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OK HB1571

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2027 expiration date from the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission, making it a permanent entity with nine members appointed by the Governor, legislative leaders, and state agency directors

  • Maintains the Commission's composition including representatives from the Tax Commission, Department of Transportation, Tourism and Recreation Department, and appointed members with expertise in historic preservation, marketing, and Route 66 business interests

  • Modifies the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Revolving Fund to allow funds to be budgeted and expended after July 1, 2023, in accordance with Commission rules subject to legislative approval

  • Requires the Commission to adopt permanent rules covering application procedures, funding award processes, general duties, reporting requirements, and other necessary operational matters

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025, with unencumbered funds remaining in the revolving fund upon the Commission's expiration to be transferred to the State Treasury's General Revenue Fund

Legislative Description

Route 66; removing expiration date of the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/07/2025

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism4/1/2025
Tourism2/4/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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