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OK HB1975

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Danny Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines compressed natural gas as natural gas reduced to approximately 1% of original volume for use as motor vehicle fuel in Oklahoma

  • Imposes a tax of five cents ($0.05) per gasoline gallon equivalent (gge) on compressed natural gas, in addition to existing gasoline (16 cents/gallon) and diesel fuel (13 cents/gallon) taxes

  • Excludes compressed natural gas from the definition of "special fuel" and removes it from decal fee requirements that apply to liquefied petroleum gas and other alternative fuels

  • Modifies the Motor Fuel Tax Code definitions and provisions in 68 O.S. 2001 Sections 500.3, 500.4, 701, and 723

  • Effective July 1, 2011, with emergency clause declaring immediate necessity for public peace, health and safety

Legislative Description

Revenue and taxation; motor fuels taxation; compressed natural gas; effective date; emergency.

Revenue and Taxation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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