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OK SB341

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Avery Frix

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the proposal response period for railroad asset sales from 90 days to 120 days, giving interested parties additional time to submit bids
  • Streamlines the recommendation process by consolidating multiple secretaries' roles into a single Director of the Department of Transportation responsible for presenting recommendations to the Transportation Commission within 90 days
  • Establishes that when lease-purchase agreements for state-owned railroad property are exercised, the purchase must be approved by the Transportation Commission
  • Requires written notification to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate prior to the Transportation Commission meeting where final sale authorization will occur
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Railroad Revitalization Act; providing process for sale of certain lease-purchase properties. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/03/2025

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/1/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight4/1/2025
Aeronautics and Transportation2/4/2025

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