Sen. Lonnie Paxton

Maddy summarySB 646 would create Oklahoma's Federal Official Security Act, requiring state agencies to remove specific personal information of federal officials and their immediate families from public records. Covered information includes home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, school locations for family members, and property details. Agencies must delete such information within 72 hours of a written request, with exceptions for court orders or signed releases. The law aims to prevent public exposure of sensitive data while allowing access under legal circumstances.

Maddy summarySB 646, known as the "Oklahoma Federal Officials Security Act of 2025," aims to protect the personal information of current federally elected officials in Oklahoma and their immediate families. The bill allows these officials to request state agencies to mark specific "covered information," such as home addresses, personal phone numbers, and financial details, as private. State agencies are then prohibited from publicly posting this information and must remove it from publicly available content within 72 hours of receiving a request. It also enables the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to manage these privacy requests on behalf of officials.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. It honors the 168 victims (including 19 children), thanks first responders, and urges continued healing for survivors and the community. As a symbolic Senate resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies - its purpose is purely commemorative and expressive. The bill was unanimously adopted by the Oklahoma Senate on April 17, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 15 is a commemorative resolution from the Oklahoma State Senate. It memorializes the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, remembering the victims, honoring the survivors, thanking first responders, and urging continued healing.

Maddy summaryHB 2106 updates Oklahoma's election scheduling rules, specifying exact dates when local governments can hold elections. It restricts regular and special elections to certain Tuesdays (e.g., second Tuesday in February, first Tuesday in April, or dates aligning with state/federal elections) and adds new options for special elections filling vacancies. Local entities like counties, school districts, and municipalities must file election resolutions 75 days in advance if aligning with state/federal elections and adjust dates if holidays fall on election days. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, directly affecting all local election organizers.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 680 modifies Oklahoma's legal definition of "cigarette" for the purpose of the state's cigarette stamp tax. It expands this definition to include products specifically intended to be heated or burned, thereby broadening the types of tobacco products subject to the tax. The bill also indicates it will provide an exemption related to these products and directs the Oklahoma Tax Commission to establish rules for this exemption. However, the specific details of this exemption are not included in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 2106 revises the permissible dates for various elections held in Oklahoma, directly affecting county election boards, school districts, municipalities, and other local government entities. It modifies the specific Tuesdays on which regular or special elections can be conducted to fill elective offices, as well as elections held for other purposes. The bill also establishes additional dates when the Governor may call special elections for certain state or federal vacancies or emergencies. Furthermore, it sets new deadlines for local entities to file election resolutions and candidate filing periods. These changes will apply to elections held after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1491 modifies the grounds for removing members of Oklahoma's State Board of Education. It replaces vague terms like "incompetency" and "neglect of professional duty" with specific requirements: board members can now be removed for convictions related to offenses listed in Sections 3-104 and 3-104.1 of Oklahoma law. This directly affects State Board of Education members who face criminal convictions for specified offenses. The bill streamlines the removal process by defining clear legal triggers for termination.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 14) commemorates the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday (April 14, 1935), a devastating dust storm during the Dust Bowl era. It specifically honors Oklahoma's historical response to this environmental disaster and acknowledges the state's long-standing commitment to soil and resource conservation. The resolution serves as a symbolic reminder to Oklahomans of the ongoing importance of protecting soil, water, and natural resources. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise awareness through historical reflection.

Maddy summaryHB 1491, concerning education and meetings of the State Board of Education, has been amended to modify specific criteria related to professional conduct. The amendment replaces the broad term "incompetency in the performance of duty" with a more precise requirement: a conviction for offenses listed in Sections 3-104 and 3-104.1 of the title. Additionally, it removes "neglect of any professional duty" as a standalone basis for action. These changes affect the grounds upon which certain professional determinations within the education sector may be made.