Sen. Julie Daniels

Maddy summarySB 638 amends Oklahoma's Unfair Sales Act to specifically address motor fuel pricing. It updates how retailers and wholesalers calculate "cost" for motor fuel (e.g., including freight, cartage, and taxes) and increases penalties for selling below cost: $1,000 fines for motor fuel (up from $500 for other goods). This directly affects gas stations and fuel distributors selling motor fuel at retail or wholesale. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2235 creates a new automatic process for sealing eligible arrest records in Oklahoma, directly affecting individuals with clean-slate eligible arrests (e.g., dismissed cases or non-convictions). It requires the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to monthly identify eligible records, notify law enforcement and prosecutors, and automatically seal records after 45 days if no objections are raised (e.g., for unpaid restitution or ongoing criminal activity). The bill mandates annual reports to the legislature on non-sealed cases and prohibits employers/educators from requiring disclosure of sealed records. This focuses on expungement procedures, not compensation for wrongful convictions, as clarified by the codified process in the bill text.

Maddy summarySB 535 amends Oklahoma's Open Records Act by removing a specific requirement (subparagraph "p") related to how public agencies must respond to certain public records requests. This change modifies the procedural steps public bodies must follow when fulfilling those requests. The bill, which became law without the Governor's signature on May 27, 2025, directly affects all Oklahoma public agencies that process public records requests. It streamlines the response process by eliminating the referenced provision.

Maddy summarySB 638 amends Oklahoma's Unfair Sales Act to update definitions of "cost to the retailer" and "cost to the wholesaler," clarifying how businesses calculate costs for pricing. It specifically increases penalties for selling motor fuel below cost: retailers or wholesalers violating this rule now face a $1,000 fine (up from $500 for other goods), effective November 1, 2025. The bill directly affects gas stations and fuel suppliers in Oklahoma who sell motor fuel below their calculated cost. Key provisions define "cost" to include specific add-ons like freight, cartage, and taxes, and require businesses to prove lower costs to avoid penalties. This change targets motor fuel sales, which have distinct pricing rules under Oklahoma law.

Maddy summarySB 535 modifies Oklahoma's Open Records Act by removing a specific requirement (subparagraph "p") that public bodies had to follow when responding to records requests. This change simplifies the process for government agencies handling public records requests. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 26, 2025, and directly affects state and local government entities required to manage public records. The amendment streamlines administrative steps without altering the core public access principles of the law.

Maddy summaryHB 2235 streamlines the expungement process for individuals wrongfully incarcerated in Oklahoma by creating an automatic system for eligible arrest records. It requires the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to identify clean-slate eligible records monthly, notify agencies, and allow a 45-day window for objections before records are sealed. The bill also increases the liability amount for wrongful incarceration claims and directs the Department of Corrections to seek reimbursement for certain payments. This directly affects wrongfully convicted individuals, law enforcement agencies, and the state corrections system by making record clearance more efficient and increasing compensation for wrongful convictions. The bill was enacted on May 24, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 202 proposes to modify eligibility requirements for self-funded health plans (typically large employer-run plans) to qualify for a Medicaid premium assistance program. It would allow these plans to access the program by meeting revised criteria, potentially expanding coverage options for low-income individuals enrolled in such plans. The bill is designated as "Emergency," indicating urgency in its proposed changes. However, as of May 22, 2025, conferees failed to reach agreement on the bill, leaving its provisions unenacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a requirement that students with disabilities must have attended a public school the previous year to qualify for the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship Program. It directly affects families seeking private school options for children with disabilities who previously needed public school enrollment history. The key change eliminates the "prior public school attendance" rule in Section 13-101.2, while maintaining other eligibility criteria like having an IEP or meeting specific exemptions (e.g., military transfers, foster care, homelessness). Private schools must still meet program standards, and scholarships remain available until the student graduates, enrolls in public school, or turns 22. The change makes the program more accessible for eligible students without prior public school enrollment.

Maddy summarySB 105 removes a requirement that students must have attended a public school the prior year to qualify for the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program. It modifies eligibility by adding exemptions for specific groups, including military-connected students, those in foster care, homeless students, and students transitioning from early intervention programs. The bill updates the law to allow these students to access private school scholarships without needing prior public school enrollment. This change directly affects families of students with disabilities seeking private school options through this state program.

Maddy summaryHB 1658 regulates laser hair removal practitioners in Oklahoma by requiring all providers to use only FDA-approved devices and hold specific licenses or certifications. It mandates a 40-hour training program for practitioners (completed internally or via third parties under physician oversight), requires facilities to be overseen by a physician (with exemptions for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses), and establishes protocols for patient evaluations, informed consent, and complication management. The law also specifies that physicians must be available for real-time communication during procedures but need not be physically present. This bill directly affects laser hair removal practitioners, clinics, and supervising physicians, becoming effective immediately upon passage as an emergency measure.