HB 3152 Summary

• Requires the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management to maintain a list of approved storm shelter models that meet Federal Emergency Management Agency criteria for safe rooms providing near-absolute protection in extreme weather events.

• Exempts sales and installations of storm shelters meeting FEMA criteria from Oklahoma sales tax, effective upon passage and approval.

• Amends 63 O.S. 2011, Section 683.4 to add new responsibilities for the Department of Emergency Management Director regarding storm shelter approval and listing.

• Amends 68 O.S. 2011, Section 1357 to add storm shelters as a new exemption category (paragraph 43) in the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code.

• Declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.