Maddy summarySB 641 creates Oklahoma's Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act, setting limits on fees for auto body repair shops handling vehicles declared a total loss by insurance. It caps administrative fees (like file creation or communication charges) at the hourly market labor rate - no more than four hours per vehicle - and sets maximum daily storage fees at $39 for standard vehicles ($78 for lithium-ion battery vehicles with fire/damage) for the first 10 days, rising to $75 ($156) after day 10 if insurance delays approval. Repair shops must provide written invoices to insurers within 8 business hours and cannot charge more than these set rates. The law directly affects auto body repair shops, insurance companies, and vehicle owners by preventing excessive fees for storage and administrative services.
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Maddy summaryThis bill changes Oklahoma's election scheduling rules. It specifies exact Tuesdays for regular elections (like the second Tuesday in February, April, and November) and creates new dates for special elections (such as January 2nd or March 1st). Municipalities, school districts, and other local entities must file election resolutions 75 days in advance, with candidate filing periods aligning with state/federal election dates. The changes apply to all counties, cities, school districts, and fire protection districts holding elections, effective after January 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 642 clarifies workers' compensation rules for construction workers in Oklahoma, primarily affecting contractors, subcontractors, and injured employees. It requires general contractors to make workers' compensation insurance available to subcontractors (not just cover incidents) and specifies that insurance is considered provided if made accessible, even with timing discrepancies. The bill expands when workers can sue beyond standard workers' comp coverage: if an employer fails to secure insurance or commits an intentional tort (defined as specific intent to cause injury, not just foreseeability). These changes apply to construction projects and aim to reduce disputes over insurance obligations and liability.
Maddy summarySB 684 increases the annual Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit limit to $7,500 for tax years 2024 and beyond, directly affecting Oklahoma taxpayers who claim this credit for eligible private school expenses. The bill modifies how the credit's annual limit is enforced and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to maintain a publicly searchable online list of all credit claimants, including names, amounts, and specific tax provisions used. It also updates definitions for "qualified expenses," such as tuition at accredited private schools and approved educational materials, while specifying that discounted tuition doesn't count toward the credit. The law includes administrative changes to transparency requirements and credit enforcement procedures. This bill was signed into law by the Governor on May 23, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1512 grants Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner authority to operate a state-based health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act, including applying for federal waivers. It creates a dedicated "State-based Exchange Revolving Fund" to support the exchange's operations and requires the Commissioner to promulgate necessary rules. The bill directly affects Oklahomans purchasing health insurance through the state marketplace by enabling a state-run exchange option. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and was enacted without the Governor's signature on May 15, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1512 grants the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner the authority to establish, administer, and operate a health insurance exchange or marketplace in the state. This enables the Commissioner to implement provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act within Oklahoma. The bill also allows the Commissioner to apply for federal waivers related to the Act. This legislation directly affects Oklahomans who utilize these health insurance marketplaces.
Maddy summaryHB 2674 creates the Statewide Official Compensation Commission to set salaries for specific elected state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and members of the Corporation Commission. The Commission, composed of the same members as the existing Board on Legislative Compensation, will determine salaries for each official’s term starting after its meeting date, but cannot set pay below the 2025 levels or violate constitutional requirements. It replaces Oklahoma’s current fixed salary schedule (listed in statute) with this new commission-based process, ending the previous annual salary amounts for these positions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, for the Commission’s operations and January 31, 2030, for repealing the old salary schedule.
Maddy summaryHB 2369, known as the Marissa Murrow Act, amends Oklahoma's licensing rules for event venues and caterers by broadening the definition of "alcoholic beverages" to replace the previous term "beer and wine." This change directly affects businesses holding event venue licenses or caterer licenses that serve alcohol, as it expands the scope of covered beverages under existing licensing provisions. The bill modifies legal definitions within the licensing framework but does not alter license fees or create new requirements. It became law on May 14, 2025, without Governor approval.
Maddy summaryHB 2369, known as the "Marissa Murrow Act," updates regulations concerning alcoholic beverages, specifically focusing on event venue and caterer licenses. An amendment to the bill expanded the scope of certain provisions, changing references from "beer and wine" to "alcoholic beverages." This means that where the bill originally specified only beer and wine, it now applies to a broader range of alcoholic products for the affected license types. The specific details of new definitions, license fees, or other provisions for these licenses are not provided in this text.
Maddy summaryHB 2674 creates the Statewide Official Compensation Commission, which is responsible for setting the salaries of nine specific statewide elected officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This new commission will consist of the same members as the Board on Legislative Compensation and will meet on the same dates. The commission is prohibited from setting salaries lower than the amounts in effect as of January 1, 2025. Once the commission sets a salary, it will supersede the existing statutory amounts for any term of office beginning after the salary is set.