Sen. Adam Pugh

Maddy summarySB 711 modifies how Oklahoma schools calculate high school graduation rates for accountability reporting. It clarifies that students who transfer out, emigrate, or die are excluded from the adjusted cohort, and students transferring after October 1 are not counted in the graduation rate. The bill also updates procedures for confirming student transfers and ensures schools report results separately for online programs. These changes directly affect all Oklahoma public schools required to report graduation rates and annual test results under state and federal accountability systems. The law became effective May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 804 requires all Oklahoma assisted living centers to establish an internal quality assurance committee that meets at least quarterly. These committees must include a nurse, administrator, care staff, and pharmacist (when medication issues arise), and monitor care quality, resident satisfaction, and medication practices. The bill also updates existing rules for medication administration, facility inspections, and online posting of inspection results to improve transparency. It takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting assisted living centers and their residents.

Maddy summaryHB 1521 updates Oklahoma's high school graduation requirements for mathematics. It mandates four math credits: Algebra I, one course from Algebra II/Geometry, and a third course at or above Algebra I level (including options like Statistics, Computer Science, or dual-credit math courses). The fourth credit is flexible, allowing schools to choose based on student needs and local approval. This directly affects all Oklahoma public high school students and their schools in meeting graduation standards. The bill modifies existing curriculum rules without changing funding or administrative structures.

Maddy summarySB 287 modifies the tax year used by aerospace businesses to claim a state income tax credit. It changes the requirement from the standard tax year to a different fiscal period for calculating this specific credit. The bill directly affects aerospace companies that qualify for this tax incentive. It became law on May 29, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 663 transfers management of the Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from its previous administrator to the Oklahoma Workforce Commission. It specifies that all funds remaining in the account as of July 1, 2024, must be used for workforce development programs. The bill amends existing law to remove references to fund transfers and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025. The legislature declared an emergency to expedite the law's implementation.

Maddy summarySB 805 enacts Oklahoma's participation in the Dietitian Licensure Compact, allowing licensed dietitians from Oklahoma to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill directly affects licensed dietitians seeking to work across state lines, as well as healthcare consumers in those states. Key provisions establish a "Compact Privilege" for dietitians meeting uniform requirements, eliminating duplicate licensing needs while preserving each state's authority to regulate practice. This aims to increase public access to dietetics services, reduce administrative burdens for professionals and states, and support military families relocating between member states.

Maddy summarySB 663 transfers management of the existing Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to the Oklahoma Workforce Commission (OWCC). This bill directly affects the OWCC, granting it authority to administer the fund for workforce development initiatives. The key provision amends Oklahoma law to establish the fund as a continuing account (not limited by fiscal year) and obligates all existing fund balances as of July 1, 2024, for workforce programs. The change simplifies oversight by centralizing fund management under the OWCC, streamlining how state funds support job training and employment services. The bill became law on May 28, 2025, without gubernatorial action.

Maddy summarySB 805 establishes Oklahoma's participation in the Dietitian Licensure Compact, enabling licensed dietitians to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. It directly affects licensed dietitians, military members relocating with spouses, and healthcare providers seeking to expand services across participating states. The key mechanism is the "Compact Privilege," which grants authorized dietitians the right to practice in any member state that has adopted the compact, while preserving each state's authority to regulate practice and protect public health. This reduces administrative burdens for both professionals and states, increases public access to dietetics services, and streamlines licensure for those moving between member jurisdictions.

Maddy summarySB 674 creates the "Charter Schools Incentive and Closure Reimbursement Fund" to support charter schools with startup costs, building renovations, and closure expenses. It requires charter schools to pay $5 per student (based on average daily membership) into this fund, while modifying how state funding is calculated - allowing new schools a 1.333 multiplier for first-year enrollment to determine initial funding. The bill also clarifies that charter schools receive state aid based on their own enrollment (not their sponsor’s), prohibits sponsors from charging fees beyond a 3% administrative cap on state aid, and states charter schools are considered local education agencies for funding purposes. This affects all Oklahoma charter schools, virtual charter schools, and their sponsors, with the bill now law after governor approval on May 23, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 841, the "Strong Readers Act," modifies how the Statewide Literacy Revolving Fund is used and changes training requirements for students in teacher preparation programs. It directs funds toward literacy programs supporting K-12 students and requires teacher candidates to complete specific literacy instruction training before certification. The bill affects school districts, literacy programs, and teacher education institutions by altering funding allocation and educator preparation standards. Signed into law on May 23, 2025, it takes effect immediately as an emergency measure.