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OK HB3176

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Archer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Gas, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Research Hub (GAS Hub) as the state's central coordinating entity for recruiting, developing, and hosting a U.S. National Laboratory

  • Positions Oklahoma as a national center for advanced oil and gas research, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, and aerospace/space launch technologies

  • Administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in coordination with the Corporation Commission, Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, State Regents for Higher Education, Department of Transportation, and Office of Management and Enterprise Services

  • Establishes the Oklahoma National Laboratory Development Program to identify federal-ready laboratory sites, pre-permit infrastructure access, aggregate tax incentives, and prepare formal federal applications for DOE, NASA, and Department of War designations

  • Effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State development; Oklahoma Gas, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Research Hub; National Laboratory; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Staires

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Modernization and Technology2/3/2026
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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