Sen. Brenda Stanley

Maddy summarySB 1343, the "Vision Plan Contractual Requirements Act," regulates contracts between vision plan organizations (like insurers or vision service providers) and optometrists. It requires optometrists to give written approval for all vision service plans, prohibits vision plans from forcing optometrists to provide services at set fees unless covered, and bans changes to contracts without written consent. The bill also stops vision plans from incentivizing optometrists to use specific services or directing subscribers to facilities they own, and mandates actual overpayment/underpayment calculations for payments. It directly affects optometrists, vision plan organizations, and subscribers by ensuring transparent, fair contractual terms and requiring ownership disclosures for vision care facilities.

Maddy summarySB 1594 requires Oklahoma school principals to complete specific professional education on special education laws and practices, including federal/state regulations, individualized education programs (IEPs), and student discipline procedures. This applies to all principals seeking or renewing certification, except those who earned their master's degree in education administration before July 1, 2005. The bill amends existing certification rules (Section 6-189) to mandate this training as part of the principal certification requirements. It does not change other existing requirements like master's degrees or teaching experience.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes Oklahoma Medicaid rules for autism treatment coverage. It requires a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by specific licensed providers (like neurologists, developmental pediatricians, or psychologists) to qualify for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. The bill prohibits Medicaid from requiring re-diagnoses after an initial diagnosis and mandates in-person ABA services while allowing remote supervision via telehealth. It directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid recipients with autism spectrum disorder seeking ABA therapy.

Maddy summarySB 2010 requires noncitizen applicants to provide proof of lawful presence in the U.S. (such as valid U.S. authorization documentation) when applying for an Oklahoma driver license. It also mandates all applicants to submit proof of identity and proof of residency at the time of application. The bill creates a new license designation for certain applicants and disallows specific renewal options for some licenses. These changes directly affect anyone applying for or renewing a driver license in Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 2115 modifies Oklahoma law to streamline how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles certain funds. It exempts federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from being deposited into the state treasury, allowing direct distribution to veterans. The bill creates the Oklahoma Veterans Assistance Fund, requires electronic quarterly reporting to state leaders, and exempts specific funds from annual spending limits. These changes primarily affect the Department’s financial operations and reporting for veterans' programs.

Maddy summarySB 1407 grants the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women authority to manage its own personnel in coordination with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), rather than having staff managed solely by OMES. It updates how the Commission handles its revolving fund, allowing OMES to manage funds raised or donated to support the Commission’s work, with expenditures directed by the Commission. The bill directly affects the Commission’s operations, enabling more direct control over staffing and financial resources. These changes aim to streamline the Commission’s ability to address gender equity issues as outlined in its duties. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1516 adds a voluntary donation option to Oklahoma driver license and identification card application forms. When Oklahomans apply for or renew these licenses through Service Oklahoma, they will see a prompt allowing them to donate to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill amends existing law to include this option on standard application forms, with no requirement for donations.

Maddy summaryHB 3566 modifies how much money licensed operators (like county offices handling vehicle registrations) can keep from certain fees they collect. It updates specific retention amounts, such as increasing the fee for regular vehicle titles from $2.25 to $3.75 and adding a new $3.56 fee for electric vehicle registrations through 2025. The bill also changes the calculation method for boat registration fees, requiring licensed operators to retain the greater of $1.25 or a percentage-based amount determined by Service Oklahoma. These changes apply to fees collected for vehicle registrations, titles, licenses, and related services until June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4278 requires Oklahoma counties to use a new form for disabled veterans and surviving spouses who purchase new homes, ensuring they receive property tax exemptions they previously qualified for. The form must confirm prior exemption status on their old home, and county assessors must update property records to reflect the new exemption after a sale. Counties must also send missing tax bills to owners who didn’t receive them due to delays in updating eligibility. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, streamlining the process for qualifying veterans and spouses to maintain their tax relief.

Maddy summarySB 1375 requires Oklahoma public high school students (grades 8-12) to complete a specific computer science unit to earn a standard diploma, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. It replaces the current "two units of computer technology" graduation requirement with a more defined computer science curriculum, including programming, hardware, and business applications like spreadsheets or databases. This policy directly affects all Oklahoma public high school students seeking a standard diploma, updating existing graduation requirements under state education law. The bill repeals prior versions of the same curriculum section to implement this change.