This bill amends the Insurance Data Security Act in Oklahoma by changing the compliance deadline for insurers from March 1 to April 15. The amendment also removes a specific section from the legislation entirely. These changes adjust the timeline and scope of requirements for insurance companies regarding data security without altering the core purpose of the law.
This bill updates Oklahoma insurance laws to allow the Insurance Commissioner to mandate electronic filings instead of paper forms and clarifies the process for foreign insurers to become domestic and for domestic insurers to change their state of domicile. The legislation requires insurers to provide specific financial and operational information during redomestication reviews and sets a 30-day timeline for the Commissioner to approve or disapprove these applications following a public hearing. Additionally, the bill modifies rules regarding premium reductions for certain insureds and ensures that existing policy contracts remain valid when an insurer transfers its corporate domicile. These changes aim to streamline administrative procedures and maintain oversight over insurance companies operating within the state.
This bill updates the Oklahoma Abstractors Act to clarify definitions, set specific deadlines for delivering title abstracts, and increase fines for non-compliance. It directly affects licensed abstractors and their clients by establishing clear timeframes, such as 20 business days for new abstracts of unplatted land, within which services must be provided. The legislation also requires abstractors to notify the state board if they cannot meet these deadlines due to extenuating circumstances and prohibits the use of county indexes when preparing abstracts. Additionally, the bill raises civil penalties for violations, increasing the maximum fine for each occurrence from $1,000 to $2,000.
SB 1334, known as Corinne's Law, requires health insurance plans in Oklahoma to cover medically necessary fertility preservation services for individuals diagnosed with cancer who are of reproductive age. The bill mandates that these plans cover procedures such as egg and sperm freezing when treatments like chemotherapy or radiation might cause infertility, without requiring pre-authorization for the service. While the law allows plans to apply standard deductibles and copayments, it explicitly prohibits storage fees from being included in the covered services. The legislation includes a provision for religious employers to request exemptions if the coverage conflicts with their religious beliefs, though enrollees of such plans may still purchase supplemental coverage at their own expense.
This bill amends the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Incentive Act to expand and modify how financial rebates are provided for projects that lower emissions from oil and gas activities. The legislation defines eligible projects to include various technologies that reduce pollutants or energy use across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, such as retrofitting engines and installing monitoring equipment. It creates a new revolving fund called the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Downstream Incentive Revolving Fund and allows rebates of up to 25% of documented project costs, with a total annual cap of $10 million. To receive these payments, applicants must submit documentation to the Department of Environmental Quality within six months of the fiscal year end and meet specific tax and insurance requirements. The bill also updates administrative procedures, including allowing pre-expenditure approvals and establishing proportional payment rules if the available funds are insufficient to cover all approved claims.
This bill authorizes health care providers in Oklahoma to prescribe medication to a sexual partner without examining them, a practice known as expedited partner therapy, specifically when the partner is unlikely or unable to visit a clinic. The law requires that this treatment be accompanied by counseling and written materials containing safety warnings, dosage instructions, and information about preventing future infections. To encourage use of the new option, the bill shields doctors and pharmacists from civil lawsuits or disciplinary action if they act in good faith, except in cases of gross negligence. Additionally, the legislation updates existing legal definitions regarding sexually transmitted infections and removes a previous prohibition on non-physicians treating these conditions.
This bill updates the Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative to expand its focus on a broader range of energy technologies, including hydrogen production, carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery, and renewable energy integration. It establishes a strategic program designed to foster collaboration between state agencies, universities, and private companies to advance research and infrastructure while ensuring efforts do not duplicate existing work. The legislation creates a revolving fund in the state treasury to manage all incoming money for the initiative and authorizes the program to accept donations and grants from various sources. Additionally, the bill directs state appropriations to the Secretary of Energy and includes provisions for attracting researchers and supporting venture capital investments in energy-related businesses.
This document is a committee amendment to Senate Bill 1429, which proposes deleting a specific section of the bill and renumbering the remaining parts to align with changes made by Representative Nicole Miller. The text provided does not contain the full bill, so it is impossible to describe the original policy, the fund involved, or the specific authority being granted to the Department of Transportation. Consequently, no summary of the bill's substantive effects can be generated from the available information.
This bill modifies Oklahoma's School Resource Officer Program to allow school districts to hire or contract with retired law enforcement officers and armed security guards when local agencies cannot provide active officers. It mandates that districts prioritize hiring sworn officers trained in crisis response but permits the use of retired or licensed security personnel if necessary, provided they receive preauthorization from the local law enforcement agency. The legislation also requires background checks for these individuals and allows schools to use existing security funds to purchase radio systems that enable communication between the officers and police bands during their duties.
This bill updates Oklahoma's Electrical License Act to clarify definitions and establish rules for registering student electrical apprentices. It directly affects individuals aged sixteen or older who are learning electrical work under supervision by allowing them to register as student electrical intern apprentices. The legislation modifies existing statutes to include specific age requirements, define what constitutes an apprentice, and set conditions for their registration and expiration. Additionally, the bill exempts certain low-voltage Class 2 and Class 3 circuits from strict licensing requirements if they follow national fire safety standards. These changes aim to streamline the regulatory framework for training new electricians while maintaining safety standards.
This bill repeals two specific sections of Oklahoma law that previously governed emergency telephone services and related fees. By removing these existing statutes, the legislation clears the legal path for future updates to the state's 9-1-1 management authority without needing to pass a new law to replace them. The measure also includes a declaration of emergency, which allows the changes to take effect immediately upon approval. Ultimately, this bill serves as a procedural step to update the legal framework for emergency communications in Oklahoma.
This bill amends the rules for city and county library commissions in Oklahoma to clarify their meeting schedules and operational procedures. It mandates that these commissions hold at least one public meeting every month and establishes that six commissioners are required to form a quorum for conducting business. The legislation also confirms the commission's authority to set fees for services, hire external experts like legal counsel, and accept financial grants from various sources. Although the text includes an emergency clause, the primary effect is to update the statutory framework governing how these local library bodies operate and manage their affairs.
