OK SB1420

Consolidates the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission into a single new agency called the Department of Economic Development and Tourism

The Executive Director of the former Oklahoma Department of Commerce assumes executive-level responsibilities for all consolidated agencies and functions as agency director

All funds, personnel, functions, powers, duties, and obligations from the three agencies transfer to the new department, with existing rules and regulations remaining in effect until modified

Adds "promote and maintain tourism resources of this state" to the department's mission alongside existing economic development responsibilities

Effective date of July 1, 2016, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval