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OK SB1613

OK SB1613
Liquefied petroleum gas; modifying provisions related to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Effective date.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 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; making language gender neutral; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, 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. 2025, 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 position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.9, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, 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; updating statutory language and references; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies various provisions related to the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Oklahoma. It requires immediate notification of LPG accidents or fires to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration, with a deadline of one business day after discovery, to allow for prompt investigations. The bill removes the position of "chief deputy administrator" and makes language gender-neutral within the statutes. It also updates statutory references and modifies the types of meetings the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board can hold, ensuring they comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. The bill introduces a new permit class for food trucks and clarifies requirements for identifying container ownership and authorization for filling them. Additionally, it mandates that fees collected for refillable cylinders be used for inspection costs, expands the list of entities required to pay these fees, and establishes a flat fee for cylinder exchange cabinets. The bill also requires law enforcement certification for certain safety code enforcement officers and updates inspection and penalty provisions. Finally, it sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee (on 04/13/2026)

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