Sen. Grant Green

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners of commercial solar energy facilities in Oklahoma to pay annual property taxes on their solar installations by December 31 each year. It directly affects commercial solar facility owners, who previously may have been exempt from such taxes. The key provision mandates that taxes and other assessments be paid to the county treasurer annually, aligning commercial solar facilities with standard property tax rules. This changes the tax treatment for commercial solar projects, making them subject to local property tax requirements effective immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 2459 requires mobile food establishments (like food trucks) that produce smoke or grease vapors to install and maintain Class K fire extinguishers for cooking with oils/fats, replacing automatic systems. All such vehicles must undergo annual inspections by licensed contractors or the State Fire Marshal, who will issue operational permits. The law shifts oversight from local governments to the State Fire Marshal (except in counties over 400,000 population), with full compliance required by January 1, 2026. It also sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for all provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2743 allows Oklahoma school districts and local governments (like counties and cities) to form cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies or external organizations to access lower-cost contracts for goods and services. It clarifies that these agreements - such as "piggybacking" on existing state or multistate contracts - must still comply with all applicable procurement rules, including statewide contract requirements. The bill does not change existing obligations for state agencies to use mandatory statewide contracts. This law became effective on May 29, 2025, after the Governor did not veto it.

Maddy summarySB 915 requires owners of commercial solar energy facilities to pay annual ad valorem taxes and other assessments on their solar installations by December 31 each year. This policy directly affects businesses and developers operating large-scale solar projects in Oklahoma. The key provision replaces previous tax exemptions for such facilities, mandating standard property tax payments starting upon the bill's effective date. The bill does not establish new technical standards for solar facilities but changes their tax treatment. (Note: The bill title mentions "standards," but the actual provision focuses on tax requirements.)

Maddy summaryHB 2459 requires mobile food establishments (like food trucks) operating in Oklahoma to install and maintain portable Class K fire extinguishers for cooking equipment using oils or fats, replacing the previous requirement for automatic fire suppression systems. The bill designates the State Fire Marshal as the sole authority for annual inspections, permit issuance, and enforcement of fire safety standards, overriding local government rules except in counties with over 400,000 people. All vehicles must comply by July 1, 2024, with current fire code requirements expiring January 1, 2026. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and mandates inspections in specific geographic zones to ensure safety standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2743 allows Oklahoma school districts and local governments (including counties, cities, and state agencies) to form cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies or external organizations to access lower-cost goods and services. The bill clarifies that these "piggybacking" agreements must still comply with existing statewide procurement rules, including mandatory contracts managed by the state Purchasing Division. It explicitly states that the law does not override current requirements for state agencies to use designated statewide contracts. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2756 establishes a new permitting process for high-voltage electric transmission facilities (over 300 kV) in Oklahoma. It requires transmission developers to obtain a "certificate of authority" from the Corporation Commission before construction, including detailed applications with route maps, cost estimates, and public notice requirements. Developers must publish notice in local newspapers, send certified mail to affected landowners and municipalities, and hold public meetings within 90 days of application. This bill directly affects developers building new transmission lines, local governments, and landowners along proposed routes, while ensuring public input before projects begin. The law became effective without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2756, the "High Voltage Electric Transmission Facility Act," requires transmission developers to obtain a certificate of authority from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission before building new high-voltage electric transmission lines (over 300 kV). It mandates detailed applications including route maps, cost estimates for customers, and public notice requirements - such as publishing in local newspapers, mailing to landowners and county officials, and holding public meetings within 90 days. The bill exempts existing retail electric suppliers and rural cooperatives from needing this permit for facility upgrades. Developers must also file updates with the Commission within 10 days if federal (FERC) applications change project boundaries. This law became effective May 28, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 335 prohibits rate-regulated retail electric suppliers in Oklahoma from offering certain financial incentives to customers. The bill bans specific types of customer incentives that could influence electricity usage patterns, applying only to suppliers under state rate regulation. It takes immediate effect as an emergency measure following Governor approval on May 22, 2025. This law directly affects regulated electric providers but does not apply to non-regulated suppliers or other utility services.

Maddy summarySB 68 amends Oklahoma's Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act to require state agencies to obtain a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) before hiring IT staff. The MOU must detail specific job roles, qualifications, and the agency's commitment to follow CIO-established security and data integrity standards. Agencies cannot hire IT personnel until the CIO and the agency fully execute the MOU, and the CIO may audit compliance with the agreement. This emergency law became effective immediately without the Governor's signature on May 26, 2025.