Rep. Ryan Eaves

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 3319 expands Oklahoma's debt collection system by allowing certain qualified entities - including municipal public authorities, public trusts, and courts - to deduct unpaid debts directly from state income tax refunds. It specifically permits collection of court fines/costs (minimum $50), delinquent utility charges (90+ days overdue with disconnection), and other debts from taxpayers who filed state tax returns. The Oklahoma Tax Commission would deduct the amount from refunds after sending written notice, with a 5% collection fee withheld, and taxpayers retain the right to contest claims within 30-60 days. This affects taxpayers with outstanding debts to these entities and streamlines collections for local governments and courts.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill bans the production, sale, and distribution of cultivated meat (meat grown from animal cells in laboratories) within the state. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors, and food businesses selling such products could face license suspension or revocation by the State Department of Health. The law exempts research on cultivated meat conducted by government agencies, universities, or their partners. It also updates labeling rules for plant-based and insect-based products to require clear terms like "lab-grown" or "plant-based" to avoid misleading terms such as "beef" or "chicken."

Maddy summaryHB 3311 increases the maximum funding limit for Oklahoma's Infrastructure Pool from $100 million to $125 million and establishes specific allocation rules for its use. It requires 65% of Infrastructure Pool funds to support local governments with populations under 300,000 (based on the latest census), while 35% can be used for any eligible local government regardless of size. The bill also modifies the Economic Development Pool similarly, allowing pooled financing for infrastructure and economic development projects across the state. Funds must finance authorized projects involving two or more local governments or public-private partnerships, with tax-exempt bond options subject to federal rules. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3318 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma State Government Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not create new laws or policy changes; it solely establishes the act's name and specifies that it takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill directly affects state government operations by formally designating this reference name for administrative purposes. It has no substantive provisions or impact on specific groups or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 3317 modifies Oklahoma's medical marijuana patient license fees, reducing the biannual fee from $100 to $20 for eligible low-income residents enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, or SoonerCare. The bill directly affects qualifying Oklahoma residents seeking medical marijuana patient licenses by lowering their cost of participation. Key provisions include establishing a new discounted fee tier, creating short-term licenses (60 days) for those with temporary physician recommendations, and temporary licenses (30 days) for out-of-state patients from regulated programs. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority must implement these changes within 60 days of the bill's passage, including website applications and license validation systems.

Maddy summaryHB 3316, the Higher Education Activities Response (HEAR) Act, requires Oklahoma public colleges and universities to conduct security threat assessments for all institution-sponsored on-campus events. Institutions must submit detailed event requests 30 days in advance, including maps, attendance estimates, and fire/police coordination, to a local law enforcement tactical team. The team then provides a security assessment within two weeks, detailing crowd control, evacuation routes, and required security personnel, which the institution must follow. Failure to comply results in fines paid into a new "Higher Education Activities Response Revolving Fund," used by the Attorney General to investigate violations and support survivors of violent campus incidents. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryHB 3556 creates a new act called the "Corporation Commission Modernization Act of 2026" and specifies it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this act. As a procedural measure naming the act and establishing its effective date, it does not change existing laws or directly affect any specific groups or entities.

Maddy summaryHB 3559 allows Oklahoma counties to impose a severance tax (up to $0.15 per ton) on rock, gravel, sand, and limestone extracted for commercial use by businesses, but requires voter approval through an election or initiative petition (requiring 5% of registered voters' signatures). It exempts materials extracted by individuals on private property or for agricultural purposes and mandates that tax revenue must fund only road and bridge construction/improvement - never employee salaries. The bill also requires counties to specify the tax's purpose and duration before voting, gives the Oklahoma Tax Commission authority to collect the tax for a 0.5% fee, and mandates 60 days' notice of rate changes. Counties cannot hold a new election on the same tax for six months after voter rejection.

Maddy summaryHB 3554 creates the "Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act of 2026" as a standalone law (not codified in Oklahoma Statutes) and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This bill does not establish new medical marijuana regulations or affect any specific groups; it solely names the legislation and specifies its implementation date. The bill's provisions are procedural, focusing only on the act's title and effective date. It has no substantive policy changes beyond these administrative details.