Bill > HB1330

This bill establishes a Task Force for the Study of Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws, which will be composed of 13 members with licenses from the Alcoholic Beverages Laws Enforcement Commission, appointed equally by the Governor, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate. The task force will conduct a comprehensive study of Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage regulations, focusing on potential improvements such as lowering fines and fees, reducing state regulations, allowing licensees more flexibility in choosing distributors, preventing distributor monopolies, and permitting more flexible record-keeping practices. The task force must hold its first organizational meeting within 120 days after the legislative session's adjournment, elect its own chair, and be able to meet as needed with a quorum of simple majority. By December 31, 2025, the task force must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations to key state leadership. Travel expenses will be covered by the appointing authorities, with staff support provided by the House and Senate, and the Alcoholic Beverages Laws Enforcement Commission required to offer helpful information. The task force will be subject to open meeting and records laws, and will be automatically dissolved on January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on October 1, 2025.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1330&Session=2600