Sen. Casey Murdock

Maddy summaryHB 1728 creates the "Salt Cedar Eradication Act" to manage invasive salt cedar trees in Oklahoma's Upper Red River Basin. The program, run by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission with state agencies, directly assists eligible landowners (private, tribal, and public) by providing technical help and funding for removal. Key mechanisms include mapping infestations, using science-based methods like mechanical removal and biological controls, and establishing a revolving fund for costs using state, federal, and private funds. The Commission must report annually on progress, spending, and recommendations to state leaders.

Maddy summarySB 889 requires Oklahoma hospitals to publicly post detailed pricing information online in an accessible, machine-readable format. It directly affects licensed hospitals and state-owned hospital facilities by mandating they publish a digital list of standard charges for all services, including gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates with insurers. The bill specifies that hospitals must display this information free of charge, without requiring user accounts, and update it annually on their public website. This transparency measure aims to help patients compare costs for services like procedures, room fees, and supplies before receiving care.

Maddy summarySB 889 requires Oklahoma hospitals to publicly post detailed pricing information for all services they provide. Specifically, hospitals must publish a machine-readable digital file containing standard charges (including gross charges, negotiated rates with insurers, and cash prices) for every item or service, updated annually. They must also create a consumer-friendly list for common "shoppable" services like checkups. This law directly affects all licensed Oklahoma hospitals and state-owned healthcare facilities, aiming to help patients compare costs transparently before receiving care.

Maddy summarySB 891 amends Oklahoma's Kratom Consumer Protection Act by updating definitions of kratom products and removing a specific labeling requirement. The bill eliminates the need for vendors to include "federal food allergen labeling requirements" on kratom product labels, while maintaining other safety labeling rules. It clarifies that kratom products must contain no more than 1% 7-hydroxymitragynine, avoid synthesized alkaloids, and include ingredient lists, alkaloid content, and age-restriction warnings. This law affects vendors selling kratom products in Oklahoma, requiring compliance with the revised definitions and labeling standards starting November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma's Kratom Consumer Protection Act by removing the requirement for vendors to include federal food allergen labeling on kratom products. It clarifies definitions of "kratom leaf," "kratom product," and "total kratom alkaloids," maintaining limits such as a maximum 3.5% alkaloid content for kratom leaf and a 1% limit on 7-hydroxymitragynine. The law preserves existing rules prohibiting sales to minors under 18, requiring clear labeling of alkaloid levels, and banning synthetic kratom compounds. It became effective November 1, 2025, after passing without the governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2036 updates Oklahoma's eminent domain laws to ensure property owners can recover certain legal and professional fees when condemnation cases fail or when jury awards significantly exceed initial offers. Specifically, owners may be reimbursed for reasonable attorney, appraisal, and engineering fees if a case is abandoned, the property isn't acquired, or a jury award exceeds the initial compensation offer (or court-appointed commissioners' assessment) by at least 10%. The condemning party (e.g., government agency or utility company) must pay these fees, and initial offers must be made within 75 days of the commissioners' report to be considered timely. This applies to all condemnation proceedings under Oklahoma law.

Maddy summaryHB 1066 prohibits defendants from obtaining bail while appealing a conviction for 14 specific serious offenses, including murder, rape, robbery with weapons, drug trafficking, and crimes involving firearms or prior felony convictions. It directly affects individuals convicted of these offenses who seek to appeal their sentences. For all other felony cases, courts retain discretion to grant bail on appeal but must state their reasoning in writing. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2036 modifies Oklahoma's eminent domain laws, directly affecting property owners whose land is subject to condemnation proceedings and the entities initiating them. The bill establishes new conditions under which property owners can be reimbursed for reasonable attorney, appraisal, engineering, and expert witness fees. These conditions include situations where a condemnation proceeding is abandoned, the property cannot be acquired, or a jury's award for the property significantly exceeds the initial offer or court-appointed appraisal. This aims to clarify when condemning authorities are responsible for these costs during the legal process.

Maddy summaryThe bill's title claims to address bail procedures, but the provided text actually describes a different matter. The bill modifies Oklahoma's rules for withdrawing guilty pleas under 22 O.S. § 517, allowing defendants to request withdrawal within 10 days of entering a plea if they provide detailed grounds and request an evidentiary hearing. It does not address bail, appeals, or any provisions related to the title's description. The text contains no provisions about prohibiting bail on appeal. This discrepancy suggests the title may be incorrect or for a different bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill, SB 1077, updates regulations regarding the transportation of fish and wildlife across state lines. It directly affects hunters, anglers, and wildlife transporters who move animals between jurisdictions. The legislation clarifies the specific requirements for tagging, labeling, and documentation needed when transporting wild animals. Key provisions establish standardized procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal wildlife protection laws. These changes aim to streamline the transport process while maintaining proper oversight of wildlife movement.