Sen. Micheal Bergstrom

Maddy summaryThis bill approves specific rule changes proposed by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority regarding the state's medical cannabis program. By passing this resolution, the legislature officially adopts these new regulations, which will guide how medical marijuana is distributed and managed. The Oklahoma Secretary of State is tasked with sending a copy of the approved rules to the Governor and the official state register. This action formalizes the authority's operational guidelines without altering the underlying laws governing medical marijuana use.

Maddy summaryHB 3003 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Board of Chiropractic Examiners from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill maintains the board's structure - comprising eight chiropractic physicians (appointed by district) and one public member - with specific qualifications and appointment rules. It directly affects chiropractors licensed to practice in Oklahoma by preserving the existing regulatory framework for their profession. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, with no changes to the board's duties or chiropractic practice standards.

Maddy summarySB 1455 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Board of Governors of Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill updates the statutory language to reflect this extended timeline but does not change the board's composition (11 members including licensed professionals and a lay member), appointment process, or regulatory authority. It directly affects the professions regulated by this board and the board members themselves, maintaining existing governance structures. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 1456 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This change allows the board to continue operating without requiring new legislation to renew its authority. The bill does not alter the board's composition, responsibilities, or testing standards, which include establishing protocols for alcohol/drug testing and approving equipment. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.

Maddy summarySB 1457 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This procedural bill updates the statutory language in 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2 to reflect the new sunset date and declares an emergency to make the change effective July 1, 2026. The bill does not alter the Board's regulatory responsibilities for plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades, building inspectors, or roofing contractors. It directly affects the Board's continued operation and the industries it oversees under existing licensing laws.

Maddy summarySB 1466 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Advisory Committee on Midwifery from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the committee continues operating for another decade. The committee, composed of seven members including licensed midwives, nurse-midwives, physicians, and a public member, advises the State Health Commissioner on midwifery licensure, standards, complaints, and enforcement of related laws. This bill does not change midwifery practice rules but maintains the existing structure for oversight. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and the bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 1463 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Polygraph Examiners Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. This bill directly affects the Polygraph Examiners Board, which regulates polygraph examiners and oversees licensing, rules, and enforcement within the state. The key provision updates the statutory sunset date while preserving the board's existing structure, membership requirements, and authority to review agency actions related to polygraph examinations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 1465 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The bill amends the existing statute (59 O.S. § 475.3) to update the board's expiration date while maintaining its current structure and duties. This procedural change ensures the board continues operating under existing rules without altering its composition, appointment process, or regulatory authority. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and was enacted as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryHB 3279 amends Oklahoma state law to strengthen ethics protections in government contracting. It requires all state contracts over $25,000 to include certifications confirming no former state employee who helped develop the contract is now working on it, and that no current employee with a personal interest was involved in its negotiation. The bill also prohibits state employees who awarded privatization contracts from joining those businesses for three years, and bans agencies from hiring anyone terminated for cause within one year. These changes apply to all state agencies, contractors, and former employees, with limited exceptions for court reporters, healthcare professionals, and specific state departments like the Department of Health. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1280 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's excise tax on oil and gas production from 2026 to 2031. It maintains the current tax rate of 0.095% on oil and gas production until July 1, 2031, after which the rate drops to 0.085%. The bill affects oil and gas producers, purchasers, and royalty owners by specifying how the tax is collected and reported alongside existing gross production taxes. Revenue from the tax continues to be distributed to the General Revenue Fund, the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund, and the Interstate Oil Compact Fund, as outlined in existing law.