Sen. Brian Guthrie

Maddy summarySB 2160 allows Oklahoma legislative committees to issue subpoenas for investigations or oversight. It requires a majority vote by the committee at a meeting with a quorum, with the chair or vice chair issuing the subpoena. The bill specifies that disobedience of a subpoena may be punished as contempt under the state constitution. This applies to all standing, interim, select, and joint committees conducting authorized investigations. The bill takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.

Maddy summarySB 2161 amends Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act by updating the definition of "public body" to exclude certain activities of county boards of commissioners. Specifically, it removes the requirement for public notice and open meetings when these boards act on budgetary matters under Sections 326(C), (D), and (E) of Title 19. This change directly affects county government operations by allowing budget discussions to occur without public access for these specific financial decisions. The amendment becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 31 proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict land ownership in Oklahoma by prohibiting non-U.S. citizens from acquiring or owning land in the state. The amendment would require non-citizens who currently own land to sell it within five years or face forfeiture, but it explicitly excludes existing landowners, Native Americans born in the U.S., and non-citizens who become bona fide Oklahoma residents. This measure is not yet law; it must be approved by voters in a statewide referendum. The proposal aims to modify Article XXII of Oklahoma's Constitution, directing the Secretary of State to place it on the ballot for public vote.

Maddy summarySB 1186 designates ivermectin suitable for human use as an over-the-counter medication in Oklahoma, allowing pharmacies to sell it without a prescription or consultation with a healthcare professional. This directly affects pharmacies, which can now dispense the drug without requiring a prescription, and consumers, who can purchase it directly without medical oversight. The bill amends Oklahoma law to override existing prescription requirements for this specific drug, effective November 1, 2026. It does not change access to other medications or impose new regulations beyond this single drug's status.

Maddy summaryHB 2945, the "Protecting Moms and Babies Act," prohibits manufacturing, distributing, mailing, transporting, prescribing, or providing abortion-inducing drugs in Oklahoma, with specific exceptions for medical treatments like ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. It allows only private citizens (via "qui tam" lawsuits) to enforce the ban, not state officials, and explicitly prohibits lawsuits against pregnant women seeking abortion or common carriers transporting patients (if unaware of intent). The law defines "abortion-inducing drugs" to include medications like Mifeprex and misoprostol, excluding use for non-abortion medical purposes. Key exceptions permit the drug's use solely to preserve a mother's life, treat ectopic pregnancy, or address miscarriage-related complications.

Maddy summarySB 1252 amends Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act to require all public bodies (like city councils, school boards, and county commissions) to provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment on each agenda item before taking official action. The bill mandates that public comment must occur prior to votes, while allowing public bodies to set uniform, reasonable rules for comment duration, order, and sign-up procedures. It does not change existing notice requirements for meetings but specifically adds this public comment provision to the statute. The bill directly affects all local and state government groups covered by Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act.

Maddy summarySB 660 creates Oklahoma's Foreign Agents Registration Act, requiring individuals or organizations acting on behalf of foreign governments or political parties to register with the state. It directly affects foreign agents who engage in political activities within Oklahoma, such as lobbying state officials, running public relations campaigns, or soliciting funds for a foreign principal. Key provisions mandate registration, labeling of materials, record-keeping, and enforcement by the Attorney General, while exempting news organizations meeting specific U.S.-ownership criteria (80% or more U.S. ownership and no foreign control). The law aims to increase transparency around foreign influence on Oklahoma's political processes.

Maddy summarySB 1186 designates human-use ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication in Oklahoma, allowing pharmacies to sell it without a prescription or healthcare consultation. The bill directly affects pharmacies, which can now dispense this specific drug without requiring a prescription, and consumers who can purchase it directly. Key provisions remove existing prescription requirements for ivermectin suitable for human use, overriding conflicting laws. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 660 creates Oklahoma's Foreign Agents Registration Act, requiring individuals or groups acting on behalf of foreign governments or entities (like foreign political parties) to register with the state if they engage in political activities within Oklahoma. It mandates registration, labeling of materials, and record-keeping for agents influencing state policies or public opinion on behalf of foreign principals. The law exempts U.S.-owned media outlets (80% U.S. owned, with U.S. officers) conducting bona fide journalism. Enforcement falls to the Attorney General, with penalties for noncompliance, aiming to increase transparency about foreign influence in Oklahoma politics.

Maddy summarySB 368 updates definitions in Oklahoma's vessel registration law to clarify terms like "boat livery," "canoe," and "Service Oklahoma." It specifically adds that "Service Oklahoma" includes tribal registration agencies for federally recognized tribes in the state. This affects boat owners, dealers, and tribal entities handling vessel registrations by standardizing how tribal agencies interact with the state system. The bill streamlines registration processes without creating new fees or restrictions, focusing solely on clarifying existing statutory language.