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This bill modernizes provisions related to the State Capitol Building, its grounds, and the Governor's Mansion by restructuring governance, maintenance, and oversight responsibilities. The bill establishes new roles and clarifies existing responsibilities, with the Department of Public Safety now required to create a security plan for the Capitol Building and grounds, and a new Capitol Liaison position replacing the previous legislative liaison committee. The State Capitol Preservation Commission is re-created with an expanded 15-member composition, including more legislative and executive branch representatives, and given enhanced oversight responsibilities for preservation, restoration, and modifications. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) is assigned comprehensive management duties for the Capitol Building, including maintenance, facilities planning, visitor services, and art curation. The bill also defines new terms like "enhancement," "preservation," and "restoration" and provides the Oklahoma Arts Council with responsibility for state-owned art collections. Additionally, the legislation allows for exemptions from competitive bidding for certain Capitol Building projects and eliminates some previous oversight committees. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, with the goal of ensuring the highest-quality maintenance and long-term planning for the State Capitol Building and its surrounding areas.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb171&Session=2600