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OK HB2737

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Lockhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the Division of State Parks from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to the Department of Wildlife Conservation effective January 1, 2017, including all real property, buildings, equipment, personnel, assets, liabilities, and fund balances

  • Transfers all Division of State Parks employees with their accrued benefits including sick leave, annual leave, longevity, seniority, and insurance benefits to the Department of Wildlife Conservation

  • Places authority over state park conservation, protection, operation, and maintenance under the Wildlife Conservation Commission rather than the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission

  • Removes state parks and lodges from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department's statutory purposes, leaving that agency focused on tourism promotion, public education, and advisory functions

  • Declares an emergency with Section 1 effective July 1, 2016 and remaining sections effective January 1, 2017

Legislative Description

State parks; transferring the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Division of State Parks to the Department of Wildlife Conservation; effective dates; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources and Regulatory Services Subcommittee

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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