Maddy summaryHJR 1053 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Oklahoma local governments to calculate a "revenue neutral rate" for property taxes each year, which would generate the same revenue as the previous year based on current property valuations. If a county, city, or school district seeks to exceed this rate, it must hold a public hearing, provide detailed written notice to property taxpayers 10 days in advance (including comparisons to prior tax rates), and obtain a majority vote from its governing body. The bill mandates refunds to taxpayers if local governments fail to follow these procedures when levying taxes above the revenue neutral rate. It excludes taxing districts receiving under $5,000 annually in property tax revenue.
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Maddy summaryHJR 1054 proposes a constitutional amendment exempting business inventory from Oklahoma's ad valorem property tax starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects for-profit businesses, estates, and trusts that record inventory in their books for tax purposes. The key provision adds Section 6D to Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, exempting "personal property described as inventory" in business records. This would require voter approval through a legislative referendum, as outlined in the proposed ballot title. The amendment does not change existing tax rules for non-inventory business property.
Maddy summaryHB 1261 creates the Wrecker Licensing Reform Act of 2025, transferring oversight of wrecker and towing services from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to the Department of Public Safety. It establishes a new Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board with nine members (including industry representatives and law enforcement) to regulate the industry, and requires the Department to create a Wrecker Services Division to investigate consumer complaints about overcharging. The bill prohibits excessive fees for nonconsensual towing (towing without permission), mandates transparent rate displays, and bans certain equipment or surcharges. This directly affects towing companies, consumers who may face unfair charges, and state agencies managing regulatory authority.
Maddy summaryHB 3662 limits where commercial vehicle enforcement can occur near fixed facilities like weigh stations. It restricts enforcement to a 7-mile radius around standard weigh stations or a 25-mile radius around port-of-entry weigh stations once they are established. The bill also requires enforcement to stop in areas where facilities are planned but not yet built, ending by July 1, 2016, or when the facility opens. This directly affects the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s roadside enforcement operations for commercial motor vehicles. The policy change aims to reduce duplicate inspections and clarify enforcement zones near fixed facilities.
Maddy summaryHB 4193 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and political subdivisions from contracting with "foreign adversary companies" (defined as entities tied to governments of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria) or "federally banned corporations" (such as those blocked by federal agencies under national security laws). It requires all bidders to certify they are not on these restricted lists, with false certifications subject to $250,000 penalties or twice the contract value, plus a 60-month contract ban. Exceptions allow contracts only when no reasonable alternative exists and the purchase is pre-approved by state procurement officials. The law applies to all state procurement of goods/services, excluding companies compliant with federal secure communications standards.
Maddy summarySB 1611, the Procurement Protection Act of 2026, prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and political subdivisions from contracting with specific companies to protect state interests. It directly affects state procurement by banning contracts with: (1) state-owned enterprises of countries designated as "foreign adversaries" (like China under U.S. designations), (2) companies domiciled in such countries, (3) companies controlled by foreign adversaries, or (4) companies banned by federal agencies (e.g., FCC-listed security threats). Companies must certify they don’t meet these categories, and false certifications carry $250,000 civil penalties or 60-month contract bans. Exceptions allow contracts only if no reasonable alternative exists and approval is granted by state procurement officials.
Maddy summaryHB 4493 names the "Oklahoma Tourism Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes to tourism programs, regulations, or funding. It simply establishes the act's official name and implementation timeline. The bill does not affect any specific entities or policies beyond this naming convention.
Maddy summarySB 1398, the "Children's Promise Act," creates an income tax credit for Oklahoma taxpayers who donate to qualifying charities focused on child welfare. The credit equals 50% of the donation (capped at the taxpayer’s total income tax bill) for organizations meeting strict criteria, including being headquartered in Oklahoma, serving children in state custody, preventing abuse/abandonment, or promoting traditional family values. Charities must certify they do not provide, fund, or support abortion services and meet specific local impact requirements. Taxpayers claim the credit on their tax return, and unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years.
Maddy summarySB 1608 modifies Oklahoma's laws to expand public access to the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry and the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registry. It allows any person, business, or organization to search both registries for free online or pay fees for official searches to screen for employment, volunteering, or child safety roles. Search results will include full names, crimes committed, habitual offender status, and current locations like schools, workplaces, or residences. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 2968 proposes changes to how Oklahoma calculates taxable income for corporations and adjusted gross income for individuals. It specifically adds interest income from state and local bonds (not already exempt) to taxable income, adjusts federal net operating loss deductions based on Oklahoma-sourced losses, and revises rules for allocating income from property and business activities. These changes would directly affect all Oklahoma taxpayers by altering their state tax calculations. The bill modifies existing tax code provisions but does not specify an effective date in the provided text.