SB 1278 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma fishing and hunting license laws to make certain disabled residents eligible for discounted disability licenses at $10 for five years.

• Expands disability license eligibility to include residents receiving Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement Disability, Multiple Injury Trust Fund disability payments, or a written determination from a licensed physician certifying 100% disability.

• Creates separate disability fishing licenses and disability hunting licenses at the same $10 for five years rate, providing access to residents who meet the expanded disability criteria.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2010, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval.