Sen. Darrell Weaver

Maddy summarySB 46 amends Oklahoma's income tax code to adjust how taxable income is calculated for individuals and corporations. It requires subtracting amounts the state cannot tax due to federal or constitutional restrictions (e.g., certain interest income) when determining Oklahoma adjusted gross income. This change affects all Oklahoma taxpayers by modifying how their federal tax calculations align with state tax rules. The bill does not exempt tax refunds but adjusts the calculation method for taxable income under Section 2358 of Oklahoma law.

Maddy summarySB 857 authorizes Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to use automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems on highway rights-of-way under specific conditions. It requires agencies to obtain a Department of Transportation permit, adopt public policies covering data use and security, and delete most license plate data within 30 days unless part of an active investigation. The bill prohibits using ALPRs to issue traffic citations or sell collected data, mandates encryption for data security, and requires agencies to maintain access logs for accountability. This directly affects law enforcement operations and the privacy of drivers whose license plates are scanned, with the law taking effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 787 establishes the Oklahoma Health Care Cost Containment and Affordability Act, setting strict limits on how much health insurance plans must pay hospitals and providers for inpatient or outpatient services. It prohibits payments exceeding 200% of Medicare rates (or Medicaid rates if Medicare doesn't cover the service) or the median rate paid by health plans for the same service. This directly affects hospitals, health systems, and providers billing health insurance plans, while exempting critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and rural clinics. The bill also requires providers to report pricing data to the State Department of Health and insurers to monitor compliance, with strict confidentiality rules for shared information.

Maddy summarySB 727 prohibits foreign adversary companies - defined as entities tied to countries designated as "Country of Particular Concern" by the U.S. State Department - from owning land in Oklahoma, directly or through business entities. It requires property transfer documents to include a verified affidavit confirming compliance, with exemptions for mineral rights, court orders, government transfers, and certain existing deeds. The law applies to all land ownership transfers recorded after November 1, 2025, and defines "foreign adversary company" based on country ties, headquarters, or government control. It does not affect U.S. citizens, businesses in regulated interstate commerce, or entities with CFIUS agreements. The bill focuses on verifying ownership to address national security concerns, not on altering mineral rights or government land transactions.

Maddy summarySB 955 requires anyone providing testimony before specific Oklahoma legislative committees (including budget committees and policy committees) to swear an oath that their testimony is true. It creates a misdemeanor offense for knowingly making false statements, concealing material facts, or presenting false documents under this oath. This bill applies directly to witnesses testifying at committee hearings and aims to ensure the accuracy of information provided to lawmakers. The measure is procedural, focusing on testimony integrity rather than policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 138 allows civil court documents (like summonses) to be served electronically in Oklahoma, replacing or supplementing traditional in-person or mail delivery. It directly affects plaintiffs, defendants, and court clerks in civil cases by establishing specific procedures for electronic service, including requiring certified mail with return receipt for mailed documents and defining when service is considered complete. The bill amends Oklahoma's civil procedure code to make the language gender-neutral and sets an effective date for these changes. It does not change the substance of legal claims but updates how legal notices reach parties.

Maddy summaryOklahoma Senate Bill 857 authorizes law enforcement agencies (like police departments, sheriffs' offices, and the Highway Patrol) to use automatic license plate reader systems on public highways, but only for official criminal investigations - not for traffic enforcement. The bill requires agencies to obtain a Department of Transportation permit, adopt public policies covering data handling and oversight, and delete most collected data within 30 days unless part of an active investigation. It mandates strict data security (encryption, secure storage), prohibits selling license plate data, and bans using the systems to issue traffic citations. The law also requires agencies to verify matches before stops and maintain audit logs for accountability.

Maddy summarySB 787 establishes the Oklahoma Health Care Cost Containment and Affordability Act, directly affecting hospitals, health systems, and other health care providers. It limits payments for inpatient/outpatient services to the lesser of 200% of Medicare rates (or Medicaid rates if Medicare doesn’t cover it) or the median rate paid by health benefit plans. Providers cannot collect amounts exceeding patient cost-sharing limits under the plan’s terms. Exemptions apply to critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and rural clinics. The law also requires health insurers and providers to submit cost data for monitoring compliance.

Maddy summarySB 727 prohibits foreign adversary companies - defined as entities tied to countries designated as "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) by the U.S. Secretary of State - from owning land in Oklahoma. It requires an affidavit with every land deed confirming compliance, with specific exemptions for deeds related to court orders, existing titles, or government transactions. The law directly affects foreign-owned businesses meeting the CPC criteria, excluding mineral rights but covering most land transactions. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, and mandates county clerks to reject deeds lacking the required affidavit.

Maddy summarySB 955 requires anyone testifying before Oklahoma's Legislative Oversight Committee on State Budget Performance, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Appropriations and Budget Committee, or any related subcommittee or policy committee to take an oath affirming their testimony is true. The bill creates a misdemeanor offense for knowingly and willfully falsifying testimony, making false statements, or presenting false documents during such testimony. This applies directly to witnesses, including citizens, experts, or officials providing input on budget or fiscal matters. The law updates existing statutory language to formalize this requirement and penalties. It does not change budget policies but affects the process for testimony before specific legislative committees.