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OK SB1000

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stanislawski

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Oklahoma Motorist Assist Program Act of 2016" to be codified in Title 69 of Oklahoma Statutes
  • Authorizes the Department of Transportation to create a courtesy motorist assist program to help disabled or stalled vehicles on state highways and interstates
  • Permits removal of vehicles to the nearest safe location and allows implementation in areas where needed to alleviate traffic congestion
  • Allows the Department to contract with firms, groups, or associations as program sponsors, with vehicles clearly marked with the program name and potentially the Department logo and sponsor name
  • Originally set for July 1, 2016 effective date with emergency clause, but committee amendments struck these provisions

Legislative Description

Transportation; establishing "Oklahoma Motor Assist Program Act." Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Emergency clause stricken

2/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/9/2016
Transportation2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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