Sen. Aaron Reinhardt

Maddy summaryHB 1955 expands support for Oklahoma teachers pursuing National Board certification. It increases the maximum reimbursement for application fees and assessment costs from $1,300 to $1,800 per teacher and adds a $5,000 annual bonus for teachers certified before June 2013 (paid over 10 years). Teachers selected for the program must repay funds if they don't complete certification within three years, while those who complete it receive free mentoring and training for up to three years. The bill directly affects Oklahoma public school teachers seeking National Board certification, with priority given to educators in high-poverty schools and districts with low certification rates.

Maddy summaryHB 1497 amends Oklahoma's insurance regulations to clarify which entities must undergo liquidity stress tests and submit confidential reports to the state. The bill removes references to affiliates and subsidiaries from the list of companies required to participate in these financial assessments, narrowing the scope to the primary insurance entities themselves. This change affects insurance companies operating in Oklahoma by simplifying the compliance requirements for stress testing and information reporting. The legislation became effective law without the governor's signature on May 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe provided text is a committee amendment to HB 1497, not the full bill. Based on the bill's title, HB 1497 concerns insurance regulation, specifically addressing the registration of insurers, reporting requirements, and the implementation of a Liquidity Stress Test. It also includes provisions for the confidentiality of related documents, information, and trade secrets. The committee amendment modifies the bill by removing the phrase "and its affiliates and subsidiaries" from several sections, which likely narrows the scope of certain requirements to apply only to the primary insurer, rather than also including its affiliated and subsidiary entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services from promoting or marketing insurance products other than those covered under the state's Risk Management Program. The law specifically bars the office from selling or advertising additional insurance options alongside the existing coverage for fire departments, fire protection districts, and related emergency services. The restriction applies to all insurance marketing activities connected to the Risk Management Program, ensuring the office only handles the specific insurance and indemnity coverage authorized by current statutes. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and does not alter the existing insurance coverage or eligibility requirements for participating fire and emergency service entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services from promoting or marketing insurance products outside of its existing Risk Management Program for fire departments and related entities. The law clarifies that the office can only provide insurance coverage for fire protection districts, volunteer and municipal fire departments, and rural fire coordinators using funds from a shared risk pool. It also states that the state is not liable for errors or negligence by these entities and that coverage is limited to the assets available in the risk pool. The restrictions on marketing other insurance products take effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2207 amends Oklahoma's Children's Code by adding 16 specific definitions to Section 1-1-105 of 10A O.S. 2021. It clarifies terms like "abuse" (including physical/mental harm but explicitly allowing ordinary parental discipline such as spanking), "age-appropriate" activities, and "child" (defined as under 18). The bill directly affects courts, child welfare agencies, and professionals handling child protection cases by standardizing terminology used in proceedings. As a definitional codification measure, it does not create new programs or change existing laws but ensures consistent interpretation of key terms in child welfare cases. The bill became law on May 11, 2025, without governor action.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2207 amends the Oklahoma Children's Code by updating and adding various definitions. These definitions clarify terms such as "Abandonment," "Abuse," "Child," and various types of child welfare facilities and programs like "Child advocacy centers" and "Children's emergency resource centers." The bill aims to provide clearer language for legal proceedings and services related to child protection in Oklahoma. This directly impacts children, parents, and the agencies responsible for their health, safety, and welfare.

Maddy summaryOklahoma Senate Bill 726 amends insurance claim procedures by requiring insurers to provide proof of loss forms upon written request and to submit a settlement offer within 60 days of receiving the completed form. It establishes that if an insured wins a court case, they receive 15% annual interest on the claim amount from when the loss was payable until the verdict, while insurers win interest if the court judgment doesn’t exceed their settlement offer. The law applies to most insurance claims but excludes uninsured motorist coverage and property insurance. This bill directly affects policyholders filing claims and insurers handling those claims in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 1646 removes the requirement for Oklahoma real estate appraisers to complete education courses meeting specific national standards set by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation. The bill modifies certification rules for State Certified General, State Certified Residential, State Licensed, and Trainee appraisers, allowing the Real Estate Appraiser Board to approve alternative education providers instead of mandating national standards. It also eliminates the requirement that complaints against appraisers must be filed in writing on paper, permitting electronic submissions. This change directly affects all current and prospective appraisers seeking certification or renewal in Oklahoma, shifting oversight from national criteria to state Board approval. The bill became law on May 8, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2888 amends Oklahoma's Tuition Equalization Grant program to set a $50,000 annual income limit for student eligibility (based on parents' income or the student's self-supporting income if independent). It directly affects Oklahoma residents attending 12 specific private, not-for-profit colleges (including Oral Roberts University and Oklahoma Baptist University) who enroll full-time as undergraduates. The bill provides a fixed $2,000 annual grant per eligible student, excludes summer terms, and limits total grant benefits to five years. It also requires institutions to maintain accreditation standards and mandates annual reports on grant recipients' academic outcomes to state leaders. The law became effective November 1, 2025.