Oklahoma Today Magazine; allowing electronic distribution. Effective date.
SB 653 allows the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to distribute the *Oklahoma Today Magazine* electronically, updating existing law to permit this method alongside physical copies. The bill directly affects the Department's publication process for the magazine, which is produced six times yearly and sold through subscriptions, advertising, and newsstands. Key provisions include amending Section 2237 to explicitly authorize electronic delivery and updating statutory references, with the change taking effect November 1, 2025. The bill does not alter advertising rules, commission structures for staff, or public access requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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The bill was amended to add co-sponsorship by Senator Guthrie and update formatting for Senate floor consideration. The substantive policy content regarding the Oklahoma Today Magazine Division remains unchanged, including its creation, advertising authorization, employee commission structure, and electronic distribution provisions.
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Added co-sponsorship by Senator Guthrie alongside Senator Paxton in the bill header.
Updated document header from 'AS INTRODUCED' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' with February 19, 2025 date and committee report notation.
Added page footer information indicating 'Bold face denotes Committee Amendments' and updated page numbering.
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Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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