Sen. Todd Gollihare

Maddy summaryOklahoma's SB 1086 requires voters whose records match databases showing they are not U.S. citizens to provide proof of citizenship within 30 days or have their registration canceled. The bill mandates the State Election Board to compare voter lists with citizenship databases, notify affected voters, and allow proof via REAL ID-compliant documents. It directly affects registered voters flagged as non-citizens through this database matching process. The law also restricts access to voter registration lists, requiring applications for specific non-commercial uses like campaigns or political parties, and prohibits sharing the list online or with foreign entities.

Maddy summarySB 993 regulates how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) audit pharmacies in Oklahoma. It requires PBMs to provide 14 days' notice (30 days for wholesale audits) before audits, prohibits treating simple clerical errors (like typos or computer mistakes) as fraud, and bans recouping funds for such errors without proof of intentional fraud. The bill also mandates that if funds are recouped, pharmacies must refund patients first, and PBMs must conduct audits using licensed pharmacists for clinical judgments. This directly affects pharmacies and PBMs by setting clear standards for audit processes and preventing unfair financial penalties.

Maddy summarySB 993 establishes rules for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) conducting audits of pharmacies in Oklahoma. It requires PBMs to provide 14 days' notice (30 days for wholesale audits) before audits, prohibits recouping funds for simple clerical errors like typos, and mandates refunds to patients for any portion of recovered funds originally paid by them. The law also bans audits during the first seven days of any month without consent and requires PBMs to use licensed pharmacists for clinical audits. These provisions directly affect independent pharmacies and PBMs by standardizing audit processes and protecting pharmacies from financial penalties for unintentional mistakes.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1851, known as the "Oklahoma Fair Renewal Act," aims to regulate automatic renewal contracts between businesses and consumers in Oklahoma. It requires businesses to clearly disclose all automatic renewal offer terms, including pricing and cancellation policies, before a contract is executed and to provide a written acknowledgment. The bill mandates that consumers be given a simple and accessible way to cancel these contracts, such as a direct online link or an in-person option. Additionally, it requires businesses to provide timely notice of any material changes to contract terms and send renewal notices within a specific timeframe (15 to 45 days) before automatic renewals for certain contracts.

Maddy summaryHB 2103 updates procedures for Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission. It requires Commission members to recuse themselves if related by blood or marriage to a judicial applicant within the third degree, and mandates immediate removal for violations. The bill also requires members to disclose campaign contributions to judicial candidates within 10 days of receiving applications, with this information posted publicly online. These changes take effect November 1, 2025, and the bill was approved by the Governor on May 14, 2025. The law focuses on transparency and conflict avoidance in judicial appointments.

Maddy summaryHB 2136 creates a special revolving fund in the Oklahoma State Treasury to provide supplemental retirement pay to qualifying Oklahoma National Guard members. It directly affects members with 25+ years of service who retired from the National Guard but were ineligible for full federal retirement benefits due to age before the bill's effective date. The fund calculates payments based on what members would have received at full retirement age plus annual cost-of-living adjustments, paid monthly until they begin receiving federal benefits. Payments stop once federal benefits start, and the fund becomes operational on November 1, 2027. The bill does not apply to those retiring with active-duty military pensions.

Maddy summarySB 251 expands eligibility for Oklahoma county mental health and substance abuse funding to include employment, education, and housing programs alongside existing treatment services. It requires the state to allocate at least 0.5% of total funds to each county government or multi-county partnership applying for grants. The bill also mandates annual reports to legislative leaders detailing funding distribution and services provided. These changes aim to broaden community-based support options while ensuring minimum funding for all participating counties.

Maddy summaryHB 2136 creates the "Oklahoma National Guard Supplemental Retirement Pay Revolving Fund" to provide supplemental retirement payments to qualifying Oklahoma National Guard members. It directly affects members with at least 25 years of service who have accrued enough service to retire under federal systems but haven't reached the required age to receive full federal benefits. The bill authorizes monthly payments calculated based on what they'd receive if they'd reached retirement age, plus annual cost-of-living adjustments, until they begin receiving federal retirement benefits. Payments stop when federal benefits start, and funds are prorated if insufficient to cover all eligible members. The program becomes effective November 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySB 251 expands the types of mental health and substance abuse services eligible for funding under Oklahoma's County Community Safety Investment Fund. It adds employment, education, and housing programs to the existing categories of qualifying services, alongside treatment programs and jail diversion initiatives. The bill guarantees that every county or multi-county partnership receives at least 0.5% of the total funding pool each year. Counties must report how funds are used annually to the legislature, ensuring transparency in service allocation.

Maddy summaryHB 2103 establishes new requirements and guidelines for members of the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) in Oklahoma. It mandates that JNC members recuse themselves from decisions concerning judicial applicants to whom they are closely related, with non-compliance resulting in immediate removal and a permanent ban from the commission. The bill also requires JNC members to publicly disclose any campaign contributions they have made to judicial applicants. Furthermore, it specifies that an applicant's residence for JNC eligibility, specifically for Oklahoma Bar Association members, will be determined by their address on file with the State Election Board.