This bill reestablishes the Oklahoma-Israel Exchange Commission to foster cooperation between the two states in areas such as trade, agriculture, energy research, and education. The nine-member commission will be appointed by Oklahoma state officials and business leaders, with meetings held quarterly and records kept publicly. The commission is authorized to raise funds through donations and grants, and it must submit annual written reports to state leadership detailing its activities and recommendations. The law takes effect on November 1, 2024.
This Oklahoma law updates regulations to allow licensed businesses to sell mixed drinks and small bottles of wine for curbside pickup or delivery. To make this possible, the bill requires these beverages to be sealed in tamper-evident containers with labels detailing ingredients, alcohol type, and the date they were prepared. Employees delivering these items must be at least 18 years old and verify the customer's age, while the customer is responsible for placing the sealed container in the trunk or rear compartment of their vehicle. The law also permits customers to carry out their own sealed drinks from inside a store and mandates that drive-through locations inform customers about proper storage. These changes take effect on November 1, 2023.
This bill requires Oklahoma public school districts that choose to create digital maps of their campuses to follow specific guidelines designed to help first responders during emergencies. The maps must be compatible with existing public safety software, verified through physical walk-throughs, and include detailed labels for rooms, exits, hazards, and critical equipment like defibrillators. Additionally, the law mandates that any changes to these maps must be simultaneously updated in the software used by local, county, state, and federal emergency services to ensure everyone has the same accurate information.
This bill updates the rules for the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office regarding how they create and enforce regulations. It requires the agency to hold public hearings and mail direct notice to current land and mineral lessees at least 30 days before adopting any new rules. Additionally, the bill mandates that any official interpretations of these rules must be published and directly notified to affected lessees to be considered binding. These changes aim to increase transparency and ensure that people leasing state land are informed before rules affecting them are finalized.
This bill directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to use $30 million from previously appropriated funds to increase payments to long-term care and intermediate care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. In addition to this funding increase, the legislation grants the Authority greater flexibility in managing its finances by allowing the transfer of money between different state funds and authorizing early transfers of tax collections to address cash-flow issues. The law also permits the Authority to set employee compensation and professional expenses for administrators and staff without needing further legislative approval. Finally, it includes provisions that allow unanticipated federal funds received after July 1, 2024, to be exempt from certain budgetary limits.
This Oklahoma bill establishes the "Choosing Childbirth Revolving Fund" within the State Treasury to support the Department of Health. The fund is designed to hold and manage money collected from the Choosing Childbirth Act, allowing the department to use these resources for related services without yearly budget restrictions. It outlines the specific process for spending the money through official warrants and claims, ensuring the program has a stable financial structure. The law takes effect immediately upon approval to ensure the fund can begin operations right away.
This Oklahoma bill directs state funds to the Department of Human Services to support individuals with developmental disabilities and to increase payment rates for various caregiving providers. Specifically, it allocates $3 million for home and community-based services and mandates rate increases ranging from 10% to 25% for services like personal care, homemaker support, and job coaching, effective July 1, 2024. The legislation also requires that senior nutrition programs maintain their current funding levels and prohibits closing any sites without joint approval from state legislative leaders. Additionally, the bill transfers $5.6 million to an account for child abuse investigations and establishes procedures for managing federal grants and state tax collections to ensure the department has sufficient cash flow.
This bill directs the transfer of approximately $8.1 million from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. The funds are intended to provide additional support for a grant program that helps people access affordable and nutritious food. The legislation includes an emergency clause to allow the transfer to take effect immediately upon approval.
This bill creates a dedicated revolving fund within the State Treasury to support the Oklahoma Ethics Commission's electronic filing system. The fund will be financed by legislative appropriations specifically designated for replacing the commission's current system and will allow the Ethics Commission to budget and spend these monies without fiscal year restrictions. Money from the fund will be disbursed through standard state warrants issued by the State Treasurer after approval by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The legislation takes effect immediately upon approval, with an emergency clause declaring it necessary for public safety.
This bill sets a strict spending limit of $8.5 million for the Public Utility Division of Oklahoma's Corporation Commission for the fiscal year ending in June 2025. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, allowing the agency to begin operating under this budget cap right away. By establishing a fixed financial ceiling, the measure directly controls how much money the division can use for its operations during that specific period.
This bill allocates $12.5 million from the Oklahoma Capital Assets Maintenance and Protection Fund to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for state park maintenance. The department must submit a spending plan for these funds to state legislative committee chairs by May 31, 2024, to guide how the money is used on park properties. Although the bill includes an emergency clause, it specifies that the appropriation officially becomes effective on July 1, 2024.
This bill directs the transfer of $300,000 from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to the University Hospitals Authority. The funds are specifically designated to enhance dental services for indigent patients. The legislation includes an emergency clause, allowing the transfer to take effect immediately upon approval.
