House Resolution 1039 Summary

• Urges Governor Mary Fallin to issue an executive order requesting release of funds from Oklahoma's Constitutional Reserve Fund (also called the "Rainy Day Fund") to assist with the propane shortage emergency.

• Cites a critical propane shortage affecting over 400,000 Oklahomans, with prices rising from $1.80 to approximately $5.00 per gallon, and at least 22 states experiencing similar crises.

• Notes that despite Governor Fallin's declaration of a State of Emergency, no direct assistance has been provided to Oklahoma families, while other states have released funds to help citizens.

• References the Oklahoma Constitution allowing for release of Constitutional Reserve funds during declared States of Emergency and cites previous use of the fund for the 2013 tornado outbreak.

• Requests distribution of the resolution to Governor Mary Fallin.