Sen. Lisa Standridge

Maddy summarySB 484 prohibits Oklahoma municipalities with fewer than 300,000 residents (per the latest federal census) from providing homeless services, including owning or leasing land for homeless shelters. It requires such municipalities to immediately terminate any existing homeless programs or shelter services on the bill's effective date. The law defines "homeless person" and "homeless shelter" but focuses on restricting local government involvement in homeless services. It takes effect November 1, 2025, applying only to smaller municipalities. This is a policy restriction, not a funding or service expansion measure.

Maddy summaryHB 1939 modifies the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's powers by restricting its ability to construct new toll turnpikes to 25 specific, pre-approved locations listed in the bill. It requires the Authority to use data-driven transportation planning and public consultation before any new projects, removing prior flexibility to build elsewhere without legislative approval. The bill directly affects the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and future infrastructure planning, ensuring new toll roads must align with existing designated routes. Key provisions include codifying current turnpike locations (like the Turner Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike extensions) and mandating compliance with studies before construction.

Maddy summaryHB 1188 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to compensate property owners for nuisances caused by turnpike projects, such as noise, light pollution, and reduced property value, directly affecting owners of land within 800 feet of turnpike right-of-way. The bill mandates that the Authority send written notice to these property owners when acquiring land, informing them they can claim compensation equal to 10% of their property’s value. Property owners must request compensation in writing within 30 days, and the Authority must negotiate a settlement for 180 days; if unresolved, the case goes to court, where owners may recover legal fees if the court award exceeds the Authority’s last offer by 10% or more.

Maddy summaryHB 1188 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to compensate property owners for disruptions caused by turnpikes, directly affecting landowners whose property borders turnpike projects. The bill mandates a 10% payment of property value within 800 feet of the turnpike right-of-way for issues like noise, light pollution, access damage, and reduced property value. Property owners must submit written requests within 30 days of receiving notice about the turnpike project, and the Authority must negotiate compensation within 180 days or file a court case within 90 days if unresolved. If a court award exceeds the Authority’s final offer by 10% or more, property owners may recover legal fees. This bill, designated as an emergency, amends Oklahoma Statute 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1707.

Maddy summarySB 80 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to follow specific steps before proposing new turnpikes or modifications to existing ones. It mandates giving notice to affected property owners, allowing a 30-day public comment period, holding a hearing within 30 days of comments closing, and analyzing impacts on businesses (including requesting dollar estimates of costs) and consumer groups. The bill also specifies required details in public notices, such as maps, legal authority, and cost impacts, and grants affected parties legal standing to challenge violations with potential court cost and attorney fee recovery. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2872 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to follow new procedural steps before building new turnpikes or modifying existing ones. It mandates 30-day public comment periods for affected property owners and businesses, public hearings, and detailed analysis of financial and operational impacts on local businesses and consumers. The bill also requires the Authority to provide clear notices with maps and cost estimates, and allows affected parties to sue if procedures are skipped, recovering court costs and attorney fees. This directly affects communities, businesses, and consumers near proposed turnpike routes by increasing their input in the planning process.

Maddy summaryHB 2872, the Transportation Reform Act of 2025, requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to follow specific public engagement procedures before proposing new turnpikes or modifying existing ones. It mandates that the Authority provide clear notice to affected property owners and businesses, include plain-language summaries and maps, allow a 30-day public comment period, and hold a hearing within 30 days of the comment period’s end. The bill also requires the Authority to analyze and potentially modify proposals to address adverse impacts on businesses (including quantifiable cost estimates) and consumer groups. Violations of these requirements would make the Authority’s actions void, allowing affected parties to sue for costs and attorney fees. The bill is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1010, the "Presidential Preferential Primary Modernization Act of 2025," changes Oklahoma's rules for allocating delegates in the state's presidential primary. It requires that candidates receive at least 15% of votes in a congressional district to earn delegates, with leftover votes redistributed proportionally; if no candidate meets this threshold, the top vote-getter in the district receives all delegates. The bill also mandates that political parties pay the state for ballot costs (including printing and staffing) if they fail to follow these allocation rules, with an invoice requiring detailed cost breakdowns. Parties can appeal disputed invoices to the State Election Board within 30 days for a decision within 60 days. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1010 requires Oklahoma political parties to pay state costs if their delegates vote for a presidential candidate different from the winner of the state's primary election (except in cases of candidate death or disability). Specifically, if delegates deviate from the primary winner, the State Election Board calculates and invoices the party for ballot-related expenses (including printing, admin, and staffing), with a 90-day payment deadline. Failure to pay results in the party being barred from having candidates on future primary ballots. The bill does not change how delegates are initially allocated but adds financial consequences for post-primary deviations.

Maddy summarySB 858 modifies Oklahoma's firearms law to expand where individuals with valid handgun licenses may carry concealed or unconcealed weapons. It explicitly permits carry in government vehicle parking areas, school parking lots (with firearms stored hidden in locked vehicles when unattended), and municipal zoos/parks owned by public trusts or nonprofits (allowing concealed carry only). The bill also clarifies that private schools may adopt policies permitting weapon carry by licensed individuals, shielding them from liability for injuries under those policies. Additionally, it maintains restrictions in courthouses, schools (except as specified), gambling venues, and secured event properties, while defining minimum-security requirements for such events.