Rep. Mark Lepak

Maddy summaryHB 3599 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to implement a $35 copayment per service for Medicaid expansion enrollees (individuals covered under the expanded Medicaid program) starting November 1, 2026. The bill mandates this cost-sharing under federal guidelines, prohibits reducing copayments below $35 for nonemergency emergency department visits, and caps total annual cost-sharing at 5% of a family's quarterly income. It directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to file the necessary waiver or amendment by January 1, 2027, to enact these changes. This policy directly affects Medicaid expansion recipients by adding a new cost-sharing requirement for routine care.

Maddy summaryHB 3600 requires Oklahoma courts to provide specific written explanations when ruling that a law violates constitutional limits on local or special legislation (Sections 32 or 46 of Article V). It directly affects state courts by mandating they detail the exact constitutional reason for striking down such laws, rather than issuing a general ruling. The key provision adds a new requirement to Oklahoma Statutes, ensuring transparency in judicial decisions about legislative measures. This change applies to all courts reviewing laws that might conflict with the state constitution’s restrictions on localized or special laws. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3610 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Counties and County Officers Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not change any existing laws or affect counties, county officers, or residents. The bill simply establishes a formal citation for future reference and specifies November 1, 2026, as its effective date. It is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This is purely an administrative measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3598 prohibits undocumented immigrant students in Oklahoma from receiving in-state tuition rates or state-funded scholarships and financial aid at public colleges and universities. The bill amends Oklahoma law to remove the existing pathway allowing such students to qualify for resident tuition by meeting high school residency requirements and submitting immigration applications, and explicitly bans them from these benefits. An exception applies to students enrolled in a degree program during the 2006-2007 school year or earlier who previously received resident tuition under prior rules. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3605 creates the "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" as a new, non-codified law. It establishes the name of the act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill text does not include substantive criminal procedure changes or provisions, as it only names the act and specifies its effective date. This is a procedural bill with no direct policy changes described in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 3608 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not change tax rates, policies, or create new tax mechanisms - its sole purpose is to establish the act's official title and implementation date. This bill directly affects Oklahoma state government operations by formally designating the framework for future revenue and taxation legislation. As a naming and effective date bill, it has no substantive policy impact beyond procedural organization.

Maddy summaryHB 3612 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Judicial Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it merely establishes the bill's title and effective date without altering judicial procedures or affecting any specific groups. The bill is currently in early stages of introduction (first reading on February 2, 2026) and has not yet been referred to a committee for detailed review. This is a naming and procedural act, not a legislative reform.

Maddy summaryHB 3607 is a procedural bill that names a future criminal law framework as the "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not alter existing criminal laws or create new penalties; instead, it establishes the name for a future act that will not be codified in Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill directly affects how future criminal law changes may be formally referenced but has no immediate impact on current laws or individuals. It is purely administrative, with no substantive policy changes described in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 3601 prohibits Oklahoma public universities from using state funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that grant preferential treatment based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected characteristics. It requires institutions to review and potentially eliminate non-compliant DEI initiatives by July 2026, submit annual compliance certificates to state leaders, and undergo state audits every four years (with potential loss of funding for violations). The bill exempts programs supporting first-generation students, low-income students, veterans, or underserved populations, academic freedom, accreditation requirements, and student organizations. It also mandates a biennial study on how the law affects student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, and allows students/employees to sue institutions for forced participation in prohibited activities.

Maddy summaryHB 3616, titled the "Oklahoma Tax Laundering Prevention Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that establishes the act's name and sets its effective date. It does not describe any substantive tax regulations, anti-money laundering measures, or policy changes. The bill solely names the legislation and specifies it will take effect on November 1, 2026. No specific provisions or affected groups are detailed in the provided text.