Sen. Julia Kirt

Maddy summarySB 128 extends the required notice period for eviction cases (forcible entry and detainer) in Oklahoma from 3 days to 7 days before the court hearing for most cases, while maintaining a 3-day requirement for emergency evictions under specific subsections of Oklahoma law. It also updates summons language to be plain and understandable, requires public access to the summons form via the court website, and makes certain legal terms gender-neutral. The bill would have affected tenants and landlords in eviction proceedings by giving defendants more time to prepare. However, this bill was vetoed by the Governor on May 5, 2025, and is not currently law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Oklahoma. It highlights historical contributions, including Chinese railroad workers, early settlers in Oklahoma, and the state's AAPI community (noting Oklahoma City's "Little Saigon" district). As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but honors the community's impact on Oklahoma and U.S. history.

Maddy summarySB 128 amends Oklahoma eviction law (forcible entry and detainer) to extend key timeframes for tenants facing eviction. It increases the required notice period for summonses from 3 days to 7 days before court hearings (except for specific cases under Title 41, Section 132, which remain at 3 days), and extends the appearance window from 5-10 days to 5-15 days after summons issuance. The bill also requires eviction summons to be written in plain language and made available online via the Oklahoma State Courts Network. These changes directly affect tenants and landlords involved in eviction proceedings by providing more time to prepare for court. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Concurrent Resolution 1012 officially recognizes the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Oklahoma. This resolution acknowledges the significant contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history and culture of both Oklahoma and the United States.

Maddy summaryHB 2095 amends Oklahoma's Open Records Act to clarify response procedures and fees for public records requests. It requires public bodies to provide records within 30 days (as implied by the title, though not explicitly stated in the provided text), expands exemptions for sensitive information like Social Security numbers and driver records, and caps copying fees at $0.25 per page for standard documents or $1.00 for certified copies. The bill also prohibits search fees when records are released for public interest purposes (e.g., to media, scholars, or taxpayers) and specifies that certain confidential data - such as personal financial information or license application details - must remain redacted. This directly affects all Oklahoma public bodies (like government agencies and local offices) and anyone requesting public records.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2095 amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act, which governs public access to records held by government bodies and officials. The bill specifies various types of information that are exempt from public disclosure, including certain confidential investigative files, personal financial data, and records protected by legal privilege. It also sets guidelines for redacting sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, before records are released. Additionally, the bill establishes limits on the fees public bodies can charge for copying records, capping standard copies at $0.25 per page and outlining when search fees may be applied. Although the bill's title mentions a thirty-day records request response time, the provided text does not detail this specific procedural change.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJR 19) is a legislative disapproval resolution targeting Oklahoma's social studies subject matter standards. It formally rejects all standards approved by the State Board of Education on February 27, 2025, as required by Oklahoma law (Title 70, Section 11-103.6a-1). The resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor, State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register," ensuring the disapproval is officially recorded. This action directly affects the State Board of Education's approved curriculum standards for social studies in Oklahoma schools.

Maddy summarySJR 19 is a legislative resolution that rejects the Oklahoma State Board of Education's approved social studies curriculum standards for K-12 schools, which were adopted on February 27, 2025. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor, Oklahoma State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register." This action directly affects public school curriculum implementation by nullifying the state board's recent standards. The resolution operates under Oklahoma law requiring legislative review of subject matter standards before they take effect.

Maddy summaryHJR 1030 is a legislative resolution disapproving Oklahoma's newly adopted social studies standards, which were approved by the State Board of Education on February 27, 2025. The resolution formally rejects these standards under Oklahoma law (Section 11-103.6a-1 of Title 70), directing the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor, State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register." This action does not change the current standards but blocks their implementation by the legislature. The resolution directly affects how social studies curriculum is set in Oklahoma public schools, as it prevents the disapproved standards from taking effect.

Maddy summaryHJR 1030 is a legislative disapproval resolution that rejects the Oklahoma State Board of Education's newly adopted social studies standards (approved February 27, 2025). It directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies to the Governor, State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register." The resolution does not create new policy but formally objects to the standards through legislative action. This procedural bill directly affects the implementation of the disapproved standards in Oklahoma public schools.