OK HB4476

Establishes the Community Music Infrastructure and Events Development Program within the Oklahoma Film + Music Office to support permanent music venues, rehearsal facilities, and community music festivals

Creates two funding tracks: Track A for infrastructure (60% of fund) covering capital improvements, ADA upgrades, soundproofing, and permanent equipment; Track B for festivals/events (40% of fund) covering festival development, temporary infrastructure, and artist/staff costs

Defines rural communities as cities under 25,000 population or counties under 250,000, which receive priority consideration along with Oklahoma Main Street district projects and existing music festivals

Requires collaboration with Oklahoma CareerTech and higher education to provide workforce training in audio engineering, lighting design, stagecraft, event operations, and hospitality

Creates the Community Music Infrastructure and Events Development Revolving Fund in the State Treasury as a continuing fund, with the Office required to submit annual reports to the Governor and legislative leadership on funded projects and economic impact; effective November 1, 2026