Sen. Lonnie Paxton

Maddy summarySB 1806 extends Oklahoma foster care services until age 21 for eligible young adults who were in state custody at 18 or achieved legal permanency (guardianship/adoption) at age 16 or older. To qualify, individuals must be enrolled in school, working 80+ hours monthly, in job training, or have a qualifying medical condition with a treatment plan. Participation is voluntary, and the Department of Human Services must establish rules and seek funding to implement the program. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution grants the President Pro Tempore specific authority to manage Senate property and operations during the 2026 legislative break. It allows the leader to hire staff, approve necessary repairs and purchases for Senate facilities, and authorize reimbursement for official expenses incurred by members and employees. Additionally, the resolution restricts access to Senate offices and chambers to private groups or state agencies without the President Pro Tempore's consent and permits the appointment of interim committees. These measures are designed to ensure the protection of Senate assets and the continuity of essential duties while the legislature is not in session.

Maddy summaryHB 4423 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to verify the immigration status of all Medicaid applicants using the federal SAVE system (or its successor) before approving benefits. It specifically mandates that the Authority notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if an applicant's status cannot be verified as lawful. This applies to all applicants, including adults applying for child-only Medicaid benefits on behalf of a child. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and does not change Medicaid eligibility criteria but adds a verification step for immigration status.

Maddy summaryHB 4432 amends Oklahoma's tax code to eliminate a limitation on itemizing wagering income for tax purposes and updates statutory references throughout the Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act. It specifically adjusts how businesses calculate Oklahoma taxable income, particularly regarding federal net operating loss deductions and the allocation of income from property or business activities. The bill clarifies that Oklahoma net operating losses must be separately determined using federal rules but without requiring a federal loss, and it updates rules for allocating income from intangible property and certain business activities. This is a procedural update to the tax code, not a new tax or policy change, and it affects businesses and individuals filing Oklahoma income taxes. The bill was introduced in 2026 but has not advanced beyond committee referral.

Maddy summarySB 650 requires municipal and publicly owned sewage utilities to create detailed five-year plans covering system mapping, routine inspections, overflow response procedures, and a "Fats, Oils, and Grease" (FOG) ordinance to prevent blockages. The plans must include funding models, capital improvement schedules for repairs, and policies for notifying residents about backflow prevention options. If utilities follow these approved plans, they cannot be held liable for personal injury claims related to sewage overflows, though property damage claims remain possible under existing law. This bill directly affects sewage utilities and their ratepayers in Oklahoma, focusing on improving system maintenance and limiting liability for compliance.

Maddy summarySB 2 establishes new setback requirements for wind energy facilities in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025. It requires wind turbines to be at least one-quarter nautical mile from homes and neighboring property (previously 1.5 miles from schools/hospitals), and mandates that projects near military installations must obtain a Federal Aviation Administration "Determination of No Hazard" and resolve Department of Defense impacts before construction. Developers who fail to comply face daily penalties of up to $1,500 per violation. The bill directly affects wind energy developers, landowners, and communities near proposed sites, with specific rules for military compatibility and dispute resolution.

Maddy summarySB 2084 caps settlement amounts for wrongful termination claims by employees of Oklahoma public institutions of higher education (like state universities) at two years of their base salary at termination. It limits total settlements to include back pay and damages but excludes accrued unpaid wages, leave, and retirement contributions already earned. The bill specifically applies to state law claims, not federal ones, and takes effect November 1, 2026. This directly affects public university employees filing termination disputes under Oklahoma law.

Maddy summaryHB 4248 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not change any alcohol regulations or affect any specific entities. The bill solely establishes its own title and effective date for reference purposes. This is a standard naming procedure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4434 is a procedural bill that names the "State Government Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities, as it merely provides a title for the bill and specifies November 1, 2026, as the effective date. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This is a routine naming and scheduling measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits mutual insurance companies in Oklahoma that were originally created by state statute and funded with legislative appropriations from changing their corporate structure to stock companies. The law mandates that any such company must first pay all policyholders the fair market value of their ownership interests before it can transition into a mutual holding company. Additionally, the legislation bars these specific insurers from pursuing any other structural changes while a court determines they are in the process of demutualization. The measure applies exclusively to entities like CompSource Mutual Insurance Company, which began with funds appropriated by the Legislature.