Sen. Lisa Standridge

Maddy summarySB 1867 prohibits the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority from charging tolls on any turnpike project that has averaged fewer than 25,000 vehicles per day for five consecutive years. It also allows tolls to be reinstated only if such a project reaches or exceeds 25,000 average daily vehicles for five consecutive years. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma Turnpike Authority projects and updates tolling rules under Oklahoma Statutes §1711. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1957 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to compensate property owners whose land is damaged by turnpike projects, including indirect damage like reduced property value or access issues. Owners adjacent to turnpike projects within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way can request either monetary compensation or full property acquisition at fair market value. The Authority must notify owners before land acquisition, allow a 20-day window to request compensation, and negotiate in good faith for 180 days - otherwise, disputes go to court with potential attorney fee awards. This bill takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.

Maddy summarySB 2013 requires all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies (including county sheriff's offices and municipal police departments) to join the federal 287(g) Program by September 1, 2026, and ensure at least 25% of their certified officers (or a minimum of five officers) are trained to perform authorized immigration enforcement functions under federal supervision. Agencies failing to comply risk losing state funding, including grants from the Justice Reinvestment Program and CLEET revolving funds, and may face accreditation revocation. The bill mandates good-faith efforts to meet federal requirements for the program and directs the Attorney General to create rules for implementation. It was designated an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summarySB 2000 increases Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption for primary residences. It raises the exemption amount from $1,000 to $5,000 for tax years beginning in 2027 and beyond, affecting homeowners who qualify as homestead owners under state law. The bill amends Section 2889 of Oklahoma Statutes to reflect this change, maintaining the current $1,000 exemption for tax years through 2026. The increase becomes effective November 1, 2026, reducing property tax bills for qualifying homeowners starting in 2027. This is a direct policy change to property tax relief for residential property owners.

Maddy summarySB 1891 creates the Oklahoma Teacher-Led Curriculum Development Act, requiring the State Department of Education to establish a teacher-led consortium by August 1, 2026. The consortium must include certified teachers with at least five years of experience and a "superior" or "highly effective" evaluation rating, representing diverse school sizes (urban, rural, and varying student enrollment). It will review and approve first-grade math curriculum meeting state standards, with the approved curriculum published online by January 31, 2027, and expand to other subjects per a schedule. The bill directly affects Oklahoma public school teachers and districts by shifting curriculum development authority to teacher-led groups.

Maddy summarySB 1986 updates Oklahoma's income tax code to clarify how taxpayers adjust federal net operating loss deductions when calculating Oklahoma taxable income. It modifies Section 2358 to specify that for tax years beginning after 2000, Oklahoma net operating losses must be separately calculated under state law, not federal rules, and adjusts carryback periods for certain years. This primarily affects businesses and individuals claiming net operating loss deductions on their Oklahoma tax returns. The bill makes technical updates to statutory language and references but does not create new tax exemptions.

Maddy summarySB 2043 repeals Section 2-1101 of Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, which previously provided legal protections for harm-reduction services. This change directly affects organizations and programs offering services like needle exchanges or overdose prevention, removing their statutory immunity. The bill also amends definitions in Sections 2-101 and 2-101.1 to update language about drug paraphernalia and eliminate related protections. It declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon enactment. This is a procedural legislative change removing existing legal safeguards for harm-reduction initiatives.

Maddy summarySB 1993 allows Oklahoma counties that fund libraries through voter-approved property tax levies to reduce those tax rates via county commission resolution, provided the rate stays at or above 1 mill (the constitutional minimum). The resolution must specify current and proposed rates, confirm the reduced rate still funds the library adequately, and state the reduction serves taxpayers' best interests. It applies to counties using special levies for libraries, directly affecting local library budgets and taxpayer property bills. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and codifies this process into state law.

Maddy summarySB 2016 directs Oklahoma's Department of Career and Technology Education to prioritize federal Perkins Act funds for expanding high-demand vocational programs (like welding, healthcare, and construction) in technology center school districts. It requires 20% of state leadership funds to support high school student enrollment through transportation, tuition waivers, and school partnerships, and creates performance incentives for districts increasing student participation. The bill mandates an annual report tracking enrollment growth, industry credentials earned, and fund distribution to the Governor and legislature. It directly affects technology center districts and Oklahoma high school students seeking vocational training pathways.

Maddy summarySB 2089 requires Oklahoma cities with populations over 65,000 (as determined by the latest federal census) to establish a formal "Municipal Criminal Court of Record" for handling serious ordinance violations. It increases maximum penalties for certain offenses, such as allowing fines up to $2,500 for repeat prostitution violations in cities over 200,000 people, and sets new limits like $1,200 fines or six-month jail terms for most violations. Defendants facing fines over $500 are guaranteed a jury trial unless they waive it, and courts gain authority to handle cases involving traffic offenses related to alcohol/drugs. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting residents in large cities and city governments required to create these courts.