Maddy summarySB 246 creates three teacher designations - Recognized (55% student growth), Exemplary (60%), and Master (70%) - based on student academic growth metrics in reading/math. It establishes Distinguished Educator Allotments, providing public school districts and charter schools with funding per designated teacher: $3,000-$9,000 for Recognized, $6,000-$18,000 for Exemplary, and $12,000-$32,000 for Master, adjusted by student growth point values. The State Board of Education sets standards for these designations and oversees implementation, while the State Department of Education monitors systems and reports outcomes. This bill directly affects certified teachers meeting growth targets, school districts receiving funds, and state education agencies managing the program.
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Maddy summarySB 771 prohibits Oklahoma pharmaceutical companies from advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers through any medium (TV, digital, print, social media, etc.). Violating this ban would be a felony punishable by up to $500,000 in fines or five years in prison per offense. The bill includes exceptions for doctor-patient educational materials, public health campaigns, clinical trial promotions, and insurance coverage information - provided they don’t promote specific drugs. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and aims to align Oklahoma with global norms that restrict such advertising.
Maddy summarySB 801, the Oklahoma Medicine Injury Justice Act, makes pharmaceutical companies directly liable in Oklahoma courts for harm caused by their products to Oklahoma citizens. It requires companies to pay financial compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or fraud. The bill explicitly removes federal immunities (like the PREP Act) that previously shielded companies from state court claims, ensuring all cases are heard in Oklahoma state courts without mandatory arbitration. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and asserts Oklahoma’s authority to enforce accountability under state constitutional protections.
Maddy summarySB 328 creates the "Promote Child Thriving Act," providing a state income tax credit for married biological parents. It offers $500 per child under 18 if parents are married and living together, or $1,000 per child if parents were married before the child's birth. To qualify, parents must be legally married, listed on the child's birth certificate or custodial, and reside together for at least six months (with limited exceptions). The credit is non-refundable, may be carried forward for up to 10 years if unused, and requires sworn attestation of biological relationship and marital status when claimed.
Maddy summarySB 659, the Voter Registration Integrity Act, requires Oklahoma state agencies (like Service Oklahoma) to verify both U.S. citizenship and Oklahoma residency before providing voter registration materials. It mandates agencies to document and retain these verifications for five years, with penalties including fines up to $5,000 or 30 days in jail for staff who skip verification. The State Election Board oversees compliance and requires agencies to submit annual reports detailing adherence to the law. This bill directly affects state agencies handling voter registration and the individuals applying for registration, focusing on verifying eligibility before processing applications.
Maddy summarySB 1051, the Campaign Expenditure Transparency Act, requires organizations spending money on campaign materials (like ads or mailers) to publicly disclose key contact details - such as the president's and treasurer's names and addresses - within five business days of spending. It prohibits hiding identities through fake names, unregistered entities, or rented post office boxes, and mandates a public database of all disclosures. Violators face civil penalties up to $25,000, criminal fines of $10,000 for willful violations, and may be barred from future campaign spending for five years. The bill directly affects groups funding election-related communications in Oklahoma, aiming to prevent anonymous spending and increase election integrity. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 591, the "Free to Speak Act," requires public school and state university employees in Oklahoma to use a student's legal name and pronouns matching the sex listed on their original birth certificate - without parental permission for minors. It prohibits job penalties for employees who refuse to use preferred names/pronouns inconsistent with birth certificate sex and protects students from disciplinary action for refusing to use such names/pronouns. The bill defines "sex" strictly as biological sex based on genetics and physiology as recorded on a birth certificate. Violations allow affected employees or students to seek legal remedies, including damages, within two years.
Maddy summarySB 756, the "Local Teacher Licensure Act," allows Oklahoma school district boards to evaluate and recommend teacher licensure applications to the State Board of Education, directly affecting school districts, teachers seeking certification, and the State Board. The bill requires the State Board to approve recommendations within 30 days or automatically approve them if all requirements are met, streamlining the process. Teacher licenses issued under this act are valid for five years and subject to standard renewal procedures. School districts must establish clear timelines for applications (20-day minimum for applicants) and decisions (30-day review), with written notifications to applicants and the State Department of Education within five business days.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Oklahoma's gross production tax rates for oil and gas. It reduces the tax rate from 7% to 5% for oil and gas production from wells spudded before July 18, 2018, for 36 months. It also creates two new exemptions: a 5-year tax exemption for secondary/tertiary recovery projects (approved after July 1, 2022) and a 24-month exemption for wells completed using recycled water (proportional to recycled water use). Refunds for these exemptions are capped at $15 million annually for recovery projects and $10 million for recycled water projects. The bill directly affects oil and gas producers operating in Oklahoma.
Maddy summarySB 702 modifies Oklahoma's Health Education Act to require public schools to teach physical health, exercise, nutrition, and mental/social-emotional health - explicitly excluding sex education and gender theory. It mandates the State Department of Education to develop standards and approve all curricula, materials, tests, and surveys, requiring school districts to use only Board-approved resources. School districts must submit annual implementation reports and face accreditation consequences for violations, while repealing prior provisions related to Maria’s Law and a prevention survey. The bill aims to standardize health education content and oversight across Oklahoma public schools.