Rep. Dell Kerbs

Maddy summarySB 2011 expands Oklahoma's Class B5 criminal offense classification by adding 37 specific crimes, including domestic violence against intimate partners, assaults on police officers, stalking, and certain animal cruelty acts. This change affects individuals convicted of these offenses by subjecting them to the more severe penalties associated with Class B5, a higher-level criminal classification. The bill also updates statutory references to ensure consistency in the law. Introduced in the 2026 Oklahoma Legislature, it was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summarySB 1198 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to release liens on specific properties when requested by county treasurers or municipalities. It applies to properties meeting Oklahoma's definition of "blighted" (per Title 11, Section 38-101) and to municipal-owned properties being transferred to nonprofit entities for qualified projects or other public purposes. The lien releases are filed with county records but do not extinguish the underlying debt, which OHCA can still collect through legal means. This bill directly affects county treasurers (who request releases), municipalities (who initiate requests), and OHCA (which must comply with the request).

Maddy summarySB 483 allows Oklahoma counties to create programs helping homeless individuals relocate to family members, employers, or others who will provide support. It sets strict eligibility rules: participants must be sober during travel, not on parole without approval, not have used such a program in the past two years, and must be homeless as defined by law (lacking stable housing, including those displaced by violence). Counties must verify with the destination contact before travel and document their agreement, then check in with participants 90 days later. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3029 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Education to create a four-year plan addressing the Oklahoma Department of Education's program needs. The plan must include long-term goals, details on new programs, cost analyses, and specific implementation strategies. The State Board must submit this annual plan to the Governor and legislature by December 1 each year, with updates reviewed yearly. The bill takes effect September 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and recognizes its long history of community service. It highlights the organization's contributions to Oklahoma, including its role in providing child care, youth sports, and wellness programs for residents of all ages. The resolution formally commends the YMCA staff and volunteers for their work and encourages continued efforts to foster connection and well-being within communities. As a non-binding statement of appreciation, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryHB 3472 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Environment and Natural Resources Efficiency Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it only creates the act's name and effective date without outlining specific requirements or changes. It does not directly affect any entities or individuals through new regulations or programs. This is a naming and timing measure, not a policy bill with concrete provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2997 increases the maximum administrative fine for used motor vehicle license applicants who knowingly make false statements from $1,000 to $10,000. It directly affects individuals and businesses applying for or holding motor vehicle sales licenses in Oklahoma. The bill amends Section 585D of Oklahoma Statutes to raise this fine limit, while maintaining existing $100 maximum fines for dealer violations like failing to deliver title documents. The change takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3015 creates the "Service Oklahoma Efficiency Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill that establishes the act's name and implementation date without outlining substantive policy changes or affecting specific groups. The bill does not include mechanisms, provisions, or direct impacts beyond its naming and effective date provisions. No further details about the act's content or implementation are provided in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHB 3028 amends Oklahoma's Consumer Credit Code to prohibit businesses from charging credit card surcharges exceeding 2% of a transaction or the actual processing fee. It allows businesses to offer discounts for cash, check, or debit payments but bans extra fees for using credit cards. The bill specifically permits technology center school districts, public schools, municipalities, and similar entities to charge service fees limited to bank processing costs, secure transaction expenses, and necessary bandwidth fees. These rules apply to all in-person, online, and phone transactions and take effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1617 amends Oklahoma law to direct the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund to cover the state’s share of additional pay for special education teachers. It requires school districts to pay 5% of base wages for special education teachers, with the state covering the remaining 5% using funds from the existing revolving fund (previously used for other teacher stipends). This policy change, effective July 1, 2026, directly affects all Oklahoma public school teachers certified in special education. The bill ensures the state’s funding obligation is met through the revolving fund rather than new appropriations, aligning with Section 13-110 of state law.