Sen. Mark Mann

Maddy summaryHB 3880 creates the "Oklahoma Today Magazine" Division within the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, requiring the magazine to be published at least six times yearly. It authorizes employees to earn commissions (up to 25% of net sales) on advertising, sponsorships, subscriptions, or tourism promotion sales, with total compensation capped at 95% of the Executive Director’s salary. The bill exempts advertising sales from standard procurement laws and requires magazine content to be available for public inspection during business hours. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1204 requires Oklahoma school districts to provide teachers and school support personnel with three days of paid bereavement leave following the death of their spouse or child, including leave for miscarriage. This leave must be granted in addition to existing sick leave benefits and cannot be reduced by local negotiated leave policies. The bill amends Oklahoma law to mandate this policy for all affected employees, effective immediately under an emergency provision. It directly affects school employees covered under Section 6-104 of Oklahoma Statutes.

Maddy summarySB 1428 creates the Office of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Service Coordination within Oklahoma’s State Department of Health, effective November 1, 2026. The office will coordinate statewide dementia services, eliminate duplicated efforts, collect data, support staff training, and identify grant opportunities to improve care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementias and their caregivers. It requires the office to maintain a full-time dementia services coordinator position to manage operations. The bill repeals two outdated sections of Oklahoma law (63 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-879.2 and 1-879.3) related to dementia services.

Maddy summarySB 1198 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to release liens on specific properties when requested by county treasurers or municipalities. It applies to properties meeting Oklahoma's definition of "blighted" (per Title 11, Section 38-101) and to municipal-owned properties being transferred to nonprofit entities for qualified projects or other public purposes. The lien releases are filed with county records but do not extinguish the underlying debt, which OHCA can still collect through legal means. This bill directly affects county treasurers (who request releases), municipalities (who initiate requests), and OHCA (which must comply with the request).

Maddy summarySB 1420 updates Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act to require public bodies (like city councils, school boards, and state agencies) to provide 24-hour notice for all meetings using multiple methods. This includes posting meeting details in public locations, on their website, and via a free email distribution system that anyone can join. The bill also clarifies that public bodies may discuss "new business" not reasonably foreseeable before the notice period, while maintaining that only agenda items can be addressed at special meetings. These changes aim to improve public access to meeting information without altering existing public comment procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 3883 requires municipal water and wastewater utilities in Oklahoma to implement a detailed operations and maintenance program covering certified staff, preventative maintenance tracking, sewer line inspections, emergency response, record-keeping, and infrastructure analysis. It also mandates that utilities educate users on proper system use, including requiring fats/oils/grease ordinances and backflow-prevention devices for new construction and, optionally, residential properties. Utilities meeting these standards gain liability protection under Oklahoma law for system failures, while third-party contractors operating under contract receive a 12-month defense against penalties for pre-existing system issues if they complete a corrective plan within 180 days. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1275 requires online digital platforms (like rental property sites or ticket sellers) to clearly disclose the total price of products - including all fees - before purchase. It prohibits hiding sales tax if disclosed upfront, misleading price displays (e.g., making fees appear larger than the total), and unexpected price increases after the initial display. The bill directly affects platforms selling rentals or tickets, mandating transparency in pricing to prevent deceptive practices. Violations would be enforced under Oklahoma’s Consumer Protection Act, effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2131 requires Oklahoma's Division of State Parks to provide a "Made in Oklahoma" product list at park building entrances (like offices and lodges) and during online accommodation reservations. It also amends tourism law to mandate that tourism information centers include this list in lease agreements for retail spaces. The bill directly affects state park visitors and travelers using tourism centers by making locally made products more visible. The policy change takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1364 requires current Oklahoma medical marijuana business licensees to submit a sworn attestation within 60 days of the bill's effective date (November 1, 2026), confirming or disclosing any outstanding state fees, fines, taxes, or debts before selling their business. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority must create and publish a public form for this attestation, which must include an itemized list of any debts. This applies specifically to existing licensees transferring ownership, not new applicants. The bill establishes clear deadlines and disclosure requirements to ensure transparency about financial obligations tied to medical marijuana businesses.

Maddy summarySB 1192 increases the fee for alcohol and drug assessments from $160 to $200 per person. It also raises certification application fees for assessment personnel ($100-$200 initially, $25-$150 for renewal). The bill directs $15 of each assessment fee to the Department of Public Safety, with 90% (about $13.50) going to the Community-based Substance Abuse Revolving Fund and 10% ($1.50) covering administrative costs. This affects individuals required to undergo assessments (e.g., for driver license issues) and certified assessment professionals. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.