Maddy summaryHB 3978 creates tax credits for Oklahoma investors who fund "rural funds" that invest in small businesses located in rural areas. It allows investors to claim up to $15 million in annual state tax credits against their liability, provided the rural fund invests at least 100% of the capital in eligible businesses within three years. Eligible businesses must have fewer than 250 employees and operate primarily (60%+ payroll) in counties under 75,000 population or towns under 7,000 residents. The bill defines specific rules for qualifying investments, including restrictions on refinancing prior investments and limits on total funding per business ($6.5 million or 20% of the fund's capital). The tax credit program applies to capital investments certified after the bill's effective date.
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Maddy summarySJR 38 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund to divest 5% of its assets annually (by November 1) and deposit the proceeds into the Health Care Enhancement Fund. This affects the trust fund, which manages Oklahoma's tobacco settlement funds, and directs the Legislature to appropriate these funds for health-related purposes like medical care and prevention programs. The amendment does not change existing trust fund investments but mandates a fixed annual transfer to support health initiatives at the Legislature's discretion.
Maddy summaryHB 4318 allows Oklahoma businesses collecting sales and use tax to deduct a small amount for record-keeping and filing costs. Specifically, it authorizes a 1% deduction on the tax owed (capped at $1,000 per month per business account), but excludes deductions for direct payment permits or late filings (unless due to a declared natural disaster). The bill applies directly to businesses that collect and remit sales/use tax in Oklahoma, covering both the tax calculation process and monthly reporting requirements. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHCR 1006 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Oklahoma legislature requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment. It argues that Supreme Court rulings equating unlimited election spending with free speech have allowed out-of-state and foreign money to dominate campaigns, undermining local representation and election integrity. The resolution specifically asks for an amendment clarifying that states and Congress may reasonably regulate money spent to influence campaigns, elections, or ballot measures. This resolution does not change Oklahoma law but formally requests federal action to address campaign finance concerns.
Maddy summarySB 1599 designates a specific bridge on U.S. Highway 283 over Elm Fork Red River north of Mangum in Greer County as the "MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name on the bridge. This is a procedural memorial designation with no substantive policy changes, effective November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3402 creates a dedicated revolving fund called the "Biosolids Land Application Research Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The fund will use money the DEQ already receives to cover costs for equipment, staffing, and training related to testing biosolids (treated waste from wastewater processing). It operates as a continuous fund with no annual budget restrictions, allowing the DEQ to directly use these resources for its biosolids research and testing programs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1602 modifies how law library funds are transferred from county courts and adjusts civil court fees to support law libraries and related programs. It requires counties with populations under 300,000 to transfer specific annual amounts ($5,000 to $9,000) to the Law Library Fund based on population size, while counties over 500,000 are exempt from these transfers. The bill also adds new assessments to civil court filings: $6 or $12 per case (depending on county population) to fund law libraries, plus $25 for the Court Information System, $10 for OCASA, and $2 for interpreter services. These changes directly affect county courts, law libraries, and civil case filers across Oklahoma.
Maddy summarySB 1587, the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act, requires Oklahoma state agencies to improve how they deliver services to residents, businesses, and organizations. It mandates each agency to appoint a lead service delivery official within 180 days and creates a State Government Service Delivery Lead position to coordinate statewide standards for service quality, accessibility, and feedback collection. The bill establishes metrics to evaluate service efficiency, transparency, and wait times, and requires annual reports to legislative leaders on progress. These changes directly affect all state agencies and the public interacting with government services.
Maddy summaryHB 2753 expands Oklahoma's Rural Jobs Act by adding a new $200 million annual pool of state tax credits for rural investments, effective July 1, 2025, beyond the existing $15 million annual cap. The bill requires that at least 10% of each investment must come from local sources like employees or affiliates, and sets a 90-day deadline for rural funds to secure capital after certification. It also establishes a 15-business-day timeline for the Department to determine if a business qualifies for investment, with automatic eligibility if no decision is made by day 20. This expansion aims to increase funding for rural economic development projects by making more tax credits available to eligible businesses and rural investment funds.
Maddy summaryHB 1166 modifies Oklahoma's annexation laws for cities and towns, requiring municipalities to obtain written consent from owners of at least 65% of acres (or majority for larger areas) before annexing land, with smaller cities limited to 8 square miles per annexation. It mandates that cities create and publicly share detailed service plans for water, sewer, fire, and law enforcement before annexation, with a 120-month deadline to implement these services. The bill prohibits annexing land solely to create municipal contiguity and requires special mailing procedures for agricultural landowners (5+ acres) and state trust properties. These changes directly affect landowners in proposed annexation zones and cities seeking to expand their boundaries.