Senate Bill 594 Summary

• Updates the statutory reference for the Aerospace Development Act of 2008 from Section 85.3 to clarify citations in Oklahoma Statutes.

• Reaffirms the existence and purpose of the Center for Aerospace Supplier Quality (CASQ) and Oklahoma Aerospace Institute (OAI) within the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission to support the aerospace industry.

• Establishes that CASQ serves as a conduit between Oklahoma's military installations and aerospace industry to increase defense contracts, create high-wage jobs, and reduce costs for military installations.

• Authorizes OAI to function as a clearinghouse for aerospace industry activities, coordinate education and training partnerships, conduct applied research, and provide consulting services to strengthen Oklahoma's aerospace sector.

• Declares an emergency effective date for the act.