Sen. Kristen Thompson

Maddy summarySB 985 creates Oklahoma's "Local Food for Schools Program," which helps school districts purchase food from local farmers and food producers. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture will reimburse schools for local food costs and encourage partnerships with local producers. It establishes a permanent revolving fund in the state treasury, funded by legislative appropriations, to support these purchases without annual budget constraints. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, directly benefiting school districts and Oklahoma agricultural producers.

Maddy summaryHB 3638 creates Oklahoma's participation in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program starting in 2027, providing supplemental food benefits to eligible children during school breaks. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) will administer the program, coordinating with the State Department of Education to determine eligibility and share data (while complying with privacy laws). Benefits will follow the same food restrictions as Oklahoma's SNAP program, and the program's implementation depends on available legislative funding. A special fund for administrative costs will be established in the State Treasury, funded by federal and other sources, and the bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1730 requires Oklahoma law enforcement officers to submit reports of alleged sex offenses (those that would require sex offender registration under state law) to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within 30 days, regardless of whether an arrest is made. The bill mandates that these reports include details like the accused's identifying information, offense nature, and location, while keeping all submitted information confidential except for official investigations or prosecutions. This law directly affects law enforcement officers who handle such reports and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, which will manage the centralized records. It takes effect on November 1, 2026, and does not change existing registration requirements for convicted offenders.

Maddy summarySB 1833 directs Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to seek a federal waiver preventing SNAP (food stamp) benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks, and to potentially exclude other "nonnutritive" foods. The department must submit a waiver request to the USDA with public health justification, an implementation plan for retail point-of-sale systems, and an education strategy for recipients. If approved, the restrictions would take effect within six months, requiring annual reports to state leaders on SNAP spending patterns and program impacts. This bill directly affects SNAP recipients in Oklahoma by changing eligible purchases and requires federal approval for implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 3622 appropriates $500,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for preparing for the 2030 Decennial Census. The funds are specifically designated for technology improvements to support census operations. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for census coordination, ensuring Oklahoma is prepared for the nationwide count. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to expedite funding.

Maddy summarySB 1771 authorizes Oklahoma's Workforce Commission to collect specific workforce data from state agencies, schools, and other entities, including program costs, participant wages before and after training, job openings requiring certifications, and funding details. It requires these entities to share the data and mandates the Commission to create a public dashboard displaying workforce development information. The bill also explicitly permits the Commission to hire outside legal counsel for advice on its duties, with costs covered by its funds. These changes take effect November 1, 2026, aiming to improve data transparency and decision-making for workforce programs.

Maddy summarySB 1378 creates the "Olympics in Oklahoma Revolving Fund" within the State Treasury to manage all funding for Oklahoma's 2028 Olympic Games preparations. The fund, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, will include state appropriations, donations, and grants, with expenditures requiring approval by the Commerce Department. Crucially, the bill mandates that at least 5% of all funds disbursed must go to contracts fulfilled by Oklahoma-based businesses. The fund becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3264 requires individuals convicted of 24 specific serious crimes - including first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, human trafficking, domestic abuse by strangulation, and discharging a firearm into occupied buildings - to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill eliminates earned credits or other sentence reductions that would allow offenders to serve less than 85% of their sentence. It applies to all convictions for these listed offenses, including attempts, conspiracies, or solicitations. The law would take effect on November 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summaryHB 3624 repeals Section 36 of Title 19, Oklahoma Statutes (2021), which previously governed watercourse bounding counties and taxable situs of property. The bill has no new provisions - it only removes the existing statute. It will take effect on November 1, 2026. Since the bill text does not describe the content of the repealed section, its specific impacts or affected parties cannot be detailed from the provided context.

Maddy summaryHB 3790 creates a five-day cancellation period for homeowners who sign home repair contracts during in-person solicitation at their residence. It directly affects homeowners who agree to repair services after a contractor visits their home, allowing them to cancel the contract by providing written notice to the contractor within five calendar days of signing. The bill defines "home solicitation contract" to exclude pre-existing agreements or contracts made at a business location, and specifies that cancellation notice can be mailed or written in any form indicating the homeowner's intent to cancel. This law applies only to new contracts signed during in-home solicitation and takes effect November 1, 2026.