HB 2774 Summary

• Creates the Clean Air in Restaurants Act authorizing the State Department of Health to implement a rebate program covering 50% of expenses for restaurants that convert to completely smoke-free environments by January 1, 2013, funded by the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Revolving Fund.

• Establishes the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Communities Act with a voluntary certification program for communities promoting wellness and healthy behaviors, with three certification levels (Basic, Merit, Excellence) based on an online scoring system.

• Creates the Oklahoma Healthy Communities Advisory Committee with five members appointed by legislative leaders, the State Commissioner of Health, and the Governor; committee terminates October 31, 2015.

• Establishes the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Schools Act with a voluntary certification program for schools, providing monetary rewards of $2,500 to $10,000 depending on certification level (Basic, Merit, or Excellence) based on CDC's Coordinated School Health Program model.

• Creates the Oklahoma Healthy Schools Advisory Committee with eight members including representatives from nonprofit organizations, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, school board associations, a registered dietician, and a school nutritionist; committee terminates October 31, 2015.