Legislative Update

2008 OAR Tracking List

Updated 6/9/08


HB2213* Paraphrase: HB2213, by Rep. Darrell Gilbert, D-Tulsa, prohibits drivers from using a cellular telephone or electronic communication device while a motor vehicle is in motion unless a hands-free device is being used. The bill states that a driver seen with a cellular telephone in the proximity of the ear will be presumed to be engaged in a call. The measure exempts from this prohibition law enforcement and safety personnel, emergency vehicle drivers, commercial drivers while driving within the scope of their employment, public transit personnel, a person reporting criminal or reckless behavior, a person who believes himself or herself to be in physical danger if he or she is the only adult in the vehicle, a person operating an amateur radio and who holds an amateur radio station license or a person communicating with emergency services regarding an emergency situation. Violators would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail for a maximum of one year and a maximum fine of $10,000. The bill also authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances to prohibit and penalize such behavior. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Gilbert, Darrell (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2245* Paraphrase: HB2245, by Rep. Terry Ingmire, R-Stillwater and Sen. Randy Bass, D-Lawton, creates the Security Breach Notification Act, requiring an individual or entity that owns or licenses computerized data that includes personal information to disclose any breach of the security of the system to any resident whose unencrypted and unredacted personal information was or is reasonably believed to have been accessed and acquired by an unauthorized person and that causes or could cause identity theft or other fraud. The language states that a violation of the act resulting in injury or loss to residents may be enforced by the attorney general or a district attorney in the same manner as the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act. (Amended by House)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Ingmire, Terry (H); Bass, Randy (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 04/28/2008

 
HB2445* Paraphrase: HB2445, by Rep. David Braddock, D-Altus, removes language requiring identification documents issued by federal, state and local government agencies and public, state or private schools and institutions be issued only to U.S. citizens, nationals and legal permanent resident aliens. It also removes language relating to requirements to obtain identification and the prescribed uses for identification. The bill directs the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to adopt a policy allowing a student to enroll and be eligible for resident tuition that allows for successful completion of a General Education Development test. It requires students without lawful immigration status to file an affidavit with the institution stating that they have filed an application or has a petition pending with the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. It removes language instituting timelines by which students must file such affidavits. The measure repeals language making it illegal to transport, move or attempt to transport illegal aliens; language requiring efforts to determine citizenship of people charged with a felony or driving under the influence; language relating to the definitions and the use of the Status Verification System; language requiring verification of lawful presence for applicants of state, local or federal public benefits; language relating to income tax withholding for contractors fail to provide documents verifying employment authorization; language authorizing the attorney general to enter memorandums of understanding between the state and the U.S. Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security; language prohibiting individuals not lawfully present from being eligible for postsecondary education benefits or resident tuition; and language related to a Fraudulent Documents Identification Unit within the Department of Public Safety. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Braddock, David (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2464* Paraphrase: HB2464, by Rep. John A. Wright, R-Broken Arrow, amends the Administrative Procedures Act to prescribe that rules containing fee charges be adopted in the first calendar quarter by the members of the governing board and that any rules filed pursuant to that section containing fee changes be submitted no later than April 1 of each year. The bill also permits the Secretary of State to send documents electronically and instructs county clerks to provide public access to electronically distributed documents. (Amended by House, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Wright, John A. (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/13/2008

 
HB2471* Paraphrase: HB2471, by Rep. Wade Rousselot, D-Okay, prohibits financial institutions from releasing or disclosing "customer information," and expands the definition of which to include nonpublic personal information maintained by or for a financial institution which is derived from a customer relationship. The bill also stipulates that no financial institution shall be able to require a customer waiver of that privacy standard. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Rousselot, Wade (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2535* Paraphrase: HB2535, by Rep. Mark McCullough, R-Sapulpa and Sen. Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, grants an income tax credit to taxpayers who make voluntary cash contributions to a qualifying charitable organization, which includes organizations that spend 50 percent of their budgets on services for residents who receive temporary assistance for needy families or low-income residents and their households. The bill prescribes how the credit be calculated and states that it may not exceed $200 for a single individual or $300 for a married couple filing jointly in tax year 2009 or $400 for a married couple filing jointly for subsequent tax years (Amended by House, Stricken Title, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: McCullough, Mark (H); Bingman, Brian (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB2536* Paraphrase: HB2536, by Rep. Mark McCullough, R-Sapulpa, increases from $5 to $30 the fee to be paid to county treasurers per parcel of property for abatement of liens. The language directs that $10 be deposited into the county's general fund while $20 is deposited into the county clerk's office. The bill states that the fees and costs for county filings not apply to nuisance and lien filings filed on behalf of cities and municipalities. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: McCullough, Mark (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2564* Paraphrase: HB2564, by Rep. Steve Martin, R-Bartlesville and Sen. Cliff Branan, R-Oklahoma City, authorizes the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission to enter into reciprocal agreements with other real estate licensing regulatory jurisdictions with equivalent licensing, education and examination requirements. The bill also increases the required number of academic hours from 3 to 6 in a basic course of real estate instruction and from 5 to 6 in an advanced course of real estate instruction. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Martin, Steve (H); Branan, Cliff (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 05/27/2008

 
HB2565* Paraphrase: HB2565, by Rep. Steve Martin, R-Bartlesville, modifies the eligibility for a real estate associate and broker to stipulate applicants must have no felony convictions. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Martin, Steve (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2566* Paraphrase: HB2566, by Rep. Marian Cooksey, R-Edmond and Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond, removes language assessing a $15 fee for appeals to county boards of adjustment. It directs county planning commissions, upon approval by boards of county commissioners, to collect a fee for appeal petitions to boards of adjustment. The bill also modifies language related to zoning regulations. The measure also authorizes boards of county commissioners to sell real property belonging to the county, provided that the property is appraised by a certified appraiser and the sale is advertised in local publications. It also provides guidelines and a process for acceptance of bids to purchase the property. (Amended by Senate)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Cooksey, Marian (H); Jolley, Clark (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 06/02/2008

 
HB2567* Paraphrase: HB2567, by Rep. John A. Wright, R-Broken Arrow, provides appraiser requirements for the condemnation procedure of state lands. The bill also provides guidelines for appeals and the disclosure of appraiser credentials. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Wright, John A. (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2572* Paraphrase: HB2572, by Rep. Jeff Hickman, R-Dacoma, prohibits drivers from using an electronic communication device that permits the user to transmit text communication by means other than oral transfer or wire communication while driving. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Hickman, Jeff (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2580* Paraphrase: HB2580, by Rep. Terry Hyman, D-Leon and Sen. Roger Ballenger, D-Okmulgee, requires real property documents filed with the county to include a legal description by lot and block, quarter section or portion of quarter section. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Hyman, Terry (H); Ballenger, Roger (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 05/23/2008

 
HB2587* Paraphrase: HB2587, by Rep. David Braddock, D-Altus and Sen. Richard C. Lerblance, D-Hartshorne, creates the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, which contains language regarding validity of electronic documents, recording of documents, administration and standards and uniformity of application and instruction. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Braddock, David (H); Lerblance, Richard C. (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 06/02/2008

 
HB2594* Paraphrase: HB2594, by Rep. Ken Luttrell, D-Ponca City, directs mortgagees holding funds of a mortgagor in an escrow account for payment of taxes and insurance to pay the mortgagor dividends or interest on the account at a rate not less than 50 percent of the one-year Treasury Note rate. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Luttrell, Ken (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2597* Paraphrase: HB2597, by Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore, creates the Brittanie Montgomery and Jeff Smith Cell Phone Act, establishing a misdemeanor for accidents attributable to use of a cell phone or electronic communication device. The bill establishes a penalties at a maximum 20 days in county jail and/or a fine between $500 and $1,000. The measure also states that in accidents involving great bodily injury, the punishment escalates to imprisonment in county jail for 20 days to 1 year and a fine between $1,000 and $2,500. The measure prohibits drivers licensed under a learner permit from using a cell phone or electronic communication device while driving, violations of which are punishable by a $500 fine. It prohibits school bus drivers from using cell phones or electronic communication devices while operating a vehicle, except in an emergency. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Wesselhoft, Paul (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2624* Paraphrase: HB2624, by Rep. Fred Jordan, R-Jenks and Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid, modifies language related to the Neighborhood Redevelopment Act, stating that certain conditions not constitute blight in an area primarily used for farming, ranching and forestry. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Jordan, Fred (H); Anderson, Patrick (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB2639* Paraphrase: HB2639, by Rep. Ron Peters, R-Tulsa and Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, creates the Non-Testamentary Transfer of Property Act, authorizing an interest in real estate to be titled in transfer-on-death form by recording a deed designating a grantee beneficiary, which transfers ownership of the interest upon the death of the owner. (Amended by House)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Peters, Ron (H); Crain, Brian (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 04/25/2008

 
HB2670* Paraphrase: HB2670, by Rep. Darrell Gilbert, D-Tulsa, requires any person, city, town, county, organization or business that owns a building or facility that is open to public use provide and maintain an automatic door to at least one main entrance to the building, all handicapped accessible restrooms and all interior doors leading to portions of the building open to public use. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Gilbert, Darrell (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2728* Paraphrase: HB2728, by Rep. Don Armes, R-Faxon and Sen. Mike Schulz, R-Altus, modifies definitions related to pesticides, adding a definition of "new construction treatment" for the application of a new registered liquid termiticide product. The bill requires applicators of new construction treatment to obtain a license from the State Board of Agriculture, and it establishes certification standards. (Amended by House, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Armes, Don (H); Schulz, Mike (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB2736* Paraphrase: HB2736, by Rep. Brian Renegar, D-McAlester and Sen. Kenneth Corn, D-Poteau, modifies language related to the Oklahoma Welding Act, increasing from $25 to $100 the certification fee for welders. It modifies language related to the Elevator Safety Act, requiring inspections of all elevator units annually and alters fees under the act. The bill also modifies the expiration dates of licenses issued under the act. (Amended by House, Stricken Title, Emergency Measure, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Renegar, Brian (H); Corn, Kenneth (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB2757* Paraphrase: HB2757, by Rep. Doug Cox, R-Grove and Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, modifies the definition of "preservation trust" under the Family Wealth Preservation Trust Act. It also adds a definition of "qualified property used in a family farm" and states that real property that constitutes qualified property used in a family farm shall not cease to be qualified if the real property is annexed by a municipality after it is conveyed to a preservation trust. It also modifies language related to exemptions for the trust. (Amended by House, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Cox, Doug (H); Crain, Brian (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB2768* Paraphrase: HB2768, by Rep. Doug Cox, R-Grove, prohibits manufactured or mobile home park owners or operators from moving or relocating any home owned unless reasonably necessary and unless written notice is served 120 days prior to the move, except in the case of an emergency. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Cox, Doug (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2773* Paraphrase: HB2773, by Rep. Marian Cooksey, R-Edmond and Sen. Debbe Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City, permits contractors to register with the Construction Industries Board beginning Jan. 1, 2009. It establishes a $150 registration fee. It requires registered contractors to present evidence of general liability insurance of at least $1 million in aggregate and evidence of workers' compensation insurance. (Amended by House, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Cooksey, Marian (H); Leftwich, Debbe (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB2787* Paraphrase: HB2787, by Rep. Mike Jackson, R-Enid and Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid, creates a misdemeanor offense for tenants who enter a valid residential rental agreement and who cause injury, damage or defacement of rental property if the injury, destruction or defacement causes a loss less than $5,000. It creates a felony offense for damage done in excess of $5,000. (Amended by House, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Jackson, Mike (H); Anderson, Patrick (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB2850* Paraphrase: HB2850, by Rep. Ryan Kiesel, D-Seminole, prohibits landlords from requiring that rent be due on the same day that low-income tenants receive assistance from a governmental agency. The bill states that rent is to be due on a reasonable date after assistance is received. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Kiesel, Ryan (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2875* Paraphrase: HB2875, by Rep. Mike Shelton, D-Oklahoma City, creates the New Century Land Run Act of 2008, providing a tax credit in graduated amounts, starting with 100 percent of the qualified savings amount for an individual filing single or married filing separate with a maximum adjusted gross income of $18,174. The bill directs that the credits be provided to taxpayers who are to become owners of a qualified single-family residence. It provides a maximum seven-year time period during which savings may accumulate, and it sets the maximum qualified home purchase savings account balance, including interest, at $10,000. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Shelton, Mike (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2881* Paraphrase: HB2881, by Rep. Mike Shelton, D-Oklahoma City, modifies language relating to the Banking Board. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Shelton, Mike (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2898* Paraphrase: HB2898, by Rep. Richard Morrissette, D-Oklahoma City, increases from 50 to 90 the number of hours of home inspection training or its equivalent required to apply for a home inspector examination. It also increases from five to 10 the number of continuing education hours needed annually for home inspectors. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Morrissette, Richard (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB2955* Paraphrase: HB2955, by Rep. Sue Tibbs, R-Tulsa and Sen. Mike Schulz, R-Altus, allows licensure boards to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license, registration or certificate of authority to individuals convicted of crimes that substantially relate to the practice under the authority of the boards. It allows for applicants to appeal such decisions within 30 days. (Amended by House, Stricken Title, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Tibbs, Sue (H); Schulz, Mike (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB3006* Paraphrase: HB3006, by Rep. Rob Johnson, R-Kingfisher, creating the Task Force on Digitizing the County Records of Oklahoma, also received a do pass recommendation from the committee. (Amended by House, Emergency Measure, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Johnson, Rob (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/13/2008

 
HB3013* Paraphrase: HB3013, by Rep. Trebor Worthen, R-Oklahoma City and Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond, modifies language related to the Oklahoma Abstractors Act, modifying the definition of "abstract plant." The measure states that nothing within a section of law relating to bonds shall limit the liability of the holder of a certificate of authority to provide an abstract of title compiled and certified to in accordance with the Oklahoma Abstractors Act. (Amended by House, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Worthen, Trebor (H); Jolley, Clark (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB3028* Paraphrase: HB3028, by Rep. Ryan McMullen, D-Burns Flat, requires notification of surface owners before entering a site for seismic exploration. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: McMullen, Ryan (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3050* Paraphrase: HB3050, by Rep. Mike Jackson, R-Enid and Sen. Sean Burrage, D-Claremore, modifies language related to cemetery corporations, adding plots to the list of lands to be surveyed and making forever inalienable individual lots on which individuals are buried.

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Jackson, Mike (H); Burrage, Sean (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 04/18/2008

 
HB3094* Paraphrase: HB3094, by Rep. Joe Dorman, D-Rush Springs, creates the Protection of the Estate and Trust of Deceased Persons Act of 2008. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Dorman, Joe (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3168* Paraphrase: HB3168, by Rep. Mike Jackson, R-Enid, creates an unlawful telemarketing practice to make commercial telephone solicitations to prospective purchasers in Oklahoma on a Sunday. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Jackson, Mike (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3173* Paraphrase: HB3173, by Rep. Mike Jackson, R-Enid, modifies duties of the Oklahoma Certified Real Estate Appraisers Board to include establishing a procedure to accept anonymous concerns and complaints from the public. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Jackson, Mike (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3219* Paraphrase: HB3219, by Rep. Shane Jett, R-Tecumseh, creates the Wireless Communication Zoning Act and sets permit stipulations, maximum heights for towers and specific location restrictions and stipulations. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Jett, Shane (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3220* Paraphrase: HB3220, by Rep. Shane Jett, R-Tecumseh, creates the Wireless Communication Zoning Act and sets permit stipulations, maximum heights for towers and specific location restrictions and stipulations. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Jett, Shane (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3227* Paraphrase: HB3227, by Rep. Charles Key, R-Oklahoma City, makes it unlawful for any state agency, its consultants or its lobbyists to promote or discourage any legislation on behalf of the state agency. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Key, Charles (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3229* Paraphrase: HB3229, by Rep. Charles Key, R-Oklahoma City and Sen. Randy Brogdon, R-Owasso, directs county treasurers to invest protested taxes in interest-bearing investments. It states that in cases where the amount of protested ad valorem taxes exceeds $15,000, the taxpayer may choose the type of investment. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Emergency Measure)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Key, Charles (H); Brogdon, Randy (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 06/03/2008

 
HB3231* Paraphrase: HB3231, by Rep. Charles Key, R-Oklahoma City, provides total exemption to obtaining an abstract for persons or parties for transactions whereby a marketable title is required. Stipulates that they may submit or rely upon a simple title guarantee issued by any title insurance company within the state. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Key, Charles (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3247* Paraphrase: HB3247, by Rep. Lucky Lamons, D-Tulsa, creates a tax credit for land that is conveyed for the purpose of open space, natural resource or biodiversity conservation, agricultural preservation or watershed, or certain historic preservation. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Lamons, Lucky (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3261* Paraphrase: HB3261, by Rep. Al McAffrey, D-Oklahoma City, does away with pre-existing non-profit housing exemptions under the Sex Offenders Registration Act. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: McAffrey, Al (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3335* Paraphrase: HB3335, by Rep. Mike Thompson, R-Oklahoma City and Sen. Cliff Branan, R-Oklahoma City, states that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is not prohibited from allowing sign placement in counties with a population of more than 500,000 population. It requires ODOT to review administrative code as it relates to acquisition and disposal of real property or interests needed for construction and maintenance of highways and facilities and highway advertising control. The measure states that the purpose of the review is to ensure the Transportation Commission policy sets forth procedures requiring ODOT to exercise due diligence and ensure all reasonable efforts are made to negotiate in good faith with property owners to avoid litigation. (Amended by Senate, Emergency Measure)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Thompson, Mike (H); Branan, Cliff (S)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 06/02/2008

 
HB3337* Paraphrase: HB3337, by Rep. Mike Thompson, R-Oklahoma City and Sen. Cliff Branan, R-Oklahoma City, provides a sales tax exemption on personal property that is included as part of the sale of real property, which prior to the sale had been operated as a hotel, apartment building, public rooming house, motel, public lodging house or tourist camp. (Amended by House, Stricken Title, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Thompson, Mike (H); Branan, Cliff (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/03/2008

 
HB3338* Paraphrase: HB3338, by Rep. Mike Thompson, R-Oklahoma City and Sen. Cliff Branan, R-Oklahoma City, modifies the definition of seller in the Residential Property Disclosure Act. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Thompson, Mike (H); Branan, Cliff (S)
  Status: Senate Committee - Do Pass Failed   Status Date: 03/31/2008
  Committee : Business & Labor (S)

 
HB3348* Paraphrase: HB3348, by Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, creates the Oklahoma Real Immigration Enforcement and Reform Act of 2008. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Terrill, Randy (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3381* Paraphrase: HB3381, by Rep. John A. Wright, R-Broken Arrow, abolishes the Department of Consumer Credit and transfers its duties and responsibilities to other agencies. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Wright, John A. (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
HB3392* Paraphrase: HB3392, by Rep. Lance Cargill, R-Harrah, Rep. Marian Cooksey, R-Edmond, and Rep. Fred Jordan, R-Jenks, creates the American Dream Act. It provides an income tax deduction of $2,500 for individuals filing single and $5,000 for married persons filing jointly on interest earned on a qualified home purchase savings account. The bill establishes a maximum account balance of $12,500 for a person filing single or married filing separate or head of household and $25,000 for married persons filing jointly. (Amended by House, Stricken Title, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Cargill, Lance (H); Cooksey, Marian (H); Jordan, Fred (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/13/2008

 
HJR1078* Paraphrase: HJR1078, by Rep. Trebor Worthen, R-Oklahoma City, proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the offices of lieutenant governor, state auditor and inspector, attorney general, state treasurer, labor commissioner, superintendent of public instruction, insurance commissioner and corporation commissioner to two terms. (Dormant, Constitutional Amendment)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Worthen, Trebor (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/13/2008

 
HJR1103* Paraphrase: HJR1103, by Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, proposes a constitutional amendment to lower from 5 percent to 1 percent the amount by which the fair cash value of real property is allowed to increase. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Terrill, Randy (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/04/2008

 
SB1143* Paraphrase: SB1143, by Sen. Harry Coates, R-Seminole, repeals Section 446 of Title 21, which makes it a felony to transport, conceal or harbor any alien who has entered or remained in the United States illegally. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Coates, Harry (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1148* Paraphrase: SB1148, by Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid and Rep. Mike Jackson, R-Enid, authorizes the use of a simplified return or affidavit in lieu of an estate tax return when the net estate of a decedent passes to a father, mother, child or other lineal descendent, subject to applicable exemptions. The measure requires that sufficient information be provided to determine that the value is equal to or less than the applicable exemption. The bill also increases the minimum amount in a checking account subject to a freeze by the commission upon the death of the account holder from $5,000 to $50,000. (Emergency Measure)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Anderson, Patrick (S); Jackson, Mike (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 04/23/2008

 
SB1185* Paraphrase: SB1185, by Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid, modifies language relating to complaints filed with the Real Estate Appraiser Board against a trainee or state licensed or certified appraiser. The measure requires that complaints be filed on a form approved by the board and may be signed or made anonymously. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Anderson, Patrick (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1383* Paraphrase: SB1383, by Sen. Mike Johnson, R-Kingfisher and Rep. Rob Johnson, R-Kingfisher, speeds up the elimination of the estate tax. The measure states legislative intent to eliminate the tax on the transfer of estate of any decedent who dies on or after Jan. 1, 2009. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Stricken enacting clause, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Johnson, Mike (S); Johnson, Rob (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 05/23/2008

 
SB1401* Paraphrase: SB1401, by Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Bixby, provides an income tax deduction for the amount of net capital gains of a corporation, estate or trust for tax years after Jan. 1, 2009. The bill also grants individuals an income tax deduction against their adjusted gross income for the amount of net capital gains included in a federal tax return. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Mazzei, Mike (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1424* Paraphrase: SB1424, by Sen. Sean Burrage, D-Claremore, modifies the duties of the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers of Oklahoma to include obligations for registered interior designers. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Burrage, Sean (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1515* Paraphrase: SB1515, by Sen. Debbe Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City and Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore, expands the powers of the Construction Industries Board to include establishing and maintaining a list of verified citations made within the last five years against contractors in the trades and industries regulated by the board. The list must be provided monthly to the state construction administrator of the construction and properties division of the Department of Central Services. The bill directs DCS to provide awarding public agencies the list of verified citations against contractors who have bid on projects. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Leftwich, Debbe (S); Wesselhoft, Paul (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 05/23/2008

 
SB1528* Paraphrase: SB1528, by Sen. Harry Coates, R-Seminole and Rep. Earl Sears, R-Bartlesville, authorizes the Construction Industries Board to establish a system of fees for dishonored checks used to pay for application or renewal of any license or registration. The bill expands the duties of the board to include establishing minimum standards of plumbing installation through adoption of published standards. It modifies language relating to license expiration. It requires administrative hearings on suspensions, revocations or fines to be conducted by a hearing examiner appointed by the board and states that the decision be final but may be appealed to a district court. It authorizes the Plumbing Hearing Board to seek an order enjoining acts or practices prohibited by the act. (Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Coates, Harry (S); Sears, Earl (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/10/2008

 
SB1529* Paraphrase: SB1529, by Sen. Harry Coates, R-Seminole and Rep. Ron Peterson, R-Broken Arrow, modifies the definition of the "practice of engineering" as it relates to registration of engineers and land surveyors to include work related to communication systems, transportation systems and control system or communications nature. It also adds a definition of "core curriculum." The measure modifies what papers the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may keep confidential. It modifies requirements for licensure as a professional engineer and land surveyor and certification as an engineer intern and land surveyor intern. The bill modifies language relating to application fees, processes for penalizing fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of licensure. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Coates, Harry (S); Peterson, Ron (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 06/02/2008

 
SB1550* Paraphrase: SB1550, by Sen. Charlie Laster, D-Shawnee and Rep. Kenneth Miller, R-Edmond, requires payors as well as employers doing business in the state to make reports to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission new hire registry. It modifies the information that employers and payors must submit to the commission. The bill also adds definitions for "payee" and "payor." (Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Laster, Charlie (S); Miller, Kenneth (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/10/2008

 
SB1551* Paraphrase: SB1551, by Sen. Richard C. Lerblance, D-Hartshorne and Rep. Brian Renegar, D-McAlester, SB 1551, by Sen. Richard C. Lerblance, D-Hartshorne, and Rep. Brian Renegar, D-McAlester, increases from $25 to $65 the certification fee for welders. It requires certain revenue to be deposited in the Safety Standards Revolving Fund. The bill modifies language relating to the Elevator Safety Act, requiring annual inspection of all elevator units and altering fees under the act. It provides a definition of "structural steel or sheet metal welding." It also adds language stating that the American Welding Society D1.1 and D1.3 be the structural steel welding codes for the state. The bill also states that for one year from the effective date of the bill, structural steel welders with five or more years of experience are not required to pass a welding test but most comply with other provisions of the Oklahoma Welding Act. The bill also specifies that $40 of a certain welder certification fee be set aside in the Safety Standards Revolving Fund. It increases three annual certificate of operation fees and several other fees. It also creates the Amusement Ride Board of Appeals and directs the Department of Labor to assess the training of amusement ride operators working in Oklahoma. (Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Dormant, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Lerblance, Richard C. (S); Renegar, Brian (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/10/2008

 
SB1575* Paraphrase: SB1575, by Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond and Rep. Trebor Worthen, R-Oklahoma City, modifies the definition of "abstract plant" under the Oklahoma Abstractors Act to include documents that are currently available for reproduction. (Amended by Senate)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Jolley, Clark (S); Worthen, Trebor (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 04/29/2008

 
SB1576* Paraphrase: SB1576, by Sen. Cliff Branan, R-Oklahoma City, authorizes the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission to enter into reciprocal agreements with other real estate licensing regulatory jurisdictions with equivalent licensing, education and examination requirements. It increases from three to six the number of hours of basic real estate instruction required for licensing. The bill requires applicants seeking an Oklahoma nonresident license successfully complete the applicable Oklahoma state portion of the real estate examination. It removes language relating to renewal or reactivation of licenses. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Branan, Cliff (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1578* Paraphrase: SB1578, by Sen. Debbe Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City and Rep. Fred Jordan, R-Jenks, increases the fine for violating a provision of the Electrical License Act to minimum of $200 and a maximum of $1,000. The bill also increases fines for violation of the Plumbing License Act (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Leftwich, Debbe (S); Jordan, Fred (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 05/09/2008

 
SB1579* Paraphrase: SB1579, by Sen. Cliff Branan, R-Oklahoma City and Rep. Steve Martin, R-Bartlesville, expands the requirements for real estate licensing to include no felony convictions. (Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Branan, Cliff (S); Martin, Steve (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/13/2008

 
SB1584* Paraphrase: SB1584, by Sen. Mike Schulz, R-Altus, adds a definition of "new construction treatment" under the Combined Pesticide Law. The bill makes it unlawful for any person to act, operate, do business or advertise as a commercial or noncommercial applicator unless he or she is licensed by the State Board of Agriculture for new construction treatment in the structural pest category. It establishes certification requirements for certified applicators. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Schulz, Mike (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1588* Paraphrase: SB1588, by Sen. Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa and Sen. Jay Paul Gumm, D-Durant, modifies language related to the Oklahoma Brownfields Voluntary Redevelopment Act. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Bingman, Brian (S); Gumm, Jay Paul (S)
  Status: Senate Committee - Laid Over   Status Date: 02/21/2008
  Committee : Energy and Environment (S)

 
SB1596* Paraphrase: SB1596, by Sen. Cliff Branan, R-Oklahoma City, increases the homestead exemption to $2,500 for tax years beginning after Jan. 1, 2009. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Branan, Cliff (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1602* Paraphrase: SB1602, by Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid, appropriates $300,000 to the Insurance Department to hire three new full-time employees in the agency's Real Estate Appraiser Division. (Appropriation Bill, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 09/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Anderson, Patrick (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1603* Paraphrase: SB1603, by Sen. Joe Sweeden, D-Pawhuska and Rep. Terry Ingmire, R-Stillwater, directs the Real Estate Appraiser Board to assign a qualified supervisory appraiser to newly a certified trainee appraiser. (Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Sweeden, Joe (S); Ingmire, Terry (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/13/2008

 
SB1615* Paraphrase: SB1615, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, clarifies language related to the extinguishments of a servitude. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Crain, Brian (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1617* Paraphrase: SB1617, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, clarifies language related to the Oklahoma Housing Authorities Act. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Crain, Brian (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1632* Paraphrase: SB1632, by Sen. Mike Schulz, R-Altus, exempts from the definition of blighted areas those areas devoted primarily to farming, ranching and forestry. The bill also requires any public entity that exercises eminent domain under the Neighborhood Redevelopment Act or the Local Development Act to provide relocation assistance and follow procedures equal to those in the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act of 1970, regardless of whether the project is subject to that act. The measure states that the Local Development shall not be construed to grant a public entity the power of eminent domain or authorize the exercise of that power. The bill also makes minor language changes in the Neighborhood Redevelopment Act, the Local Development Act and the Oklahoma Relocation Assistance Act. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Schulz, Mike (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1662* Paraphrase: SB1662, by Sen. Don Barrington, R-Lawton and Rep. Shane Jett, R-Tecumseh, allows incorporated cities and towns to permit landowners of agricultural land located within the city to burn debris originating from their property following a flood or other natural disaster. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 01/01/2009    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Barrington, Don (S); Jett, Shane (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 05/02/2008

 
SB1672* Paraphrase: SB1672, by Sen. Kenneth Corn, D-Poteau and Rep. Rex Duncan, R-Sand Springs, prohibits the use of any electrical stun gun, tear gas weapon, mace, tear gas, pepper mace or any similar agent against another person knowing the other person to be a peace officer, corrections officer, probation or parole officer, firefighter or an emergency medical technician or paramedic acting in the course of official duty. The bill makes such actions a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Department of Corrections for up to 10 years or in a county jail for a term of up to one year. The bill also expands the Oklahoma Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to include the use of any real property or structures to commit actions which result in a felony conviction. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Emergency Measure, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Principal Authors: Corn, Kenneth (S); Duncan, Rex (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 06/04/2008

 
SB1715* Paraphrase: SB1715, by Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Bixby, eliminates the estate tax effective Jan. 1, 2009. The bill also repeals existing statutes concerning the calculation of the estate tax. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Mazzei, Mike (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1720* Paraphrase: SB1720, by Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond, limits the exercise of eminent domain with respect to the furnishing of electricity to only those companies defined by state law as public utilities. (Emergency Measure, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: / /    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Jolley, Clark (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1728* Paraphrase: SB1728, by Sen. Roger Ballenger, D-Okmulgee and Sen. Don Barrington, R-Lawton, creates the Clandestine Drug Laboratories Remediation Act. The bill establishes requirements for law enforcement agencies to notify property owners where methamphetamine was being manufactured. The bill also creates requirements and standards for remediation of property where methamphetamine was being manufactured. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Ballenger, Roger (S); Barrington, Don (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1733* Paraphrase: SB1733, by Sen. John Sparks, D-Norman, increases minimum fines for trespassing on private farm, ranch or forestry land and prohibits hunting or fishing on those lands without express permission. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Sparks, John (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1770* Paraphrase: SB1770, by Sen. Richard C. Lerblance, D-Hartshorne and Rep. Gary Banz, R-Midwest City, authorizes the county treasurer to, when taxes are a lien upon real property and are past due, advertise and sell such real estate and all other delinquent taxes, special assessments and costs at prescribed tax resale. (Emergency Measure)

 

  Effective Date: 04/24/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Lerblance, Richard C. (S); Banz, Gary (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 04/24/2008

 
SB1775* Paraphrase: SB1775, by Sen. Roger Ballenger, D-Okmulgee, clarifies language related to licenses and reinstatement procedures. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Ballenger, Roger (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1781* Paraphrase: SB1781, by Sen. Debbe Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City, clarifies language related to licenses and reinstatement procedures. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Leftwich, Debbe (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1782* Paraphrase: SB1782, by Sen. Debbe Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City, modifies language related to licenses and reinstatement procedures. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Leftwich, Debbe (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1783* Paraphrase: SB1783, by Sen. Debbe Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City, clarifies language related to the Construction Industries Board and the Department of Health. The bill authorizes the board to regulate home inspectors under the Home Inspection Licensing Act. (Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Leftwich, Debbe (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 03/13/2008

 
SB1788* Paraphrase: SB1788, by Sen. Harry Coates, R-Seminole, clarifies language related to licenses and reinstatement procedures. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Coates, Harry (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1852* Paraphrase: SB1852, by Sen. Richard C. Lerblance, D-Hartshorne, adds definitions to the Uniform Arbitration Act for "consumer" and "consumer arbitration agreement." The bill also states that a consumer arbitration agreement is void and unenforceable except to the extent allowed by federal law. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Lerblance, Richard C. (S)
  Status: Senate Committee - Do Pass Failed   Status Date: 02/12/2008
  Committee : Judiciary (S)

 
SB1867* Paraphrase: SB1867, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, authorizes any county with a population of more than 400,000 to levy a fee on mortgage instruments by which reality is sold. Monies from that fee shall be placed into a new fund called the County Mental Health, Substance Abuse or Homeless Services Fund. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Crain, Brian (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1920* Paraphrase: SB1920, by Sen. Mike Schulz, R-Altus, modifies list of people who may enter land under certain circumstances and modifies penalties related to trespassing. The bill prohibits hunting or fishing without permission on land that is primarily devoted to farming, ranching or forestry. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Schulz, Mike (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1924* Paraphrase: SB1924, by Sen. Tom Adelson, D-Tulsa, modifies language relating to estates in real property. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Adelson, Tom (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1926* Paraphrase: SB1926, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa and Rep. Susan Winchester, R-Chickasha, modifies language related to the Mortgage Broker Advisory Committee. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Crain, Brian (S); Winchester, Susan (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 05/20/2008

 
SB1927* Paraphrase: SB1927, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa and Rep. Susan Winchester, R-Chickasha, sets a specific educational requirement for certain licensees under the Mortgage Broker Licensure Act. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Crain, Brian (S); Winchester, Susan (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 05/20/2008

 
SB1928* Paraphrase: SB1928, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa and Rep. Susan Winchester, R-Chickasha, modifies certain continuing education requirements for licensees under the Mortgage Broker Licensure Act. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Committee Substitute)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Crain, Brian (S); Winchester, Susan (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 05/20/2008

 
SB1929* Paraphrase: SB1929, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa and Rep. Susan Winchester, R-Chickasha, adds a governor appointee to the Commission on Consumer Credit, bringing its total membership to 10 and setting certain requirements to serve. (Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Crain, Brian (S); Winchester, Susan (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/10/2008

 
SB1949* Paraphrase: SB1949, by Sen. Patrick Anderson, R-Enid, modifies language related to estates of real property. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Monitor
  Principal Authors: Anderson, Patrick (S)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 02/21/2008

 
SB1953* Paraphrase: SB1953, by Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Bixby, Sen. Jim Wilson, D-Tahlequah, and Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, specifies tax assessment for residential real property divided by a taxing jurisdiction line and repealing Title 68, Section 2817 of Oklahoma Statutes referring to taxable personal property and real property. (Amended by House, Amended by Senate, Stricken Title, Emergency Measure, Stricken enacting clause, Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 07/01/2008    Emergency: Yes
  Position: Support
  Principal Authors: Mazzei, Mike (S); Wilson, Jim (S); Terrill, Randy (H)
  Status: Failed Deadline   Status Date: 04/24/2008

 
SB1975* Paraphrase: SB1975, by Sen. Kenneth Corn, D-Poteau and Rep. Neil Brannon, D-Arkoma, modifies language related to abstracting and specifies uses of instruments of record under the Oklahoma Abstractors Law. (Amended by Senate)

 

  Effective Date: 11/01/2008    Emergency: No
  Position: Oppose
  Principal Authors: Corn, Kenneth (S); Brannon, Neil (H)
  Status: Governor Action - Signed   Status Date: 04/24/2008

 
SB2009* Paraphrase: SB2009, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, creates the Family Home Transfer Act, which procedures for certain real estate transfers. (Dormant)

 

  Effective Date: 1