Appropriations; Oklahoma Department of Commerce; HAZMAT facilities; construction; operation; effective date; emergency.

HB 1502 appropriates $4 million for the construction and $1.4 million for the operation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) facilities at an industrial park in Oklahoma. These funds, drawn from the General Revenue Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, are intended to support health and safety measures for residents living near the industrial park. The bill directly affects communities adjacent to the industrial park and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, which will manage the funds. The funding becomes effective July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration enabling immediate implementation.