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OK HB2603
Bill
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Lowe
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AI Summary
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Transfers motor carrier enforcement authority from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to the Department of Public Safety beginning July 1, 2026, with full transition completed by June 30, 2027
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Creates a transitional task force including the Secretary of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, Secretary of Transportation, legislators, Corporation Commission representative, and a motor carrier industry member appointed by the Governor to oversee the transfer
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Transfers all commissioned enforcement officers and related personnel, vehicles, equipment, records, and property from the Corporation Commission to the Department of Public Safety, with transferred employees retaining salary levels, leave time, and retirement benefits
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Designates transferred and existing port of entry officers as "Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers" with authority to enforce motor carrier laws statewide; commissioned officers must obtain CLEET certification as peace officers
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Redirects the first $20 million in certain overweight permit fees from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Safety for public safety enforcement purposes
Legislative Description
Motor carriers; creating the Motor Carrier Public Safety Enforcement Act; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation Committee then to Appropriations Committee
4/1/2025