Sen. Aaron Reinhardt

Maddy summaryHB 2956 prohibits individuals with certain disciplinary histories from owning Oklahoma appraisal management companies (AMCs). Specifically, it bars anyone who had their appraiser credential refused, denied, suspended, revoked, or surrendered due to serious disciplinary action in any jurisdiction from owning or controlling an AMC. This directly affects potential AMC owners and ensures only those without such histories can hold ownership roles. The bill amends Oklahoma's Appraisal Management Company Regulation Act to establish this ownership requirement, focusing on accountability in the appraisal industry.

Maddy summaryHB 2955 amends Oklahoma's Captive Insurance Company Act to clarify rules for "protected cells" within captive insurance companies. It requires companies to clearly identify protected cells (separate risk pools) and specifies that these cells aren't separate legal entities. The bill adds requirements for disclosure, written approval for transfers, and mandates that assets remain with the company during liquidation. These changes directly affect all Oklahoma-based captive insurance companies operating under the Act, particularly those using protected cells for risk management.

Maddy summaryHB 3261 requires Oklahoma school districts to submit detailed information about all school support staff (including their full name, school district, position, and a permanent state-issued ID) to the State Department of Education by October 1, 2026. The law creates a centralized database to track support staff employment across districts, using a unique ID that remains consistent if an employee changes schools. School districts must update the database within 30 days of hiring or terminating support staff. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects school districts (as data submitters) and support staff (whose records are maintained in the database).

Maddy summaryHB 4343 sets a fixed $350 payment for property appraisers and commissioners appointed by district courts in condemnation or escheat cases, plus reimbursement for expenses determined by the judge. It directly affects appraisers and commissioners handling these specific court proceedings. The bill amends Oklahoma law to establish this compensation rate, effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma's background check requirements for child care facilities. It mandates specific searches - including state criminal records, sex offender registries, and child abuse registries from other states - before issuing licenses, hiring staff, or allowing unsupervised access to children. Exceptions apply for volunteers with parental consent and specialized service professionals. The bill directly affects licensed child care providers, their employees, and individuals seeking unsupervised access to children in these facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 3048 amends Oklahoma's insurance laws to clarify rules for surplus lines insurance (coverage from insurers not licensed in Oklahoma). It defines key terms like "home state" (determined by business headquarters or premium allocation) and requires surplus lines brokers to be licensed in the insured's home state, not Oklahoma. The bill updates procedures for purchasing coverage, removes outdated requirements for licensees, and specifies that nonadmitted insurers must provide clear policy notices to insureds. These changes primarily affect insurance brokers, agents, and businesses purchasing specialized coverage outside standard insurance channels.

Maddy summaryHB 2398 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Schools Reform Act of 2025" for future education legislation and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. The bill text contains no substantive policy provisions, funding mechanisms, or specific requirements affecting schools or students. It serves only to designate a title for potential future education reforms, with no described changes to educational programs, funding, or regulations. This is a formal naming and scheduling measure, not a policy bill.

Maddy summaryHB 4478 requires Oklahoma school districts to deposit certain activity funds - such as those from ticket sales, concessions, student club dues, or event admissions - into school activity accounts at least once per business week, even if the total is less than $100. This replaces the previous rule allowing daily accumulation until reaching $100. The bill directly affects all public school districts managing activity funds for student clubs, sports, events, and similar programs. It does not change what funds can be collected or how they may be spent, only the frequency of required deposits.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Oklahoma's corporate law (sections 1033, 1034, and 1038 of Title 18) to clarify how corporations can issue stock and related rights. It allows boards of directors to authorize stock issuance for non-cash consideration (like property or services), sets minimum value requirements, and permits delegating issuance authority to specific people or bodies with clear limits on shares, timing, and minimum payment. The changes directly affect Oklahoma corporations by providing more flexibility in stock transactions while maintaining safeguards against undervalued issuances. The bill does not impact individual citizens or public policy but streamlines corporate governance procedures.

Maddy summarySB 2154 requires Oklahoma municipalities to provide written notice to both property owners *and* lienholders of record before cleaning neglected properties or mowing overgrown weeds/grass. The notice must be mailed 10 days in advance, detailing required actions and stating that failure to comply will result in municipal cleanup and a lien. Municipalities must then send a cost statement to both parties, with cleanup costs becoming a lien on the property that ranks equally with property taxes. The bill also allows municipalities to summarily abate neglect within six months of the initial notice without additional warning, streamlining enforcement for recurring issues.