Sen. Kelly Hines

Maddy summaryHB 2047, known as the Emerson Kate Cole Act, mandates new policies for Oklahoma schools regarding student allergic reactions and medication. It requires schools to contact 911 as soon as possible if a student is believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction or respiratory distress, and to notify parents of any possible allergic reaction. The bill also mandates that school districts use state-developed model policies, which must include annual training for teachers and school employees on food allergies, recognizing anaphylaxis, and administering Epinephrine.

Maddy summarySB 331, the Emerson Kate Cole Act, requires Oklahoma school employees to call 911 immediately after administering Epinephrine to a student experiencing an allergic reaction. It also mandates schools to notify parents or guardians when a student has a possible allergic reaction and to provide annual training for teachers and staff on recognizing anaphylaxis and using Epinephrine. The law amends existing school medication policies to clarify procedures for handling allergic emergencies and ensures staff are trained on emergency response. This directly affects students with severe allergies, school employees, and school districts across Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 730 requires Oklahoma's Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to develop a five-year Airport Construction Program and a statewide airport system plan, which will guide funding for airport infrastructure. The system plan must include all airports eligible for state funding and prioritize safety, economic growth, and FAA standards. It also updates the AeroSPACE Program, a partnership between schools and the aviation industry to create aerospace career pathways for students. These changes directly affect public airports seeking state funding and educational institutions participating in the workforce development initiative.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 730 updates the duties of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. It establishes the "AeroSPACE Program," a partnership with educational institutions and industry to create a statewide strategy for aerospace education and prepare students for aviation and aerospace careers. The bill requires the Department to annually develop a five-year Airport Construction Program for infrastructure funding and a statewide airport system plan outlining long-term development for public-use airports. To be eligible for state financial assistance, airport projects must now be included in both the five-year construction program and the statewide airport system plan.

Maddy summarySB 331, the Emerson Kate Cole Act, requires Oklahoma school employees to call 911 immediately after administering epinephrine to a student experiencing an allergic reaction. It also mandates that schools notify a student’s parent or legal guardian if a possible allergic reaction occurs and requires annual training for staff on recognizing allergic reactions and using epinephrine. The bill updates existing school medication policies (70 O.S. 2021, Section 1-116.3) to include these specific protocols for epinephrine use and allergic reaction response. These provisions directly affect all Oklahoma public school districts, employees handling medication, and students with known allergies requiring epinephrine.

Maddy summaryOklahoma's SB 552 bans state agencies that receive federal or state funds from using biotechnology equipment or services from companies designated by the federal government as "biotechnology companies of concern" (entities controlled by foreign adversaries posing national security risks through multiomics data collection). The bill specifically targets the use of multiomics technology - which combines data from genomics, proteomics, and other biological research areas - to prevent potential security threats. State agencies cannot contract with entities using such biotechnology, and the law only takes effect after a comparable federal law is enacted. This directly affects all Oklahoma state agencies managing federal or state funds, requiring them to avoid specific biotech vendors.

Maddy summarySB 369 expands the definition of aggravated assault and battery against law enforcement officers in Oklahoma. It specifically includes attempts to gain control of an officer's firearm or strangulation as qualifying offenses. The law applies to police officers, sheriffs, deputies, highway patrol officers, corrections personnel, and state/federal peace officers enforcing state laws while on duty. This change makes those specific acts punishable as a felony with penalties including up to life in prison or a $5,000 fine. The bill was approved by the governor on May 3, 2025, and is now in effect.

Maddy summarySB 450 repeals two sections (5301 and 5302) of Oklahoma's statutes that established the Oklahoma Military Base Closure Prevention Task Force. This procedural bill eliminates the legal basis for the task force without creating new policy or affecting any specific groups. The repeal becomes effective November 1, 2025. The bill does not change any government operations or impose new requirements.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 552 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies receiving federal or state funds from using or procuring biotechnology equipment or services from "biotechnology companies of concern." These companies are defined as entities designated by the federal government as controlled by a foreign adversary and posing a national security risk due to their multiomic data collection research. State agencies are also barred from contracting with any entity that uses or procures such prohibited biotechnology. The bill's provisions will take effect upon the enactment of a corresponding federal law.

Maddy summarySB 369 amends Oklahoma law to clarify and expand the definition of aggravated assault against law enforcement officers. It specifically includes attempts to seize an officer's firearm or strangulation as forms of aggravated assault, and increases penalties for assaults causing maiming to a minimum of five years in prison. The law applies to officers while on duty, covering police, sheriffs, highway patrol officers, corrections personnel, and state peace officers. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.