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OK HB3174
OK HB3174Community development; Community Quality of Life Enhancement Act; findings; Community Quality of Life Enhancement Revolving Fund; sales tax revenue; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to community development; enacting the Community Quality of Life Enhancement Act; making legislative findings; creating the Community Quality of Life Enhancement Revolving Fund; specifying purpose of fund; providing for authorized expenditures; providing for apportionment of revenues; providing for expenditures; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1353, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1353), which relates to the apportionment of sales tax; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Community Quality of Life Enhancement Act," establishes a new program to provide funding for local communities to improve their quality of life. It creates a "Community Quality of Life Enhancement Revolving Fund" managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, which will receive a portion of sales tax revenue. Local communities will need to form boards to apply for these funds, which can be used for various improvements such as infrastructure, parks, public transportation, community centers, beautification, and environmental conservation. The bill also amends existing law regarding the apportionment of sales tax revenue to direct Sixty Million Dollars ($60,000,000.00) annually to this new revolving fund, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026, and declared an emergency to allow for immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3174&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3174%20INT.PDF |
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