April 19, 2010 – Legislative Bill Tracking

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  Posted on Apr. 26, 2010

  This week at the Oklahoma Legislature marked the second week of House and Senate bills being heard in the opposite chamber.  Next week is the final week for bills to be considered in the opposite house.  Those bills not being heard on the respective floors will be dead for this legislative session.

  Upcoming legislative deadlines are as follows:

  • April 22, 2010 - House and Senate – Final Legislative Day for Third Reading and Final Passage of a Measure in Opposite House of Origin
  • May 28, 2010 - House and Senate – Sine Die Adjournment, no later then 5:00 p.m.

  March Revenue Tops Prior Year Collections and Estimate

  State revenue collections in March topped prior year collections for the first time since December 2008 and exceeded the official estimate for a second consecutive month, State Treasurer Scott Meacham announced this week. Preliminary reports show General Revenue Fund collections in March were $401.3 million. That amount is:

  • $6.4 million or 1.6 percent above the prior year; and,
  • $81.4 million or 25.5 percent above the estimate.

  March collections were sufficient to fund allocations to state agencies for the month at the previously announced 10-percent reduction from appropriated levels.  After allocations are made, $80.1 million in excess collections will remain for use in later months this fiscal year.

  Gross production taxes on oil and gas continued to drive improvements in the revenue picture.  However, an upswing in personal income tax collections also improved the picture substantially.  The State Treasurer said sales taxes continued to lag behind the estimate and prior year, but is hoping to see improvements as public confidence increases.

  Budget Negotiations

  Legislative leaders, who are still working toward a budget agreement, cautioned while revenue numbers were improving, it would have little immediate impact to the current budget shortfall and negotiations.

  The State Treasurer, chief budget negotiator for the Governor, said some computer models show the FY 2011 budget will still need to be cut by more than 7 percent.  The Governor’s office is advocating several areas of revenue enhancements be used to avoid double-digit cuts to some areas of government.

  Enhancements that have been proposed enhancing tax collections of online sales, eliminating some tax credits, suspending or capping other credits over the course of the downturn and lowering the amount of the rebate paid to retailers for collecting sales tax.

  However, Senate Pro Tem Coffee and Speaker Benge have showed little support for what they describe as “raising taxes” in a downed economy.

  The current budget gap is more than $500 million for FY 2011, even with using federal stimulus money and funds from the state’s constitutional reserves (Rainy Day funds).

  Education

  OSU Med Center Supplemental Funding – HB 2445 by Rep. Miller and Sen. Johnson passed the Senate this week, which allows for the second $5 million payment to continue the financial commitment made last year to the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority in Tulsa for FY 2010.  The funds are part of a public-private agreement reached with local and state leaders last year, where the state’s contribution is $5 million a year for five years.

  Those funds will be matched by at least an annual $7 million commitment for the next five years in private funds dedicated within the Tulsa community. The funds will go to the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, which contracts with the City of Tulsa, OSU Med Center Trust for the operation of the hospital with St. John. The bill passed the Senate this week and was sent to the Governor for consideration of signing into law.

  Higher Ed Capitol Improvements Bond Restructure: HB 3031 by Speaker Benge and Sen Coffee - Gov. Brad Henry signed this measure into law this week, which is designed to reduce a backlog of almost $365 million in the state’s endowed chairs program for Oklahoma colleges and universities.  The bill authorizes the restructuring of a $100 million bond issue approved in May 2008 to generate additional resources to help match private donations to the program. The bonds should be issued by late summer.  Of the $100 million, 47 percent each will go to OU and OSU and 6 percent will be used for other state schools.

  Transportation

  Gilcrease Expressway: HB 3220 by Speaker Benge and Sen. Bingman – Authorizes construction of a new turnpike beginning at I-44 & 49th West, past Highway 64/412, turning NE, crossing 41st W, and continuing eastward to the L.L. Tisdale Expressway in Tulsa. The measure would put the project on a list of approved toll roads. The Turnpike Authority would have to vote on whether to build it. This bill was passed by the Senate this week and has been sent to the Governor for consideration of signing into law.

  Distracted Driving: HB 2276 by Rep. Duncan and Sen. Anderson – will allow law enforcement to cite drivers who drive dangerously while using their cell phone, but prohibit them from initiating a traffic stop simply for operating a cell phone.  The measure amends current law to require law officers to observe driving that “poses an articulable danger to other drivers. The Governor signed the legislation this week.

  Task Force on the Motor Vehicle License Plate Delivery System: SB 1954 by Sen. Anderson and Rep. Jackson - Creates the Task Force on the Motor Vehicle License Plate Delivery System, for the purpose of studying the delivery of services relating to motor vehicle registration and renewal, including the impact of online renewal.  The Senate refused to concur on House amendments. The measure will now go to Conference Committee.

  Public Safety

  Meth Registry Bill: HB 3380 by Rep. Terrill and Sen. Sykes – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control shall create and maintain a registry of those convicted of methamphetamine possession or manufacture. Passed in the full Senate and now returns to the House for consideration of Senate amendments and will then head to a conference committee.

  Workers’ Compensation

  CompSource Task Force Extension: HB 2658 by Rep. Sullivan and Sen Coffee - extends the date of Task Force on Privatization of CompSource Oklahoma.  The House refused to concur in Senate amendments so the measure will now go to Conference Committee.

  Agriculture

  At Risk Farms/Ranches: HB 2791 by Rep. Kouplen and Sen. Garrison - Clarifies criterion for the definition of an “at-risk farm or ranch business” by including a production loan limit to $250,000. Updates the name of the State Dept. of Agriculture to OK Dept. of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. The House refused to concur in Senate amendments so the measure will now go to Conference Committee.

  Oklahoma Livestock Care Standards Board: HB 2345 by Rep. Richardson and Sen. Justice – Creates the Oklahoma Livestock Care Standards Board for the purposes of establishing standards governing the care and well-being of livestock and poultry in this state.  The House refused to concur in Senate amendments so the measure will now go to Conference Committee.

  Teeth Floating: HB 3202 by Rep. Armes and Sen. Schultz – Defines “Animal Husbandry” and “Teeth Floating”, and provides exemptions for such under the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act restrictions.  This bill was signed by the Governor on Friday, April 16^th.

  Economic Development & Financial Services

  Banking Department Reforms: HB 2779 by Rep. Ownbey and Sen. Stanislawski - Modifies the requirements of the Deputy Commissioner of the Banking Dept and stipulates procedures of the Commissioner regarding failed banks and savings associations. House Bill 2779 makes a number of changes to the Department of Banking, many of which will improve the agency’s procedures. The legislation has no cost, but will streamline several notification requirements, as well as make other improvements. HB 2779 contains a number of provisions:

  • Expands qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Commissioner to include employees of the Department of Banking with a minimum of five years experience;
  • Prohibits third party access to special and routine examinations and reports in the possession of a financial institution that is under the Department’s purview;
  • Requires that the Commissioner’s annual report to the Governor be published on the Oklahoma State Banking Department’s website, eliminating the requirement to produce 25 copies;
  • Authorizes the Banking Board, at a closed meeting, to approve an acquiring bank’s organization for a bank or savings association that is in danger of failing;
  • Authorizes the Commissioner to grant a certificate of authority without a Board hearing in such an event;
  • Requires Commissioner to take possession of a bank in danger of failing, upon Board approval, at a closed meeting;
  • Authorizes the Board to order the Commissioner to submit to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) the appointment as liquidator of the bank;
  • Authorizes the Board to consider the Commissioner’s recommendations directed at improving the failing bank’s conditions; and
  • Allows applicants seeking to re-organize a failed bank or company an opportunity to correct deficiencies in such application;
  • Requires public notice of acceptance of application;

  HB 2779 was signed into law by the Governor this past week.

  Small Business Owner Protection Act – Lawsuit Reform: HB 2946 by Rep. Fred Jordan and Sen. Anderson - Requires a plaintiff to notify the defendant an assertion that a facility does not comply with applicable law, codes and standards regulating construction 120 days prior to filing a petition for civil action.  Voted from the Senate and was sent to the Governor for consideration of signing into law.

  City and County Trusts – SB 1631 Sen Mike Mazzei and by Rep. Fred Jordan - Relates to authorized activities of municipalities and county trusts and clarifies that Wholesale and retail outlets could be included in any purpose according to the act.  Voted from the House 96 to 2 and was sent to the Governor for consideration of signing into law.

  Commerce Boomerang Program: SB 1881 by Sen. Lamb and Rep. McNiel - Directs the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to maintain a website dedicated to the Boomerang Program.  Senate refused to concur on House amendments.  The measure will now go to Conference Committee.

  REAP Reforms: HB 3291 by Rep. McNiel and Sen. Justice - Allows Rural Economic Action Plan Funds to be spent in areas with less than 7,000 people.  Was passed in the Senate and now will return to the House for consideration of Senate amendments and will now head to a conference committee.

  General Government

  Oil and Gas Liens: SB 1615 by Sen. Bingman and Rep. Trebilcock - Extends an oil and gas lien to each interest owner of oil and gas rights. The lien shall become effective immediately upon passage of the bill, in the amount of interest that the owners have. Passed the full Senate and sent to the Governor for consideration of signing into law.

  Oklahoma Discretionary and Special Needs Trust Act: HB 2171 by Rep. McCullough and Sen. Anderson - Creates the Oklahoma Discretionary and Special Needs Trust Act provides provisions applying to trusts regardless of a spendthrift provision. The House refused to concur in Senate amendments so the measure will now go to Conference Committee.

  Alarm/Locksmith Committee: HB 2320 Rep. Steve Martin and Sen. Coates - After May 1, 2011, members appointed to the “Alarm and Locksmith Industry Committee” could serve two terms.  An agreement was reached with the Alarm and Locksmith industry and the electrical and plumbing contractors. The Senate passed the bill unanimously and now will go to the Governor for consideration of signing into law.

  Intangible Property Tax: HJR 1061 by Representative Chris Benge and Senator Glenn Coffee sends the right of the State to tax intangible property to a vote of the people. The title is off the bill as it heads to the Senate floor next week and will be sent to a conference committee.

  SPIRITBANK AERO BILL TRACK

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  HB 2846

  Joyner Branan

  No transportation authority shall have the power or authority to exercise eminent domain. Any combination of cities, towns, counties or their agencies may create a transportation authority for construction and operation ofprojects.

  Bill History:

  03-30-10 S Voted from committee – Do Pass Senate Transportation 04-12-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda 04-12-10 S Laid out for consideration in the Senate 04-12-10 S Passed/Adopted (Vote: Y: 44/N: 0) 04-13-10 G Sent to the Governor

  HB 2919 (1)

  Shannon Myers

  Creates the Aircraft Pilot and Passenger Protection Act. The construction of a structure used for a noise sensitive purpose within a noise sensitive area constitutes an incompatible use of land near a public use airport.

  Bill History:

  03-30-10 S Returned to full committee Senate Appropriations 03-31-10 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 419C, State Capitol, Senate Appropriations 03-31-10 S Title stricken in committee Senate Appropriations 03-31-10 S Enacting clause struck in committee Senate Appropriations 03-31-10 S Voted from committee – Do Pass as substituted Senate Appropriations

  HB 3024

  Hickman Mazzei

  Eliminates the tax credit for the purchase of electric and clean-burning motor vehicles; EMERGENCY.

  Bill History:

  03-23-10 S Heard in committee and laid over Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 511A, State Capitol, Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Title stricken in committee Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Voted from committee – Do Pass as substituted Senate Finance 04-19-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda

  HB 3236 (1)

  Jackson Newberry

  Allows business districts to annex adjacent property by a vote of those to be annexed. Allows business districts to be assessed to fund capital improvements of the district.

  Bill History:

  03-22-10 S Rereferred to Committee on Senate Business & Labor 03-29-10 S Meeting set for AFTER ADJOURNMENT, Room 511A, State Capitol, Senate Business & Labor 03-29-10 S Title stricken in committee Senate Business & Labor 03-29-10 S Voted from committee – Do Pass as amended Senate Business & Labor 04-19-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda

  HB 3286 (1)

  McNiel Lamb

  Allows the Authority to issue its obligations in order to provide net proceeds on a pooled basis not to exceed one hundred million dollars for the Infrastructure Pool and for the Economic Development pool; EMERGENCY.

  Bill History:

  03-23-10 S Heard in committee and laid over Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 511A, State Capitol, Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Title stricken in committee Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Voted from committee – Do Pass as amended Senate Finance 04-19-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda

  HB 3397 (1)

  McNiel Lamb

  Amends expenditure requirements of qualified investments before a tax credit can be authorized.

  Bill History:

  03-17-10 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 511A, State Capitol, Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Title stricken in committee Senate Finance 03-30-10 S Voted from committee – Do Pass as amended Senate Finance 04-19-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda

  SB 288

  Wyrick Glenn

  Adds asphalt purchases by county purchasing agents that obtain 3 or more quotes by telephone and select the lowest quote to list of exemptions from state bidding procedures; EMERGENCY

  Bill History:

  03-24-09 H Voted from committee – Do Pass as substituted House General Government 03-25-09 H Reported from committee – As Substituted House General Government 04-24-09 H Dormant pursuant to the rules 09-14-09 H Carried Over 02-23-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda

  SB 390

  Brogdon Rousselot

  Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a drug screening program for applicants who are receiving assistance from the TANF program; requires those in need of substance abuse services to participate;

  Bill History:

  06-01-09 S Dormant pursuant to the rules 09-14-09 S Carried Over 02-08-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda 02-09-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda 02-10-10 S Set on the Senate Floor Agenda

  SB 455

  Sykes Wright, John

  Relating to the Taxpayer Transparency Act; requires list of agency or lobbyist request bills to be posted online.

  Bill History:

  04-09-09 H Voted from committee – Do Pass as amended House Appropriations and Budget 04-10-09 H Reported from committee – As Amended House Appropriations and Budget 04-24-09 H Dormant pursuant to the rules 09-14-09 H Carried Over 02-23-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda

  SB 1105

  Anderson Morrissette

  Defines certificate of title as one created by a governmental agency of any state; sets guidelines for coverage of certificates of title.

  Bill History:

  04-30-09 S Conference Requested 04-30-09 S Senate appointed a conference committee – Anderson, Mazzei, Lamb, Ivester, Coffee 06-01-09 S Dormant pursuant to the rules 09-14-09 S Carried Over 02-16-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda

  SB 1589 (1)

  Johnson, Mike Miller

  Clarifies definitions according to Sections 2357.301 through 2357.304 of Title 68.

  Bill History:

  04-06-10 H Wright (John) debates in opposition to the bill; Miller debates in favor. 04-06-10 H Passed/Adopted (Vote: Y: 58/N: 39) 04-12-10 S Senate refused to concur in House amendments 04-13-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: GCCA 04-15-10 H House appointed a conference committee: GCCA

  SB 1590

  Johnson, Mike Miller

  Changes title section numbers of the Rural Venture Capital Formation Incentive Act.

  Bill History:

  04-06-10 H Reynolds and Dank debate in opposition to the bill; Miller debates in favor. 04-06-10 H Passed/Adopted (Vote: Y: 59/N: 38) 04-12-10 S Senate refused to concur in House amendments 04-13-10 S Senate appointed a conference committee: GCCA 04-15-10 H House appointed a conference committee: GCCA

  SB 1960 (1)

  Coates Shannon

  Creates the ‘Airport Protection Act’. Regulates the use of land and construction around public airports.

  Bill History:

  03-08-10 H First Reading 03-16-10 H Referred to House Committee on House Transportation 04-08-10 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 412C, State Capitol, House Transportation 04-08-10 H Title stricken in committee House Transportation 04-08-10 H Voted from committee – Do Pass as substituted House Transportation

  SB 1970 (1)

  Mazzei McNiel

  Creates the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program. Allows certain employees to receive unemployment benefits if the employer participates in the program; EMERGENCY.

  Bill History:

  03-10-10 H First Reading 03-16-10 H Referred to House Committee on House Economic Development and Financial Srv 04-07-10 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 412C, State Capitol, House Economic Development and Financial Srv 04-07-10 H Voted from committee – Do Pass as substituted House Economic Development and Financial Srv 04-15-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda

  SB 2124

  Mazzei Hickman

  Adds to definition of “basic industry,” including support activities for rail and water transportation. Modifies date to July 1, 2009, within the definition of “qualified federal contract.”

  Bill History:

  04-06-10 H Returned to full committee House Appropriations and Budget 04-08-10 H Meeting set for 10:30 a.m., Room 432A, State Capitol, House Appropriations and Budget 04-08-10 H Enacting clause struck in committee House Appropriations and Budget 04-08-10 H Voted from committee – Do Pass as substituted House Appropriations and Budget 04-15-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda

  SJR 21

  Crain Cox

  Directs Oklahoma Health Care Authority to study the feasibility of implementing the use of online health registries for Medicaid beneficiaries.

  Bill History:

  03-18-09 H Referred to House Committee on House Rules 04-28-09 H Dormant pursuant to the rules 03-31-10 H Meeting set for 3:00 p.m., Room 412C, State Capitol, House Rules 03-31-10 H Enacting clause struck in committee House Rules 03-31-10 H Voted from committee – Do Pass as amended House Rules

  SJR 35

  Sparks Collins

  Offers support of the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Transportation, and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for participation in Amtrak feasibility study.

  Bill History:

  04-01-09 H Meeting set for 3:00 p.m., Room 412C, State Capitol, House Rules 04-01-09 H Voted from committee – Do Pass House Rules 04-02-09 H Reported from committee – Do Pass House Rules 04-28-09 H Dormant pursuant to the rules 02-23-10 H Set on the House Floor Agenda

  All Track Total Bills: 17 0