Sen. Nikki Nice

Maddy summarySB 1321 prohibits Oklahoma government entities from seeking or using "reverse-keyword" court orders (requiring disclosure of people who searched specific terms online) or "reverse-location" court orders (requiring location data of unspecified devices). It also bans government requests for such data without a court order, with strict penalties for violations. Individuals whose data is improperly collected can sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages, plus punitive damages based on factors like the number of people affected and whether constitutional rights were targeted. The bill makes illegally obtained data inadmissible in court and allows victims to recover attorney fees. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1324 repeals a prohibition (70 O.S. Supp. 2025 §3251) that barred Oklahoma public colleges and universities from using state funds, property, or resources for certain activities. The bill removes this restriction, giving public higher education institutions more flexibility in how they allocate state resources. It takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was passed with an emergency declaration. This is a procedural change to higher education funding rules, not a new policy.

Maddy summarySB 1358 creates the Preserving and Advancing City and Town Transportation Fund, which will receive 0.5% of Oklahoma's sales tax revenue starting in fiscal year 2028. This fund directly supports cities and towns by providing dedicated funding for local transportation infrastructure projects like road and bridge maintenance. The bill amends existing sales tax apportionment rules to redirect this specific percentage of revenue to the new fund, replacing previous allocations for other state purposes. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to confirm fund allocations before disbursement, ensuring funds are used for eligible city and town transportation needs.

Maddy summarySB 1353 creates a revolving fund in Oklahoma's State Treasury to provide free menstrual products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in designated restrooms at public schools. It directly affects all public school districts and charter schools in Oklahoma by requiring the State Department of Education to use this fund to help schools make these products available at no cost in restrooms used by females or single-occupancy facilities. The fund is supported by state appropriations, donations, and grants, with the Department of Education managing disbursements to schools. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1388 creates a refundable child tax credit for Oklahoma families with children under 19. It provides $500 per child for taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $70,000 or less, phasing out by $0.15 for every $10 of income above that threshold, and eliminating eligibility above $100,000. The credit applies to tax years beginning in 2027 and is refundable, meaning eligible taxpayers receive a cash payment even if they owe no state income tax. Married filers must include spousal income to determine eligibility and credit amount. This bill directly affects low-to-moderate-income Oklahoma families with qualifying children.

Maddy summarySB 1409 allows Oklahoma taxpayers to claim a state income tax credit for stillbirths. The credit equals 5% of the federal child tax credit that would have applied if the child had been born alive and been a dependent in the household. Taxpayers can claim this credit only in the tax year the stillbirth occurred, as documented by a stillborn birth certificate issued under Oklahoma law. The credit applies to tax years starting in 2027 and becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1910 establishes Oklahoma's Urban Agriculture Cost Share Program, administered by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. It provides funding from the Conservation Commission's Infrastructure Revolving Fund to reimburse eligible individuals, tribes, or organizations for urban agriculture projects on land within five miles of urban areas defined by the U.S. Census. Eligible projects include community gardens, rooftop farming, greenhouses, soil health initiatives, and food waste composting, with priority given to areas with limited access to healthy food. Applicants must submit project plans and enter contracts with local conservation districts, and the Commission must annually report program data on projects, funding, and community impacts.

Maddy summaryHB 1910 would establish the Urban Agriculture Cost Share Program, overseen by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. This program aims to promote sustainable urban agricultural practices, improve food security, and enhance green spaces in Oklahoma's urban areas. It would provide funding from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Infrastructure Revolving Fund to eligible individuals, partnerships, corporations, or tribes for projects. These projects could include community gardens, rooftop farming, greenhouses, rainwater harvesting, and urban apiaries on land within five miles of an urban area. Applicants would develop project plans and contract with local conservation districts to receive cost-share funds.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 1014) encourages Oklahoma businesses, state agencies, organizations, and residents to voluntarily turn off exterior lighting during April, May, September, and October - peak migration months for birds. It aims to reduce bird disorientation and collisions with buildings caused by artificial light, which contributes to bird mortality. The resolution supports Oklahoma’s participation in the "Lights Out Oklahoma" campaign, aligning with similar efforts in other states. It does not create new laws or requirements but expresses legislative support for this voluntary conservation practice.

Maddy summaryHCR 1014 is a concurrent resolution that supports reducing bird mortality in Oklahoma. It encourages Oklahoma businesses, state agencies, organizations, and residents to turn off exterior lighting during the high bird migration months of April, May, September, and October to help birds navigate safely.