Rep. Judd Strom

Maddy summarySB 1732 increases licensing fees for several Oklahoma professions, including home inspectors, construction contractors, and roofing professionals. It raises the home inspection license fee from $250 to $400 and renewal from $150 to $240, while setting new maximums like $480 for initial contractor licenses and $320 for renewal fees under the Construction Industries Board. These changes directly affect licensed professionals seeking to obtain or renew their credentials in these fields. The bill specifies exact fee amounts for applications, licenses, renewals, and endorsements across multiple industries.

Maddy summaryHB 3413 requires Oklahoma state agencies to submit detailed annual budget requests by October 1 each year, including specific data on program needs, contractor details, and consultant reports. Agencies must publicly post final consultant reports on the state purchasing website and provide information on shared financial services costs to identify potential savings. The bill mandates standardized reporting formats covering program outcomes, staffing, revenue estimates, and capital lease debt for the current and next two fiscal years. It directly affects all state agencies (excluding higher education institutions) by increasing transparency in budget planning and spending oversight. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3418 amends Oklahoma's Public Competitive Bidding Act to increase transparency and oversight for public construction contracts. It requires public agencies to make all construction contracts and subcontracts publicly available online, prohibits holding public bid openings, and mandates detailed disclosures for contracts exceeding $50,000 for school districts. The bill clarifies disqualification rules for conflicted contractors, establishes penalties for violations (including felony charges for intentional breaches), and updates procedures for change orders and soliciting bids. These changes directly affect state and local government agencies, contractors, and vendors working on public infrastructure projects.

Maddy summarySB 1641 requires Oklahoma LLCs and limited partnerships to provide their registered agents' electronic mail addresses to the Secretary of State when registering or filing annual certificates. This applies to all domestic and foreign business entities operating in Oklahoma, updating existing registration requirements to include email alongside physical addresses. The bill amends sections of the Oklahoma Limited Liability Company Act and Uniform Limited Partnership Act to mandate this change for official communications and record-keeping. Businesses failing to submit the required email address may lose good standing status, affecting their ability to operate legally in the state. The bill modernizes administrative processes by adding email as a standard contact method for business filings.

Maddy summarySB 2135 allows Oklahoma counties to use purchasing cards (like debit cards) through banks or financial institutions for small transactions, replacing traditional bidding for these purchases. It directly affects county governments and their purchasing agents by adding this option for routine, low-value items under specific transaction limits. The bill requires counties to set internal controls, publish card usage policies, and follow existing bidding rules for larger purchases. This change streamlines minor procurement without altering the core bidding process for significant county expenditures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Oklahoma cities and towns to use competitive bidding for all purchases of supplies, materials, and equipment, as well as for selling surplus or obsolete items. It directly affects city managers, who must follow these bidding procedures, and city councils, which must approve contracts exceeding an amount set by the council. The bill mandates that no contracts, purchases, or sales can be exempted from competitive bidding, and it allows city councils to transfer some purchasing authority to a subordinate employee. The law will take effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3416 amends Oklahoma county purchasing rules to clarify when county purchasing agents can bypass standard bidding procedures. It establishes a $25,000 threshold for simplified purchases (requiring only a single purchase order), prohibits splitting orders to avoid this limit (with misdemeanor penalties for violations), and adds exceptions for emergency purchases during declared emergencies (allowed under district attorney authority). The bill also specifies requirements for food procurement in large counties (over 100,000 residents) and clarifies procedures for using state bid lists or nationwide purchasing programs. These changes directly affect county purchasing agents, county officers, and local government operations managing public funds.

Maddy summaryHB 3414 requires Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to create a new reporting function in state accounting software to distinguish between service-driven contracts and staff augmentation contracts. It also mandates that the state accounting manual be updated to require invoices for intangible assets (like software licenses) to include a permanent file path for asset storage. This bill affects state agencies managing contracts and financial records, with changes taking effect November 1, 2026. The bill focuses on administrative accounting procedures, not substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3419 prohibits state and local government employees, officials, and contractors from using nonpublic government information for personal financial benefit. It bans actions like trading on such information, disclosing it improperly, or using it to gain advantages for family members or businesses they're connected to. Violators face up to $10,000 fines, five years in prison, and permanent disqualification from public office or state contracts. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3420 requires Oklahoma state agencies to justify why they bypass competitive bidding for certain contracts, limiting such justifications to a maximum of 12 months. It modifies exemptions for professional services, clarifying when agencies can skip bidding without full competitive processes. The bill affects state agencies purchasing goods or services and vendors seeking state contracts by tightening procurement rules under the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. These changes aim to increase transparency and ensure fair competition in state spending.