Sen. Julie Daniels

Maddy summarySB 835 requires state licensing boards with majority industry-member members (like those regulating professions) to submit certain license decisions that could harm competition - such as suspensions, revocations, or actions based on competitor complaints - to the Oklahoma Secretary of State for review. The Secretary must review these submissions within 60 days and issue a written recommendation, which the board must follow. Boards that ignore the recommendation face member removal for misconduct. The law excludes routine actions like consent-based decisions, criminal convictions, or fines from review. This aims to prevent anti-competitive licensing practices while focusing on specific high-impact decisions.

Maddy summaryOklahoma Senate Bill 227 modifies tax exemptions for oil and gas producers by limiting eligibility for gross production tax refunds to specific years (2005-2013 and 2022-2024). It caps annual refunds at $12.5 million for 2015-2016 and $10 million for 2022-2024, requiring producers to qualify as "economically at-risk" leases based on production volume and profitability thresholds. Producers must submit documentation to the Oklahoma Tax Commission to claim refunds for prior-year production, with claims due by the bill’s effective date for 2024. The bill directly affects oil/gas operators seeking refunds on past production under these revised rules.

Maddy summaryHB 3194 protects Oklahoma pregnancy centers from state mandates requiring them to provide abortion services, contraception, or referrals. The bill prohibits state agencies from forcing centers to offer abortion-inducing drugs, post promotional materials for abortion, restrict services based on their pro-life stance, or interfere with their staffing decisions. It also allows centers to sue for triple damages (minimum $10,000) if state agencies violate these provisions. The law directly affects pregnancy centers - both general and medical - and state agencies that might attempt to impose such requirements. It focuses on preventing government compulsion, not restricting abortion access.

Maddy summaryHB 3463 requires Oklahoma cities and towns with $50,000+ annual revenue (excluding federal grants and certain utility trust income) to conduct annual financial audits or a simplified biennial review. Smaller municipalities (under 2,500 residents) may opt for the biennial review instead of full audits. If they miss filing deadlines, the state withholds their monthly gasoline tax payments until compliance, with unfiled funds transferred to a special audit fund after two years. The bill applies directly to local governments managing significant public funds.

Maddy summarySB 1450 allows Oklahoma courts to waive criminal court fines, costs, and fees for eligible individuals who meet specific payment and compliance requirements. It creates two pathways: (1) waiving costs after 24 months of timely monthly payments following release from prison, or (2) waiving costs after 48 months of timely payments within the prior 60 months, both requiring full probation/supervision compliance. The bill excludes restitution to victims and child support from waiver eligibility, and requires individuals released from prison to report to courts 180 days post-release to address outstanding debts. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments to change how Oklahoma's State Superintendent of Public Instruction is selected and removed. Starting November 1, 2034, the position would be appointed through a process requiring the House to provide six nominees, the Governor to select one, and the Senate to confirm with a two-thirds vote. If the Senate fails to confirm, the Governor selects a new nominee from the original list. The Superintendent could also be removed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers or by the Governor with a two-thirds vote in one chamber. The proposal must be approved by voters before taking effect.

Maddy summaryHB 3505 establishes the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill sets its effective date for November 1, 2026, and does not describe specific procedural changes to civil court processes. This procedural bill directly affects Oklahoma's civil court system by formally naming the legislation and establishing its implementation timeline. No substantive policy changes or mechanisms are detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 4491 prohibits full-time students enrolled in statewide virtual charter schools (sponsored by the Statewide Charter School Board) from participating in Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) sports and competitive extracurricular activities starting July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects these virtual charter students, who would instead be limited to intramural activities organized by their virtual school or external groups. It amends existing law to clarify that virtual charter students cannot join district-sponsored athletic associations, while allowing schools to offer their own non-competitive activities. The provision applies only to statewide virtual charter schools, not traditional public or brick-and-mortar charter schools.

Maddy summaryHB 2021 creates the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP) under the Department of Human Services to fund community-based organizations running after-school programs for K-12 students. Eligible organizations must operate at least five locations across Oklahoma (either directly or through partnerships) and qualify for exemptions from child care licensing under Title 10. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury for these grants, funded by state appropriations and donations, with no annual budget restrictions. The program becomes effective November 1, 2025, and will provide grants to support after-school programming for children.

Maddy summarySB 1426 modifies Oklahoma's protective services law for vulnerable adults by requiring that mandatory reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and public disclosures must be based on "substantiated findings" rather than mere suspicion. It directly affects healthcare workers, social workers, long-term care facility staff, and others who currently have mandatory reporting duties under Section 10-104. The bill amends reporting procedures to limit initial reports to confirmed cases and restricts public disclosures of findings to only those that have been substantiated through investigation. This change aims to reduce false reports while maintaining protections for vulnerable adults.