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OK HB1015

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

George Faught

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Re-creates the Oklahoma American Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and its advisory council, extending the termination date from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2022

  • Commission assists the Oklahoma Historical Society and Oklahoma History Center in commemorating the sesquicentennial of Oklahoma's participation in the American Civil War

  • Commission consists of 12 members: 4 appointed by the Governor, 4 by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and 4 by the Speaker of the House of Representatives

  • Advisory council includes representatives from the Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Historical Society, Native American Cultural and Educational Authority, Civil War Roundtables, Honey Springs Battlefield, and Confederate and Union Memorial Halls

  • Commission members receive no compensation but are eligible for travel reimbursement, and must submit annual reports to legislative leadership and the Governor by January 1 each year

Legislative Description

Sunset; re-creating Oklahoma American Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission; re-creating advisory council to Commission; modifying termination dates.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Administrative Rules

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Administrative Rules2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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