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OK HCR1027

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Joyner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma Legislature expresses desire to maintain state ownership of rail lines and requires legislative approval before any sale of state-owned rail properties can occur
  • Multiple city councils (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Sapulpa, Bristow) representing approximately two-thirds of the state's population have passed unanimous resolutions opposing the sale of state-owned rail lines
  • State-owned rail infrastructure shall be retained under lease agreements to benefit Oklahoma businesses, shippers, and communities for freight and passenger transportation needs
  • Resolution directs that Oklahoma statutes be observed, specifically preserving the "no sale" option for state-owned rail assets including the Sooner Subdivision Line
  • Copies of the resolution to be distributed to the Governor and Oklahoma Congressional Delegation

Legislative Description

Transportation; encouraging continued ownership of state-owned rail lines; distribution.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Authored by Representative Joyner

3/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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