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OK HB1157

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Cornwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board gains authority to investigate LPG accidents and fires statewide, with mandatory notification from the State Fire Marshal, county sheriffs, and fire chiefs within 1 business day of any incident

  • Removes the "chief deputy administrator" position from the LPG Administration structure, leaving only the Administrator, deputy administrators, and safety code enforcement officers

  • Board meetings must now comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, and the Administration may lease, purchase, and maintain vehicles for employee use

  • Adds two new permit classes (Class V - Miscellaneous Permits and Class VI - DOT Cylinder and/or LPG Motor Fuel Station) and establishes a flat annual fee for cylinder exchange cabinet locations

  • Requires safety code enforcement officers to obtain CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training) certification before receiving peace officer authority; effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Liquified petroleum gas; removing certain appointed position; modifying statutory references; effective date.

Last Action

Vetoed 05/06/2025

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy4/1/2025
Energy2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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