Sen. Grant Green

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of State Highway 102 in Lincoln County (between East 990 Road and East Memorial Road) as the "SFC Tomas L. Avey Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient Memorial Highway." It requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers with this name along the designated highway. The bill is purely ceremonial, honoring SFC Tomas L. Avey's military service and decorations, with no substantive policy changes or funding provisions. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 279 requires transmission developers to obtain a certificate of authority from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission before building new high-voltage transmission lines (over 300 kV). It directly affects companies developing new electric transmission facilities in Oklahoma, mandating they submit detailed applications including route maps, affected counties, and connection plans. The bill requires developers to notify local counties and municipalities via newspaper publication and certified mail before construction begins. This applies only to new facilities, not upgrades to existing infrastructure owned by current providers.

Maddy summarySB 3 prohibits the land application of sludge and biosolid materials in Oklahoma until July 1, 2028. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Quality to revoke all existing permits and stop issuing new permits for these materials during this moratorium period. It directly affects entities that currently apply sludge or biosolids (like treated sewage byproducts) to agricultural or public land. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 1) designates February 18, 2025, as "Oklahoma Aggregates Day" at the Oklahoma Capitol. It recognizes the aggregates industry (rock, sand, gravel, and gypsum) for its economic impact, highlighting it as a nearly $1 billion industry supporting 8,450 jobs and paying 20% higher-than-average wages. The resolution celebrates the industry's role in providing materials for infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings used by state agencies, local governments, and developers. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect but formally acknowledges the sector's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 18, 2025, as "Oklahoma Aggregates Day" at the Capitol to recognize the state's aggregates industry (rock, sand, gravel, and gypsum). It highlights how these materials form the foundation for Oklahoma's infrastructure - including roads, bridges, buildings, and oil/gas operations - and supports nearly $1 billion in economic activity, 8,450 jobs, and 20% higher-than-average wages. The resolution celebrates the industry's role in supporting state transportation agencies, local governments, and construction sectors. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or alter regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2028 would amend Oklahoma's sales tax code to exempt gun safes, firearm ammunition, and firearms from state sales tax. This change would directly affect consumers purchasing these items, as they would no longer pay the standard 4.5% state sales tax on these specific products. The bill achieves this by adding explicit language to Section 1357 of the Oklahoma Statutes, listing these items as tax-exempt under the "Exemptions - General" section. The bill is currently in committee review after its first reading in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2028 creates a sales tax exemption for gun safes, firearm ammunition, and firearms in Oklahoma. This bill amends Oklahoma's tax code to add these items to the list of exempt purchases, meaning buyers will not pay state sales tax when purchasing them. The exemption directly affects firearm retailers and consumers purchasing these specific items. The bill does not change firearm safety regulations or impose new requirements; it only modifies tax treatment for these products.

Maddy summarySB 119 creates an investment rebate program for Oklahoma businesses making significant capital investments in specific energy sectors. It directly affects companies refining/manufacturing hydrogen (blue/green), generating emission-free power, or producing cleaner fuels, requiring them to commit to at least $750 million in qualified capital expenditures with $150 million already spent. Eligible businesses receive rebates equal to 6.67% of qualifying investments, paid from the newly created Commerce Energy Manufacturing Activity Development Fund, which is initially funded with $50 million. The program expires on July 1, 2031, with unspent funds transferring to the General Revenue Fund.

Maddy summarySB 119 creates a 6.67% investment rebate program for businesses making qualified capital expenditures in Oklahoma's clean energy manufacturing sector. It directly affects companies producing hydrogen (blue/green via ATR/electrolysis), cleaner transportation fuels, or emission-free power, requiring a minimum $750 million capital investment plan and 600 acres of land within the state. The rebate, paid from the new "Commerce Energy Manufacturing Activity Development Fund," is limited to actual qualified costs and cannot exceed available state funds. Applications must be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, with payments issued only after approval and verification of tax compliance. The program expires July 1, 2031.

Maddy summarySB 196 appropriates $1.2 million from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for infrastructure grants to rural water districts. The funds are intended to support water infrastructure projects in rural communities across Oklahoma. The bill declares an emergency to allow it to take effect immediately upon approval. This is a funding measure focused on direct financial support for rural water systems, with no other policy changes or provisions.