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OK HB3142

OK HB3142
Liquified petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring certain notifications; effective date.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
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; 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 positions; 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; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the laws governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Oklahoma. It grants the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board the authority to investigate LPG accidents and fires, requiring immediate notification from law enforcement and fire departments to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator within one business day of awareness. The bill also removes the position of "chief deputy administrator" and clarifies that certain law enforcement powers for administrators and safety code enforcement officers require certification from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). It modifies the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board's meeting procedures to align with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and updates the list of permit classes to include a "Food Truck Permit." Additionally, the bill mandates that fees collected for refillable cylinders be used for LP-Gas Administration inspections, introduces a flat annual fee for cylinder exchange cabinets, and allows the Board to create rules for these fees. It also requires that containers owned by permit holders be clearly marked and that other permit holders can only fill them with authorization, while consumers always need to authorize filling their containers. Finally, the bill clarifies requirements for attendants during product transfers and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

First Reading (on 03/04/2026)

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