Terry O’Donnell has crafted impactful bills addressing public safety, governance, and community needs, shaping Oklahoma’s legislative landscape.
This Act requires school districts to allow part-time enrollment for private school students, prioritizing those who meet residency requirements. It mandates rule-making for implementation, includes codification, an effective date, and an emergency declaration.
This Act amends income tax provisions by adjusting individual income tax rates for specified periods, setting rates based on certain contingencies, and modifying the standard deduction amounts. It also updates references to income tax rates under the Pass-Through Entity Tax Act and includes an effective date.
This Act modifies individual income tax rates and sets an effective date.
This Act amends sales tax law to apply a zero state sales tax rate on certain food items, addresses the impact of local sales tax levies, prohibits modifications to these levies, and specifies a duration for this prohibition.
This Act amends state licensing and income tax collection requirements, specifically for individuals holding professional licenses based on residency. It mandates the Oklahoma Tax Commission to issue certain statements, with provisions for noncodification and an effective date.
This Act modifies income tax rates for specified income levels by amending the existing tax code. It updates Section 2355 to reflect new tax brackets and sets an effective date for implementation.
This Act modifies income tax rates for specified income levels by amending the existing tax code. It updates Section 2355 to reflect new tax brackets and sets an effective date for implementation.
This Act exempts food and food ingredients from state sales tax for a limited period. It defines relevant terms, addresses the impact on local sales or excise taxes, and authorizes the Oklahoma Tax Commission to establish related rules. The Act includes provisions for codification, an effective date, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.
This bill mandates that stock shares held by governmental entities be voted solely in the financial interest of plan participants, restricts reliance on proxy advisors unless aligned with pecuniary guidelines, requires annual proxy vote reporting to the State Treasurer, and includes an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage.
The Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Structure Analysis Act of 2023 establishes a framework for analyzing the state's tax structure, effective November 1, 2023, and is intended as a non-codified, temporary measure.
The Oklahoma Insurance Act of 2023 establishes standalone insurance regulations in the state, effective November 1, 2023, and is intended as a non-codified measure.
The Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2023 establishes standalone reforms in public health and safety, effective November 1, 2023, and is intended as a non-codified measure.
The Oklahoma Public Finance Policy Act of 2023 establishes standalone legislation on public finance policy, effective November 1, 2023, and is intended as a non-codified measure.
The Education Act of 2023 establishes standalone legislation related to schools in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2023, and is intended as a non-codified measure.
The Oklahoma Torts Act of 2023 establishes standalone tort legislation, effective November 1, 2023, and is intended as a non-codified measure.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Emergency Price Stabilization Act to include natural gas in exemptions for price increases, modifies market descriptions, and allows price increases up to 10% above pre-emergency levels for certain commodities, with an emergency clause for immediate effect.
This bill amends Oklahoma's income tax laws by lowering the top marginal rate to 4.75% for 2022-2023, setting a flat rate of 4.5% starting in 2024, and adjusting standard deductions for 2024 onward, with an effective date of November 1, 2023.
This bill amends the "Prohibit the Private Funding of Elections Act" to bar election officials from accepting private contributions for election administration, allows certain in-kind contributions, and introduces penalties for violations, effective November 1, 2023.
This bill mandates the Oklahoma Tax Commission to issue payments on November 1, 2024, to individuals who filed state income tax returns for 2021 and 2022, with amounts based on filing status: $250 for single filers, $375 for head of household, and $500 for married filing jointly.
This bill amends Ethics Commission Rule 2.48 to permit candidate committee surplus funds to be used for defending against investigations or prosecutions related to the candidate's campaign, finances, or official duties, with an effective date of January 1, 2026.
The Equity Securities Investment Practices Act of 2024 establishes new regulations for equity securities investment practices in Oklahoma public finance, with an effective date of November 1, 2024, as a standalone, non-codified law.
The Oklahoma Local Government Investments Act of 2024 creates a legal framework for local government investment practices, effective November 1, 2024, as a standalone, non-codified law.
The Oklahoma Higher Education Act of 2024 establishes standalone legislation for higher education, effective November 1, 2024, without integration into existing state statutes.
The Tulsa Jail Mental Health Facilities Act of 2024 establishes standalone legislation to address mental health facilities in Tulsa jails, effective November 1, 2024, without incorporation into the Oklahoma Statutes.
The Tulsa Jail Mental Health Facilities Act of 2024 establishes new legislation focused on mental health facilities within the Tulsa Jail, effective November 1, 2024, as a standalone law without changes to existing statutes.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Supplier Diversity Initiative to include businesses participating in certified incubator or accelerator programs as eligible for the program, along with minor updates to terminology, effective November 1, 2023.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act to require courts and hearing officers to interpret statutes, rules, and regulations de novo, favoring interpretations that limit agency power and enhance individual liberty, with an effective date of November 1, 2023.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to allow medical marijuana patient license holders to obtain handgun licenses, prohibits denial based solely on a medical marijuana license, updates eligibility requirements, and refines terms related to protective orders and drug-related offenses, with an effective date of November 1, 2024