Sen. Mark Mann

Maddy summarySB 691 requires Oklahoma's Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a voluntary program offering specialized training for law enforcement officers to handle mental health crisis calls. Officers who complete the training will be designated as "law enforcement mental health specialists." The bill mandates these agencies to develop the program and establish rules for its implementation, effective November 1, 2025. This directly affects participating officers and aims to improve responses to mental health emergencies involving law enforcement.

Maddy summarySB 217 establishes a five-year pilot program through Oklahoma's Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) to certify mental health professionals to assist law enforcement during mental health crises. It requires CLEET to add certified professionals to specific law enforcement agencies based on population size: 15 to two agencies serving over 300,000 people, 6 to two agencies serving 25,000-300,000 people, and 1 to two county sheriff's offices without existing staff. The bill creates a revolving fund in the state treasury to cover certification costs, funded by state appropriations, grants, or donations. The program aims to integrate mental health expertise into crisis responses, with implementation starting November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 374 temporarily transfers school accreditation authority from Oklahoma's State Department of Education to the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, effective immediately and lasting until March 31, 2027. During this period, the Commission will make accreditation decisions for schools, manage related reports, and handle contractual obligations, while the State Board of Education resumes these duties after the deadline. The bill directly affects public schools (through accreditation status), the Commission, and the State Board of Education, ensuring continuity in accreditation processes. It updates statutory references to clarify these temporary authority shifts without altering long-term accreditation standards.

Maddy summarySB 151 creates the Oklahoma Neighborhood Revitalization Fund to provide grants for aesthetic improvements in small municipalities. It directs sales tax revenue to fund projects like sidewalk repairs, street lighting, and roadside beautification for cities with under 25,000 residents. Municipalities must contribute 20% of project costs (capped at $500,000) and apply by May 1, 2026, with funds distributed by October 1, 2026. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce reviews applications and allocates funds exclusively for approved improvements, prohibiting use for other purposes.

Maddy summarySB 556 transfers Oklahoma's Teacher Certification Division from the State Department of Education to the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability (CEQA) until March 31, 2027. During this period, CEQA gains authority over issuing, suspending, and revoking teaching certificates, enforcing certification rules, and collecting related fees, while division employees continue working under the Department but report to CEQA. After March 31, 2027, authority reverts to the State Board of Education, which will resume managing teacher certification processes. The bill affects all educators seeking or holding teaching certificates in Oklahoma and ensures continuity during the transition.

Maddy summarySB 691 requires Oklahoma's Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create a voluntary training program for law enforcement officers. The program would teach officers to respond to mental health crisis calls, and officers who complete it would be designated as "law enforcement mental health specialists." The bill mandates these agencies to develop rules for the program and becomes effective November 1, 2025. It directly affects law enforcement officers who choose to participate, aiming to improve responses to mental health emergencies through specialized training.

Maddy summarySB 556 transfers oversight of teacher certification from Oklahoma's State Department of Education to the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability (CEQA) until March 31, 2027. This change affects current and future teachers seeking or holding teaching licenses, as CEQA will handle all certification decisions, fees, and revocations during this period. Key provisions include CEQA enforcing existing certification rules, issuing temporary certificates, and managing professional development requirements until the deadline, after which the State Board of Education will resume authority. The bill ensures a structured transition without altering long-term certification standards.

Maddy summarySB 264 requires Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to create a free, voluntary online map-based tool to help public works projects coordinate efforts. It directly affects utilities (including internet, public, and oil/gas operators), municipalities, and other entities planning infrastructure work by enabling them to share project details like location and timelines. The bill mandates the Commission to seek public input from these groups, contract for the tool via public bidding, and create rules to manage the program. The tool aims to reduce project conflicts and improve efficiency in infrastructure planning across the state.

Maddy summarySB 260 creates the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long-Range Planning Commission within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The commission, composed of 12 members including state department leaders, utility representatives, tribal leaders, and local officials, will assess infrastructure needs. It must submit reports by November 1, 2026, and every five years detailing long-term infrastructure demands - such as roads, utilities, and water systems - by congressional district, to be published online and shared with state leaders. The bill establishes a planning process but does not allocate funding or mandate specific infrastructure projects.

Maddy summarySB 374 temporarily transfers school accreditation authority from the State Department of Education's Accreditation Standards Division to the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability (CEQA) until March 31, 2027. During this period, CEQA will make accreditation decisions, handle school closures, investigate complaints, and provide required assistance, while Accreditation Standards Division employees remain under the State Department of Education. After March 31, 2027, the State Board of Education will resume these responsibilities. The bill updates related statutes to reflect this temporary administrative shift.