Bill > HB1814

This bill creates the State Parks Emergency Maintenance Act, which establishes a new annual reporting requirement and a dedicated revolving fund for maintaining Oklahoma's state parks. Beginning December 31, 2025, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department must submit an annual "Eight-Year State Parks Emergency Maintenance Plan" to key state leaders, including the Governor and legislative leadership. This report must detail maintenance, infrastructure, and construction projects, prioritizing them by critical need, and include specific cost estimates, completion timelines, and a summary of previously and currently funded projects. The bill also creates the State Parks Emergency Maintenance Revolving Fund in the State Treasury, which will receive monies directed to support park maintenance and improvements. The fund can be used for implementing the maintenance plan, with a strict limitation that no more than 20% of the annual fund can be used for the department's operational expenses. Expenditures will be approved through the standard state financial management process. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it can take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Budget and Finance

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1814&Session=2600