Public assistance programs; directing certain feasibility study and request for information; requiring certain report.

Added an emergency clause (Section 3) declaring the act immediately necessary for public peace, health, or safety, allowing it to take effect upon passage and approval.

Changed the header from 'Enrolled House Bill' to 'Committee Substitute for Engrossed House Bill' and updated the legislative session details.

Adjusted the reporting recipients in Section 1(D) from the 'Oklahoma State Senate' to the 'Senate' and 'Oklahoma House of Representatives' to 'House of Representatives' to match standard committee substitute formatting.

Removed the signature lines for the Governor and Secretary of State and the page numbers associated with the enrolled version.

Removed the requirement to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) and launch the system within six months and one year, respectively.

Removed the specific effective date of July 1, 2025, and the emergency clause that allowed immediate enforcement.

Added a requirement to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to gather vendor capabilities and cost estimates as part of the feasibility study.

Changed the deliverable from general progress updates to a specific report summarizing findings and cost estimates submitted to the Governor and Legislature.

Simplified the codification section to use a single section number (3500) instead of multiple sequential numbers (3500.1 through 3500.5).

The bill title was updated to include 'progress updates' and 'codification' to better reflect the full scope of the legislation.

A new requirement was added for the Department to establish interim benchmarks and provide progress updates to the Governor and Legislature every six months until the system is fully operational.

The definition of 'Integrated access system' was refined to explicitly mention renewing benefits and the use of secure, user-friendly platforms accessible via computers, mobile devices, and kiosks.

The document structure was cleaned up by removing the 'Amendment No. 1' header and renumbering sections to create a continuous flow from the House version.

Removed the mandate for the Department to immediately issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) and launch the new system within one year.

Added a requirement for the Department to conduct a feasibility study and issue a Request for Information to gather vendor capabilities and cost estimates.

Changed the timeline from immediate implementation to a phased approach where implementation only occurs after the feasibility study is completed and reported.

Replaced the broad title and purpose with a specific focus on public assistance programs and a feasibility study rather than immediate system creation.