Sen. Paul Rosino

Maddy summarySB 1075 amends Oklahoma's Real Estate License Code to regulate real estate wholesalers. It defines "wholesaler" as anyone facilitating residential property sales primarily to transfer their interest for profit (including contract assignments and "double closings"). The bill requires wholesalers to provide specific disclosures to buyers and sellers, making contracts invalid without proper disclosure. It also mandates the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission to create required disclosure forms. This directly affects real estate professionals engaged in wholesale transactions.

Maddy summarySB 912 increases the Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission from seven to nine members, with seven appointed by the Governor (requiring aeronautics experience) and two by legislative leaders (requiring space industry experience). It restructures the Commission to become the Board of Directors for the newly established Space Industry Development Authority, which will focus on advancing Oklahoma's space industry. The bill repeals an outdated statute (74 O.S. 2021, Section 5206) and updates legal references to align with this change. The law took effect immediately upon enactment on May 21, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 912 modifies the structure of the Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission. It expands the commission from seven to nine members, adding appointments from the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. These new members must have experience in the commercial space industry or space agency administration. The bill also transitions this commission to become the Board of Directors for a new Space Industry Development Authority.

Maddy summaryHB 2052 exempts certain domestic health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that exclusively contract with Oklahoma's Medicaid program (via the Oklahoma Health Care Authority) from most state health insurance regulations. These HMOs, which serve only Medicaid recipients and no other patients, are no longer subject to specific provisions of the Health Maintenance Organizations Act, including requirements about benefit coverage and certain administrative rules. The exemption applies solely to services provided to Medicaid recipients under Oklahoma Statutes Title 56, Section 4002.2. The law became effective November 1, 2025, after passing without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2052 updates the exemptions for certain domestic health maintenance organizations (HMOs) in Oklahoma. The bill specifies that HMOs contracting with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide basic health services exclusively to Medicaid recipients will only be subject to Medicaid program regulations. These particular HMOs will be exempt from numerous specific provisions within the broader Health Maintenance Organizations Act. This exemption applies solely to the services these organizations provide to Medicaid recipients, and the changes become effective on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 873 updates outdated property descriptions in Oklahoma law related to University Hospitals Authority. It amends statutes to remove lengthy, obsolete legal descriptions of hospital properties (like specific land parcels in Oklahoma City) and clarifies transfer details between the Authority and the Department of Human Services. The bill also creates a specific exemption for certain requirements related to the public Level 1 Trauma Center. This is a procedural update to modernize legal records, not a change to hospital operations or funding.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill establishes a maximum staffing ratio requiring retail pharmacies to maintain no more than five pharmacy technicians for every one licensed pharmacist. It also updates regulations for pharmacy technicians by mandating permits, setting a renewal fee of up to $75 annually, and outlining procedures for late renewals and permit reinstatement. The law applies to all licensed retail pharmacies in Oklahoma and takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 920 requires developers to obtain a permit from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics before constructing buildings within a specified radius of existing or planned heliports or vertiports. This law directly affects property owners, developers, and construction companies planning projects near these aviation facilities. The key provision mandates that the state agency review and approve construction near such sites to ensure safety and compatibility with aerospace infrastructure. The bill became law on May 15, 2025, without the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a staffing requirement for retail pharmacies in Oklahoma, limiting the number of pharmacy technicians to no more than five for every one licensed pharmacist. It also updates regulations for pharmacy technicians by requiring them to obtain permits from the State Board of Pharmacy, pay annual fees of up to $75, and complete renewal forms by a specific deadline to avoid late fees. The law applies to all licensed retail pharmacies operating in Oklahoma and takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 920 introduces new regulations for construction projects near aerospace infrastructure in Oklahoma. It mandates that a specific permit must be obtained for any construction occurring within a defined radius of a heliport or vertiport. This legislation grants the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics new authority to oversee and manage these construction permits, directly affecting developers and the department's responsibilities.