Sen. Dusty Deevers

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Chuck Norris, a native of Ryan, Oklahoma, for his achievements as a martial artist, actor, and philanthropist. It does not create new laws or change any policies but instead formally recognizes his contributions to Oklahoma and the nation. The resolution acknowledges his military service, entertainment career, and charitable work as positive examples for citizens. No administrative actions or funding changes are included in this measure.

Maddy summarySB 1125 authorizes Oklahoma counties and municipalities to levy an excise tax on medical marijuana sales, but only after voter approval via special election or initiative petition (requiring 5% of registered voters' signatures). The tax must be approved by a majority vote, cannot be re-proposed within six months if rejected, and applies only to sales within the local jurisdiction. Funds must be dedicated to specific purposes like public safety (not redirectable without new voter approval), and counties must create revolving funds for these designated uses. The bill also states that if recreational marijuana is legalized, the same tax rules would automatically apply to it.

Maddy summarySB 1366 establishes Oklahoma's High Dosage Tutoring Program for K-8 students needing academic support in math or English language arts. The program requires schools to provide in-person tutoring (3 one-hour sessions weekly for 10-12 weeks per semester) and prioritizes districts designated for federal improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tutors earn bonuses based on student progress - $1,600 per cohort per semester and $1,000 per student achieving half a grade level of growth annually - with conditional participation if growth targets aren't met. The program is funded through the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund, mandates parental consent for student participation, and requires schools to report student assessment data to the State Department of Education.

Maddy summarySB 481 bans public employees (including state, local, and school district workers) from participating in group strikes or work stoppages. It automatically terminates employment, revokes pensions and civil service rights, and revokes teaching certificates for educators who violate the ban. The law explicitly allows individual employees to stop working without group action. This bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and applies broadly across Oklahoma's public workforce.

Maddy summarySB 2169 creates the "Oklahoma Invasive Woody Species Stewardship for State-Leased Lands Act" to protect trust lands held for school funding from invasive plants like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar. The Oklahoma Land Office Commissioners are authorized to manage these species on trust lands by creating annual removal plans, coordinating with agencies like the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and spending up to $1 million yearly. The bill requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing progress and to prioritize lands harmed by invasive species. This directly affects the management of trust assets that fund Oklahoma's public schools, aiming to prevent further environmental and economic harm to these resources.

Maddy summarySB 1790, the "Protected Learning Environment Act," requires Oklahoma public schools to adopt a standardized discipline system by the 2027-2028 school year. It mandates the State Department of Education to create a three-tiered discipline matrix (for minor, moderate, and serious behaviors) that ensures consistent, trauma-informed responses while complying with federal laws like IDEA and FERPA. School districts must train staff, document incidents electronically, and report annual safety data to the state, including trends in student behavior and compliance. The law directly affects all public school students, staff, and parents by standardizing consequences for disruptions (e.g., off-task behavior in Tier 1, violence in Tier 3) and requiring alternative placements for students with repeated serious infractions.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill (SB 2158) allows residents who use health care sharing ministries to deduct membership fees and administrative costs from their state income tax starting in 2027. It also makes money received from these ministries for medical expenses tax-free. To qualify, individuals must have been active members for at least one month during the tax year. The law expires if Oklahoma stops collecting individual income tax.

Maddy summarySB 2165, the "Child Support Upon Conception Act," would allow mothers to seek court-ordered child support based on verified pregnancy, requiring medical proof of gestation and paternity testing before any support is awarded. It establishes temporary pre-birth support for pregnancy-related medical expenses, prenatal care, and living costs necessary for maternal and fetal health, continuing until birth when standard post-birth support begins. The bill treats the unborn child as having legal standing under Oklahoma's Children's Code, granting rights to protective orders and custody proceedings while requiring paternity verification. The bill is pending in the Oklahoma Senate Judiciary Committee after its introduction on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2108 amends Oklahoma law to regulate feral swine control, directly affecting landowners, hunters, and wildlife managers. It requires landowner permission to remove feral swine on private property and prohibits transporting, importing, or intentionally releasing live swine (with exemptions for scientific research and "Judas pig" tagging systems, where radio-collared swine are released within 24 hours for population control). Violations carry misdemeanor penalties ($500-$1,000 fine or up to 6 months jail) for first offenses, escalating to felony charges ($2,000-$5,000 fine or up to 1 year in prison) for repeat offenses or releasing 10+ swine. The bill also repeals a previous permit requirement for private property owners and updates wildlife control statutes to remove firearm restrictions for nuisance control.

Maddy summarySB 2078, the Oklahoma Diesel Engine Freedom Act, declares federal mandates requiring diesel exhaust fluid for vehicles operating solely within Oklahoma void, asserting the state's authority under the 10th Amendment to regulate intrastate emissions. It allows the manufacture, sale, and use of diesel engines not requiring exhaust fluid within Oklahoma, prohibits state agencies from enforcing federal diesel fluid requirements, and imposes fines up to $2,500 for violations. The bill repeals an existing Oklahoma statute (47 O.S. 2021, Section 12-423) related to emission control systems. It applies specifically to vehicles engaged only in intrastate commerce, not interstate travel.