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OK HB2603

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lowe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Aeronautics and Transportation4/1/2025
Transportation2/5/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/5/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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