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OK HB2603
OK HB2603Motor carriers; creating the Motor Carrier Public Safety Enforcement Act; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
motor carriers - Motor Carrier Public Safety Enforcement Act - purpose - powers, duties and responsibilities - Oklahoma Corporation Commission - Department of Public Safety - transitional task force - transitional period - interagency agreement and approval - transfer of employees - equal pay - retention of benefits - powers and authorities - limitations - certification - peace officers - retirement system election - training program - transfer of property and records - transfer of funds - authority of state officials - officers of the Department of Public Safety - interagency agreements - Transportation Division - permit fees - apportionment of fees - distribution - vehicles - vehicle seizures - seized vehicles - Commission - exclusive authority - investigations in enforcement - Unified Carrier Registration System - guidelines - rules - certification to transport household goods - copy of certificate - conflicting constitutional provisions - filing certificates of insurance coverage - complaints - appropriation - Corporation Commission Revolving Fund - employment of personnel - purchases - discretionary reporting - license and permit for transportation of deleterious substances - seizure and confiscation of devices - liability - cargo insurance - bond - vehicles required to be registered - temporary permit - rules - offenses and penalties - transfer of equipment and facilities - agreement - confidentiality of reports - disclosures - maintenance and operation of fixed facilities - ports of entry weigh stations - display of license inspection - repealer - enforcement officers - codification - effective date
AI Summary
This bill creates the Motor Carrier Public Safety Enforcement Act, which transfers motor carrier enforcement responsibilities from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to the Department of Public Safety over a transitional period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The bill establishes a transitional task force to oversee this transfer, which will include representatives from various state agencies and the motor carrier industry. The transfer encompasses enforcement of various motor carrier laws, including those related to transportation, licensing, weight regulations, and fuel taxation. During the transition, Corporation Commission enforcement officers will be moved to the Department of Public Safety, with provisions to maintain their current salary and benefits. The bill specifies that Department of Public Safety officers will have expanded powers to investigate and enforce motor carrier regulations, including the ability to stop, inspect, and detain commercial vehicles. The legislation also makes changes to various existing statutes to reflect the transfer of enforcement responsibilities, updates definitions, and clarifies the roles and authorities of different state agencies in motor carrier regulation. The bill aims to enhance public safety, create a more consistent approach to motor carrier enforcement, and improve the efficiency of regulatory oversight.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Aeronautics and Transportation REVISED Hearing (10:00:00 4/21/2025 Room 535) (on 04/21/2025)
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