Rep. Mark Lepak

Maddy summarySB 1351 amends Oklahoma election law to clarify voter residency requirements, stating that individuals must have been domiciled (established a permanent residence) in the United States to qualify for voting in state elections. The bill explicitly prohibits people who were never domiciled in the U.S. from registering to vote or casting ballots in Oklahoma, as they cannot establish residency under this law. This change updates Section 4-101 of the Oklahoma Statutes to add specific eligibility conditions while leaving existing rules on felony voting and incapacitation unchanged. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1399, the Federal Funds Oversight Act, requires Oklahoma state agencies and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to submit detailed pre-acceptance reports before taking federal funds. These reports must cover funding reasons, cost breakdowns (including personnel and maintenance), performance goals, and how funds will offset existing state spending instead of creating new programs. The bill also mandates public transparency portals showing real-time federal spending data and establishes a "Do-Not-Pay Pilot Program" to verify recipient eligibility before reimbursements. This ensures accountability, prevents improper payments, and protects state budgets from gaps if federal funding ends.

Maddy summarySB 1638 amends Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act to clarify definitions of "charitable health care provider" and "community health care provider," specifically expanding protections for entities serving indigent patients. It authorizes courts to award claimants' legal costs and fees when they successfully sue state or local government entities for negligence. This change directly affects individuals and organizations filing tort claims against government bodies, particularly health care providers who offer free or low-cost services to medically indigent residents. The bill modifies Sections 152 and 154 of the act to streamline these claims while ensuring claimants who win can recover their litigation expenses.

Maddy summaryHB 3259 bans specific restrictive clauses in health insurance provider contracts within Oklahoma. It prohibits "anti-steering" clauses (blocking insurers from directing patients to lower-cost providers), "gag" clauses (preventing disclosure of prices or out-of-pocket costs to patients), and "most favored nation" clauses (forcing uniform rates across insurers). The bill directly affects health insurance providers and "general contracting entities" (insurers or entities managing provider networks), requiring them to prioritize enrollees' interests when directing care. Enrollees gain greater transparency into costs and more choice in providers, as contracts containing these banned clauses are void. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma's ad valorem tax code (68 O.S. 2021, Sections 2802-2803) to clarify definitions related to personal property classification and tax valuation. It updates statutory language for terms like "business assets," "assessed valuation," and "fair cash value" without changing tax rates or exemptions. The bill affects all property taxpayers and local assessors by standardizing terminology used in property tax administration. As a procedural definition update, it does not create new tax obligations or alter existing tax policies.

Maddy summarySB 2080 requires cities and towns in Oklahoma counties with 450,000+ residents (per the latest census) to electronically send weekly copies of all issued building permits to the county assessor. This applies to entities like municipal clerks or officials authorized to issue permits. The bill mandates this notification to improve data sharing for tax assessment purposes, as part of broader updates to local government administration laws. It does not change how permits are issued but adds a weekly reporting requirement for large-county jurisdictions.

Maddy summarySB 1839 creates a new "de minimis" classification for personal property valued at $5,000 or less, exempting it from annual listing and assessment under Oklahoma's ad valorem tax system. This directly affects homeowners and property owners with low-value personal items (like furniture or small tools) who previously had to report such property annually. The bill amends Sections 2803 and 2817 of Oklahoma's tax code to formally establish this exemption and update related language. It simplifies the tax process for these items without changing tax rates or obligations for higher-value property.

Maddy summarySB 1243 requires all individuals operating motor vehicles in Oklahoma to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the United States. The bill mandates that Service Oklahoma verify citizenship or lawful presence status before issuing or renewing driver's licenses, prohibiting licenses for those who do not meet this requirement. Exceptions include certain commercial drivers (e.g., Class A/B/C licenses) and nonresidents under specific circumstances, while noncitizens must provide proof of lawful presence. The bill also updates license documentation procedures and designations without changing existing restrictions for minors or motorcycle operators.

Maddy summaryHB 3020 requires Oklahoma financial institutions to notify state agencies (like the Department of Human Services or district attorneys) if they suspect financial exploitation of a "protected adult" (defined as individuals aged 62+ or vulnerable adults under state law). It allows institutions to temporarily block transactions for up to 20 days - after notifying account holders and designated "trusted contacts" - if exploitation is suspected, while mandating internal reviews. The bill also provides legal immunity to institutions and employees for good-faith reporting or holding funds, and requires retention of relevant records for investigations. This directly affects financial institutions, protected adults, and oversight agencies handling exploitation cases.

Maddy summaryHJR 1068 proposes a constitutional amendment to Oklahoma's budget process. It requires the State Board of Equalization to certify annual revenue estimates 35-45 days before each legislative session, capping annual state spending increases at 6% (adjusted for inflation). The bill establishes a Constitutional Reserve Fund that must grow to 15% of the previous year's revenue estimate, with limited use of reserve funds for manufacturing incentives under strict conditions. This directly affects how Oklahoma's legislature appropriates funds, limiting annual spending growth and mandating specific revenue certification procedures.