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OK HB2737
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
James Lockhart
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Places authority over state park conservation, protection, operation, and maintenance under the Wildlife Conservation Commission rather than the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission
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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
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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