Sen. Adam Pugh

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2111 amends the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act, updating regulations related to motor vehicle titling. The bill modifies certain exceptions within the Act and removes outdated or defunct language from the statute. These changes aim to clarify and streamline the requirements for vehicle owners in Oklahoma regarding certificates of title, such as eliminating time-sensitive provisions about security interests in all-terrain vehicles.

Maddy summarySB 806, known as the "Food is Medicine Act," aims to expand nutrition services. The bill creates specific incentives for entities contracted with Medicaid. These provisions are designed to broaden the availability of nutrition services to individuals.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 553 requires the State Department of Education to revoke the professional certificates of school employees who are convicted of knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect. This bill amends existing state law to specifically include this offense as a mandatory reason for certificate revocation and denial of issuance. It also adds this as a basis for the State Board of Education to revoke or suspend a license or certificate.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 21 officially recognizes the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of Oklahoma. This resolution honors the valuable contributions of teachers across the state.

Maddy summaryHB 2903 repealed two specific sections (3205.5 and 3205.6) of Oklahoma's statutes governing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. These repealed sections previously addressed the student advisory board structure within the Regents' framework. The law took effect on July 1, 2025, as an emergency measure. This is a procedural change removing existing statutory language, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2903 repeals specific sections of Oklahoma state law related to higher education. Specifically, it eliminates Sections 3205.5 and 3205.6 of Title 70, which pertain to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and a student advisory board. The practical effect of this bill is to remove the legal framework for this student advisory board. This change is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 409 would require Oklahoma public school districts to add one additional day of classroom instruction starting July 1, 2025, if the state allocates at least $25 million more in funding for public schools than the previous fiscal year. This provision directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts by mandating an extra school day when specific state budget increases are met. The bill establishes a clear funding trigger ($25 million greater than prior year) as the mechanism for the requirement, with no changes to existing minimum instructional time standards (180 days or 1,080 hours). It is designed to link state education funding increases directly to expanded instructional time for students. The bill was introduced but failed passage in April 2025 (22-63 vote).

Maddy summarySB 409 requires Oklahoma public schools to add one additional day of instruction during the 2025-2026 school year if the state appropriates more funding for education than it did in the prior fiscal year. This applies directly to all Oklahoma public school districts receiving state education funding. The bill amends existing law to link the school year length to annual funding increases, creating a trigger-based requirement for an extra instructional day. It does not change the existing minimum 180-day or 1,080-hour requirements but adds this conditional day based on funding levels.

Maddy summarySJR 20 is a legislative resolution disapproving all social studies and science subject matter standards approved by Oklahoma's State Board of Education on February 27, 2025. It directly affects the State Board of Education, public school districts, and the Oklahoma Department of Education by reversing their adoption of these standards. The resolution cites concerns about process transparency (including late distribution of standards to new board members) and the $33 million cost to implement new curriculum and textbooks. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute the resolution to the Governor, State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register."

Maddy summarySJR 20 is a joint resolution that disapproves the social studies and science subject matter standards approved by the State Board of Education on February 27, 2025. This action by the Legislature would prevent the implementation of these specific standards in Oklahoma's public schools. The resolution cites concerns about the transparency of the standards' adoption process and the estimated $33 million cost for their implementation. It directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, the State Department of Education, and "The Oklahoma Register."