Sen. Mary Boren

Maddy summarySB 200 clarifies procedures for handling estate funds when beneficiaries cannot be located or are minors. It requires executors or administrators to apply to court for specific instructions if money must be paid to a minor without a guardian within 90 days, an unknown beneficiary who won't claim funds within 90 days, or a deceased beneficiary during probate. The bill mandates that funds be deposited with the county treasurer in a state bank for a specified term (ending at age 18 for minors or when a guardian is appointed), with automatic release upon those conditions. It also specifies that unclaimed funds over $100 must be invested in insured accounts after 30 days, with full payment upon claim. The law became effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 200 requires estate executors or administrators to petition courts to deposit unclaimed funds into state banks when beneficiaries (like minors without guardians or unknown heirs) cannot receive payments within 90 days. Funds must remain in a bank account for a specified term - until the minor turns 18 or the beneficiary claims them - before release. If over $100 remains unclaimed for 30 days, courts may invest it in insured accounts, with earnings paid upon claim. The bill updates Oklahoma’s estate distribution rules to clarify handling of undistributed funds and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 820 expands Oklahoma's sports league rebate program to include the WNBA, WPF, and NWSL, in addition to the existing NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. It allows qualifying professional sports teams (with specific payroll and employment thresholds) to receive quarterly rebates based on verified in-state payroll, capped at $10 million annually per team. The rebate requires teams to maintain operations in Oklahoma for eligibility and repay funds if they leave within three years. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee.

Maddy summarySB 820 expands Oklahoma's existing sports league rebate program to include women's professional leagues (WNBA, WPF, and NWSL) alongside the original five major men's leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS). It requires eligible teams to meet specific thresholds: an annual payroll of at least $10 million for sports-league jobs and 80% full-time staff in the state, with a yearly rebate cap of $10 million per team. Teams must apply through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and repay all rebates if they leave the state within three years of receiving payments. The program also directs 5% of quarterly rebates to a state fund for economic development. This bill directly affects professional sports teams meeting these criteria operating in Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 821 requires Oklahoma state agencies to include detailed information about their information technology (IT) needs and estimated costs in annual budget requests. Specifically, agencies must now quantify technology requirements and associated expenditures (such as software, hardware, and services) when submitting budget forms to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. This change applies to all state agencies submitting budget reports, excluding higher education institutions and certain other specified entities. The bill aims to improve transparency and planning around technology spending within state operations.

Maddy summarySB 821 requires Oklahoma state agencies to include specific details about information technology needs and estimated costs in their annual budget requests to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. This amendment to existing budget reporting rules (62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.36) mandates agencies to quantify technology expenditures, including IT services and systems, alongside other budget details. The requirement applies to all state agencies submitting budget forms, though it excludes the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and institutions within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. This change aims to improve transparency around technology spending in state agency budgets.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 6) is a ceremonial measure recognizing Oklahoma's historical ties with Ireland and commemorating St. Patrick's Day. It formally observes Oklahoma's long-standing friendship with Ireland - including the Choctaw Nation's 19th-century aid to Ireland during the famine - and acknowledges Ireland's diplomatic and economic connections to Oklahoma. The resolution directs the Oklahoma Senate to commemorate March 17 as St. Patrick's Day and distribute copies to Ireland's Senate Chair and Oklahoma's American Irish State Legislators Caucus. It contains no new policy, funding, or binding obligations, serving solely as symbolic recognition of cultural and historical bonds.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates Oklahoma's historical friendship with Ireland and designates March 17 as St. Patrick's Day in Oklahoma. It directs copies to Irish officials and the Oklahoma American Irish State Legislators Caucus, recognizing cultural ties like the Choctaw Nation's 1840s famine-era aid to Ireland and recent economic partnerships. The bill has no binding policy effects, as it is purely ceremonial.

Maddy summarySB 367 modifies Oklahoma's earned income tax credit (EITC) calculation for tax years 2022 through 2025. It sets the state credit at 5% of the federal EITC amount and requires that the maximum credit be prorated based on how much a taxpayer's Oklahoma-adjusted gross income compares to their federal adjusted gross income. This change directly affects low-to-moderate income Oklahoma residents who claim the state EITC on their tax returns. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 367 modifies Oklahoma's earned income tax credit (EITC) calculation by setting it at 5% of the federal EITC amount under Section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code. This change applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2022, and later, directly affecting Oklahoma residents who qualify for the EITC - primarily low-to-moderate income workers and families. The bill clarifies that excess credit beyond state tax liability will be refunded, removes the option for advance payment, and updates statutory references. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.