Sen. Randy Grellner

Maddy summarySB 1781 creates the Federal Education Deregulation Task Force to study how Oklahoma public schools and state education agencies use federal education funds. The task force, composed of seven members including legislative committee chairs and a certified teacher, will analyze all federal funding sources, their requirements, and impacts on student outcomes by December 1, 2026. It will assess whether federal programs benefit students, align with state goals, and whether state-level replacements would be needed if federal funding ends. The findings must be submitted to the Governor and Legislature and posted publicly, but the bill itself does not change funding or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 2141 creates Oklahoma's "PFAS-Safe Biosolids and Farmland Protection Act" to regulate the land application of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) and septage on farmland. It requires mandatory PFAS testing before application using EPA Method 1633, establishes four tiered concentration limits (from unrestricted use at <20μg/kg to prohibition at >100μg/kg), and mandates that generators share test results and tier information with landowners before application. The bill directly affects wastewater treatment facilities (generators), farmers receiving land application, and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (enforcement). Landowners must provide written consent acknowledging PFAS data, and records must be kept for 10 years, with additional safeguards for food crops and sensitive areas.

Maddy summarySR 26 is a resolution supporting Senate Bill 1640, which aims to strengthen existing rules prohibiting alcohol consumption or intoxication during Oklahoma Senate sessions. It directly affects Senate members and staff by urging swift committee and floor consideration of SB 1640 to enforce Senate Rule 5-5 D. and the Oklahoma Constitution (Article 2, Section 11), which already ban intoxication in the chamber. The resolution affirms the Senate’s commitment to professional conduct and condemns intoxication during sessions as incompatible with legislative duties. This procedural resolution does not change laws itself but advocates for expediting SB 1640’s passage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 25) is a formal statement by the Oklahoma Senate condemning the failure to enforce rules against intoxication in the chamber and the Oklahoma Constitution's provisions on drunkenness in office. It specifically denounces the lack of action regarding apparent intoxication among senators during the 2025 session and condemns retaliatory measures taken against Senator Shane Jett for raising concerns about rule adherence. The resolution calls for Senate leadership to immediately reinstate Senator Jett to his roles as Vice Chair of the Committee on Administrative Rules and as a Presiding Officer. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but expresses the Senate's position on these specific matters.

Maddy summarySB 880 eliminates a requirement that five of the seven members of Oklahoma's Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors must hold a master's or higher degree. The bill amends state law to remove this educational criterion, allowing board members to qualify with only a bachelor's degree or lower. This change directly affects individuals seeking appointment to the board, expanding eligibility for the five membership slots previously restricted by the degree requirement. The amendment updates statutory language without altering other board composition rules, such as experience requirements or appointment procedures.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 880 amends the qualifications for individuals serving on the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. The bill eliminates the prior educational requirement that mandated specific numbers of board members hold a master's or bachelor's degree. Instead, it maintains the requirement that members be licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselors with at least three years of experience. This change directly affects who is eligible for appointment to the Board.

Maddy summarySB 1066 creates a state registry for physicians who recommend medical marijuana in Oklahoma, requiring them to complete specific medical education courses annually to be listed. It mandates that all medical marijuana businesses use a detailed inventory tracking system to record every transaction, from planting to sale, including product types, batches, and sales data. The law also prohibits physicians from being located at the same address as dispensaries and requires them to notify the authority if a patient no longer qualifies for a medical marijuana license. These changes apply directly to licensed physicians, medical marijuana businesses, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, effective January 1, 2026. The bill was signed into law by the governor on May 9, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1066 requires the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to establish and maintain a registry for physicians who recommend medical marijuana. To be listed on this registry, physicians must complete specific initial and ongoing medical education related to medical marijuana. The bill also mandates that OMMA implement a comprehensive statewide seed-to-sale inventory tracking system for all medical marijuana businesses. These businesses will be required to use or integrate with this system and maintain detailed records of all transactions, cultivation, and product movement.

Maddy summarySB 1048 requires Oklahoma insurance carriers to offer shared savings incentive programs that reward enrollees for choosing health care providers charging less than the carrier's average allowed amount for comparable services. Enrollees receive at least 25% of the savings as a cash payment or credit toward their deductible, calculated based on the difference between the provider's agreed-upon rate and the carrier's average in-network cost. Carriers must disclose average allowed amounts, publish program details online, report participation data to the Insurance Department, and ensure enrollees' out-of-pocket costs remain no higher than in-network rates. The bill applies to all health benefit plans sold in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1048 requires Oklahoma insurance carriers to offer a shared savings incentive program, directly affecting policyholders and healthcare providers. The bill mandates that carriers provide financial rewards (minimum 25% of savings) to enrollees who choose providers charging below the average rate paid by the carrier for comparable services, including out-of-network options where the provider agrees to accept a lower rate. Carriers must publish service lists and average rates online, report participation data to the Insurance Department, and ensure enrollees' out-of-network costs don't exceed in-network cost-sharing. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025.