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OK HB1571

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2027 expiration date for the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission, making it a permanent entity
  • Eliminates the requirement that funds could not be budgeted or expended prior to July 1, 2023, and removes the requirement for legislative approval of rules before spending
  • Requires funds to be budgeted and expended in accordance with rules adopted by the Commission rather than requiring prior legislative approval of promulgated permanent rules
  • Commission remains composed of 9 members appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House, with representation from transportation, tourism, historic preservation, and Route 66 communities
  • Effective date is November 1, 2025

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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