Rep. Anthony Moore

Maddy summarySB 1946 reduces the annual fee for distiller licenses in Oklahoma from $3,125 to $1,250. It removes production limits for distilleries and eliminates requirements about distillery premises needing to be contiguous. The bill also allows distilleries to sell sample spirits at certain events and exempts specific spirits from brand label registration fees. These changes directly affect distilleries, liquor businesses, and event organizers selling spirits. The bill modifies existing licensing fees and operational rules under Oklahoma's alcohol regulations.

Maddy summarySB 1670 requires Oklahoma public universities to adopt a new policy for research partnerships with private businesses, directing the Oklahoma State Regents to create a model policy that includes a tiered ownership system for technology developed through these partnerships. This tiered system bases ownership stakes and inventor compensation on the revenue generated from new technology, ensuring inventors receive competitive pay compared to other institutions. The policy also mandates universities to encourage development in specific areas like medical, biotech, and energy technology, while tracking related expenses and financial relationships. All policies must be reviewed every seven years to maintain competitiveness.

Maddy summarySB 1534 modifies Oklahoma's rules for charitable organizations and fundraising. It requires charitable nonprofits to submit specific information to the Secretary of State, updates definitions of terms like "charitable organization" and "contribution," and prohibits certain actions by these organizations. The bill directly affects charitable groups soliciting donations in Oklahoma, professional fundraisers, and their solicitors by clarifying requirements and adding new restrictions. Key provisions include updated board membership rules and clearer boundaries for professional fundraising activities. The bill aims to strengthen oversight of charitable solicitations while aligning state law with current federal tax return requirements.

Maddy summarySB 1593 removes outdated language from Oklahoma law regarding the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. Specifically, it deletes requirements for the Board to "promulgate rules" (create official rules) and details about the presidential search process. The bill affects the OSU-Tulsa Board of Trustees, which previously had to follow these specific procedural steps. This change simplifies the governing structure by eliminating redundant or obsolete provisions, effective July 1, 2026. The legislation does not create new policies or alter the Board's responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 4359 requires Oklahoma's statewide student assessments to be administered in May each year, rather than at other times of the year. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school students in grades 3-12, as it amends existing law governing the timing of required assessments in English Language Arts, math, science, and U.S. History. The key mechanism is a specific amendment to the statute requiring assessments to occur "in May" annually, while maintaining all other assessment content, grade-level requirements, and graduation criteria. This change aims to standardize assessment timing across districts for better planning and reporting. The bill does not alter what is assessed or the graduation requirements themselves.

Maddy summaryHB 4326 expands eligibility for Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program to include students in court-ordered custody of private nonprofit child-placing agencies or federally recognized Indian tribes during specific grades (8th-11th). It removes the income requirement for these students and adds eligibility for students whose parent is a certified classroom teacher. The bill amends existing program rules to broaden access for these groups while maintaining other standard requirements like residency, academic performance, and admission standards. This change directly affects students in foster care or tribal custody who previously faced financial barriers to qualify.

Maddy summaryHB 4338 amends Oklahoma's existing Brine Development Act to clarify definitions and update the law's purpose. It specifically defines key terms like "brine" (subterranean saltwater containing minerals such as lithium and bromine), "brine owner," and "solution gas," while emphasizing public policy goals like reusing produced water. The bill directly affects brine producers, regulators (Oklahoma Corporation Commission), and companies extracting minerals from brine, by establishing clearer operational rules for brine development. It does not create new programs but refines existing legal language for greater precision in how brine resources are managed. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1679, the "Preserving Oklahoma Values Act of 2026," declares court decisions based on foreign legal systems void if they conflict with defined "Judeo-Christian Western rights and values" (including due process, religious freedom, and marriage as defined by Oklahoma law). It also voids contracts allowing foreign law to govern disputes if that law does not uphold those values. The bill applies to state courts, administrative agencies, and private contracts, but excludes Native American tribal laws and religious organizations handling internal matters. It aims to prevent enforcement of rulings or agreements relying on legal systems deemed contrary to specified constitutional rights. The bill is labeled an emergency to take immediate effect upon approval.

Maddy summaryHB 4336 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Interventional Pain Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not describe any substantive policy changes, regulations, or requirements for healthcare providers or patients. It serves solely as a naming and effective date provision for a future law. No specific provisions or affected parties are detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 4324 allows Oklahoma district attorneys to request sentence adjustments for certain offenders at any time after sentencing, provided they do not seek to increase confinement or supervision periods. The bill requires district attorneys to seek victim input and provide written notice to victims before filing such requests, and courts must consider rehabilitation progress, changed circumstances, and victim testimony when reviewing adjustments. It specifically applies to offenders serving life without parole for non-violent crimes (after 10+ years), drug-related sentences, and others, while excluding death sentences, life without parole for violent crimes, and sex offender registration cases. The law aims to create a structured process for modifying sentences based on updated information, with victims having a formal role in the review.