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OK HB2285

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Hilbert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Act establishing a grant program to build evacuation roads for Oklahoma residents living in geographically landlocked basins

  • Establishes the EVAC Revolving Fund at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/7/2025
Aeronautics and Transportation4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

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