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OK HB1157
OK HB1157Liquified petroleum gas; removing certain appointed position; modifying statutory references; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Passed
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to liquefied petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring notifications of certain accidents or fires; requiring notification be sent within certain time frame; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.2, which relates to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator; removing certain appointed position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.3, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; modifying statutory references; modifying types of meetings that can be designated; requiring meetings adhere to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; authorizing the lease, purchase, maintenance, and use of vehicles; authorizing the promulgation of rules; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 420.4), which relates to registration permits; modifying statutory references; modifying list of permit classes; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 420.5), which relates to fees for refillable cylinders; requiring fees be used for certain purpose; modifying list of entities required to pay fee; removing language regarding refunds of credit fees; authorizing the Board to promulgate certain administrative rules; requiring flat fee for certain containers; defining term; authorizing Administrator to adopt certain system; authorizing assessment of certain penalty; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.7, which relates to inspections; modifying reference to certain appointed position; requiring certain law enforcement certification for certain positions; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.9, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 420.9), which relates to specifications for commercial propane, butane, and mixtures; removing certain requirements for filling, using, and identifying containers; requiring certain identifying marks on containers; requiring certain authorizations; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Liquefied petroleum gas
AI Summary
This bill makes several important changes to Oklahoma's Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas) regulations. The bill authorizes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to conduct investigations of LP-Gas accidents or fires, requiring local law enforcement and fire officials to notify the State LP-Gas Administrator within one business day of becoming aware of such incidents. The bill removes the position of "chief deputy administrator" from various sections of the law and makes several modifications to the Board's operations, including updating meeting procedures to comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and allowing the Administration to lease and maintain vehicles. The bill also updates permit classes, modifying fee structures and requirements for LP-Gas containers and cylinders, and adds a requirement that the container fees will be used to offset inspection costs. Additionally, the bill requires that LP-Gas containers be clearly marked with ownership information and can only be filled or used with the owner's authorization. The bill also adds a new requirement that administrators and safety code enforcement officers must be Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certified to have peace officer powers. These changes aim to improve safety, oversight, and regulatory efficiency in Oklahoma's LP-Gas industry, with the act set to become effective on November 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Vetoed 05/06/2025 (on 05/06/2025)
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