Sen. Greg Treat

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution condemns political violence in all forms and honors the victims injured or killed in the shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. As a symbolic measure, the bill does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to express the Oklahoma State Senate's stance on the issue. It was adopted unanimously by the Senate during an extraordinary session following the events in question.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law clarifies and expands the authority of city and town governments to develop and manage recreational areas on lakes and adjacent land. It allows municipal leaders to build and operate marinas, docks, and boathouses, as well as lease private lots for these recreational purposes, provided the fees charged reflect fair market value. The bill also permits cities to contract with outside groups to manage these properties and ensures that leasing such land does not legally count as abandoning or declaring the property surplus. These changes aim to streamline how municipalities can provide public amusement and recreation services without altering the primary public purpose of the land.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a permanent revolving fund within the Office of the Attorney General to provide stable, ongoing financial support for organizations serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Oklahoma. To receive grants from this fund, eligible nonprofit agencies must be certified by the Attorney General, maintain tax-exempt status, undergo annual audits, and have no history of administrative sanctions. The legislation establishes specific funding amounts for shelters and crisis centers while reserving a portion of the money for underserved populations and another portion for counties with populations over 600,000. Additionally, the bill requires that any unused grant funds be returned to the revolving pool and redistributed to other qualifying entities to ensure resources remain available for unpaid services.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill establishes two new judicial offices, one in District No. 7 and another in District No. 14, to serve as business court judges. It also creates a Task Force for the Study of Business Courts, comprised of eleven members appointed by state officials, to analyze the feasibility and structure of a statewide business court system. The task force is required to study existing court structures, examine models from other states, and submit detailed reports by January 2025 and 2026 regarding judge qualifications, case jurisdiction, and procedural rules. The bill includes provisions for staff assistance, travel reimbursement for non-legislator members, and sets a termination date for the task force in January 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma's Choosing Childbirth Act to update how state funds are distributed and defined for childbirth support services. It clarifies that "abortion" is defined as intentionally killing or terminating a pregnancy, while an "unborn child" is defined as an organism from fertilization until birth. The legislation expands the list of reimbursable services to include mental health support, housing assistance, transportation, and healthcare for mothers and infants up to three years postpartum. Additionally, it establishes strict eligibility rules requiring organizations to be non-profit, located in Oklahoma, and prohibited from encouraging abortions or accepting funds from entities that perform them.

Maddy summaryThis resolution grants the Senate President Pro Tempore specific authority to manage Senate property and operations during the 2024 legislative break. It allows the President Pro Tempore to hire staff, approve necessary repairs and purchases for Senate facilities, and designate which groups may use Senate offices and chambers. Additionally, the President Pro Tempore is empowered to appoint members to interim committees and approve expense reimbursement claims for Senate staff and legislators. The measure ensures that the Senate can maintain its assets and conduct essential business while the regular legislative session is not in progress.

Maddy summaryThis law requires Oklahoma school districts to create and publish clear policies on how many students they can accept from other schools within the same district. Starting in July 2024, districts must set specific capacity limits for each grade level at every school site and share these numbers online and with the state. The bill establishes a preference system for accepting transfers, prioritizing students who live closest to the school, those who attended the school previously, and siblings of current students. It also creates a special appeal process for parents whose children with disabilities are denied a transfer, ensuring districts have the necessary staff and programs to support them. Additionally, the law limits how often a student can move between schools within the district to two times per year to maintain stability.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state law to ensure the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund receives necessary funding for student scholarships. It requires state officials to estimate scholarship costs annually and transfer the required amount from the General Revenue Fund to the Trust Fund, rather than leaving it in the general budget. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, and include a declaration of emergency to allow the law to become active immediately upon signing.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires specific state officials to notify their designated successors before leaving the state. The law applies to individuals listed in the constitutional line of succession for the governor's office. These officials must send an electronic message that includes the exact start time of their absence and when they plan to return. The requirement is set to take effect on November 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Oklahoma Survivors' Act, which allows district attorneys to file a motion to overturn a criminal conviction if there is clear and convincing evidence that the defendant did not commit the crime. Under this new provision, the district court would have the authority to hear and decide these motions at any time, regardless of when the original conviction occurred. The legislation aims to provide a formal mechanism for correcting wrongful convictions based on proof of innocence.