Sen. Brian Guthrie

Maddy summaryHB 2590 requires the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to develop a standardized form for use by state executive branch entities. This form will be used to evaluate prospective vendors for contracts involving the management of federal funds. Vendors seeking such contracts must provide specific details, including their legal name, principal officers, prior experience managing federal funds, their most recent financial audit, and any pending civil lawsuits. The bill aims to ensure consistent evaluation criteria for these specific types of contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires street-legal low-speed electric vehicles and golf carts to be registered as motor vehicles in Oklahoma. It mandates that these vehicles comply with national highway safety standards and restricts their operation to roads with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less, though they may cross higher-speed roads. Operators must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid Class D driver's license, without needing a special motorcycle endorsement. Service Oklahoma is authorized to register and license these vehicles and to create rules for their implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 1203, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, would allow Oklahoma's State Treasurer to invest up to 10% of specific state funds (General Fund, Revenue Stabilization Fund, and Constitutional Reserve Fund) in Bitcoin or digital assets with a $500 billion+ market cap, plus approved stablecoins. The bill requires all digital assets to be held through secure custody solutions meeting strict security standards, including multi-party governance and encrypted storage in geographically diverse facilities. It also mandates that taxes paid in Bitcoin be converted to U.S. currency and transferred to the State General Fund, and permits state retirement funds to hold digital assets under similar secure custody rules. The act applies directly to state treasury operations, retirement funds, and tax collection processes. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed in committee in April 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1203, the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act," would allow Oklahoma's State Treasurer to invest up to 10% of three specific state funds (the State General Fund, Revenue Stabilization Fund, and Constitutional Reserve Fund) in Bitcoin or digital assets with a market cap exceeding $500 billion, plus approved stablecoins. It requires all investments to be held through secure custody solutions (like encrypted government-controlled storage) or qualified custodians, and mandates that stablecoins must have regulatory approval from U.S., U.K., Japanese, or EU authorities. The bill also specifies that taxes paid to the state in Bitcoin would be converted to U.S. currency and deposited into the State General Fund. This would directly affect how state funds are managed and invested, with no current implementation as the bill failed committee review in April 2025.

Maddy summarySB 547 allows minors to consent to certain health services (like reproductive care, mental health, or substance abuse treatment) without parental permission. It requires healthcare providers to follow new rules for these services and ensures parents or legal guardians can access their minor child’s medical records for those specific services if they choose. The bill directly affects minors seeking confidential care, parents seeking record access, and healthcare providers who must update their consent and record-keeping practices. It creates a clear framework for minor self-consent while preserving parental rights regarding related medical records.

Maddy summarySB 547 allows minors to consent to certain health services (like reproductive care, mental health, or substance abuse treatment) without parental involvement. It directly affects minors seeking these services and their parents or legal guardians. The bill grants minors the right to self-consent for specified care while protecting parents' access to medical records related to those services. Key provisions clarify when minors can make health decisions independently and establish rules for sharing medical information with guardians. The law aims to balance minor autonomy with family involvement in healthcare decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1496 changes the appeal process for decisions made by local city or town boards of adjustment (which handle zoning and land use matters). It removes the requirement for a bond when filing appeals in district court, mandates that appeals be re-heard from scratch (de novo), and establishes specific rules for temporary stays during appeals. Courts must consider four factors before granting stays and require bonds (except for municipal governments), with stays automatically ending once a final court decision is issued. This directly affects property owners challenging local decisions and city governments defending them in Oklahoma municipalities.

Maddy summaryHB 1604 updates Oklahoma's vehicle excise tax rules, changing rates for off-road vehicles (4.5% of sale price with a $5 minimum) and adjusting used vehicle tax brackets. It adds a $10 flat fee for heavy trucks (55,000+ pounds), trailers, and frac tanks used for highway transport, while clarifying this tax replaces sales/use taxes for commercial vehicles. The bill also allows tax credits for stolen or defective new vehicles within 90 days (theft) or six months (defect). These changes affect all Oklahoma vehicle buyers, sellers, and commercial truck operators, particularly for off-road vehicles and heavy freight equipment.

Maddy summaryHB 2209 allows members of local government bodies (like city councils or school boards) to join public meetings remotely from their home using video or phone, without disclosing their exact address. To comply, members must label their location as "private residence" on meeting notices, use technology that lets the public see/hear them, and ensure their remote participation doesn’t block public access. The bill does not apply if meetings are held entirely at a member’s home or if multiple members gather at one home, requiring full location disclosure in those cases. It aims to protect members' home addresses while maintaining transparency under Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1496 modifies Oklahoma's procedures for appealing decisions made by city and town boards of adjustment. It establishes specific rules for requesting stays (temporary halts) during appeals to district court, requiring courts to consider four factors - including likelihood of success and potential harm - before granting a stay. The bill also clarifies that municipalities do not need to post bonds for stays and ensures appeals follow a standardized process, directly affecting property owners challenging development decisions and local courts handling these cases. As a procedural change, it does not alter substantive zoning or land-use policies.