Sen. Dave Rader

Maddy summaryHB 3907 bans the use of temporary staffing agencies and contracting organizations for facilities serving vulnerable individuals in Oklahoma. The bill prohibits juvenile detention centers, post-adjudication treatment facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID), and adult companion homes certified by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services from hiring temporary staff or using external staffing agencies. Instead, these facilities must directly hire full-time staff for all positions. The law applies to facilities operated by the Oklahoma Juvenile Authority, Department of Human Services, or Oklahoma Health Care Authority and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3606 (correcting the misleading title) amends Oklahoma's Sex Offenders Registration Act to allow specific sex offenders to petition courts for removal of registration requirements. It creates two pathways: (1) for those convicted only of certain minor offenses (Sections 1111.1 or 1114 of Title 21) where the offender was under 4 years older than a 14-17-year-old victim, and (2) for those with permanent medical/cognitive impairments preventing compliance. Petitions require court approval, district attorney notice, and must confirm no conflict with federal law. If approved, the Department of Corrections removes the person from the public sex offender registry, though other criminal records remain accessible as public records.

Maddy summaryHB 3176 creates the Oklahoma Gas, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Research Hub (GAS Hub) as the state's central coordinator for recruiting a U.S. National Laboratory. The hub will prepare federal-ready sites, coordinate workforce development, aggregate state incentives, and serve as Oklahoma's formal applicant to agencies like the Department of Energy and NASA. It requires the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to administer the hub, working with state agencies including the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority. The bill mandates annual reports on federal engagement and site readiness, with implementation effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1638 amends definitions within Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act to clarify who qualifies as a "charitable health care provider" and "community health care provider." It specifies that charitable providers serve medically indigent patients without compensation, and community providers must work at federally qualified health centers or meet specific federal application criteria. The bill also refines the definition of "employee" for tort claims, explicitly including certain medical professionals (like those at state hospitals or in mental health contracts) while excluding others, such as physician faculty not acting in administrative roles. These changes directly affect medical providers, government entities handling tort claims, and individuals filing injury or property loss claims against Oklahoma agencies. The bill updates existing legal terminology without creating new substantive requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill requires owners association board members to physically live within the real estate development they govern. It affects homeowners associations in residential developments by mandating that board members be current recorded owners of lots in the community. The law also clarifies that membership transfers automatically when property titles are legally transferred. These changes take effect on November 1, 2026, and apply to associations after developers relinquish control.

Maddy summaryHB 2696 requires Oklahoma public schools to provide parents, guardians, or students aged 18+ with full access to individual student records - such as assessments, progress reports, and internal communications - without redaction or omission, except when legally prohibited. Schools must release these records promptly, free of charge, and in a timely manner per the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The bill clarifies that directory information (e.g., name, address, sports participation) may still be released only with parental consent for minors, but schools cannot withhold it without following federal privacy rules. This law, effective November 1, 2025, aims to increase transparency in educational record access while maintaining compliance with federal student privacy laws.

Maddy summaryHB 3625 amends Oklahoma law governing school district financial management. It requires school districts to maintain separate ledgers for each fund and investment, sets a maximum bond amount for school district treasurers (not exceeding the county treasurer's bond), and mandates a written investment policy prioritizing safety and liquidity. The bill restricts school district investments to U.S. government securities, state obligations rated A+ or better, insured certificates of deposit, and other specified low-risk instruments. These changes standardize financial oversight for school district funds while limiting investment options to protect public money.

Maddy summaryHB 4331 updates Oklahoma's Teachers' Retirement System rules for current and future members. It clarifies that nonclassified staff hired after July 1, 2021 (working 20+ hours/week) can join the system, with a 30-day opt-out window after hiring; those who opt out lose future membership eligibility and prior service credit if rehired in classified roles. The bill also revises partial lump-sum payment rules, allowing retirees to receive a portion of their benefit as a lump sum (based on 12-36 months of payments) while reducing their monthly retirement amount, with the payment subject to IRS tax reporting and rollover options. These changes directly affect Oklahoma teachers, administrators, and certified athletic trainers participating in the system.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment (HJR 1081) that would eliminate the income requirement for Oklahoma seniors to qualify for a property tax limit on their homesteads. Currently, seniors aged 65+ must meet an income threshold based on HUD median income for their area; this amendment removes that requirement while keeping the age, 7-year occupancy, and $700,000 property value cap. It would apply only to homesteads valued at $700,000 or less, with the tax limit frozen at the value when the owner turned 65 (or January 1, 1997, for those already eligible before 1997). The change requires voter approval via a ballot measure.

Maddy summarySB 1395 modifies Oklahoma's new jobs tax credit program for manufacturers. The bill restricts the credit to specific tax years and changes how unused credits can be carried forward to future years. Manufacturers must now submit an application and receive approval before claiming the credit. These changes update the program's eligibility and administrative requirements.