Maddy summarySB 1775 clarifies that Oklahoma municipalities with their own courts can set fines for specific violations (such as wastewater regulation, alcohol-related traffic offenses, and prostitution) at the same level as state law penalties. This affects cities with municipal criminal courts or courts not of record, allowing them to match state fine amounts for these designated offenses - like $1,250 for alcohol-related traffic violations or $2,500 for first-time prostitution convictions. The bill specifies maximum fine amounts for different categories and ensures municipal penalties for other offenses cannot exceed state penalties. It updates statutory references and declares an emergency, but does not change existing state penalty levels.
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Maddy summaryHB 3660 updates Oklahoma's funeral services law to explicitly include "natural organic reduction" (a soil conversion process using heat, water, and organic material) within the legal definition of "cremation." This change affects crematories and funeral service providers that use this method, ensuring it is recognized under the same regulatory framework as traditional cremation and alkaline hydrolysis. The bill modifies existing definitions in the Funeral Services Licensing Act but does not create new fees, requirements, or licensing standards for this process. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3661 expands Oklahoma's sales tax exemptions for agricultural products and inputs. It specifically exempts sales of farm-produced goods (like produce and dairy from owner-operated farms), livestock, feed, agricultural fertilizer, machinery, and supplies directly used in farming or ranching operations. The bill requires purchasers to provide written certification confirming items will be used in agricultural production, with false certifications subject to penalties. These exemptions apply only to items used for commercial farming or ranching, not personal gardens or pet-related activities. The changes aim to reduce tax burdens for Oklahoma agricultural producers and their supply chain.
Maddy summarySB 1873 requires residential roofing contractors in Oklahoma to obtain a special certification by passing an exam (70% minimum score) or completing 10 hours of approved continuing education. Existing contractors registered with the Construction Industries Board before January 1, 2027, have until January 1, 2028, to meet this requirement, while new applicants must comply within 30 days of passing the exam. The law exempts roofing laborers who only provide labor under a licensed contractor and do not supply materials. It takes effect January 1, 2027, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation after approval.
Maddy summarySB 1232 elevates copper theft from a misdemeanor to a felony offense under Oklahoma law. It directly affects individuals who steal copper, such as from power lines, pipes, or infrastructure, by increasing penalties. The bill amends Section 1727 of the Oklahoma Statutes to establish felony charges for copper theft, moving it from a lower-level offense to a more serious criminal classification. This change specifically targets theft of copper valued at $100,000 or less, as referenced in existing statutes.
Maddy summaryHB 1377 allows retail stores selling hard liquor (spirits) to offer discounted prices to current or former U.S. military members, at the store’s discretion. This exception modifies existing rules that prohibit retailers from providing "prizes, premiums, gifts, or similar inducements" with alcohol sales. The discount must maintain a minimum 6% markup on the product, as defined by existing law. The change specifically applies to spirits licenses, not beer or wine sales, and does not alter other restrictions on alcohol promotions or sales hours.
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 3659 requires most hunters to obtain a waterfowl hunting license or stamp in Oklahoma, with fees set at $20 for residents (18+) and $30 for nonresidents (18+). Nonresidents face specific restrictions: they may only hunt waterfowl on public lands south of I-40 and east of I-35 on Monday-Thursday during the second half of the season. Those arrested without a valid license can buy a temporary stamp ($100 for residents, $175 for nonresidents), with fees funding wetland conservation. Violations carry fines of $25-$500, and the law takes effect November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3664 requires contractors working on Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that block normal business access to install and maintain clear directional signage for affected businesses. The bill mandates contractors submit a signage plan for DOT approval before construction begins, specifying location, size, and design to comply with traffic control standards. Contractors must keep signage visible and accurate during construction and remove it promptly after project completion, with non-compliance risking $10,000 daily penalties. This law applies to all DOT-funded transportation projects affecting business access and takes effect November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3667 creates the name "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" for a new law but does not change any wildlife regulations or add the act to Oklahoma's official statutes (it is "noncodified"). The bill solely establishes this name and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It directly affects how the law is referenced in official communications but does not alter any existing hunting, fishing, or conservation rules. This is a purely procedural bill with no substantive policy changes.