled lawsuits, been fined, or faced judgments exceeding $4 million in the past five years. The bill requires that state contract evaluations must favor PBMs headquartered in Oklahoma for at least one year and disfavor PBMs with corporate ties to health insurers, retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, or drug manufacturers. Contracted PBMs must also certify compliance with Oklahoma’s health information laws and maintain SOC 2 Type 2 security certification. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.