Sen. Todd Gollihare

Maddy summarySB 1345 allocates $2 million from Oklahoma's general revenue to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will specifically hire an engineer to develop a regional water district serving Creek and Okmulgee counties. This bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency to address immediate water resource planning needs. The measure directly affects the OWRB's budget and the residents of Creek and Okmulgee counties through the planned water district implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 2752 modifies Oklahoma's eminent domain rules for electricity providers, prohibiting the use of eminent domain for renewable energy facilities (like wind, solar, battery storage, or hydrogen projects) on private property. It requires electricity companies seeking eminent domain for high-voltage transmission lines (>300 kV) to first obtain a Certificate of Authority from the Corporation Commission. The bill directly affects electricity providers, private landowners, and renewable energy developers by restricting eminent domain access for renewables and adding a regulatory step for major infrastructure. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2752 restricts the use of eminent domain (taking private property for public use) for renewable energy facilities like wind, solar, and battery storage projects. It also requires utility companies seeking to build major electric transmission lines over 300 kilovolts to first obtain a Certificate of Authority from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The bill directly affects electricity and gas providers, private property owners, and renewable energy developers by limiting eminent domain for renewables and adding a new approval step for large transmission projects. It becomes effective June 9, 2025, after Governor approval.

Maddy summaryOklahoma's SB 773 regulates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) by prohibiting unfair practices that affect independent pharmacies and patients. It requires PBMs to pay independent pharmacies the same reimbursement rate for identical drugs as they pay PBM-owned pharmacies, banning "spread pricing" where PBMs charge plans more than they pay pharmacies. The bill also prohibits PBMs from charging pharmacies fees for claim submission, network enrollment, or claims processing, and restricts retroactive payment reductions except for fraud or audit errors. These changes directly impact PBMs, pharmacies, and health plans operating in Oklahoma, aiming to ensure fairer payment practices. The bill was vetoed by the governor but overridden by the legislature on May 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2263 prohibits using cellular telephones or electronic devices while driving on specific road segments, directly affecting drivers who use phones in those areas. The bill removes the previous exception for zones where workers are present and changes the effective date to November 1, 2025 (from July 1, 2026). It establishes penalties for violations and allows municipalities to enforce stricter local ordinances. The law applies to all road segments designated under the bill, not limited to construction zones.

Maddy summaryHB 2622 modifies Oklahoma's public nuisance laws to specifically define repeated use of property for certain felony crimes as a public nuisance. It states that using property to repeatedly commit drug distribution, prostitution, human trafficking, or sex trafficking (resulting in a felony conviction) constitutes a public nuisance under Oklahoma law. The bill clarifies that civil actions for public nuisance require proof the defendant controlled the conditions causing harm, and it explicitly states that lawful product manufacturing or sales cannot be deemed a public nuisance. This law, enacted without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025, directly affects property owners or occupants whose premises are repeatedly used for these specific illegal activities.

Maddy summaryHB 2516 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development - Schools Revolving Fund" (BIND-Schools Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury to support military base infrastructure. The fund, which has no annual budget restrictions, provides resources for the Oklahoma Military Department to invest in new construction or improvements to education facilities located on military bases. These investments aim to either reduce the risk of military base closures or encourage base expansions within Oklahoma. The law became effective July 1, 2025, after passing without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2518 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development - Technology Revolving Fund" (BIND-Technology Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury to support military infrastructure. The Oklahoma Military Department uses this fund, alone or with other resources, to invest in projects like military simulation software licenses - aimed at preventing base closures or encouraging expansions in Oklahoma. The fund is permanent (not limited by fiscal years) and requires expenditures to be approved by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2518 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development-Technology Revolving Fund" (BIND-Tech Fund) in Oklahoma's state treasury, specifically for the Oklahoma Military Department to prevent base closures or support expansions of military infrastructure within the state. The fund, which is reusable and not limited by fiscal years, finances infrastructure investments like purchasing simulation training software licenses. It became law on May 29, 2025, and takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting Oklahoma's military bases by funding projects aimed at securing their long-term operations.

Maddy summaryHB 2516 creates the "Base Infrastructure Needs and Development-Schools Revolving Fund" (BIND-Schools Fund) within Oklahoma's State Treasury. This fund, managed by the Oklahoma Military Department, provides dedicated financing for infrastructure improvements at military bases in Oklahoma, specifically targeting common education facilities on those bases. The law requires these investments to either prevent base closures or support base expansions. Funds can be used for new construction or facility upgrades, with expenditures authorized through standard state budget processes. The bill became effective July 1, 2025, after being signed into law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.