This bill modifies the composition and meeting requirements of Oklahoma's Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board. It reduces the total number of board members from twenty-two to eighteen and adjusts the specific roles and selection processes for those members, including adding a consumer of addiction recovery services to the list of required appointees. The legislation also changes the meeting frequency to at least quarterly and clarifies how administrative support and travel reimbursements will be handled. These changes take effect on July 1, 2024, and the bill includes an emergency clause to allow for immediate implementation upon approval.
This bill updates Oklahoma real estate laws to require brokers to provide specific written disclosures about compensation and fees to the parties they represent. Under the new rules, brokers must inform clients about the costs and the duration of their compensation agreement within ten days of a contract's effective date, defaulting to a sixty-day period if no specific timeframe is set. The legislation also clarifies that brokers must keep certain transaction details, such as a party's willingness to pay more or accept less, confidential unless explicitly waived in writing. These changes apply to all real estate transactions in the state and take effect on November 1, 2024.
This bill amendment restricts private security firms from transporting prisoners to or from outside medical facilities. It mandates that only county sheriffs or deputy sheriffs can handle the transportation of inmates during these temporary medical stays. The change directly affects how county jails manage prisoner logistics when inmates require treatment outside the main facility. By limiting who can move prisoners, the provision aims to maintain direct control over inmate transport within the sheriff's office.
This bill clarifies the rules for bail bondsmen in Oklahoma by defining specific conditions under which they can be reimbursed for transporting defendants back to the original court. It establishes that travel expenses are covered only when a defendant is held in another jurisdiction, calculating reimbursement based on actual miles driven at the IRS standard mileage rate unless a contracted transport company is used. The legislation also outlines when a bondsman earns the bond premium, stating it is earned once the defendant is released from custody, with exceptions for cases where the premium must be returned. Additionally, the bill strengthens penalties for unlicensed individuals acting as bail bondsmen and clarifies the surrender process for defendants who violate their bail contracts.
This bill amends Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to update how businesses register and pay fees for handling controlled substances. It requires publicly traded companies to provide a full list of owners who control the drugs at each registered site. The law also sets specific deadlines for renewing these registrations, requiring applications to be submitted between July 1 and September 1 each year. If a business fails to renew by the end of the year, it must apply for a completely new registration rather than simply extending the old one. Additionally, the bill clarifies that applications with major changes to the original registration are treated as new applications instead of simple renewals.
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Board to oversee the state's medical marijuana program. The board will consist of nine members appointed by various officials, including the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, representing law enforcement, the legal community, medical professionals, and different segments of the medical marijuana industry. Appointed members will serve four-year terms without pay but will receive expense reimbursements, and the board will meet at least four times annually to create rules and policies for the authority. The legislation also outlines procedures for filling vacancies, electing a chair and vice-chair, and ensures the board operates under existing state laws regarding open meetings and records.
HB 2913, known as the Budget Implementation Act of 2023, provides funding for disaster and emergency management in Oklahoma. The bill establishes revolving funds to support these efforts and authorizes the allocation of specific amounts from designated sources. It takes effect on November 1, 2023, and is intended to ensure financial resources are available for emergency response operations.
HB 2912 creates a new, non-codified law called the Budget Implementation Act of 2023 to establish a revolving fund for local economies impacted by disasters. The bill appropriates state funds into this dedicated fund and outlines specific procedures for how those funds can be spent. Effective November 1, 2023, the act serves as an emergency measure to provide financial resources for disaster-affected areas without adding permanent statutes to the state code.
This bill creates a new Ad Valorem Division within the Oklahoma Tax Commission to support county assessors in evaluating property values for taxes. The division will provide standardized forms, technical training, and valuation guides, while requiring county assessors to use only approved materials and follow state rules. It also mandates that the division share specific data, such as income tax return information, with county assessors to ensure accurate valuations and allow the division to request ownership details from other state agencies. Additionally, the division must supply location data and addresses to the U.S. Census Bureau upon request to assist with census work. These changes take effect on November 1, 2024.
HB 3618, known as the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2024, establishes new legal procedures for perfecting security interests on motor vehicles in Oklahoma. The bill specifically creates an exception for certificate of title transfers, requiring that notices be provided to ensure these transactions are properly recorded. This legislation directly affects lenders, dealers, and individuals involved in vehicle financing and title transfers by updating how these financial interests are documented. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2024, and is not intended to be added to the permanent Oklahoma Statutes.
This bill amends the title of a previous measure to change the responsible agency from the Department of Public Safety to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The change specifically designates the Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford Memorial Interchange, ensuring the correct state department is credited with the project. This adjustment aligns the bill's language with the actual entity overseeing the memorial bridge designation.
This Oklahoma law, known as the Improving Employment and Education Outcomes for Homeless Youth Act, allows specific officials like shelter directors and school liaisons to officially verify that a child or youth is homeless. To confirm this status, these authorized individuals must check missing persons databases for minors and send a letter to the parents or guardians, who have fifteen business days to object before verification is finalized. Once verified, homeless youth under eighteen can apply for a state identification card without needing their parent or legal guardian to sign the application. The bill also clarifies that the Department of Public Safety may issue these non-compliant ID cards to homeless minors at no fee, removing the usual requirement for parental consent.
