Sen. Kendal Sacchieri

Maddy summarySB 1200 requires candidates for school district or technology center school board positions in Oklahoma to hold a high school diploma or equivalent. It also prohibits individuals with a 5% or greater ownership stake in companies involved in school bond issuance or facility construction from running for or serving on these boards. The bill affects all current and prospective school board candidates statewide by adding these eligibility requirements to existing residency and voter registration rules. These changes apply to candidates filing after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summarySB 1222 prohibits holders of non-domiciled commercial driver licenses (issued by other states to people who don’t reside in Oklahoma) from operating commercial vehicles within Oklahoma. It invalidates such out-of-state licenses for commercial driving in the state and prevents Oklahoma from issuing non-domiciled commercial licenses. The bill applies directly to commercial drivers without Oklahoma residency, requiring them to obtain an Oklahoma-issued license to legally operate commercial vehicles. It amends Oklahoma law to enforce this restriction and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. The bill does not affect current Oklahoma residents with valid state-issued commercial licenses.

Maddy summarySB 1223 requires commercial drivers in Oklahoma to demonstrate English language proficiency to operate commercial vehicles, directly affecting drivers and commercial motor carriers. The bill mandates proficiency in conversing with the public, understanding English traffic signs, responding to officials, and completing reports. Violations impose a $3,000 fine per incident on carriers and prohibit drivers from operating until they meet requirements; drivers operating while prohibited face misdemeanor charges. Fines collected fund specific state revolving funds (Weigh Station Improvement and Trauma Care Assistance). The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1231 prohibits state agencies, public buildings, and private businesses in Oklahoma from denying services to individuals who do not possess or use a digital ID. It defines "digital ID" as an electronic identity verification method (not a digitized physical ID card) stored on mobile devices or cloud platforms. The bill ensures people cannot be blocked from accessing services like government offices, healthcare, or retail due to lacking digital ID, covering both public and private entities. The emergency clause makes it effective immediately upon approval.

Maddy summarySB 1230 requires Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma to verify the lawful presence of certain driver license applicants before issuing licenses. This applies to individuals seeking licenses who would not qualify under current rules without this verification. The bill mandates that Service Oklahoma confirm applicants' legal status through specific checks, with penalties for non-compliance. It amends Oklahoma's driver license statutes (47 O.S. § 6-101) to include this requirement, effective upon passage.

Maddy summarySB 1229 requires Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma to store specific personal information - including full name, date of birth, biometric photos, address, and license number - related to REAL ID Noncompliant driver license applications in a separate, secure database. The bill mandates that this data must be deleted after a specified period, with the definition of "personally identifiable information" explicitly excluding Social Security numbers. This law directly affects Oklahoma residents applying for driver licenses or identification cards, particularly those seeking non-REAL ID compliant options. The measure aims to enhance data privacy by creating strict storage and deletion protocols for sensitive applicant information.

Maddy summarySB 1228 requires Service Oklahoma to check the Electronic Verification of Vital Events (EVVE) system when applicants provide a birth certificate for a driver license, ID card, renewal, or replacement. If EVVE cannot verify the birth certificate, it must use a question-and-answer process to confirm the applicant’s identity with near certainty. The bill applies directly to Oklahomans applying for or renewing state-issued licenses or ID cards using birth certificate proof. It takes effect November 1, 2026, and mandates Service Oklahoma to create implementing rules.

Maddy summarySB 1240, the "Protect Taxpayers Act of 2026," prohibits all Oklahoma state government entities - including cities, schools, agencies, and local authorities - from using public funds to lobby, hire lobbyists, or pay organizations that lobby on their behalf. The bill defines lobbying broadly as communication about legislation or policies, excluding routine job duties, and bans spending public resources on these activities. Violations allow affected individuals to seek court orders to stop the prohibited spending. This directly affects every public entity that might otherwise engage in or fund lobbying efforts using taxpayer money.

Maddy summarySB 1354 creates a program through Oklahoma's Department of Veterans Affairs to provide headstones or markers and burial grants for eligible Oklahoma National Guard veterans. It directly affects veterans who served six or more years in the Oklahoma National Guard, died as Oklahoma residents, were honorably discharged, and are not already eligible for federal headstones under 38 U.S.C. § 2306. The bill establishes a revolving fund (using state appropriations and donations) to cover headstone costs and burial reimbursement, with the VA developing application rules and eligibility guidelines. This program will take effect November 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summarySB 20, the Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, creates a restricted commercial driver license for workers in specific farm-related industries, including farm retail, custom harvesting, livestock feeding, and agri-chemical businesses. To qualify, drivers must have held a regular license for at least one year, maintain a clean driving record (no suspensions or serious violations), and operate within 150 miles of their farm business, limited to Class B or C vehicles. The license also restricts transport of hazardous materials to specific quantities, such as diesel fuel (1,000 gallons or less) or liquid fertilizer (3,000 gallons or less), while prohibiting other placarded hazardous materials. This law directly affects commercial drivers in Oklahoma’s agricultural sector by establishing clear operational boundaries for these restricted licenses.