Bill > HB2790

This bill appropriates $10 million from the Statewide Recovery Fund to the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), to be used consistent with recommendations from the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding. The bill creates special accounts in the State Treasury for these funds, which will remain active as long as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are being managed in the state. The OJA is authorized to request fund transfers and can enter into memorandums of understanding with other state agencies for auditing and managing these funds, but cannot transfer control of the budget. The agency can retain up to 2% of the appropriated funds for administrative costs, provided these expenses comply with ARPA guidelines. The bill requires the OJA to submit quarterly reports to legislative committee chairs, detailing fund expenditures and any contracts related to the funds. Additionally, the OJA must appear before the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding within six months of the act's effective date to provide an implementation status update. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2790&Session=2600