Representative Derrick Hildebrant

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District 23

Hi, I'm Derrick Hildebrant and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 23rd District.

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Mar 13, 2025
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Food Truck Freedom Act Advances to Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1076 , also known as the Food Truck Freedom Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa. With an 85-3 vote, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, allowing vendors with a valid state food establishment license to operate anywhere in the state, provided they follow all applicable state and local laws. The Food Truck Freedom Act would establish a single, statewide permit for mobile food vendors to operate within the state while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Once the state food establishment license is recognized, a vendor may operate at any location permitted by the local authority, including private properties. "The food truck industry has grown tremendously in recent years, and we need to make sure vendors are able to operate with a streamlined licensing process while maintaining public health and safety," Hildebrant said. "Currently, mobile food vendors must obtain separate permits for each city or county in which they operate, creating excessive costs and regulatory hurdles. This bill would provide a clear, statewide framework that supports both vendors and local governments." The Food Truck Freedom Act addresses the burdensome and inconsistent permitting requirements that often force food trucks to shut down or bypass the permitting process. The measure outlines several operational requirements for mobile food vendors, including maintaining their vending vehicle in good condition, providing a waste receptacle and removing refuse within a 25-foot radius of the vehicle, displaying their food establishment license in a visible location and notifying the State Department of Health and local authorities within 10 days if they plan to serve food at a mass gathering. Several states, including Nevada, Arizona and Georgia, have successfully implemented similar policies, leading to significant growth in their mobile food industries. HB 1076 now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

Mar 6, 2025
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Protect Our Kids Act Clears Education Oversight Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Protect Our Kids Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, passed the Education Oversight Committee and is now eligible to be heard on the House floor. This legislation would strengthen protections for students by enhancing transparency and accountability in cases of teacher and administrator misconduct. “As elected officials, our first priority must be the safety and well-being of our students,” said Rep. Hildebrant. “The Protect Our Kids Act ensures that any recommendations for dismissal or non-reemployment of teachers and administrators, particularly in cases involving potential criminal misconduct, are properly reported and addressed. This legislation eliminates loopholes that have previously allowed individuals to resign quietly and continue working in other districts without proper scrutiny, while also ensuring that due process is followed and not circumvented.” House Bill 1075 , the Protect Our Kids Act, would amend current law to require that all recommendations for teacher and administrator dismissal be forwarded to the State Board of Education, regardless of whether the individual resigns before or after a termination recommendation is made. Additionally, school boards would be mandated to notify the State Board of Education of any resignation that occurs under investigation for serious misconduct. "By ensuring that teacher and administrator resignation or termination cases are thoroughly reviewed, we can better protect students and staff from potential harm, while ensuring fairness in cases where no criminal charges are filed," said Hildebrant. "This bill takes significant steps to safeguard our schools and guarantee that only the most qualified educators are entrusted with our students' futures." Procedures for expungement would be established for cases without criminal charges or certificate revocation, ensuring fairness. Educators could submit supplementary information in response to recommendations, providing context. Additionally, records of misconduct would remain confidential but accessible to school districts for informed hiring decisions, balancing privacy with student safety. With a bipartisan 9-0 vote in the Education Oversight Committee, the Protect Our Kids Act now advances to the House floor for further consideration. If passed and signed into law, the legislation would take effect on July 1, ensuring immediate implementation before the next school year.