Rep. Cyndi Munson

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma House Resolution officially designates the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month within the state. The measure honors the historical contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities to Oklahoma and the nation, citing their roles in building the transcontinental railroad, serving in the military, and establishing local cultural districts. By passing this resolution, the legislature formally acknowledges the significant cultural and economic impact of these communities without altering any existing laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Oklahoma to honor the state's Asian and Pacific Islander residents. The document highlights the historical contributions of these communities, noting their roles in building the transcontinental railroad, serving in the military, and establishing local businesses and cultural districts. By recognizing these achievements, the legislature aims to celebrate the diverse heritage and economic impact of Asian/Pacific Americans within Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma House resolution officially designates April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 29, 2026, as Denim Day. The bill aims to raise public awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and encourage people to wear jeans on Denim Day to symbolize that there is no excuse for harassment or assault. It does not change any laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic statement to highlight the issue and promote community support for survivors.

Maddy summaryHB 3957 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Teacher Pay Reform Act of 2026" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms for teacher pay reform, as it is not codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. It only establishes the act's title and effective date without describing any specific changes to teacher compensation, funding, or eligibility. This appears to be a naming resolution rather than a policy bill with concrete provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 3965 requires Oklahoma state agencies to provide full-time employees with two or more years of service with six weeks of paid maternity leave following the birth or adoption of a child. This leave is in addition to existing pregnancy-related sick leave and must be paid at the employee’s full annual salary without interrupting seniority, pay progression, or performance awards. The bill applies to all state employees meeting the tenure requirement and becomes effective January 1, 2027. It does not replace current sick leave policies but adds this specific paid leave benefit.

Maddy summaryHB 3964 expands bereavement leave eligibility for Oklahoma state employees by adding "stillborn" to the definition of "relative" under the state leave sharing program. This change directly affects state employees with one year of continuous service who experience the loss of a stillborn child, allowing them to use donated leave for this purpose. The bill modifies existing provisions to include stillborns under "relative" for bereavement leave, alongside other family members, and creates a Leave of Last Resort Bank funded by retiring employees' unused leave. The policy change ensures state employees can access shared leave support for stillbirth-related bereavement without needing to exhaust all other leave options first.

Maddy summaryHB 3960, the "Safe Stores are Staffed Stores Act," requires drug and large food retail stores (over 15,000 sq ft or 85,000 sq ft with 10% food space) with self-service checkouts to maintain at least one employee for every four kiosks during operation. It bans self-checkout for items needing ID (like alcohol/tobacco) or tagged items (e.g., with electronic tags), mandates clear signage about customer rights, and requires dedicated staff to monitor checkouts without other duties. Violations carry civil penalties of $100 per employee per day (capped at $1,000 daily), plus attorney fees. The law prohibits retaliation against employees enforcing these rules and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3959 prohibits large food retailers (over 15,000 sq ft) from using personalized algorithmic pricing that targets consumers based on their data, including requiring clear disclosures like "THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA." It bans electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in these stores, mandating physical price tags instead, and prohibits collecting data on minors under 17 for pricing. The bill also forbids using protected class data (like race, gender, or disability) to set different prices for goods, preventing discriminatory pricing practices. These rules directly affect major grocery chains and aim to increase transparency in pricing strategies.

Maddy summaryHB 3963 amends Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program to expand eligibility for tuition assistance. It adds children of veterans with a 100% permanent disability from military service (certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) to the list of qualifying groups, alongside existing categories like children of certified classroom teachers. The bill changes the definition of "certified classroom teacher school employee" to "school employee" in the eligibility rules. This policy change directly affects qualifying veterans' children seeking in-state tuition assistance at Oklahoma colleges and universities.

Maddy summaryHB 3958 is a procedural bill that establishes the name and effective date for a future paid family leave program for Oklahoma state employees. It formally names the legislation "State Government Paid Family Leave 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 framework for the act's designation and implementation timeline. This bill does not directly affect any individuals or entities at this stage, as it is merely a naming and scheduling measure for an upcoming legislative action. The bill is currently in early stages (first reading, referred to Rules committee) and does not outline specific benefits, eligibility, or funding details.