Maddy summarySB 1840 protects natural healing arts practitioners (e.g., acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners) who are not licensed health care professionals. It grants them legal protection from violating health care laws if they follow specific rules: they cannot perform surgery, prescribe medications, diagnose diseases, or falsely claim medical licensing. The bill explicitly prohibits practices like setting fractures, using X-rays, or recommending discontinuation of prescribed treatments. It directly affects practitioners offering complementary therapies like massage, meditation, or traditional naturopathy, ensuring they can operate without health care licenses while maintaining clear boundaries. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
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Maddy summarySB 2086 requires Oklahoma law enforcement officers to file written reports for traffic collisions involving noncitizens without legal U.S. authorization, defined as "illegal aliens" under the bill. These reports must be sent to the Department of Public Safety within 20 days and made publicly available online within 10 days of receipt. The bill directly affects police agencies, drivers involved in collisions as noncitizens, and the public seeking collision records. It establishes a standardized reporting process without altering immigration law or imposing new penalties. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 2147 ensures that homeowners displaced by Oklahoma turnpike construction receive equitable property tax treatment when they claim a new homestead. If a homeowner's original homestead was purchased by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for a turnpike project, their new homestead's initial taxable property value must match the taxable value of their prior homestead in the year it was purchased. This provision applies to those claiming a homestead exemption on their new property after displacement. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and codifies this tax assignment process in Oklahoma law.
Maddy summarySB 2137 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and contracted entities from making specific recommendations favoring or opposing commercial driver training schools. It also bans agencies administering student grants from withholding funds based on a student's choice of school. Violations allow affected schools or students to file civil lawsuits against the violating entity. The bill directly protects commercial driver training schools and students from biased recommendations or financial penalties tied to school selection. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.
Maddy summarySB 2145 requires state, county, or municipal public trusts to obtain majority voter approval before issuing new debt, such as bonds. This applies to trusts authorized under Oklahoma’s Constitution (Articles X and XI), including entities like pension funds or infrastructure trusts. The bill mandates a vote at a public election for each new debt issuance, rather than allowing officials to approve borrowing unilaterally. It takes effect November 1, 2026, and would be codified in Oklahoma Statutes.
Maddy summarySB 1828 exempts properties with an assessed value under $200 (after adjustments) from Oklahoma county tax rolls starting in 2027. This applies to all real estate, personal property, and public service accounts valued below this threshold. County assessors must exclude these low-value properties from tax roll listings, simplifying record-keeping for minor holdings. The bill directly affects owners of very low-value properties, such as small parcels or minimal personal assets, by removing them from formal tax roll documentation.
Maddy summarySJR 44 is a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for property tax changes and debt issuance. It would raise the threshold from a simple majority to at least two-thirds of registered voters casting ballots for any new tax, tax increase, or debt issuance by counties, cities, or other local governments. The amendment affects all local taxing jurisdictions in Oklahoma by making it harder to pass tax or debt measures without broad public support. It applies to existing constitutional provisions governing property taxes (Sections 6B, 8, 9, etc.) and revenue bills, though it does not change current tax exemptions like manufacturing incentives. The measure must be approved by voters in an election to take effect.
Maddy summarySB 1210 modifies Oklahoma's property tax assessment rules for certain personal and agricultural properties. It expands exceptions to annual listing and assessment for household items (valued at 10% of home value) and business inventory, while updating how agricultural land and poultry production facilities are valued. Agricultural land use value now uses soil maps and income capitalization, and poultry facilities must follow specific depreciation schedules (10-year for real property, 5-year for personal property). These changes directly affect property owners, farmers, and poultry businesses by altering how their assets are taxed. The bill updates statutory language but does not create new taxes or exemptions.
Maddy summarySB 1211 requires manufacturing facilities seeking a property tax exemption to pay new direct jobs an average annual wage meeting Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program Act standards. This applies to facilities applying for exemption after January 1, 2023, linking tax benefits directly to wage requirements for new hires. The bill updates existing exemption rules by adding this wage verification step, without changing the 5-year exemption period or other basic eligibility criteria. It affects manufacturers aiming to qualify for tax breaks under Oklahoma's ad valorem tax code.
Maddy summarySB 1215 prohibits Oklahoma state government entities and public trusts from entering agreements that restrict disclosure of payment terms or benefits provided to for-profit businesses. The bill blocks clauses preventing state entities from sharing details like tax credits, grants, or payments, as well as business costs (labor, inputs), profit margins, or trade secrets related to these agreements. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and public trusts when awarding incentives or contracts to private businesses. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026, ensuring transparency around public funds used to support private enterprises.