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OK HB3176
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Archer
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AI Summary
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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
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Positions Oklahoma as a national center for advanced oil and gas research, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, and aerospace/space launch technologies
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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
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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
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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