SB 987: Oklahoma Department of Commerce; creating the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board; providing for qualifications for Board members. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House version to a Senate floor version with substantive changes to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board structure and Chief Executive Officer appointment procedures. The Senate version adds new board members, modifies appointment language, and introduces new authority for the CEO regarding interlocal agreements.

Scope change

The bill now applies to a newly created Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board with expanded membership and modified appointment procedures for the Chief Executive Officer.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority to the list of boards where the Chief Executive Officer must serve

Added new authority for the Chief Executive Officer to serve as administrator of interlocal agreements or compacts for economic development

Modified Chief Executive Officer appointment language to clarify service terms and board relationship

DEFINITION

Reformatted and renumbered statutory definitions for clarity in the Senate version

TECHNICAL

Added Senate floor version header and committee substitute designation

Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to reflect its progression from Senate Committee Substitute to House Floor version. The primary substantive change is the addition of a new sponsor (Blancett) to the House of Representatives, indicating the bill has been approved by the House and is now in its engrossed form. The legislative text itself appears to remain substantively unchanged, with the main differences being formatting, page numbering, and the addition of a note indicating bold face denotes committee amendments.

TECHNICAL

Added a new sponsor name (Blancett) to the House of Representatives on the engrossed bill version, indicating the bill has passed the House and is ready for final action.

Changed the bill title from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Engrossed Senate Bill' to reflect its current legislative status.

Updated page headers and formatting to match House Floor version standards, including adding a note about bold face denoting committee amendments.

Enrolled (final version) → Committee Substitute · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from an enrolled version to a committee substitute version, which is a procedural change indicating the bill was amended during committee review. The substantive content of the bill remains largely the same, with only minor formatting adjustments and line number updates reflecting the committee's markup process.

TECHNICAL

Header formatting changed from 'ENROLLED SENATE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' with updated page numbering and line numbering, indicating this is a revised version of the bill after committee review.

Minor formatting adjustments to spacing and line breaks throughout the document to accommodate the committee substitute markup system.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 5 edits · May 12, 2025

MODERATE

This bill creates a new Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board to oversee the department's operations and approves the Chief Executive Officer's appointment by the Governor with Senate Board consent. The bill also defines key terms, establishes Board procedures, and clarifies the Chief Executive Officer's qualifications and authority.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded by creating a new oversight Board structure and modifying the appointment process for the Chief Executive Officer to include Board consent.

REQUIREMENT

Created a new Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board with defined membership, quorum, and meeting procedures.

Established specific qualifications for Chief Executive Officer including experience in economic development, business recruitment, and sector development strategies.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed Chief Executive Officer appointment to require Governor's approval with Senate Board consent instead of just Senate consent.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Enterprise', 'Economic Information System', and 'Economic Innovation System' to clarify departmental terminology.

FISCAL

Added authority for Chief Executive Officer to approve payments for department and employee memberships in economic development organizations and associations.

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Mar 18, 2025

MODERATE

This bill creates a new Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board to oversee the department's operations and requires Senate approval for the Chief Executive Officer's appointment. It also adds detailed qualification requirements for the CEO, including specific experience in economic development and business recruitment.

Scope change

The bill expands oversight by establishing a new Board and modifies appointment procedures for the department's leadership.

REQUIREMENT

Created a new Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board with defined membership, quorum, and meeting procedures

Changed CEO appointment to require Senate Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board consent in addition to Governor approval

Added requirement for CEO to serve on three specific authority boards (Industrial Finance, Development Finance, and Ordnance Works Authorities)

ADDED

Added detailed CEO qualification requirements including experience in economic development, business recruitment, and sector development strategies

DEFINITION

Updated statutory definitions to include the new Board and clarified terms like Enterprise and Economic Innovation System

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