Sen. Casey Murdock

Primary HB 1186

In committee · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Wildlife; creating the Oklahoma Habitat Stamp; nonresidents; stamp exceptions; purchase amount; limitations on uses for monies received from purchase; effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1186 requires nonresidents to purchase an $85 Oklahoma Habitat Stamp to hunt or fish in Oklahoma Wildlife Management Areas, with exceptions for active-duty military personnel and veterans. The stamp fee funds a dedicated Oklahoma Habitat Stamp Revolving Fund, which must be used exclusively for maintaining and improving these areas. Violations without the stamp incur fines of $25-$100, and a temporary $145 substitute stamp is available for those arrested. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and creates no new licensing requirements beyond the stamp.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds habitat maintenance and improvement via dedicated revolving fund, directly advancing conservation of natural resources in Wildlife Management Areas.95% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from $85 stamp fee, providing direct cost benefit for hunting/fishing access as explicitly stated in bill exceptions.85% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1135

In committee · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Public safety; creating the Oklahoma Public Safety Act of 2025; effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 1135 amends Oklahoma's weigh station operations to require the Corporation Commission to operate all weigh stations and ports of entry 18-20 hours daily (7 days/week) when funding and staff are available. It limits roadside enforcement for commercial vehicles to a 7-mile radius around standard weigh stations or 25 miles around ports of entry, replacing prior rules. The bill affects commercial motor vehicle drivers, trucking companies, and enforcement agencies like the Oklahoma Highway Patrol by standardizing inspection locations and hours. It also updates interagency agreements between the Department of Transportation, Turnpike Authority, and the Corporation Commission for equipment and enforcement coordination. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

TransportationSupports TransportationAmends weigh station operations to require extended hours and standardize enforcement, enhancing commercial vehicle safety on highways per transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2426

Signed into law · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

9-1-1 emergency services; Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority Act; emergency telephone service; fees; repealers; emergency.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two specific sections of Oklahoma law that previously governed emergency telephone services and related fees. By removing these existing statutes, the legislation clears the legal path for future updates to the state's 9-1-1 management authority without needing to pass a new law to replace them. The measure also includes a declaration of emergency, which allows the changes to take effect immediately upon approval. Ultimately, this bill serves as a procedural step to update the legal framework for emergency communications in Oklahoma.

Signed into law May 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 2562

Failed · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Schools; requiring certain members of the State Board of Education to be rural residents; effective date.

Failed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1805

Signed into law · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Public retirement systems; Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; definitions; benefit amount; contributions; membership by emergency medical personnel; effective date.

Signed into law Apr 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1914

Signed into law · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Water and water rights; requiring all permit holders within petitioned area to participate in groundwater irrigation district. Effective date.

Signed into law Apr 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1997

Signed into law · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Uniform Conservation Easement Act; requiring disclosure of certain easement to potential buyer. Effective date.

Signed into law Apr 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1884

In committee · Oklahoma Senate · Lead sponsor

Schools; requiring student absences due to certain 4-H activities to be excused under certain circumstances. Effective date.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 3181

Passed · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Appropriations; creating the Oklahoma Career Tech Higher Education Expansion Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1006

Signed into law · Oklahoma House · Lead sponsor

Schools; requiring students be given excused absences for participating in approved 4-H activities; effective date.

Signed into law Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors