Sen. Kristen Thompson

Maddy summarySB 1715 requires Oklahoma guardians ad litem (court-appointed child advocates in custody cases) to include all domestic violence allegations in their written reports to the court. It mandates the Oklahoma Bar Association to create and update a standard operating manual covering child abuse, domestic violence, and best practices, which all guardians must certify they've read and will follow. The bill also requires court experts (including guardians) to disclose prior relationships, criminal history, professional qualifications, and disciplinary actions to parties before appointment, and prohibits waiving these disclosures. These changes aim to improve the quality, accountability, and safety considerations of child advocacy in custody proceedings.

Maddy summarySB 2051 creates the Oklahoma Research Attraction Program (ORAP), which provides matching state funds to public colleges and universities that receive qualifying private research donations. Eligible institutions (those in Oklahoma's public higher education system) can use these matching grants - funded through a new revolving state fund - to support research activities, faculty recruitment, and student services that boost research capacity. Private gifts must comply with federal foreign investment laws, and unused matching funds can carry over to future fiscal years. The program takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1624 requires all co-owners of a property to provide written consent before a short-term rental listing (like Airbnb) can be activated or maintained. Short-term rental platforms must verify all owners' identities using public records, obtain documented consent from every owner, and suspend any listing immediately if one owner objects. Platforms face penalties up to $5,000 per violation for failing to comply, including not removing listings after an objection. The bill directly affects property owners with shared ownership and platforms that host short-term rentals, aiming to prevent unilateral listings without full owner agreement.

Maddy summarySB 4 bans 7 specific food dyes (like Blue Dye 1 and Red Dye 40) and 14 additional additives (including aspartame and sodium benzoate) in Oklahoma food products starting January 15, 2027, directly affecting food manufacturers and sellers. It requires products containing these substances to display a clear warning label stating: "WARNING. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS INGREDIENTS AND/OR CHEMICALS HAZARDOUS FOR INGESTION AND MAY CAUSE ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS IN HUMANS." The State Board of Agriculture can issue "stop-sale" orders for violations, and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture may impose $5,000 daily penalties or seek court injunctions. The bill also authorizes the State Board to create implementing rules and directs collected fines to fund Oklahoma's Farm to School Program.

Maddy summaryThe bill's title was stricken on March 3, 2025, meaning its official description no longer exists in the legislative record. No further details about the bill's content, provisions, or intended effects are provided in the available context. Without a current title or description, it is impossible to summarize what the bill does, who it affects, or its key mechanisms. The coauthorship details (Moore, Hamilton, Gillespie) do not indicate the bill's substance.

Maddy summarySB 985 creates the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program, enabling the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture to help school districts purchase food from local producers. The program reimburses school districts for local food costs and allows the department to establish rules for implementation. It also creates a dedicated "Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Revolving Fund" in the state treasury, funded by legislative appropriations, to support these purchases. The bill directly affects school districts (as purchasers) and local food producers (as suppliers), with the fund operating continuously without annual budget limits. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 324 creates the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund to provide businesses with a 5% reimbursement for qualified research expenses incurred within the state. Eligible businesses must submit applications demonstrating research activities occurred in Oklahoma and have filed all required state tax returns. The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, reimburses up to $20 million annually, with payments prorated if demand exceeds available funds. This directly affects businesses conducting research in Oklahoma that claim expenses on federal Form 6765.

Maddy summaryHB 2374 creates a film production rebate program in Oklahoma for productions meeting specific filming requirements. It provides rebates to eligible film and television productions that film at least 75% of a season or pilot within the state, based on qualifying local spending like wages for Oklahoma residents or crew. The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tax Commission, requires applicants to verify payments to local crew, vendors, and tax compliance. Productions must submit annual reports detailing rebate payments to legislative committees. The bill directly affects film studios, production companies, and local crew members who qualify under its spending and filming criteria.

Maddy summarySB 324 creates the Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Fund to provide tax rebates to businesses conducting eligible research and development activities within the state. The bill establishes a program where qualifying companies can receive rebates based on their qualified R&D expenses, funded through designated state sources. This directly affects Oklahoma-based businesses investing in innovation, offering them financial incentives to support ongoing research and development efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 2374 creates a tax rebate program for film and television productions filmed at least 75% in Oklahoma. To qualify, productions must meet specific crew requirements, including hiring Oklahoma residents, students, or military personnel for a portion of their workforce. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tax Commission will administer the program, issuing rebates based on qualifying expenses like wages and production costs. Annual reports on the program's impact will be submitted to the legislature.