Sen. Casey Murdock

Maddy summaryHB 1186 requires nonresidents who hunt or fish in Oklahoma Wildlife Management Areas to purchase an $85 "Oklahoma Habitat Stamp," with exceptions for active-duty military personnel and veterans. The fee funds a dedicated "Oklahoma Habitat Stamp Revolving Fund," which must be used exclusively for maintaining and improving these wildlife areas. Violations (hunting without the stamp) incur fines of $25-$100, and a temporary $145 stamp is available for those arrested without one. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, creating a permanent funding mechanism for habitat conservation.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment (SJR 16) would modify Oklahoma's property tax rules for seniors. It sets a uniform 3% annual cap on fair cash value increases for all real property (replacing previous tiered limits), and specifically prohibits adding the value of home improvements to the tax base for seniors aged 65+ who meet income thresholds based on local median income data. The change directly affects qualifying senior homeowners by preventing future tax increases tied to home renovations, while preserving existing frozen valuations for seniors who qualified before 1997.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma's Protection from Domestic Abuse Act to strengthen how protective orders are served and handled in court. It requires courts to schedule full hearings within 14 days of filing a petition, or within 72 hours if a minor child is removed from the victim's home, and allows petitions to be renewed every 14 days if the defendant has not been served. The law also mandates that safety plans included in protective orders remain confidential and prohibits courts from ordering mediation or joint counseling sessions that could compromise victim safety. Additionally, the bill authorizes courts to require defendants to pay for court-approved counseling or treatment programs aimed at stopping domestic abuse.

Maddy summarySB 1093 requires judges who handle domestic violence cases in Oklahoma to complete eight hours of annual judicial training. The training covers domestic violence dynamics, trauma impacts on victims and children, identifying aggressors, batterer tactics, victim protection orders, victim rights, and evidence-based practices for substance abuse and mental health treatment. This applies specifically to judges presiding over domestic violence cases and is subject to available funding. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Oklahoma's existing laws regarding where licensed individuals may carry firearms, expanding the places where concealed carry is permitted while maintaining restrictions in high-security areas. It allows licensed gun owners to carry firearms on public parking lots, sidewalks, and adjacent areas to prohibited buildings, and permits school personnel with specific security or law enforcement credentials to carry handguns on school property. The legislation also authorizes private schools to adopt policies allowing licensed individuals to carry weapons on their grounds and vehicles, and permits concealed carry at municipal zoos and parks managed by public trusts or nonprofits. The bill clarifies that property owners and event organizers retain the right to prohibit firearms in specific locations and establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations of the new restrictions.

Maddy summarySB 1080 clarifies that donkey milk is excluded from most regulations under Oklahoma's Milk and Milk Products Act. It allows farmers to sell donkey milk directly to consumers at their farm in small quantities (under 100 gallons monthly) without needing a permit, similar to existing rules for goat milk. However, producers must still follow inspection and investigation requirements under the Act. This change specifically affects small-scale donkey milk producers and farmers selling directly to consumers.

Maddy summarySB 1072 prohibits unauthorized drone flights over specific properties in Oklahoma, including primary residences ("homesteads") and agricultural operations ("secure farmstead areas"), defined as land with a residence or animal feeding operation plus 400 feet of surrounding space outside urban areas. It bans both general drone overflights and drone use with cameras or recording devices ("surveillance devices") over these areas without the owner's permission. Violations carry fines ($500-$2,500) or jail time (up to 2 years for repeat offenses), with stricter penalties for surveillance-related violations. Property owners can seek court orders to stop repeated drone harassment, and courts may require destruction of illegally recorded data. The bill directly affects drone operators, including hobbyists and commercial users, who fly near homes or farms without authorization.

Maddy summaryHB 1544 requires the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to create regional rules for spacing commercial water wells across Oklahoma's nine defined geographic regions. The rules must account for local groundwater availability, recharge rates, impacts on existing wells and aquifers, and regional water needs (including agriculture, industry, and municipalities). The Board must assign one staff member per region to oversee compliance with these regulations. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025, directly affecting commercial well operators and groundwater management practices statewide.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Oklahoma's laws regarding where licensed individuals may carry firearms, expanding lawful carry in certain areas while maintaining prohibitions in others. It clarifies that carrying firearms is permitted on public parking lots, sidewalks, and school parking areas, with specific restrictions on how firearms are stored in unattended vehicles on school property. The legislation also allows private schools to adopt policies permitting licensed individuals to carry weapons on their premises and authorizes certain school personnel to carry handguns on school grounds. Additionally, it permits concealed carry at municipal zoos and parks owned by public trusts or nonprofits, while allowing open carry only with property owner permission. The bill establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations, including fines up to $250 for certain prohibited locations.

Maddy summarySB 892 requires Oklahoma ambulance service districts to operate as sole-provider systems, meaning only one ambulance provider can serve each district after competitive bidding. This mandates that districts select the lowest and best bidder through a public process with at least 60 days' notice before contracts begin. Ambulance providers must obtain prior written authorization from the district to operate within its boundaries, and districts can seek court relief for violations. The law exempts government ambulances, hospital-owned transports for admitted patients, and interstate or routine cross-jurisdictional transports. It takes effect November 1, 2025.