Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-99.14 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-99.14
Project work standards – Eligible expenses – Oversight
Status: in_force

A. Before an applicant may spend any monies awarded by the

Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission for

an historic capitol building project, the Commission shall adopt

minimum standards for the description of project work in cooperation

with the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Officer at the Oklahoma

Historical Society.

1. An applicant that receives a grant for the preservation or

rehabilitation of an historic capitol building pursuant to the

Oklahoma Historic Capitols Preservation Program must use the United

States Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation for work

on the project.

2. An applicant that receives a grant for the preservation or

rehabilitation of an historic capitol building pursuant to the

program may use the money only for eligible preservation and

rehabilitation expenses that the Commission in cooperation with the

Oklahoma Historic Preservation Officer at the Oklahoma Historical

Society prescribes by rule. Eligible expenses may include, but are

not limited to:

a. structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing

systems and weather protection and emergency public

safety issues not covered by insurance,

b. code and environmental compliance, including, but not

limited to, complying with the federal Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1990 and its subsequent amendments

and other federal or state laws relating to

accessibility standards, hazardous materials

mitigation rules and other similar concerns,

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c. replication of a missing architectural feature,

d. removal of an inappropriate addition or modification,

and

e. rehabilitation of a courtroom or other significant

public space in a functional and historically

appropriate manner.

B. The Commission in cooperation with the Oklahoma Historic

Preservation Officer at the Oklahoma Historical Society by rule

shall provide for oversight procedures on a project. These rules

shall provide for reasonable inspections by the Oklahoma Historic

Preservation Officer or staff assigned by the Officer to inspect

projects and periodic reports by an applicant on the progress of a

project.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-217 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-217
Vezey Veterans Complex
Status: in_force

The new Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs building shall

be named the "Vezey Veterans Complex" in memory of the late Edward

Earl Vezey, Jr., and the four hundred twenty-nine persons who gave

the ultimate sacrifice on the state's namesake, the U.S.S. Oklahoma,

on December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-402 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-402
State Capitol Arch Maintenance Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund

for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to be

designated the “State Capitol Arch Maintenance Revolving Fund”. The

fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year

limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Office

of Management and Enterprise Services from appropriations,

donations, gifts and bequests by individuals, corporations,

organizations, associations and foundations provided for the purpose

of maintenance of the State Capitol Arch. All monies accruing to

the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted

and expended by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for

the purpose provided for in this section. Expenditures from the

fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer

against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the

Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and

payment.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-168.1 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-168.1
Payment for lands acquired by other state agencies -
Status: in_force

Conveyance of title.

The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority may pay to any state

agency that has acquired any of the lands described in Section 168

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of this title, the cost of such acquisition from bond proceeds; and

title to such land, and to any other land that shall have been

acquired by a state agency for use by the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority, shall be conveyed by the Office of Public

Affairs to the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority. Provided,

that the following described tract of land shall be used by the

Office of Public Affairs as a site for the building to be

constructed from the State of Oklahoma Institutional Building Bonds

of 1965 Fund for the use of the Oklahoma State Library:

A tract of land containing approximately four (4) acres in

Oklahoma City, bounded on the north by Northeast Eighteenth

Street, on the west by Walnut Avenue, on the south by property

owned by the City of Oklahoma City, and on the east by a line

580 feet east of and parallel to the center line of Walnut

Avenue.

Any amount received by a state agency pursuant to the provisions of

this section shall be used to reimburse the fund or funds from which

payment for the land was originally made. Any amount received by

the Office of Public Affairs may be used by the Office of Public

Affairs for remodeling and renovating the State Capitol, including

equipment.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-83.8 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-83.8
Permit for improvement or change of use
Status: in_force

After the adoption of said master comprehensive plan and of any

zoning regulations promulgated by said Commission, no improvement of

any nature shall be commenced within said District, nor shall the

use of any land be changed therein, without a permit issued by the

Director of said Commission.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-172 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-172
Interest rate on bonds
Status: in_force

The interest rate on the bonds issued under Sections 168 through

172 of this title shall not exceed seven and one-half percent (7

1/2%) per annum.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-188A — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-188A
Long-Range Capital Planning Commission — Plans and
Status: in_force

authorizations.

A. The Long-Range Capital Planning Commission shall develop

plans and adopt authorizations directing the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority on the utilization of Oklahoma Capital Assets

Maintenance and Protection Fund monies.

B. 1. The Commission shall develop and adopt the following

five-year plans to provide for allocations and expenditures of the

Oklahoma Capital Assets Maintenance and Protection Fund as follows:

a. the OCAMP Higher Education Five-year Plan, for the

maintaining and repairing of state-owned properties

and buildings of public institutions of higher

learning,

b. the OCAMP Tourism and Recreation Five-year Plan, for

the maintaining and repairing of properties and

buildings of state parks operated by the Oklahoma

Tourism and Recreation Department, and

c. the OCAMP State Five-year Plan, for the maintaining

and repairing of all state-owned properties and

buildings.

2. For fiscal year 2026, the Commission shall allocate Oklahoma

Capital Assets Maintenance and Protection Fund monies to such five-

year plans in the following proportions:

a. the OCAMP Higher Education Five-year Plan shall be

allocated forty-five percent (45%) of such monies for

the following:

(1) twenty percent (20%) of those monies allocated

shall be for four-year colleges and universities

receiving a Research Colleges and Universities

designation from the Carnegie Classification of

Institutions of Higher Education to be further

allocated as follows:

(a) fifty percent (50%) for those colleges and

universities defined as a historically black

college or university pursuant to the

federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as

amended, and

(b) fifty percent (50%) of those monies

allocated shall be for other colleges and

universities,

(2) thirty-five percent (35%) of those monies

allocated shall be for two-year institutions of

higher education within The Oklahoma State System

of Higher Education, and

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(3) forty-five percent (45%) of those monies

allocated shall be for all 4-year colleges and

universities except the University of Oklahoma

located in Norman, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State

University located in Stillwater, Oklahoma,

b. the OCAMP Tourism and Recreation Five-year Plan shall

be allocated ten percent (10%) of such monies, and

c. the OCAMP State Five-year Plan shall be allocated

forty-five percent (45%) of such monies.

C. The Commission shall update each five-year plan no less

often than biennially. Upon the adoption of such plans and upon

each update to such plans, a report detailing such plans shall be

submitted by electronic means to the Governor, the President Pro

Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of

Representatives.

D. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services, with the

advice and assistance of the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority,

shall provide staffing for the Commission and other such assistance

as the Commission may require.

E. The Commission may direct the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement

Authority to allocate, budget, and expend, either directly or under

the terms of memoranda of understanding lawfully entered into with

other state entities, monies from the Oklahoma Capital Assets

Maintenance and Protection Fund on any project or item that has been

included in an applicable five-year plan authorized under the

provisions of the Oklahoma Capital Assets Maintenance and Protection

Act for no less than one (1) year.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-381 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-381
Financing authority for acquisition of property,
Status: in_force

construction, and repair of Oklahoma National Guard Museum.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to issue

obligations to acquire real property, together with improvements

located thereon, and to acquire personal property, to develop and

construct buildings, parking facilities and other improvements to

real property, to provide funding for repairs, planning, staging,

refurbishments, and for funding of construction of a new Oklahoma

National Guard Museum in a total amount necessary to generate Forty-

five Million Dollars ($45,000,000.00) in project funds with debt

retirement payments to be made as provided in this section.

B. The Authority may hold title to the real and personal

property and improvements until such time as any obligations issued

for this purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the real

property and improvements and the tangible personal property the

acquisition of which or improvement or refurbishment of which is

authorized by subsection A and subsection J of this section to the

Oklahoma Military Department. Upon final redemption or defeasance

of the obligations created pursuant to this section, title to the

real and personal property and improvements shall be transferred

from the Authority to the Oklahoma Military Department.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

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property and making the repairs, planning, staging, refurbishments

and improvements to real and personal property, and for the purpose

authorized in subsection D of this section, the Authority is hereby

authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues

to be derived from the leasing of such real and personal property,

parking facilities and improvements and, in anticipation of the

collection of such income and revenues, to issue negotiable

obligations in a total amount necessary to generate Forty-five

Million Dollars ($45,000,000.00) in project funds, whether issued in

one or more series. The Authority is authorized to capitalize

interest on the obligations issued pursuant to the authority granted

by this section for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the

date of issuance. Excluding any capitalized interest period, it is

the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the Oklahoma

Military Department sufficient monies to make rental payments for

the purposes of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this

section. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by this subsection, the Authority shall provide

for the payment of professional fees and associated costs related to

the projects authorized in this act.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than twenty-five (25) years

from the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

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H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

I. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Sections 151 through 186 of Title 73

of the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.

J. To the extent net proceeds from the issuance of obligations

authorized by this section are in excess of authorized or required

expenditures for the projects as described by subsection A of this

section, the balance of such net proceeds shall be utilized for the

acquisition and improvements to real property to be used by the

Oklahoma Military Department for a joint operations center.

K. Unless at least fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds

authorized by the provisions of this section have been obtained by

sale of obligations by the Authority within three (3) years from the

effective date of this act, the provisions of this section shall

cease to have the force or effect of law with respect to any further

issuance of obligations by the Authority otherwise authorized by

this section. The provisions of this subsection shall not be

construed to limit the liability of the Authority with respect to

obligations issued pursuant to this section if the obligations were

issued prior to the termination of the remaining issuing capacity

nor shall the provisions of this subsection be construed in any way

to impair rights of any person or entity which has purchased any

obligations of the Authority pursuant to the provisions of this

section which were authorized at the time of such purchase.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-168.10 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-168.10
Acquisition of property for Oklahoma Tourism and
Status: in_force

Recreation Department office space - Issuance of obligations.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

acquire real property, together with improvements located thereon,

and personal property for purposes of providing office space to the

Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. The Authority may hold

title to the real property and improvements until such time as any

obligations issued for this purpose are retired or defeased and may

lease the real property and improvements to the Oklahoma Tourism and

Recreation Commission. Upon final redemption or defeasance of the

obligations created pursuant to this section, title to the real

property and improvements shall be transferred from the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation

Commission.

B. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition of the

real property and improvements and personal property authorized in

subsection A of this section, and for the purpose authorized in

subsection C of this section, the Authority is hereby authorized to

borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues to be derived

from the leasing of such real property and improvements and, in

anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue

negotiable obligations in an amount not to exceed Nine Million

Dollars ($9,000,000.00). The Authority is authorized to capitalize

interest on the obligations issued pursuant to the authority granted

by this section for a period of not to exceed two (2) years from the

date of issuance. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, and

subsequent fiscal years, it is the intent of the Legislature to

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appropriate to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purposes of

retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section. The

costs for acquisition of the real property and improvements and

personal property authorized in subsection A of this section shall

not exceed Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000.00).

C. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection B of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

professional fees and associated costs approved by the Oklahoma

Tourism and Recreation Commission.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject toOklahoma Statutes - Title 73. State Capital and Capitol Building Page 3rity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-332 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-332
Renovation of the Wiley Post Historical Building -
Status: in_force

Funding.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to issue

obligations to provide funding for repairs, refurbishments and

improvements to real and personal property and for funding for

completion of renovation of the Wiley Post Historical Building for

occupancy by the appellate courts with debt retirement payments to

be made as provided herein.

B. The Authority may hold title to the real and personal

property and improvements until such time as any obligations issued

for this purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the real

property and improvements to the state appellate courts. Upon final

redemption or defeasance of the obligations created pursuant to this

section, title to the real and personal property and improvements

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shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority

to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

property and making the repairs, refurbishments, and improvements to

real and personal property, and providing funding for the project

authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the purpose

authorized in subsection D of this section, the Authority is hereby

authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues

to be derived from the leasing of such real and personal property

and improvements, and in anticipation of the collection of such

income and revenues, to issue notes, bonds or other evidences of

obligation in an amount necessary to generate net proceeds of

Thirty-two Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars

($32,650,000.00) after providing for the costs of issuance, credit

enhancement, reserves and other expenses related to the financing.

Net proceeds of the financing will be deposited into a construction

fund to provide for the financing of the project described in

subsection A of this section. Earnings that result from the

investment of the construction fund may be used for the project

authorized in subjection A of this section or for other legal

purposes approved by the Authority, whether issued in one or more

series. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the

Oklahoma Supreme Court sufficient monies to make rental payments for

the purposes of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this

section. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by this subsection, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of professional

fees and associated costs related to the projects authorized in

subsection A of this section.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

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maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

I. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of this title

shall apply to this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-304.2 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-304.2
American Indian Cultural Center and Museum – Continuing
Status: in_force

construction – Issuance of obligations.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, and

under the conditions herein expressed, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority (OCIA) is authorized to issue additional

obligations to provide funding for improvements to real and personal

property and for funding of further construction, improvements,

development and enhancement of the American Indian Cultural Center

and Museum (AICCM), to include personal property and exhibits with

debt retirement payments to be made as provided herein; provided,

however, that such obligations shall not be issued until the

Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES)

has certified that at least Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00), in

accordance with the requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection B of

Section 1226.19 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, has been

deposited in the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum

Completion Fund created by Section 1226.20 of Title 74 of the

Oklahoma Statutes.

B. The obligations authorized under this section shall be

repaid from lease payments to be made by the Native American

Cultural and Educational Authority (Authority) until its termination

and thereafter by the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum

Trust Authority (AICCMTA) created by Section 1226.21 of Title 74 of

the Oklahoma Statutes or another designated state agency for deposit

to the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum Postcompletion

Revolving Fund created by Section 1226.22 of Title 74 of the

Oklahoma Statutes, it being the express intent of the Legislature to

appropriate funds to such agencies in sufficient amount to make

lease payments which will provide for the repayment of such

obligations.

C. The obligations authorized under this section to provide

additional funding for the AICCM may be issued by OCIA, in one or

more series, in an aggregate amount sufficient to generate net

proceeds of Twenty-five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) after

providing for costs of issuance, credit enhancement, reserves and

other associated expenses related to the financing. Net proceeds of

the financing will be deposited into a construction fund to provide

for the construction and acquisition of improvements described

herein. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the

Authority or, after its termination pursuant to Section 1226.2 of

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Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, to the AICCMTA or another

designated state agency for deposit to the American Indian Cultural

Center and Museum Postcompletion Revolving Fund, sufficient monies

to make payments for the purposes of retiring the obligations

created pursuant to this section. To the extent funds are available

from the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by this section, OCIA

shall provide for the payment of professional fees and associated

costs related to the projects authorized in subsection A of this

section.

D. OCIA is authorized to hire bond counsel, special tax

counsel, financial consultants and such other professionals as it

may deem necessary to provide for the efficient sale of the

obligations and may utilize a portion of the proceeds of any

borrowing to create such reserves as may be deemed necessary and to

pay costs associated with the issuance and administration of such

obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by OCIA, and in

such form and at such prices as may be authorized by OCIA. OCIA may

enter into agreements with such credit enhancers and liquidity

providers as may be determined necessary to efficiently market the

obligations. The obligations may mature and have such provisions

for redemption as shall be determined by OCIA, but in no event shall

the final maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30)

years from the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by OCIA.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. OCIA may direct the investment of all monies in any funds or

accounts created in connection with the offering of the obligations

authorized under this section. Such investments shall be made in a

manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the State

Treasurer. OCIA may place additional restrictions on the investment

of such monies if necessary to enhance the marketability of the

obligations.

I. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of this title

shall apply to this section.

J. The bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this

section shall not at any time be deemed to constitute a debt of the

state or of any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the

faith and credit of the state or of any such political subdivision.

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Such bonds or other obligations shall contain on the face thereof a

statement that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of

the state or any political subdivision thereof is pledged, or may

hereafter be pledged, to the payment of the principal of or the

interest on such bonds.

K. The requirements for issuance of the additional obligations

described by this section shall be deemed to have been fully

satisfied by actions which include certification by the Director of

the Office of Management and Enterprise Services that at least Ten

Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) has been deposited in the American

Indian Cultural Center and Museum Completion Fund, in accordance

with the requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection B of Section

1226.19 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-350.2 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-350.2
Financing authority for state highway and bridge assets
Status: in_force

— 2024.

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A. Subject to the limitations with respect to the authorized

date of issuance provided by this subsection, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority is authorized to issue notes, bonds, or other

evidences of obligation, and to execute federal loans with the

United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the

Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (codified

as 23 U.S.C., Sections 601 through 609), in an amount necessary to

generate net proceeds not to exceed the amount of Five Hundred

Million Dollars ($500,000,000.00), no earlier than July 1, 2024,

after providing for costs of issuance, credit enhancement, reserves,

capitalized interest and other associated expenses related to

financing. The principal amount of any note, bond, or other

evidence of obligation issued to the United States Department of

Transportation in connection with any federal loan authorized

hereunder may be increased following the disbursement of loan

proceeds by the amount of interest that may be capitalized and added

to principal in accordance with the terms of the federal loan

agreement.

B. Net proceeds of the financing shall be deposited into a

construction fund to provide for the financing of the acquisition of

real property, together with improvements located thereon, and

personal property, to construct, maintain and improve those state

highway and state bridge assets identified as follows:

1. The bridge on U.S. Highway 70 over Lake Texoma in Marshall

and Bryan Counties;

2. U.S. Highway 81 realignment in Grady County near Chickasha;

3. Interstate 35 in Cleveland, McClain, Garvin, Murray, Carter

and Love Counties.

C. The Transportation Commission or the Department of

Transportation shall use the proceeds for projects described in

subsection B of this section in order to facilitate the completion

of the enumerated projects, giving consideration to the ability to

match federal funding and such other factors as the Transportation

Commission or the Department of Transportation shall deem fiscally

prudent.

D. Earnings that result from the investment of the construction

fund may be used for the projects authorized in this section or for

other legal purposes approved by the Authority.

E. The Authority and the Transportation Commission or the

Department of Transportation are authorized to enter into such

agreements as may be necessary to authorize the Authority to hold

title to the real and personal property and improvements until any

obligation issued for the purpose set forth in subsection B of this

section are retired or defeased. The Authority may lease the real

property and improvements to the Transportation Commission or the

Department of Transportation for the purposes authorized by this

section. Upon final redemption of defeasance of the obligations

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created pursuant to this section, title to the real and personal

property and improvements shall be transferred from the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority to the Transportation Commission or

the Department of Transportation.

F. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

property and making the repairs, refurbishments, and improvements to

real and personal property, and providing funding for the projects

authorized in this section, and for the purpose authorized in

subsection H of this section, the Authority is hereby authorized to

borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues to be derived

from the leasing of such real and personal property and improvements

and, in anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues,

to issue negotiable obligations in one or more series.

G. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the

Department of Transportation sufficient monies to make rental

payments for the purposes of retiring the obligations created

pursuant to this section.

H. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection A of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of the

professional fees and associated costs related to the projects

authorized in this section.

I. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations or the issuance of obligations

to the United States Department of Transportation in connection with

federal loans, as described in subsection A of this section, and may

utilize a portion of the proceeds of any borrowing to create such

reserves as may be deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with

the issuance and administration of such obligations.

J. The bond indenture or other instrument pursuant to which the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority becomes obligated for the

repayment of principal and interest of the proceeds from the sale of

obligations or the execution of a loan with the United States

Department of Transportation authorized in subsection A of this

section shall provide that all obligations are to be repaid from the

source of revenue specified in this section. Such bond indenture or

other instrument may provide for the pledge of such revenue and the

associated funds and accounts established thereunder as security for

paying such obligations.

K. The bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this

section shall not at any time be deemed to constitute a debt of the

state or any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the faith

and credit of the state or any such political subdivision.

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L. Such bonds or other obligations shall contain on the face

thereof a statement that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing

power of the state or any political subdivision thereof is pledged,

or may thereafter be pledged, to the payment of the principal of or

the interest on such bonds or other obligations.

M. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive, negotiated sale or directly placed with the

United States Department of Transportation as determined by the

Authority and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers to market the obligations

efficiently. The obligations may mature and have such provisions

for redemption as shall be determined by the Authority, but in no

event shall the final maturity of such obligations occur later than

thirty (30) years from the first principal maturity date.

N. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for this

section may be utilized as partial payment of the annual debt

service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

O. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

P. Obligations authorized under this section shall have an

initial execution no later than five (5) years from the effective

date of this act. If no obligations have been issued by the end of

such five-year period, the authorization provided by this section

shall be null and void. Provided that an issuance of a portion of

the obligations authorized in subsection A of this section during

such five-year period shall satisfy the issuance requirement of this

subsection.

Q. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies, if necessary, to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

R. Insofar as they are not in conflict with provisions of this

section, Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes

shall apply to this section. The Legislature intends that the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority shall have the same powers to

require the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to use and occupy

the capital improvements and real property financed by the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority, and to pay rent for such use and

occupancy, as the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority has under

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paragraph 3 of Section 161 and Section 163 of Title 73 of the

Oklahoma Statutes with respect to buildings.

S. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority may initiate

proceedings for purposes of validating the obligations authorized

pursuant to the provision of this section according to the

provisions of Section 14.1 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes not

later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the effective date of

this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-185 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-185
Capitol Improvement Authority - Improvements and
Status: in_force

facilities under Department of Corrections.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

construct improvements and facilities upon property under the

control of the Department of Corrections suitable for use as a

district probation and parole office.

B. Prior to the construction of the facilities, the State Board

of Corrections shall approve the site for such facility.

C. The Authority may hold title to the personal property and

improvements until such time as any obligations issued for this

purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the personal property

and improvements to the Department of Corrections. Upon final

redemption or defeasance of the obligations created pursuant to this

section, title to the personal property and improvements shall be

transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to the

Department of Corrections.

D. For the purpose of paying the costs of the improvements and

facilities authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the

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purpose authorized in subsection E of this section, the Authority is

hereby authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and

revenues to be derived from the leasing of such facility and, in

anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue

negotiable obligations in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred

Thirty Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00). It is the intent of the

Legislature to appropriate to the Department of Corrections

sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purposes of

retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section.

E. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection D of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

professional fees and associated costs approved by the Department of

Corrections. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority shall use

the resources of the Oklahoma State Bond Advisor, the Attorney

General and the State Treasurer in order to evaluate the costs and

expenses associated with the issuance of its obligations and shall

use such information as may be required to reduce the costs

associated with the issuance of the obligations.

F. The Authority may issue obligations in conjunction with

other issues of the Authority. The Authority is authorized to hire

bond counsel, financial consultants, and such other professionals as

it may deem necessary to provide for the efficient sale of the

obligations and may utilize a portion of the proceeds of any

borrowing to create such reserves as may be deemed necessary and to

pay costs associated with the issuance and administration of such

obligations.

G. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date. The State Treasurer shall be

authorized to purchase the obligations as an investment of public

funds under the State Treasurer's control.

H. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

I. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

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J. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-302.1 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-302.1
Completion of Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture -
Status: in_force

Issuance of obligations.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to issue

obligations to acquire real property, together with improvements

located thereon, and personal property, to construct buildings,

parking facilities and other improvements to real property, and to

provide funding for repairs, planning, staging, refurbishments, and

improvements to real and personal property, and for funding for

construction of the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture for the

Oklahoma Historical Society in a total amount necessary to generate

Twenty-five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) in project funds with

debt retirement payments to be made as provided in this section.

B. The Authority may hold title to the real and personal

property and improvements until such time as any obligations issued

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for this purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the real

property and improvements to the Oklahoma Historical Society. Upon

final redemption or defeasance of the obligations created pursuant

to this section, title to the real and personal property and

improvements shall be transferred from the Authority to the Oklahoma

Historical Society.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

property and making the repairs, planning, staging, refurbishments,

and improvements to real and personal property, and providing

funding for the project authorized in subsection A of this section,

and for the purpose authorized in subsection D of this section, the

Authority is hereby authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the

income and revenues to be derived from the leasing of such real and

personal property, parking facilities, and improvements and, in

anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue

negotiable obligations in a total amount necessary to generate

Twenty-five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) in project funds,

whether issued in one or more series. The Authority is authorized

to capitalize interest on the obligations issued pursuant to the

authority granted by this section for a period not to exceed two (2)

years from the date of issuance. For the fiscal year ending June

30, 2017, and subsequent fiscal years, it is the intent of the

Legislature to appropriate to the Oklahoma Historical Society

sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purposes of

retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section. To the

extent funds are available from the proceeds of the borrowing

authorized by this subsection, the Authority shall provide for the

payment of professional fees and associated costs related to the

projects authorized in subsection A of this section.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

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maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

I. The Legislature expects that the Oklahoma Historical

Society will make the rental payments for the purpose of

retiring the obligations created pursuant to the provisions

of this section from current appropriations received by

the Oklahoma Historical Society.

J. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-346 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-346
Financing Authority for State Capitol Building Projects –
Status: in_force

Authority to issue obligations.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to issue

obligations to acquire real property, together with improvements

located thereon, and personal property to construct improvements to

real property and to provide funding for repairs, refurbishments and

improvements to real and personal property of the State Capitol

Building and associated furniture, fixtures and equipment in a total

amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-five Million Dollars

($125,000,000.00). The funds shall be used for the renovation,

repair and remodeling of the State Capitol Building.

B. The Authority may hold title to the property and

improvements until such time as any obligations issued for this

purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the property and

improvements to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

Upon final redemption or defeasance of the obligations created

pursuant to this section, title to the property and improvements

shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority

to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

C. For the purposes of paying the costs for construction of the

real property and improvements, and providing funding for the

project authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the

purpose authorized in subsection D of this section, the Authority is

hereby authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and

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revenues to be derived from the leasing of such property and

improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such income

and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations in a total amount not

to exceed One Hundred Twenty-five Million Dollars ($125,000,000.00)

whether issued in one or more series. The Authority is authorized

to capitalize interest on the obligations issued pursuant to this

section for a period of not to exceed one (1) year from the date of

issuance. For subsequent fiscal years, it is the intent of the

Legislature to appropriate to the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services sufficient monies to make rental payments for

the purpose of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this

section. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by this subsection, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of professional

fees and associated costs related to the project authorized in

subsection A of this section; provided, that no such fees or costs

may be paid if such payments would jeopardize the tax-advantaged

status of the bonds under federal law.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than twenty (20) years from

the first principal maturity date. The first principal maturity

date for each series of bonds sold under this authorization shall

occur no later than eighteen (18) months from its delivery date. No

bonds shall be delivered prior to July 1, 2018.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

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H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

I. The proceeds from the sale of obligations issued pursuant to

the provisions of this section that are needed for repairs,

refurbishments and improvements to real and personal property of the

State Capitol Building, and associated furniture, fixtures and

equipment for the State Capitol shall be subject to the approval of

the State Capitol Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee created

pursuant to Section 345 of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

J. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-15.1 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-15.1
Management and control of space by Legislature
Status: in_force

A. The Legislature shall have management and control of space

on the ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors

in the State Capitol Building.

B. The space under the management and control of the

Legislature pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be

allotted to the House of Representatives and Senate to be managed

and controlled jointly as follows:

1. The west wing of the basement, excluding existing House of

Representatives space, the Senate entrance and the Election Board;

2. The north wing of the basement;

3. The north wing of the first floor;

4. The south wing of the basement, excluding any entrances;

5. The east wing of the basement, excluding existing Senate

space;

6. The center corridor of the basement;

7. The exterior veranda and the external staircase that

provides access to the veranda on the west side of the Capitol

Building;

8. The center corridor of the first floor, excluding all

existing current Executive Branch, House of Representatives and

Senate space;

9. The south wing of the first floor, excluding any entrances;

10. The center corridor of the second floor, excluding all

existing current Executive Branch, House of Representatives and

Senate space;

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11. The south wing of the second floor;

12. The center corridor of the third floor, excluding all

existing current House of Representatives and Senate space;

13. The center corridor of the fourth floor, excluding all

existing current House of Representatives and Senate space;

14. The center corridor of the fifth floor, excluding all

existing current House of Representatives and Senate space; and

15. The Dome.

C. The space under the management and control of the

Legislature pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be

allotted to the House of Representatives as follows:

1. The west wing of the basement, excluding the entrance,

shared space with the Senate and the Election Board space;

2. The west wing of the first floor;

3. The east entrance of the east wing of the first floor;

4. The west wing of the second floor, excluding the existing

Supreme Court space;

5. The west side of the north wing of the second floor,

excluding existing Senate space;

6. The west wing of the third floor;

7. The west side of the north wing of the third floor,

excluding existing Senate space;

8. The west wing of the fourth floor;

9. The west side of the north wing of the fourth floor;

10. The west side of the south wing of the fourth floor;

11. The west wing of the fifth floor;

12. The west side of the south wing of the fifth floor;

13. The west side of the north wing of the fifth floor,

excluding existing Senate space; and

14. The west wing of the sixth floor.

D. The space under the management and control of the

Legislature pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be

allotted to the Senate as follows:

1. The east wing of the basement, excluding the shared space

with the House of Representatives;

2. The west entrance of the west wing of the basement;

3. The north wing of the second floor, excluding existing House

of Representatives space;

4. The east wing of the third floor;

5. The north wing of the third floor, excluding existing House

of Representatives space;

6. The east wing of the fourth floor;

7. The east side of the north wing of the fourth floor;

8. The east side of the south wing of the fourth floor;

9. The east wing of the fifth floor;

10. The north wing of the fifth floor, excluding existing House

of Representatives space;

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11. The east side of the south wing of the fifth floor; and

12. The east wing of the sixth floor.

E. The space under the management and control of the

Legislature pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be

allotted to the Executive Branch as follows:

1. The east wing of the first floor, excluding the east

entrance; and

2. The east wing of the second floor.

F. Any space not designated in this section shall be under the

management and control of the House of Representatives and the

Senate. Any references to "existing" or "current" space allocations

in subsection A, B, C, D or E of this section shall be defined

pursuant to those certain maps or drawings filed with the Secretary

of State pursuant to the provisions of this section and which were

executed November 16, 2016.

G. The authority of the Legislature to allot space may be

delegated to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker

of the House of Representatives. Any allotment other than as

provided for in this section shall be executed pursuant to a written

agreement signed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

H. Each House of the State Legislature shall have the exclusive

charge of the purchase, use, allotment and disposition of its

respective chambers, committee rooms, fixtures, furniture, supplies

and apparatus, and shall be responsible for the use and preservation

of same.

I. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the

Legislature from allowing agencies of the executive or judicial

departments to use space within the State Capitol Building that is

under its management and control pursuant to a written agreement

signed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of

the House of Representatives.

J. Upon the effective date of this act, and as necessary upon

the completion of construction or renovation projects, the Office of

Management and Enterprise Services shall cause to be created a

comprehensive set of architectural drawings reflecting the physical

layout of the Capitol spaces allocated to the Legislature pursuant

to this section. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the

Speaker of the House of Representatives shall review and certify the

architectural drawings created pursuant to this subsection. The

certification required by this subsection shall be accomplished by

the signature of each such officer upon the face of the drawings.

Upon certification, such architectural drawings shall become the

official record of the spaces allocated to the Legislature within

the State Capitol Building. The Secretary of State shall attest the

signatures required by this subsection and the signed and attested

architectural drawings shall be deposited with the State Archivist,

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as defined in Section 204 of Title 67 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The

State Archivist shall hold the signed and attested architectural

drawings as an official record of the State of Oklahoma. The Office

of Management and Enterprise Services shall provide two copies of

the signed and attested architectural drawings to the Secretary of

the Senate and two copies to the Clerk of the House of

Representatives.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-152 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-152
Authority created - Membership - Officers - Quorum - Bond
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic to be

known as the "Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority" and by that

name the Authority may sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded.

The Authority is hereby constituted an instrumentality of the state

and the exercise by the Authority of the powers conferred by

Sections 151 through 214 of this title, in the construction,

equipping, operation, and maintenance of the state building or

buildings hereinafter referred to as the "building", and in the

construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of the highway

infrastructure in this state, shall be deemed and shall be held to

be an essential governmental function of the state.

B. The Authority shall consist of eight (8) members, including

the Governor of the state, who shall be Chairman of the Authority,

the State Treasurer, the Lieutenant Governor, who shall be Vice

Chairman of the Authority, the Director of Central Services, the

Director of Human Services, the Secretary-Member of the Oklahoma Tax

Commission, the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and

Recreation, and the Director of Oklahoma Department of

Transportation.

C. The Authority shall elect one of its members as Secretary.

Four members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum and the vote

of four members shall be necessary for any action taken by the

Authority. No vacancy in the membership of the Authority shall

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impair the rights of a quorum to exercise and perform all of the

rights and duties of the Authority. The members of the Authority

shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but each

member shall be reimbursed for actual expenses necessarily incurred

in the performance of official duties.

D. Before the issuance of any revenue bonds pursuant to the

provisions of Sections 151 through 214 of this title, each member of

the Authority shall execute a surety bond in the sum of Twenty-five

Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), each such bond to be conditioned upon

the faithful performance of the duties of the office, as such

member, to be executed by a surety company authorized to transact

business in the State of Oklahoma, as surety, and to be approved by

the Governor and filed in the office of the Secretary of State.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-153 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-153
Acquisition of land and erection of buildings - Negotiable
Status: in_force

bonds.

(a) The Authority is hereby authorized to acquire land for and

to erect, equip, operate and maintain a building or buildings for

the use of state and/or federal agencies and departments at any

place or location within the State of Oklahoma, the place of

erection to be selected by the Authority. Provided, however, that

the place of erection to be selected by the Authority within the

Capitol Improvement and Zoning District as defined by law and

approved by the Capitol Improvement and Zoning Commission shall be

in compliance with statutory designations as may be provided in this

article. Provided further that in fulfilling the purpose of this

act in acquiring land for the erection, equipping, operation and

maintenance of any facilities, building or buildings at a location

other than within the Capitol Improvement and Zoning District the

Authority is hereby specifically empowered to:

(1) For the purpose of paying the costs thereof the Authority is

hereby authorized to borrow money on the credit of the income and

revenues to be derived from the operation of said building and, in

anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue

negotiable bonds as may, in the opinion of the Authority, be

necessary for such purposes, and to provide for the payment of such

bonds and the rights of the holders thereof, as hereinafter

provided. Said bonds may be issued in one or more series, may be

sold in such manner and at such price or prices, may bear such date

or dates, may mature at such time or times, not to exceed thirty

(30) years from their date, may be in such denomination or

denominations, may be in such form either coupon or registered, may

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carry such registration or conversion privileges, may be executed in

such manner, may be payable in such medium of payments, at such

place or places, may be subject to such terms of redemption, with or

without premium, and may bear such rate or rates of interest not in

excess of seven and one-half percent (7 1/2%) per annum, and shall

be subject to such call for redemption as may be provided by

resolution or resolutions to be adopted by the Authority. Such

bonds shall have all of the qualities and incidents of negotiable

paper; and the bonds and the interest earned on said bonds shall not

be subject to taxation by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

(2) The Authority may issue bonds hereunder for the purpose of

refunding any obligation of the Authority payable from the revenues

of said building, or may authorize and deliver a single issue of

bonds hereunder for the purpose in part of refunding obligations of

the Authority payable from the revenues derived from said building

and in part for the making, equipping and furnishing of additions,

improvements and extensions thereto or for an additional building or

buildings. Where bonds are issued under this paragraph solely for

refunding purposes, such bonds may either be sold as above provided

or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. If sold,

the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations

refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof. Nothing

herein contained shall be construed to authorize the refunding of

any outstanding obligations which are not either maturing, callable

for redemption under their terms, or voluntarily surrendered by

their holders for cancellation, unless the Authority covenants that

sufficient funds to pay all remaining interest and principal

payments of the outstanding obligations when due will be placed in

escrow for such purpose at the place or places where said bonds are

payable. All bonds issued under this paragraph shall in all

respects be authorized, issued and secured in the manner provided

for other bonds issued under this act, and shall have all the

attributes of such bonds. The Authority may provide any such

refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues

pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded

thereby.

(3) The bonds issued hereunder shall not be an indebtedness of

the State of Oklahoma or of the Authority herein, but shall be

special obligations payable solely from the rents and revenues to be

derived from the operation of the building, and the Authority is

authorized and directed to pledge all or any part of such revenues

to the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, the operation

and maintenance of the building, and to create a reserve for such

purposes.

(4) The State Treasurer of the State of Oklahoma is hereby

authorized to purchase from the Authority at private sale all or any

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part of said bonds, or interim bonds, as an investment of the public

monies in his possession. It shall be the responsibility of the

State Treasurer to invest only that portion of such public monies as

it deems to be more than sufficient to meet current expenditures

payable from public monies. The State Treasurer is authorized to

buy and the Authority is authorized and required to sell to the

State Treasurer at private sale, as provided in this section, so

many of the bonds authorized by this act as may be safely purchased

for investment of public monies by the State Treasurer without

handicapping the State of Oklahoma in promptly meeting its

obligations. In the event of such sale or sales, the Authority

shall determine and fix the rate of interest the bonds so sold shall

bear.

(5) In the event any or all of the bonds are sold to the State

Treasurer under the provisions of subparagraph (4) hereof and

thereafter the uninvested cash on hand and in solvent banks falls

short of demand orders on the State Treasury, it shall be the duty

of the State Treasurer to sell such part or all of the bonds as are

necessary to be converted into cash to meet such demands.

(b) For the purpose of paying the costs thereof the Authority is

hereby authorized to borrow money on the credit of the income and

revenues to be derived from the operation of said building and, in

anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue

negotiable bonds not to exceed the sum of Ten Million Dollars

($10,000,000.00) as may, in the opinion of the Authority, be

necessary for such purposes, and is authorized to provide for the

payment of such bonds and the rights of the holders thereof, as

hereinafter provided. Said bonds may be issued in one or more

series, may be sold in such manner and at such price or prices, may

bear such date or dates, may mature at such time or times, not to

exceed thirty (30) years from their date, may be in such

denomination or denominations, may be in such form either coupon or

registered, may carry such registration or conversion privileges,

may be executed in such manner, may be payable in such medium of

payments, at such place or places, may be subject to such terms of

redemption, with or without premium, and may bear such rate or rates

of interest, not exceeding four percent (4%) per annum, as may be

provided by resolution or resolutions to be adopted by the

Authority. Such bonds shall have all of the qualities and incidents

of negotiable paper, and shall not be subject to taxation by the

State of Oklahoma, or by any county, municipality or political

subdivision therein. All bonds maturing after ten (10) years from

their dates shall be subject to call and redemption, in inverse

order of maturity and bond numbers, at par and accrued interest, the

detailed provisions for such call and redemption to be fixed by the

Authority in the resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance

of said bonds.

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(c) The Authority may issue bonds hereunder for the purpose of

refunding any obligation of the Authority payable from the revenues

of said building, or may authorize and deliver a single issue of

bonds hereunder for the purpose in part of refunding obligations of

the Authority payable from the revenues derived from said building

and in part for the making, equipping and furnishing of additions,

improvements and extensions thereto or for an additional building or

buildings. Where bonds are issued under this paragraph solely for

refunding purposes, such bonds may either be sold as above provided

or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. If sold,

the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations

refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof. Nothing

herein contained shall be construed to authorize the refunding of

any outstanding obligations which are not either maturing, callable

for redemption under their terms, or voluntarily surrendered by

their holders for cancellation, unless the Authority covenants that

sufficient funds to pay all remaining interest and principal

payments of the outstanding obligations when due will be placed in

escrow for such purpose at the place or places where said bonds are

payable. All bonds issued under this paragraph shall in all

respects be authorized, issued and secured in the manner provided

for other bonds issued under this act, and shall have all the

attributes of such bonds. The Authority may provide any such

refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues

pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded

thereby.

(d) The bonds issued hereunder shall not be an indebtedness of

the State of Oklahoma or of the Authority herein, but shall be

special obligations payable solely from the rents and revenues to be

derived from the operation of the building, and the Authority is

authorized and directed to pledge all or any part of such revenues

to the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, the operation

and maintenance of the building, and to create a reserve for such

purposes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-156 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-156
Interim bonds
Status: in_force

The Authority is authorized to issue one or more interim bonds,

representative of the bonds so sold, which said interim bonds may be

in any denomination, shall have all of the qualities and be secured

by all of the covenants and pledges made to secure the bonds so

sold, but said interim bonds shall represent the bonded debt only

until such time as the definitive bonds are printed, executed and

delivered to the purchaser thereof. No tender of any such interim

bonds shall be valid until the expiration of the period of

contestability provided in this act. Simultaneously with delivery

of the definitive bonds, any such interim bonds shall be surrendered

for cancellation and canceled by the State Treasurer of Oklahoma.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-210 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-210
Allen Wright Memorial Library Building
Status: in_force

The new State Library Building shall be named the "Allen Wright

Memorial Library Building" in honor of the person who first used the

word which became the name of this great state, "Oklahoma".
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-343 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-343
Financing authority for construction, repair and
Status: in_force

rehabilitation of flood-control dams.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (OCIA) is hereby

authorized to acquire real property or interests therein, together

with improvements located thereon, and personal property and invest

capital into improvements for purposes of construction, repair and

rehabilitation of flood-control dams through and with the assistance

of local conservation districts, all pursuant to the Conservation

District Act, with debt retirement payments to be made by the

Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

The OCIA may hold title to the real property and improvements

until such time as any obligations issued for this purpose are

retired or defeased and may lease the real property and improvements

to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Upon final redemption or

defeasance of the obligations created pursuant to this section,

title to the real property and improvements shall be transferred

from the OCIA to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

B. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition of the

real property and improvements and personal property authorized in

subsection A of this section, and for the purpose authorized in

subsection C of this section, the OCIA is hereby authorized to

borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues to be derived

from the leasing of such real property and improvements and, in

anticipation of collection of such income and revenues issue

negotiable obligations in the amount sufficient to generate net

proceeds of Five Million One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Dollars

($5,116,000.00) after providing for costs of issuance, credit

enhancement, reserves, and other associated expenses related to the

financing. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to

the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sufficient monies to make

rental payments for the purposes of retiring the obligations created

pursuant to this section.

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C. To the extent funds are available, the OCIA shall provide

for the payment of professional fees and associated costs approved

by the OCIA.

D. The OCIA may issue obligations in one or more series and in

conjunction with other issues of the OCIA. The OCIA is authorized

to hire bond counsel, financial consultants, and such other

professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for the efficient

sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of the proceeds of

any borrowing to create such reserves as may be deemed necessary and

to pay costs associated with the issuance and administration of such

obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the OCIA,

and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized by the

OCIA. The OCIA may enter into agreements with such credit enhancers

and liquidity providers as may be determined necessary to

efficiently market the obligations. The obligations may mature and

have such provisions for redemption as shall be determined by the

OCIA, but in no event shall the final maturity of such obligations

occur later than fifteen (15) years from the first principal

maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the OCIA.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The OCIA may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The OCIA may place additional restrictions on the

investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the marketability

of the obligations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-187A-7 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-187A-7
Utilization of LCF funds for the University of Oklahoma
Status: in_force

— Research facilities.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to utilize

available funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund created by

Section 187B of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes, in the amount of

Eighty Million Dollars ($80,000,000.00) for the benefit of the

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University of Oklahoma to construct, refurbish, or expand teaching

and research laboratories and facilities for chemistry, biosciences,

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.

B. LCF Recapitalization Payments shall be made by the

University of Oklahoma related to the distribution of proceeds

provided in subsection A of this section, in accordance with the

provisions of the Legacy Capital Financing Act.

C. The Authority may distribute funds authorized pursuant to

subsection A of this section in one or more tranches.

D. The Authority may enter memoranda of understanding with

agencies, departments, and subdivisions of the state as needed, to

facilitate the provisions of this act, provided that such memoranda

of understanding do not constitute a legal obligation of the State

of Oklahoma or impede the administration of the provisions of the

Legacy Capital Financing Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-83.4 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-83.4
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission

shall have the power and authority to prescribe such rules and

regulations concerning procedure before it and concerning the

exercise of its duties and functions as it shall deem proper

thereto.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-186 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-186
Capitol Improvement Authority – Improvements and
Status: in_force

facilities upon property for benefit of Oklahoma Military

Department.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

acquire real property together with improvements located thereon,

for purposes of constructing improvements upon such real property or

making improvements to existing facilities located upon such real

property as specified in this subsection for the benefit of the

Oklahoma Military Department in order to make improvements,

replacements, structural damage assessments, window replacements or

paving projects at the following armories:

1. Ada Armory;

2. Altus Armory;

3. Alva Armory;

4. Bristow Armory;

5. Broken Arrow Armory;

6. Chandler Armory;

7. Chandler Organization Maintenance Shop;

8. Chickasha Readiness Center;

9. Durant Armory;

10. Durant Organization Maintenance Shop;

11. Elk City Armory;

12. Enid Armory;

13. Enid Organization Maintenance Shop;

14. Haskell Armory;

15. Holdenville Armory;

16. Kingfisher Armory;

17. Lawton Armory;

18. Lexington Organization Maintenance Shop;

19. McAlester Armory;

20. McAlester Organization Maintenance Shop;

21. Miami Armory;

22. Midwest City Armory;

23. Okemah Armory;

24. 23rd Street Armory, Oklahoma City;

25. Pauls Valley Armory;

26. Sapulpa Armory;

27. Shawnee Armory;

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28. Stillwater Armory;

29. Stillwater Organization Maintenance Shop;

30. Tahlequah Armory;

31. Tonkawa Armory;

32. Tulsa AASF #2 Armory;

33. Tulsa Organization Maintenance Shop; and

34. Walters Armory.

B. The Authority may hold title to the real property and

improvements until such time as any obligations issued for this

purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the real property and

improvements specified in subsection A of this section to the

Oklahoma Military Department. Upon final redemption or defeasance

of the obligations created pursuant to this section, title to the

real property and improvements shall be transferred from the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to the Oklahoma Military

Department pursuant to subsection A of this section.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition of the

real property and improvements authorized in subsection A of this

section and for the purpose authorized in subsection D of this

section, the Authority is hereby authorized to borrow monies on the

credit of the income and revenues to be derived from the leasing of

such real property and improvements and, in anticipation of the

collection of such income and revenues, to issue negotiable

obligations in an amount not to exceed an amount necessary to

generate proceeds equal to Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000.00). It

is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the Oklahoma

Military Department sufficient monies to make rental payments for

the purposes of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this

section.

D. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection C of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

professional fees and associated costs approved by the Oklahoma

Military Department for projects identified in subsection A of this

section.

E. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

F. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

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credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

G. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

H. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

I. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-205 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-205
Jim Thorpe Office Building
Status: in_force

The Capitol Office Building be hereby named and identified as

the "Jim Thorpe Office Building".
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-342 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-342
State highway and bridge assets – Financing of
Status: in_force

construction, maintenance and improvements – Fiscal years 2016

through 2023.

A. Subject to the limitations with respect to the authorized

date of issuance provided by this subsection, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority is authorized to issue notes, bonds or other

evidences of obligation in an amount necessary to generate net

proceeds of Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,000,000.00), no

earlier than July 1, 2016, after providing for costs of issuance,

credit enhancement, reserves and other associated expenses related

to the financing.

B. Net proceeds of the financing will be deposited into a

construction fund to provide for the financing of acquisition of

real property, together with improvements located thereon, and

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personal property, to construct, maintain and improve those state

highway and state bridge assets identified in the Oklahoma

Transportation Commission Construction Work Plan for the federal

fiscal years 2016 through 2023 (FFY-2016 through FFY-2023) as

specifically identified in the Appendix of this act which is

incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein.

C. The Transportation Commission or the Department of

Transportation shall use the proceeds identified in subsection B of

this section according to the priority of the enumerated project as

it appears for the applicable federal fiscal year in the

Construction Work Plan described in subsection B of this section in

order to facilitate the completion of the enumerated projects,

giving consideration to the ability to match federal funding and

such other factors as the Transportation Commission or the

Department of Transportation shall deem fiscally prudent.

D. Earnings that result from the investment of the construction

fund may be used for the projects authorized in this section or for

other legal purposes approved by the Authority.

E. The Authority and the Transportation Commission and the

Department of Transportation are authorized to enter into such

agreements as may be necessary to authorize the Authority to hold

title to the real and personal property and improvements until such

time as any obligations issued for the purpose set forth in

subsection B of this section are retired or defeased and the

Authority may lease the real property and improvements to the

Transportation Commission or the Department of Transportation for

the purposes authorized by this section. Upon final redemption or

defeasance of the obligations created pursuant to this section,

title to the real and personal property and improvements shall be

transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to the

Transportation Commission or the Department of Transportation.

F. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

property and making the repairs, refurbishments and improvements to

real and personal property, and providing funding for the project

authorized in this section, and for the purpose authorized in

subsection H of this section, the Authority is hereby authorized to

borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues to be derived

from the leasing of such real and personal property and improvements

and, in anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues,

to issue negotiable obligations in one or more series.

G. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the

Department of Transportation sufficient monies to make rental

payments for the purposes of retiring the obligations created

pursuant to this section.

H. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection A of this section, the Oklahoma

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Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

professional fees and associated costs related to the projects

authorized in this section.

I. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

J. The bond indenture or other instrument pursuant to which the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority becomes obligated for the

repayment of principal and interest of the proceeds from the sale of

obligations authorized in subsection A of this section shall provide

that all obligations are to be repaid from the source of revenue

specified in this section.

K. The bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this

section shall not at any time be deemed to constitute a debt of the

state or of any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the

faith and credit of the state or of any such political subdivision.

L. Such bonds or other obligations shall contain on the face

thereof a statement that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing

power of the state or any political subdivision thereof is pledged,

or may hereafter be pledged, to the payment of the principal of or

the interest on such bonds.

M. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than fifteen (15) years

from the first principal maturity date.

N. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

O. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

P. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

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be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

Q. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.

R. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority may initiate

proceedings for purposes of validating the obligations authorized

pursuant to the provisions of this section according to the

provisions of Section 14.1 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes not

later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the effective date of

this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-83 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-83
Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District -
Status: in_force

Creation and boundaries.

There hereby is created an improvement and comprehensive

community zoning district to be known as the "Capitol-Medical Center

Improvement and Zoning District", to embrace all that portion of the

State of Oklahoma situated within the following described boundaries

as shown by the plats and records on file in the office of the

county clerk of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: Beginning at the point

where the center of Northeast Twenty-third Street intersects the

East line of the present right-of-way of the A.T. and S.F. Railway

Company, THENCE Southward along said right-of-way to the point where

the North line of property abutting on Northeast Sixteenth Street

intersects said right-of-way, THENCE Eastward along the said North

line of property abutting on Northeast Sixteenth Street to the point

where said line intersects the West line of North Stiles Avenue,

THENCE Southward along said West line of North Stiles Avenue to the

North line of Northeast Eighth Street, THENCE Eastward along said

North line of Northeast Eighth Street to the West line of North

Lottie Avenue, THENCE Northward along the West line of North Lottie

Avenue to the center of Northeast Fifteenth Street, THENCE Westward

along said center of Northeast Fifteenth Street to the West line of

North Kelley Avenue, THENCE Northward along the West line of North

Kelley Avenue to the center of Northeast Thirtieth Street, THENCE

Westward along said center of Northeast Thirtieth Street to the West

line of North Walnut Avenue, THENCE Southward along said West line

of North Walnut Avenue to the center of Northeast Twenty-third

Street to the point of beginning; whether or not said land, or any

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part thereof, shall be within the incorporated limits of any city of

the first class.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-163.3 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-163.3
Predesign services and consultation required for
Status: in_force

facilities financed by Authority.

A. State agencies and institutions whose facilities are

proposed to be financed by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement

Authority shall be required to obtain predesign services and

consultation from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services,

Construction and Properties Division, for assistance in planning the

construction or acquisition of such facilities and estimating the

cost thereof as a condition to consideration by the Authority of

such financing.

B. State agencies and institutions may apply to the Authority

for reimbursement of predesign costs required in subsection A of

this section subsequent to the bond issuance associated with the

predesign services.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-163 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-163
State departments and agencies to pay rents
Status: in_force

In order to prevent any defaults or threatened defaults in the

payment of said bonds, the Authority is hereby authorized and

empowered, in cooperation with the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services, to require state departments and agencies to be

housed in a building and to pay rent for the use and occupancy of

said building. Rents paid by state departments and agencies and all

other revenues received by the Authority shall be placed in the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority Fund for the purpose of

maintenance of said buildings and retiring said bonds. When all

bonds issued for the construction of any building constructed

pursuant to Sections 151 through 214 of this title have been paid in

full, the building shall become the property of the State of

Oklahoma and shall thereafter be under the full and exclusive

supervision of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-204 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-204
Wiley Post Historical Building
Status: in_force

The Oklahoma Historical Society Building be hereby named and

identified as the "Wiley Post Historical Building".
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 206 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 206
Identification of buildings
Status: in_force

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is hereby authorized and directed to provide plaques and to take other appropriate procedures for the identification of said buildings referred to in Sections 204 and 205 of this title.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-168 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-168
Acquisition of land and erection of buildings for
Status: in_force

specified state agencies.

The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is hereby authorized

and directed to plan, acquire land for and erect, operate and

maintain buildings for the use of the following state agencies, and

to borrow money on the credit of the income and revenues to be

derived from such projects in the amounts indicated for each such

project and, in anticipation of the collection of such income and

revenues, to issue negotiable bonds not to exceed the amounts

indicated for each such project or so much of each indicated amount

as may, in the opinion of the Authority, be necessary for such

purpose:

(a) For the State Department of Highways, the sum of Seven

Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000.00) to be used

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(1) first, to acquire all of the land which is bounded by

Lincoln Boulevard on the east, Northeast Twenty-first Street on the

north, Walnut Avenue on the west and the alley north of Northeast

Sixteenth Street on the south which is not now owned by the State of

Oklahoma or its agencies or the City of Oklahoma City, and

(2) second, to plan and erect thereon a building or buildings

for the use of the State Department of Highways with appropriate

improvements for utilities, parking and access to serve such

building or buildings.

(b) For the State Department of Education primarily, and

secondarily for those agencies related to education including but

not limited to the School Land Commission, the Teachers' Retirement

System, etc., the sum of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) to be

used

(1) first, to acquire all of the land which is bounded by

Lincoln Boulevard on the east, Northeast Twenty-sixth Street on the

north, Stiles Avenue on the west and Northeast Twenty-fourth Street

on the south which is not now owned by the State of Oklahoma or its

agencies or the City of Oklahoma City, and

(2) second, to plan and erect thereon a building for the use

primarily of the State Department of Education and secondarily for

the use of such other agencies related to education including but

not limited to those named above as may in the opinion of the

Authority be appropriate, desirable and feasible, with appropriate

improvements for utilities, parking and access to serve such

building.

(c) For the Oklahoma Tax Commission the sum of Four Million

Dollars ($4,000,000.00) to be used

(1) first, to acquire all of the land which is bounded by

Lincoln Boulevard on the west, Northeast Twenty-sixth Street on the

north, Lindsay Avenue on the east and Northeast Twenty-fourth Street

on the south which is not now owned by the State of Oklahoma or its

agencies or the City of Oklahoma City, and

(2) second, to plan and erect thereon a building for the use of

the Oklahoma Tax Commission with appropriate improvements for

utilities, parking and access to serve such building.

(d) For the planning of and the remodeling and renovation of the

Jim Thorpe Office Building and the State Capitol Building, including

equipment, the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00).

(e) The Authority may, in its discretion, exchange the locations

of the buildings described in (b) and (c) above.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-153-C — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-153-C
Transfer of property to Department of Public Safety
Status: in_force

Any building or buildings erected, operated and maintained by

the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority, for the State Department

of Public Safety, from the proceeds of the sale of bonds pursuant to

Title 73, Oklahoma Statutes 1971, Section 153-A, shall upon the

redemption of said bonds as provided by this act be transferred from

the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to the State of Oklahoma.

Thereafter, the management, maintenance and operation of the

transferred property shall become the responsibility and be under

the control of the State Department of Public Safety. Provided, the

title to the buildings constructed by the Oklahoma Capitol

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Improvement Authority for warehousing and storage, and the land on

which said buildings are constructed, shall be vested in the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority, until such time as all bonds

issued by the Authority for the construction of state office

buildings in Oklahoma City have been redeemed.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-83.7 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-83.7
Notice and hearing before adoption of regulations
Status: in_force

Prior to the adoption of any zoning regulations, or any

amendment thereto or any other acts which may have an impact on the

residents of the District, the Commission shall hold a public

hearing on the same after first having given notice by publication

of the time and place of said hearing by publication, for not less

than ten (10) days prior to said hearing, in a legal publication

published in Oklahoma County.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-206 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-206
Identification of buildings
Status: in_force

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is hereby

authorized and directed to provide plaques and to take other

appropriate procedures for the identification of said buildings

referred to in Sections 204 and 205 of this title.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-202 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-202
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
Status: in_force

The office building now under construction and located north and

east of the State Capitol Building be hereby named and identified as

the "Sequoyah Memorial Office Building".
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-182 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-182
Food Processing Center at Oklahoma State University
Status: in_force

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority may provide for

the funding for equipment and furnishings for properties and

facilities located in the Food Processing Center located at Oklahoma

State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and may hold title to or a

leasehold interest in the equipment and furnishings until such time

as the indebtedness created pursuant to this section shall be

retired or defeased. Upon the retirement of the indebtedness

created pursuant to this section, the title to the equipment and

furnishings shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority to Oklahoma State University.

B. For the purpose of paying the costs of the projects

authorized in subsection A of this section, the Authority is hereby

authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues

to be derived from the leasing of the equipment and furnishings and,

in anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to

issue negotiable or competitive bonds not to exceed the sum of Two

Million One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($2,125,000.00) as

may be determined by the Authority. The maximum term for such bonds

shall be five (5) years. It is the intent of the Legislature that

Oklahoma State University establish fees to offset the costs of the

projects authorized in subsection A of this section. It is the

intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the Oklahoma State

Regents for Higher Education sufficient monies to make lease

payments to the Authority for purposes of retiring the debt created

pursuant to this section.

C. The Authority may issue the bonds in one or more series and

in conjunction with other issues of the Authority.

D. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.

E. All interest earned on any reserve funds created by such

bonds held by the State Treasurer, as collected, shall be paid into

the General Revenue Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-345 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-345
Financing authority for State Capitol Building projects -
Status: in_force

State Capitol Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to issue

obligations to acquire real property, together with improvements

located thereon, and personal property to construct improvements to

real property and to provide funding for repairs, refurbishments and

improvements to real and personal property of the State Capitol

Building in a total amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty Million

Dollars ($120,000,000.00). The funds shall be used for the

renovation, repair and remodeling of the State Capitol Building.

B. The Authority may hold title to the property and

improvements until such time as any obligations issued for this

purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the property and

improvements to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

Upon final redemption or defeasance of the obligations created

pursuant to this section, title to the property and improvements

shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority

to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

C. For the purposes of paying the costs for construction of the

real property and improvements, and providing funding for the

project authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the

purpose authorized in subsection D of this section, the Authority is

hereby authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and

revenues to be derived from the leasing of such property and

improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such income

and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations in a total amount not

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to exceed One Hundred Twenty Million Dollars ($120,000,000.00)

whether issued in one or more series. The Authority is authorized

to capitalize interest on the obligations issued pursuant to this

section for a period of not to exceed one (1) year from the date of

issuance. For subsequent fiscal years, it is the intent of the

Legislature to appropriate to the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services sufficient monies to make rental payments for

the purpose of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this

section. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by this subsection, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of professional

fees and associated costs related to the project authorized in

subsection A of this section.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than ten (10) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 73. State Capital and Capitol Building Page 142

I. There is hereby created a State Capitol Repair Expenditure

Oversight Committee. The proceeds from the sale of obligations

issued pursuant to the provisions of this section and Section 1 of

Enrolled House Bill No. 3168 of the 2nd Session of the 55th Oklahoma

Legislature that are needed for repairs to the interior and exterior

of the State Capitol shall be subject to the approval of the State

Capitol Repair Expenditure Oversight Committee; provided, however,

the expenditure of those proceeds shall be subject to a request for

proposal process.

The Committee shall be composed of nine (9) members as follows:

1. Three persons to be appointed by the Governor, one of whom

shall serve as chair of the Committee;

2. Three legislators to be appointed by the Speaker of the

House of Representatives, two of whom shall be members of the

majority political party and one of whom shall be a member of the

minority political party; and

3. Three legislators to be appointed by the President Pro

Tempore of the Senate, two of whom shall be members of the majority

political party and one of whom shall be a member of the minority

political party. Five members of the Committee shall constitute a

quorum and the vote of five members shall be necessary for any

action taken by the Committee. The Committee shall be staffed by

employees of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The

Committee shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.

J. The Committee shall deliver a preliminary plan for the

renovation, repair and remodeling of the State Capitol to the

Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services no

later than December 31, 2014. The preliminary plan shall include

the following components:

1. Establishment of the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services' goal and criteria for use by the vendor; and

2. Selection criteria for the design-build team vendor to be

selected through a Request For Proposal process.

K. Following receipt of the preliminary plan as approved by the

Committee, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall

solicit Requests For Proposals to select the vendor for the project.

L. The Committee shall deliver a final plan to the Director of

the Office of Management and Enterprise Services no later than June

30, 2015. The final plan shall include the following components:

1. Approval of the final scope of work developed by the vendor;

and

2. Approval of the project phasing developed by the vendor.

M. Following delivery of the final plan, the Committee shall

continue to oversee the expenditure of proceeds from the sale of

obligations issued pursuant to the provisions of this section and

Section 1 of Enrolled House Bill No. 3168 of the 2nd Session of the

55th Legislature, until completion of the renovation, repair and

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remodeling of the State Capitol. The Committee may also propose and

approve amendments to the plan as it deems appropriate.

N. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services shall have responsibility to substantially implement the

plan as presented by the Committee; provided, the President Pro

Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives

shall approve all proposed designs related to renovation, repair and

remodeling of space within the State Capitol Building under the

management and control of the Legislature and allocated to that

officer's house of the Legislature pursuant to the provisions of

Section 15.1 of this title, and any subsequent changes to such

plans. Joint approval of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate

and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be required

for such plans for space under the management and control of the

Legislature and not allocated to a specific house of the

Legislature. Such approval shall be in writing.

O. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of this title

shall apply to this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-168.5 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-168.5
Acquisition of property for Department of Commerce
Status: in_force

office space - Issuance of obligations.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

acquire real property, together with improvements located thereon,

and personal property for purposes of providing office space to the

Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The Authority may hold title to

the real property and improvements until such time as any

obligations issued for this purpose are retired or defeased and may

lease the real property and improvements to the Oklahoma Department

of Commerce. Upon final redemption or defeasance of the obligations

created pursuant to this section, title to the real property and

improvements shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority, to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

B. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition of the

real property and improvements and personal property authorized in

subsection A of this section, and for the purpose authorized in

subsection C of this section, the Authority is hereby authorized to

borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues to be derived

from the leasing of such real property and improvements and, in

anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue

negotiable obligations in an amount not to exceed Three Million

Three Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($3,335,000.00). It is

the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the Oklahoma

Department of Commerce sufficient monies to make rental payments for

the purposes of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this

section. The costs for acquisition of the real property and

improvements and personal property authorized in subsection A of

this section shall not exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00).

C. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection B of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

professional fees and associated costs approved by the Oklahoma

Department of Commerce.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

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may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-187A-14 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-187A-14
Utilization of LCF funds for the Military Department
Status: in_force

of the State of Oklahoma.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to utilize

available funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund created by

Section 187B of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes, in the amount of

Forty-one Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($41,600,000.00) for

the benefit of the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma to

construct, refurbish, or expand military related facilities in

Oklahoma.

B. LCF Recapitalization Payments shall be made related to the

distribution of proceeds provided in subsection A of this section,

in accordance with the provisions of the Legacy Capital Financing

Act, provided that the twenty-year recapitalization period and

associated recapitalization payments shall not begin until the state

fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

C. The Authority may distribute funds authorized pursuant to

subsection A of this section in one or more tranches.

D. The Authority may enter memoranda of understanding with

agencies, departments, and subdivisions of the state as needed, to

facilitate the provisions of this act, provided that such memoranda

of understanding do not constitute a legal obligation of the State

of Oklahoma or impede the administration of the provisions of the

Legacy Capital Financing Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-301 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-301
Acquisition, construction, repair and improvement of real
Status: in_force

property - Appropriations.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

acquire real property, together with improvements located thereon,

and personal property, to construct buildings and other improvements

to real property and to provide funding for repairs, refurbishments

and improvements to real and personal property and for funding for

the following capital projects in the following amounts:

1. Capital projects at institutions of higher education which

are part of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education in a total

amount not to exceed Forty-five Million Dollars ($45,000,000.00)

with debt retirement payments to be made by the Oklahoma State

Regents for Higher Education;

2. Construction of a History Center for the Oklahoma Historical

Society in a total amount not to exceed Thirty-two Million Dollars

($32,000,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by the

Oklahoma Historical Society. Of such total amount, the sum of Four

Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,100,000.00) shall be

transferred to the Capital Improvement Revolving Fund as

reimbursement for improvements and renovations to the property made

in preparation for the construction of the History Center;

3. Renovation of the Wiley Post Historical Building for

occupancy by appellate courts in a total amount not to exceed Ten

Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be

made by the Oklahoma Supreme Court;

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4. Land acquisition, demolition, landscaping, environmental

remediation and other costs associated with the Lincoln Boulevard

Renaissance Project in a total amount not to exceed Thirteen Million

Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($13,800,000.00) with debt retirement

payments to be made by the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services;

5. Construction of a new building for the J.D. McCarty Center

for Children with Developmental Disabilities in a total amount not

to exceed Ten Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars

($10,300,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by the

J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities;

6. Funding for capital costs of a Technology Incubator Program

for the University Hospitals Authority in a total amount not to

exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) with debt retirement

payments to be made by the University Hospitals Authority;

7. Funding for capital costs for the Native American Cultural

and Educational Authority of Oklahoma in a total amount not to

exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) with debt retirement

payments to be made by the Native American Cultural and Educational

Authority of Oklahoma;

8. Funding for capital costs for systemwide equipment for the

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in a total

amount not to exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) with debt

retirement payments to be made by the Oklahoma Department of Career

and Technology Education;

9. Capital projects for the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in a

total amount not to exceed Six Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand

Dollars ($6,750,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by

the State Department of Rehabilitation Services;

10. Capital projects for the Oklahoma School for the Blind in a

total amount not to exceed Six Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand

Dollars ($6,750,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by

the State Department of Rehabilitation Services;

11. Construction of a new State Veterans Home in Lawton,

Oklahoma, in a total amount not to exceed Twelve Million Dollars

($12,000,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by the

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs;

12. Capital costs for financial management information systems

in a total amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)

with debt retirement payments to be made by the Office of Management

and Enterprise Services;

13. Funding for the purchase of computer hardware and software

for the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services in a total amount not to exceed Two Million

Dollars ($2,000,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by

the Office of Management and Enterprise Services;

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14. Funding for implementation of the Boll Weevil Eradication

Act in a total amount not to exceed Three Million Dollars

($3,000,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by the

State Department of Agriculture;

15. Funding for construction and other capital costs at Quartz

Mountain Lodge and Arts and Conference Center in a total amount not

to exceed Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars

($3,500,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made by the

Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Of such total amount

appropriated pursuant to this section, the sum of Three Million Five

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) shall be transferred to the

Capital Improvement Revolving Fund as reimbursement for the

construction and other capital costs at the Quartz Mountain Lodge

and Arts and Conference Center; and

16. The following capital projects to be funded by the

obligations authorized herein in the amounts to be allocated and

expended by the following entities and in the following amounts:

a. the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission $2,990,000.00

b. the State Department of Agriculture $5,044,194.00

c. the Oklahoma State Bureau of

Investigation $300,000.00

d. the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and

Centennial Commission $5,470,101.00

e. the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services $975,000.00

f. the Oklahoma Department of Commerce $1,250,000.00

g. the Oklahoma Conservation

Commission $100,000.00

h. the Department of Corrections $260,101.00

i. the State Department of Education $700,000.00

j. the Oklahoma Educational Television

Authority $250,000.00

k. the Grand River Dam Authority $220,000.00

l. the State Department of Health $735,000.00

m. the Oklahoma State Regents for

Higher Education $30,617,909.00

n. the Oklahoma Historical Society $10,456,303.00

o. the Oklahoma House of

Representatives $46,434.00

p. the Department of Human Services $2,010,101.00

q. the J.D. McCarty Center for

Children with Developmental

Disabilities $485,101.00

r. the Office of Juvenile Affairs $1,227,601.00

s. the Department of Mental Health and

Substance Abuse Services $2,075,000.00

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t. the Military Department of the

State of Oklahoma $5,700,101.00

u. the Department of Public Safety $1,194,000.00

v. the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation

Department $10,565,005.00

w. the Department of Transportation $5,241,412.00

x. the Oklahoma Department of Veterans

Affairs $1,450,000.00

y. the Oklahoma Department of Career

and Technology Education $13,845,303.00

z. the Oklahoma Water Resources Board $1,850,000.00

aa. the Department of Wildlife

Conservation $608,000.00

bb. the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services $51,833,333.00

GRAND TOTAL $157,499,999.00

The funds allocated in subparagraph bb of this paragraph shall be

spent for capital projects which are important to the furtherance of

state functions, as directed by the Governor.

B. The Authority may hold title to the real and personal

property and improvements until such time as any obligations issued

for this purpose are retired or defeated and may lease the real

property and improvements to the agencies indicated herein. Upon

final redemption or defeasance of the obligations created pursuant

to this section, title to the real and personal property and

improvements shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority, to the agencies indicated herein.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

property and making the repairs, refurbishments, and improvements to

real and personal property, and providing funding for the projects

authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the purpose

authorized in subsection D of this section, the Authority is hereby

authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues

to be derived from the leasing of such real and personal property

and improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such

income and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations in a total

amount not to exceed Three Hundred Twenty-five Million Dollars

($325,000,000.00) whether issued in one or more series. The Office

of Management and Enterprise Services is authorized and directed to

expend funds from the Capital Improvement Revolving Fund in amounts

sufficient to make required payments pursuant to such obligations

during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999. For subsequent fiscal

years, it is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the

indicated state agencies sufficient monies to make rental payments

for the purposes of retiring the obligations created pursuant to

this section. Provided, the Authority shall not issue any

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obligations pursuant to this section for the purpose of providing

funding for the projects authorized in paragraph 16 of subsection A

of this section prior to January 1, 2001. For the fiscal year

ending June 30, 2002, and thereafter, it is the intent of the

Legislature to appropriate to the agencies administering the

projects sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purpose

of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section.

D. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection C of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

professional fees and associated costs related to the projects

authorized in subsection A of this section.

E. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

F. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

G. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

H. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by this state, or by any county, municipality

or political subdivision therein.

I. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

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J. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of this title

shall apply to this section.

K. To the extent that the provisions of paragraph 3 of

subsection K of Section 85.4 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes

would otherwise be applicable, such provisions shall be inapplicable

to assets acquired, for ownership or for use, through the proceeds

from the obligations authorized by paragraph 16 of subsection A of

this section.

L. The Legislature finds that several functions of state

government are properly performed through the delivery of state

services by use of political subdivisions. In order to facilitate

the delivery of essential state services and in furtherance of state

governmental functions by the construction, acquisition or

improvement of assets which may be located within the corporate

limits of a municipality of this state or which may be located in

unincorporated areas of the state and subject to the jurisdiction of

a board of county commissioners, but which nonetheless serve an

important function of state government, this state finds that the

use of the proceeds from the issuance of obligations pursuant to

this section effectuates the performance of essential state

governmental functions including, but not limited to:

1. Fire protection services;

2. Roads, bridges and highways located either partially within

or completely within the corporate limits of a municipality or in an

unincorporated area of the state;

3. Historic preservation;

4. Recreational facilities;

5. Air transportation infrastructure;

6. Facilities for the housing and care of the elderly;

7. Juvenile delinquency prevention and treatment facilities;

8. Agricultural and horticultural event facilities;

9. Health care facilities including, but not limited to,

facilities the primary purpose of which is the treatment or

prevention of communicable diseases or illness;

10. Promotion of tourism;

11. Promotion of economic development and business site

selection; and

12. Public safety.

M. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary,

each and every agency, board, commission, department or other entity

of state government as identified in paragraph 16 of subsection A of

this section shall have the authority to acquire or to transfer such

property, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, as may

be required to fully fund the projects and to acquire or improve the

assets for which the proceeds from the obligations authorized by

this section are available.

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Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-163.2 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-163.2
Deposit of funds
Status: in_force

Monies collected from private tenants in the State Office

Building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, through June 30, 1976, or monies

collected from lease agreement with state agencies entered into

subsequent to the date of this act, except the State Department of

Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, the Supreme Court, the Commissioner

of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, the Indian Affairs

Commission, the Water Resources Board, the Oklahoma Educational

Television Authority, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the

Department of Labor, the University of Oklahoma and the board of

county commissioners of Tulsa County, shall be paid to the State

Treasurer for deposit to the General Revenue Fund. Monies collected

from any agency or institution of the government of the United

States are exempted from payment to the State Treasurer for deposit

to the General Revenue Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-213 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-213
Marker
Status: in_force

The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority shall cause a

suitable marker to be placed on the new State Tax Commission

Building designating it as the "M.C. Connors Building".
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-187B — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-187B
Legacy Capital Financing Fund — Authority authorizations
Status: in_force

— Annual report.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving

fund for the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to be designated

the "Legacy Capital Financing Fund". The fund shall be a continuing

fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of

all monies received by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority

eligible under law and directed for deposit. All monies accruing to

the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted

and expended by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority for

capital projects specifically and exclusively as authorized by law.

Such budgeting and expenditure shall strictly adhere to the specific

terms, limitations, purposes, and requirements described in such

authorizations and in this act. Expenditures from said fund shall

be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims

filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of

Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.

B. 1. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority shall be

authorized to enter into memoranda of understanding with agencies,

departments, and subdivisions of the state as provided by law and as

deemed necessary by the Authority to administer expenditures from

and deposits to the Legacy Capital Financing Fund; provided that

such memoranda of understanding do not conflict with or impede the

administration of capital projects specifically authorized by law.

Such memoranda of understanding shall not constitute a legal

obligation of the State of Oklahoma.

2. a. Unless specified otherwise in the applicable

authorizing legislation, all distributions from the

Legacy Capital Financing Fund shall be returned to the

Fund over a twenty-year period. Such distributions

shall be returned in the form of LCF Recapitalization

Payments as provided in subparagraph b of this

paragraph.

b. The annual LCF Recapitalization Payment required of

entities in receipt of Legacy Capital Financing Fund

distributions shall be equal to one-twentieth (1/20)

of the amount distributed to the entity. Such payment

shall be collected by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement

Authority in equal monthly installments and deposited

to the Legacy Capital Financing Fund; provided, that

in the year of initial distribution no monthly payment

shall be made until the second month after such

distribution. Upon such second month, all monthly

payments for such state fiscal year up to that point

shall become payable.

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c. (1) By authorizing distributions from the Legacy

Capital Financing Fund and making recipients of

such funds responsible for LCF Recapitalization

Payments, the Legislature voluntarily subjects

itself to the moral obligation that the

Legislature shall appropriate to recipient state

agencies, otherwise receiving legislative

appropriations, the first annual required LCF

Recapitalization Payment for the state fiscal

year for which the distribution was authorized,

and that such appropriated amount shall remain in

the agency's appropriation base for the duration

of the LCF Recapitalization period for such

project.

(2) The Legislature, as it deems necessary for the

best interests of the state, may suspend or

restructure for a period of time such LCF

Recapitalization Payments through the adoption of

a concurrent resolution.

C. Limited to the extent required for projects specifically

authorized through the Legacy Capital Financing Act, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall be authorized to:

1. Acquire real property together with improvements located

thereon and personal property;

2. Provide for the construction of improvements to real

property and to provide funding for repairs, refurbishments, and

improvements to real and personal property;

3. Hold title to property and improvements as necessary to

comply with legal directives and authorizations; and

4. Lease, transfer, and otherwise legally dispose of property

and improvements as necessary to comply with legal directives and

authorizations.

D. No later than January 15 annually, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority shall submit electronically to the Governor,

the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the President

Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate, the Appropriations and

Budget Chair of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the

Appropriations Chair of the Oklahoma State Senate a report detailing

impacts to the balance of the Legacy Capital Financing Fund

occurring in the prior calendar year, including, but not limited to,

all distributions, expenditures, collections, deposits and

investment returns of the Legacy Capital Financing Fund.

E. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, all

interest and income derived from deposits to the Legacy Capital

Financing Fund shall be credited to the Legacy Capital Financing

Fund.

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Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-73 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-73
Records and journals - Public inspection - Confidentiality
Status: in_force

A. The records and journals of each house of the Legislature

required by the Constitution of Oklahoma to be kept and preserved

reflecting the yea or nay vote of each member entered in all votes

taken by the Legislature or the disclosure of any personal or

private interest in any measure or bill pending before the

Legislature shall be available, at all reasonable times, to

inspection by the public.

B. The records and files of the Legislature, not otherwise

provided by law to be open to public inspection, shall be

confidential and privileged and may be released for public

consumption only upon approval by the presiding officer of each

house respectively.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-26 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-26
Flags, standards, or banners of federally recognized Native
Status: in_force

American tribal governments.

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall cause to

be displayed in an appropriate and dignified manner north of the

State Capitol Building the current flags, standards, or banners of

all federally recognized Native American tribal governments located

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within the boundaries of the State of Oklahoma. The flags shall be

displayed every day except when the weather is inclement.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-1 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-1
Seat of government and capitol established
Status: in_force

The seat of government and capitol of the State of Oklahoma

shall be and is hereby established at Oklahoma City, in the county

of Oklahoma, in the said state; and the permanent capitol of the

state shall be erected on the following described lands: Fifteen

(15) acres of land surrounding a point on the half-section line

running north and south between the northeast fourth and the

northwest fourth of section twenty-seven (27), township twelve (12)

north, range three (3) west of the Indian Meridian, otherwise known

as the center of Lincoln Boulevard at its intersection with the

center of Twenty-second street, extending east from the right-of-way

of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company; and the

Executive Mansion shall be located in the vicinity of said capitol

grounds on a site consisting of one-half (1/2) block, the same to be

selected by the Capitol Commission.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-403 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-403
State Capitol Arch Memorial Statue Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund

for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to be

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designated the “State Capitol Arch Memorial Statue Revolving Fund”.

The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year

limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by OMES from

private donations, gifts, grants, or other sources of private

funding provided for the purpose of installing and maintaining

veteran memorial statues around the State Capitol Arch. All monies

accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may

be budgeted and expended by OMES for the purpose provided for in

this section. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon

warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as

prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-187A — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-187A
Short title — Legacy Capital Financing Act — Purpose
Status: in_force

A. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall be known and may be cited

as the "Legacy Capital Financing Act".

B. The purpose of the Legacy Capital Financing Act is to

provide increased self-financing and liquidity options to the state

in order to facilitate advanced financing for current and future

capital needs of the state's agencies, departments, and subdivisions

to enable, maintain, or improve the performance of the duties and

missions assigned to such entities benefiting the health, safety,

and welfare of the citizens of Oklahoma. Such advanced financing

provides a benefit to the state by reducing or eliminating related

financing and interest costs associated with private financing, as

well as accelerating the timeline of project completions.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-156.1 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-156.1
Refinancing and restructuring of outstanding
Status: in_force

obligations.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

issue bonds, notes, or other obligations for the purpose of

refinancing or restructuring its outstanding obligations.

B. The bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this

section shall not at any time be deemed to constitute a debt of the

state or of any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the

faith and credit of the state or any such political subdivision.

C. Such bonds or other obligations shall contain on the face

thereof a statement that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing

power of the state or any political subdivision thereof is pledged,

or may hereafter be pledged to the payment of the principal of or

the interest on such bonds.

D. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by this section, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of professional

fees and other associated costs approved by the Deputy Treasurer for

Debt Management. The Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel,

financial consultants, and such other professionals as it may deem

necessary to provide for the efficient sale of the obligations and

may utilize a portion of the proceeds of any borrowing to create

such reserves as may be deemed necessary and to pay costs associated

with the issuance and administration of such obligations.

E. An issuance of bonds under this section may be undertaken to

achieve an overall debt service savings, modify restrictive bond

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document covenants, or reduce payment requirements during periods of

fiscal stress. To achieve these objectives, the Authority is

authorized to extend the final maturity of its outstanding

obligations if necessary, but in no event shall the final maturity

of an individual bond issue be extended more than ten (10) years

without the approval of the Council of Bond Oversight.

F. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may issue obligations in one or

more series and may set such other terms and conditions as may be

necessary, in its judgment to achieve an efficient financing. The

Authority may enter into agreements with such credit enhancers and

liquidity providers as may be determined necessary to efficiently

market the obligations, including the purchase of surety policies or

other financial instruments to be utilized in lieu of reserve funds.

The obligations may mature and have such provisions for redemption

as shall be determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the

final maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30)

years from the delivery date.

G. Any interest on the funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

H. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

I. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

J. The obligations issued under this section shall be retired

by payments made to the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority from

the various agencies that entered into leases and other agreements

in connection with the original financings. To the extent required

by the Authority, such agencies are authorized and directed to enter

into new lease agreements with the Authority.

K. The Authority is hereby specifically authorized to purchase

surety policies or other financial instruments to replace existing

debt service reserves. Any payment for such policies or other

instruments may be made from the cash reserves being replaced or any

other legally available source.

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L. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation shall make

payments from the State Transportation Fund to pay obligations

incurred pursuant to agreements with the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority. It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature

to maintain the funding level of the State Transportation Fund as

required in order for the Department of Transportation to fully pay

any and all obligations incurred by the Department of Transportation

with respect to agreements entered into by the Department of

Transportation and the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority. With

respect to other state agencies that have entered into agreements

with the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority, it is the intent of

the Oklahoma Legislature to appropriate sufficient monies to make

rental payments for the purposes of retiring the obligations created

pursuant to this section.

M. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of this title

shall apply to bonds issued pursuant to this section, including the

provision relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of the

Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-183 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-183
Construction and operation of correctional facilities
Status: in_force

A. Upon authorization by the Legislature, the Oklahoma Capitol

Improvement Authority shall acquire real property, and construct

improvements and facilities located thereon, and personal property

to be used for purposes of the construction or operation of

correctional facilities.

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B. The correctional facilities authorized herein may consist

of:

1. One or more facilities of medium security level or higher of

not less than nine hundred beds nor more than two thousand five

hundred beds for male inmates;

2. One or more facilities of medium security level or higher of

not less than five hundred beds nor more than one thousand five

hundred beds for female inmates; and

3. Other inmate facilities with such security levels and size

as may be designated by the Legislature.

C. Construction of the facilities described in subsection B of

this section may be undertaken in phases as described in the

proposal.

D. Prior to the construction of the facilities, the Board of

Corrections shall approve the site for each of the facilities in the

manner provided by Section 80 of this act.

E. The Authority may hold title to the real property and

personal property and improvements until such time as any

obligations issued for this purpose are retired or defeased and may

lease the real property and personal property and improvements to

the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Upon final redemption or

defeasance of the obligations created pursuant to this section,

title to the real property and personal property and improvements

shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority

to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

F. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition of the

real property and improvements and personal property authorized in

subsections A and B of this section, and for the purpose authorized

in subsection G of this section, the Authority is hereby authorized

to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues to be

derived from the leasing of such real property, personal property

and improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such

income and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations in an amount

not to exceed the amount required to provide for construction of

facilities described in subsection B of this section. It is the

intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the Oklahoma Department

of Corrections sufficient monies to make rental payments for the

purposes of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this

section. The costs for acquisition of the real property or

improvements or both and personal property authorized in subsections

A and B of this section shall not exceed the amount required to

provide for the purchase of real and personal property and

construction of facilities described in subsection B of this

section.

G. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection F of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

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professional fees and associated costs approved by the Oklahoma

Department of Corrections. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement

Authority shall use the resources of the State Bond Advisor, the

Attorney General and the State Treasurer in order to evaluate the

costs and expenses associated with the issuance of its obligations

and shall use such information as may be required to reduce the

costs associated with the issuance of the obligations.

H. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

I. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date. The State Treasurer shall be

authorized to purchase the obligations as an investment of public

funds under the State Treasurer's control.

J. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

K. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

L. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-349 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-349
Financing authority for Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Status: in_force

construction fund.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to issue notes,

bonds or other evidences of obligation in an amount necessary to

generate net proceeds of One Hundred Sixteen Million Five Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($116,500,000.00) after providing for costs of

issuance, credit enhancement, reserves and other associated expenses

related to the financing. Net proceeds of the financing will be

deposited into a construction fund to provide for the financing of

maintenance, repairs, equipment and improvements of existing

correctional facilities for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections

with debt retirement payments to be made as provided in this

section.

B. The Authority may hold title to the real and personal

property and improvements thereon until such time as any obligations

issued for this purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the

real property and improvements to the Oklahoma Department of

Corrections. Upon final redemption or defeasance of the obligations

created pursuant to this section, title to the real and personal

property and improvements shall be transferred from the Authority to

the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

C. For the purposes authorized in subsections A and D of this

section, the Authority is hereby authorized to borrow monies on the

credit of the income and revenues to be derived from the leasing of

such properties and, in anticipation of the collection of such

income and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations whether issued

in one or more series. The Authority is authorized to capitalize

interest on the obligations issued pursuant to this section for a

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period of time not to exceed one (1) year from the date of issuance.

Excluding any capitalized interest period, it is the intent of the

Legislature to appropriate to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections

sufficient monies to make debt service payments for the purpose of

retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section. To the

extent funds are available from the proceeds of the borrowing

authorized by this subsection, the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement

Authority shall provide for the payment of professional fees and

associated costs related to the project authorized in subsection A

of this section.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceed of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than twenty (20) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

I. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-307 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-307
Financing for construction of multipurpose laboratory for
Status: in_force

the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

issue notes, bonds, or other evidences of obligation in an amount

necessary to generate net proceeds of Eleven Million Three Hundred

Thousand Dollars ($11,300,000.00) after providing for costs of

issuance, credit enhancement, reserves, and other associated

expenses related to the financing. Net proceeds of the financing

will be deposited into a construction fund to provide for the

financing of acquisition of real property, together with

improvements located thereon, and personal property, to construct

buildings and other improvements to real property and to provide

funding for repairs, refurbishments and improvements to real and

personal property for a multipurpose laboratory for the Oklahoma

Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Earnings that result

from the investment of the construction fund may be used for the

project authorized in this section or for other legal purposes

approved by the Authority.

B. The Authority may hold title to the real and personal

property and improvements until such time as any obligations issued

for this purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the real

property and improvements to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,

Food, and Forestry. Upon final redemption or defeasance of the

obligations created pursuant to this section, title to the real and

personal property and improvements shall be transferred from the

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Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to the Oklahoma Department of

Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

property and making the repairs, refurbishments, and improvements to

real and personal property, and providing funding for the project

authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the purpose

authorized in subsection D of this section, the Authority is hereby

authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues

to be derived from the leasing of such real and personal property

and improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such

income and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations in one or more

series. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to the

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry sufficient

monies to make rental payments for the purposes of retiring the

obligations created pursuant to this section.

D. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection C of this section, the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority shall provide for the payment of

professional fees and associated costs related to the project

authorized in subsection A of this section.

E. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

F. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

G. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

H. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

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I. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

J. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-99.10 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-99.10
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma

Historic Capitols Preservation Act”.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-306 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-306
Financing for construction of capital dome
Status: in_force

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to issue

obligations to provide funding for construction costs associated

with the dome for the State Capitol building in a total amount not

to exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00).

B. The Authority may hold title to the property and

improvements until such time as any obligations issued for this

purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the property and

improvements to the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial

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Commemoration Commission. Upon final redemption or defeasance of

the obligations created pursuant to this section, title to the

property and improvements shall be transferred from the Oklahoma

Capitol Improvement Authority, to the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and

Centennial Commemoration Commission.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for construction of the

real property and improvements, and providing funding for the

project authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the

purpose authorized in subsection D of this section, the Authority is

hereby authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and

revenues to be derived from the leasing of such property and

improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such income

and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations in a total amount not

to exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) whether issued in one

or more series. The Authority is authorized to capitalize interest

on the obligations issued pursuant to this section for a period of

not to exceed one year from the date of issuance. For subsequent

fiscal years, it is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate to

the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission

sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purpose of

retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section. To the

extent funds are available from the proceeds of the borrowing

authorized by this subsection, the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement

Authority shall provide for the payment of professional fees and

associated costs related to the project authorized in subsection A

of this section.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

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G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.

I. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.

J. No obligations may be issued pursuant to this section until

such obligations have been approved by the Supreme Court pursuant to

Section 14.1 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-304.1 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-304.1
Native American cultural center and museum - Continuing
Status: in_force

construction - Issuance of obligations.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (OCIA) is authorized to issue

obligations to acquire real property, together with improvements

located thereon, and personal property, to construct buildings and

other improvements to real property and to provide funding for

improvements to real and personal property and for funding of

further construction, improvements, development and enhancement of a

Native American cultural center and museum for the Native American

Cultural and Educational Authority, to include personal property and

exhibits in a total amount not to exceed Twenty-five Million Dollars

($25,000,000.00) with debt retirement payments to be made as

provided herein.

B. The OCIA may hold title to or a leasehold interest in the

real and personal property and improvements until such time as any

obligations issued for this purpose are retired or defeased and may

lease the real property and improvements to the Native American

Cultural and Educational Authority. Upon final redemption or

defeasance of the obligations created pursuant to this section,

title to the real and personal property and improvements shall be

transferred from the OCIA to the Native American Cultural and

Educational Authority.

C. For the purpose of paying the costs for acquisition and

construction of the real property and improvements and personal

property and making the improvements to real and personal property,

and providing funding for the project authorized in subsection A of

this section, the OCIA is hereby authorized to borrow monies on the

credit of the income and revenues to be derived from the leasing of

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such real and personal property and improvements and, in

anticipation of the collection of such income and revenues, to issue

negotiable obligations, in one or more series, in an amount

sufficient to generate net proceeds of Twenty-five Million Dollars

($25,000,000.00) after providing for costs of issuance, credit

enhancement, reserves, and other associated expenses related to the

financing. Net proceeds of the financing will be deposited into a

construction fund to provide for the construction and acquisition of

improvements described herein. It is the intent of the Legislature

to appropriate to the Native American Cultural and Educational

Authority sufficient monies to make rental payments for the purposes

of retiring the obligations created pursuant to this section. To

the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the borrowing

authorized by this subsection, the OCIA shall provide for the

payment of professional fees and associated costs related to the

projects authorized in subsection A of this section.

D. The OCIA may issue obligations in one or more series and in

conjunction with other issues of the OCIA. The OCIA is authorized

to hire bond counsel, financial consultants, and such other

professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for the efficient

sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of the proceeds of

any borrowing to create such reserves as may be deemed necessary and

to pay costs associated with the issuance and administration of such

obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the OCIA,

and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized by the

OCIA. The OCIA may enter into agreements with such credit enhancers

and liquidity providers as may be determined necessary to

efficiently market the obligations. The obligations may mature and

have such provisions for redemption as shall be determined by the

OCIA, but in no event shall the final maturity of such obligations

occur later than fifteen (15) years from the first principal

maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the OCIA.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The OCIA may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The OCIA may place additional restrictions on the

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investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the marketability

of the obligations.

I. Insofar as they are not in conflict with the provisions of

this section, the provisions of Section 151 et seq. of Title 73 of

the Oklahoma Statutes shall apply to this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-162 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-162
Transaction of business for profit by members or employees
Status: in_force

prohibited - Penalty.

A. It shall be unlawful for any member or employee of the

Authority to transact with the Authority, either directly or

indirectly, any business for profit of such member or employee; and

any person, firm, or corporation knowingly participating therein

shall be equally liable for violation of this provision.

B. The term “business for profit” shall include, but not be

limited to, the acceptance or payment of any fee, commission, gift

or consideration to such member or employee.

C. Violation of any of the provisions of this section shall

constitute a Class D1 felony offense and shall be punishable by a

fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and not more

than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment as

provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20N of Title 21

of the Oklahoma Statutes, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-22 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-22
Mechanical engineer - Approval of defacement
Status: in_force

No driving of nails, boring of holes, marking of walls, or other

defacement of the State Capitol Building shall be permissible

without having the approval of the State Mechanical Engineer, or the

engineer designated by the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services for such purpose, and the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-305 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-305
Buildings and other improvements to real property and
Status: in_force

for Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services - Funding - Issuance of obligations. .. 117acquisition of personal property for Department of Mental Health and

Substance Abuse Services - Funding - Issuance of obligations.

A. The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to

construct buildings and other improvements to real property, and to

acquire personal property for purposes of providing treatment

services for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Services. The Authority may hold title to the real property and

improvements until such time as any obligations issued for this

purpose are retired or defeased and may lease the real property and

improvements to the Department. Upon final redemption or defeasance

of the obligations created pursuant to this section, title to the

real property and improvements shall be transferred from the

Authority, to the Department.

B. For the purpose of paying the costs for construction of

buildings and improvements and acquisition of personal property

authorized in subsection A of this section, and for the purpose

authorized in subsection C of this section, the Authority is hereby

authorized to borrow monies on the credit of the income and revenues

to be derived from the leasing of such real property and

improvements and, in anticipation of the collection of such income

and revenues, to issue negotiable obligations in an amount not to

exceed Eighteen Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars

($18,900,000.00). It is the intent of the Legislature to

appropriate to the Department sufficient monies to make rental

payments for the purpose of retiring the obligations created

pursuant to this section.

C. To the extent funds are available from the proceeds of the

borrowing authorized by subsection B of this section, the Authority

shall provide for the payment of professional fees and associated

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costs related to the projects authorized in subsection A of this

section which are approved by the Department.

D. The Authority may issue obligations in one or more series

and in conjunction with other issues of the Authority. The

Authority is authorized to hire bond counsel, financial consultants,

and such other professionals as it may deem necessary to provide for

the efficient sale of the obligations and may utilize a portion of

the proceeds of any borrowing to create such reserves as may be

deemed necessary and to pay costs associated with the issuance and

administration of such obligations.

E. The obligations authorized under this section may be sold at

either competitive or negotiated sale, as determined by the

Authority, and in such form and at such prices as may be authorized

by the Authority. The Authority may enter into agreements with such

credit enhancers and liquidity providers as may be determined

necessary to efficiently market the obligations. The obligations

may mature and have such provisions for redemption as shall be

determined by the Authority, but in no event shall the final

maturity of such obligations occur later than thirty (30) years from

the first principal maturity date.

F. Any interest earnings on funds or accounts created for the

purposes of this section may be utilized as partial payment of the

annual debt service or for the purposes directed by the Authority.

G. The obligations issued under this section, the transfer

thereof and the interest earned on such obligations, including any

profit derived from the sale thereof, shall not be subject to

taxation of any kind by the State of Oklahoma, or by any county,

municipality or political subdivision therein.

H. The Authority may direct the investment of all monies in any

funds or accounts created in connection with the offering of the

obligations authorized under this section. Such investments shall

be made in a manner consistent with the investment guidelines of the

State Treasurer. The Authority may place additional restrictions on

the investment of such monies if necessary to enhance the

marketability of the obligations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-187A-11 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-187A-11
Utilization of LCF funds for Oklahoma State Bureau of
Status: in_force

Investigation headquarters and facilities.

A. In addition to any other authorization provided by law, the

Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority is authorized to utilize

available funds from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund created by

Section 187B of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes, in the amount of

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Twenty-seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($27,500,000.00)

for the benefit of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to

construct, refurbish, or expand the Oklahoma State Bureau of

Investigation headquarters and related facilities.

B. LCF Recapitalization Payments shall be made related to the

distribution of proceeds provided in subsection A of this section,

in accordance with the provisions of the Legacy Capital Financing

Act.

C. The Authority may distribute funds authorized pursuant to

subsection A of this section in one or more tranches.

D. The Authority may enter memoranda of understanding with

agencies, departments, and subdivisions of the state as needed, to

facilitate the provisions of this act, provided that such memoranda

of understanding do not constitute a legal obligation of the State

of Oklahoma or impede the administration of the provisions of the

Legacy Capital Financing Act.Oklahoma Statutes - Title 73. State Capital and Capitol Building Page 4

I. The Legislature expects that the Oklahoma Historical Society will make the rental payments for the

purpose of retiring the obligations created pursuant to the provisions of this section from current
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-15.3 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-15.3
Assignment of parking for certain officials - Location -
Status: reserved

Reserved parking spaces.

Except as provided in subsections C and D of this section, the

President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of

Representatives are empowered to designate the parking assignments

and issue window stickers or other means of identification of

elected and appointed officers and employees whose offices are in

the State Capitol Building in the parking areas described in this

section and Sections 11-1009 and 11-1010 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma

Statutes.

A. Except as provided in subsections C and D of this section,

officers and employees shall not park in any space in the following

described areas except as specified by the President Pro Tempore:

1. The parking area traversed by the semicircular drive to the

west entrance of the State Capitol Building. This area shall have

specifically assigned parking places for state officers, including

the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the

Senate, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Auditor

and Inspector, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Secretary

of the State Election Board, and any other elected or appointed

state officer or employee so designated by the President Pro

Tempore;

2. The parking area west of the State Capitol Building and

north of the West Gatehouse;

3. All parking spaces west of the halfway point along the north

curb of Northeast 21st Street to the southernmost parking spaces in

the south parking area, except those designated in subsections C and

D of this section;

4. In the parking area located east of Lincoln Boulevard,

thirty-seven parking spaces in the southwest portion of the parking

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area, south and southwest of the tunnel entrance, and north of

Northeast 21st Street; and

5. Seventy-eight parking spaces in the northeast portion of the

parking area identified as the first three rows of parking spaces

west of North Phillips Avenue.

B. Except as provided in subsections C and D of this section,

officers and employees shall not park in any space in the following

described areas except as specified by the Speaker of the House of

Representatives:

1. The parking area east of the State Capitol Building and

north of the East Gatehouse;

2. All parking spaces east of the halfway point along the north

curb of Northeast 21st Street to the southernmost parking spaces in

the south parking area, except those designated in subsections C and

D of this section;

3. In the parking area located east of Lincoln Boulevard, the

one hundred fifty-four parking spaces east of the east entrance of

Northeast 21st Street and south of the north curbline of the

entrance from North Phillips Avenue;

4. The sixty parking spaces located in the fourth, fifth, and

sixth rows of the northeast portion of the parking area located west

of North Phillips Avenue and north of the north curbline of the

North Phillips Avenue entrance into the parking area; and

5. The five parking spaces west of the sixth row of parking

spaces in the northeast portion of the parking lot and north of the

north curbline of the North Phillips Avenue entrance into the

parking area.

C. The Governor shall designate the parking assignments for the

parking spaces immediately on the north and south sides of the first

parking island south of the oil well.

D. The southernmost row of parking spaces in the south parking

lot shall be reserved for the Department of Public Safety for the

purpose of creating a large vehicle inspection station. The

Department of Public Safety shall be permitted to post appropriate

signage related to the inspection station of large vehicles along

Lincoln Boulevard (northbound and southbound lanes) and at the

gatehouses for both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

E. All parking spaces not otherwise assigned by the President

Pro Tempore pursuant to subsection A of this section, assigned by

the Speaker of the House of Representatives pursuant to subsection B

of this section, or designated by the Governor pursuant to

subsection C of this section in the parking area south of the

Capitol Plaza and the parking area that lies east of the State

Capitol Building on the east side of Lincoln Boulevard shall be

reserved for visitors.

F. It shall be the duty of the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services to maintain all streets, roads, and state-owned

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parking lots within the boundaries of the State Capitol Park,

including striping and painting of parking spots, or otherwise

providing signage as assigned or designated by the President Pro

Tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, or

Governor pursuant to this section. The Office of Management and

Enterprise Services is authorized to expend any money appropriated

for the construction and maintenance of such streets, roads, and

parking lots.
Okla. Stat. tit. 73, § 73-99.15 — OK Code / Title 73 / Section 73-99.15
Oklahoma Historic Capitols Preservation Act Revolving
Status: in_force

Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving

fund for the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration

Commission to be designated as the "Oklahoma Historic Capitols

Preservation Act Revolving Fund".

B. The fund shall consist of all monies that are received by

the Commission from appropriations or donations for historic capitol

building projects pursuant to the Oklahoma Historic Capitols

Preservation Act.

C. The fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal

year limitations. Expenditures from the fund shall be for expenses

related to any authorized activity of the Commission pursuant to the

Oklahoma Historic Capitols Preservation Act and shall be made

pursuant to law and without legislative appropriation. Warrants for

the expenditures from the fund shall be issued by the State

Treasurer against claims signed by an authorized employee of the

Commission and approved for payment by the Director of the Office of

Management and Enterprise Services.

D. The Commission may use monies in the fund to provide

matching grants to applicants that have jurisdiction over an

historic capitol building for an historic capitol building project

or to provide the State Historic Preservation Officer, created by

Section 354 of Title 53 of the Oklahoma Statutes, funds to assist

the Commission in administering the program.