Sen. Nikki Nice

Maddy summarySB 763 requires Oklahoma's Ethics Commission to create rules mandating that campaigns for local ballot measures (like city initiatives or referendums) report their spending, mirroring existing rules for state-level ballot questions. This affects municipal campaign committees and candidates running for local elections involving ballot measures. The bill defines "municipal ballot measure" as initiatives or referendums under Oklahoma law (Title 11, Section 15-101). The rules must be established by November 1, 2025, to ensure transparency in local election funding.

Maddy summarySB 362 creates Oklahoma's Community Health Worker Act, establishing a voluntary certification program for community health workers through the State Department of Health. It defines certified community health workers as trusted frontline staff who connect communities to health services, identify resource gaps, and build health capacity through education and advocacy. The bill requires the Health Commissioner to set standards, exams, and fees for certification while allowing reciprocity with tribal and Indian health systems. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting community health workers seeking formal recognition in Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 94 creates the Oklahoma Commission on Race and Equality to address racial discrimination and bias in state government and society. The Commission will be appointed with 13 members (3 by the Governor, 3 by the Senate President, 3 by the House Speaker, and 4 by the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus) serving three-year terms with limits on consecutive service. Its key duties include advising on equality issues, monitoring legislation for discriminatory effects, conducting research, and submitting annual reports to state leadership. The bill also establishes a revolving fund for the Commission, funded by donations, to support its operations and outreach activities.

Maddy summarySB 923 modifies Oklahoma's Affordable Housing Tax Credit program by increasing the annual credit cap to $15 million for 2026-2030 (from $4 million previously) and requiring new projects placed in service after January 1, 2026, to qualify as "workforce housing" (housing for households earning 60-120% of local median income). It makes the tax credit nonrefundable (cannot reduce tax below zero), ties Oklahoma credits to federal low-income housing credit recapture rules, and mandates eligibility statements from the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. The bill directly affects developers of qualifying affordable housing projects who seek to claim these tax credits, effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 627 requires new multiunit housing developments in Oklahoma (built on or after November 1, 2025) to include storm shelters meeting FEMA safety standards, such as in-ground or prefabricated shelters. It creates a tax credit covering 20-25% of costs for installing qualifying storm shelters in single-family homes, retrofitted multiunit housing, or new multiunit construction. Businesses claiming the credit are capped at $500,000 annually, while individuals may receive refunds for unused credits. The credit applies to tax years starting in 2026, with documentation requirements set by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

Maddy summarySB 219 requires all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to provide free tampons and sanitary napkins in restrooms designated for female use or single-occupancy facilities. The law mandates this availability at no cost to students, directly affecting schools and students who menstruate. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and was declared an emergency to take immediate effect upon passage. The bill defines "menstrual products" specifically as tampons and sanitary napkins for menstrual cycle use.

Maddy summarySB 624 prohibits Oklahoma government entities from seeking or using "reverse-keyword" court orders (requiring data on people who searched specific terms/websites) or "reverse-location" court orders (requiring location data for unspecified devices in an area). It also bans government requests for such data without a court order. The bill requires government entities to notify individuals if their data was improperly obtained, and allows affected people to sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages, plus punitive damages based on factors like targeting protected activities. This directly affects state/local governments and individuals whose digital data might be improperly collected under broad surveillance methods.

Maddy summarySB 627 requires new multiunit housing developments in Oklahoma (built on or after November 1, 2025) to include storm shelters meeting FEMA safety standards, such as safe rooms or in-ground shelters. It creates a tax credit covering 20-25% of costs for installing these shelters in single-family homes, existing multi-family units, or new multi-family construction. Businesses can claim up to $500,000 annually in credits, with unused amounts carryable for five years, while individuals receive refunds for excess credits. The bill applies directly to homeowners, developers, and property owners constructing or retrofitting eligible housing.

Maddy summarySB 923 modifies Oklahoma's Affordable Housing Tax Credit program to expand eligibility for projects placed in service after January 1, 2026. It increases the annual credit cap from $4 million to $15 million for 2026-2030 (reducing to $4 million after 2030) and requires qualifying projects to meet "workforce housing" standards - targeting households earning 60-120% of local median income. The bill also makes the tax credits nonrefundable (preventing tax liability from dropping below zero) and aligns Oklahoma's credit recapture rules with federal low-income housing tax credit requirements. This directly affects developers building affordable housing projects that meet the new workforce housing definition.

Maddy summarySB 624 prohibits Oklahoma government entities from seeking or using "reverse-keyword" or "reverse-location" court orders or requests that would compel tech companies to disclose individuals' search histories or precise location data. It bans all such requests, including voluntary offers to purchase this data, and requires government entities to notify people if their information was improperly obtained. Individuals harmed by violations can sue for $1,000 per violation (or actual damages), punitive damages, and attorney fees, with courts considering factors like whether constitutional rights were targeted. The bill directly affects all Oklahoma state/local government agencies and protects residents' digital privacy by blocking broad data collection on online activity.