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OK HB2710

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ross Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority, a 14-member governing board to oversee state emergency radio communications systems, with members appointed by various state officials including the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate

  • Establishes the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Office to manage state-owned radio systems, develop strategic plans, seek grant funding, and ensure FCC compliance for emergency communications infrastructure

  • Creates a Joint Executive Board for Emergency Communications combining 5 members each from the Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority and the new Emergency Communications Authority to employ and oversee a shared Executive Coordinator

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety and Department of Transportation to transfer all radio infrastructure funding, contracts, and personnel to the new Emergency Communications Office within 2 years of the effective date

  • Establishes the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority Revolving Fund to receive state appropriations for administration of the act, with effective date of November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Statewide radio systems; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act; defining terms; effective date.

Last Action

Title stricken

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee2/4/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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