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OK HB2285
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Hilbert
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AI Summary
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Creates the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Act establishing a grant program to build evacuation roads for Oklahoma residents living in geographically landlocked basins
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Establishes the EVAC Revolving Fund at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations
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Counties must demonstrate material need to construct a road in a "qualified area" defined as a landlocked basin with at least 2,000 residents and one or fewer existing roads for entry/egress
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation will create standardized grant applications and administer the program, with grant awards capped at total funds deposited in the EVAC Fund
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Effective date of July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage; passed House of Representatives on March 13, 2025
Legislative Description
Roads and bridges; Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Act; Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Revolving Fund; Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Grant Program; effective date; emergency.
Last Action
Placed on General Order
4/28/2025