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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4104. Powers and responsibilities of Commission.

A. The State Capitol Preservation Commission shall:
1. Research, plan, and have control of modifications and decor of the interior and exterior of the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion;
2. Establish standards for the acquisition and display of works of art for public display in the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion and select such works. Such works of art shall be directly related to the history and culture of the State of Oklahoma;
3. Establish procedures by which private contributions of suitable art can be accepted for the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion. The Commission is authorized to accept and make proper disposition of works of art as may be donated to the Commission and this state;
4. Have authority to approve and submit to the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission any proposed modification, alteration, renovation, repair, or construction on any part of the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion; and
5. Have final approval authority for any plans or programs for the restoration, preservation, or display of fine art programs in and surrounding the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.
B. The Long-Range Capital Planning Commission shall submit any capital construction or renovation project with respect to the State Capitol or the Governor's Mansion to the State Capitol Preservation Commission for its advisory opinion prior to consideration by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 4, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 156, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1012; Laws 2013, c. 209, § 14, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4105. Capitol Architect and Curator - Duties - Compensation.

There is hereby established the position of the Capitol Architect and Curator who shall:
1. Develop the technical plans and programs for consideration by the State Capitol Preservation Commission and the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission with regard to restoration, renovation, and preservation of the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion;
2. Develop and enforce standards adopted for acquisition and display of works of art in and surrounding the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion;
3. Coordinate space demands of the various agencies in the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion;
4. Maintain a record of all structural and decor changes made in the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion; and
5. Make recommendations to the State Capitol Preservation Commission of necessary action on proposed modifications in decor or design to ensure preservation and maintenance of the cultural and historic integrity of the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.
The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services may contract for the services of a Capitol Architect and Curator or employ such an individual on either a full- or part-time basis. Compensation for the position will be in accord with similar professional positions in state government.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 5, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 157, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1013; Laws 2013, c. 209, § 15, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4106. Cooperation between Commission and branches of state government.

The State Capitol Preservation Commission and the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission are directed to maintain close coordination with the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government to ensure that the needs of each branch of government are considered in all planned development and modifications of the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 6, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 158, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 2013, c. 209, § 16, eff. July 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4107. Accomplishment of work and acquisitions - Compliance with administrative requirements.

All work and acquisitions planned and developed by the State Capitol Preservation Commission shall be accomplished or contracted through the appropriate administrative agencies of the state. The Commission shall comply with all approved administrative requirements placed on separate agencies of state government except as it may be exempted therefrom by appropriate legislative action.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 7, operative July 1, 1982.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4108. Application of act.

The provisions of Sections 4101 through 4107 of this title shall apply to all modifications in the structure or decor of the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion except for those immediate emergency repairs needed to prevent loss or damage to property or to protect the public during use of the building.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 75, § 8, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 304, § 159, eff. July 1, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4109. State Capitol Building and Governor's Mansion restoration and preservation projects - Competitive bidding exemption.

By the order of the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, restoration and preservation projects of the State Capitol Building or of the Governor's Mansion may be exempted from the provisions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974, Section 101 et seq. of Title 61 of the Oklahoma Statutes. For exempted State Capitol Building or Governor's Mansion construction projects, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall select among contractors qualified by past experience to conduct historical preservation projects.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 312, § 50, emerg. eff. July 25, 1985. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 123, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4110. Ten Commandments display monument.

A. This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Ten Commandments Monument Display Act”.
B. The State Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is hereby authorized to permit and arrange for the placement on the State Capitol grounds of a suitable monument displaying the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments monument shall use the same words used on the monument at issue in Van Orden v. Perry, that the United States Supreme Court ruled constitutional. This monument shall be designed, constructed, and placed on the Capitol grounds by private entities at no expense to the State of Oklahoma. The State Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is authorized to assist private entities in selecting a location for the monument and arranging a suitable time for its placement.
C. In the event that the legality or constitutionality of the Ten Commandments monument is challenged in a court of law, the Oklahoma Attorney General or Liberty Legal Institute is hereby authorized to prepare and present a legal defense of the monument.
D. The placement of this monument shall not be construed to mean that the State of Oklahoma favors any particular religion or denomination thereof over others, but rather will be placed on the Capitol grounds where there are numerous other monuments.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 204, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4110.1. Bill of Rights Monument Display Act

A. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Bill of Rights Monument Display Act".
B. The State Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is hereby authorized to permit and arrange for the placement on the State Capitol grounds of a suitable monument displaying the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States, commonly referred to as the Bill of Rights. This monument shall be designed, constructed, and placed on the State Capitol grounds by private entities at no expense to the state. The State Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is authorized to assist private entities in selecting a location for the monument and arranging a suitable time for its placement.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 63, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4111. Short title - Incentive Awards for State Employees Act.

Sections 4111 through 4122 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Incentive Awards for State Employees Act".
Added by Laws 1984, c. 269, § 1, operative July 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2015, c. 289, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4114. Agencies authorized to participate in incentive awards program.

With the exception of agencies and offices within the Legislature, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the Office of the State Auditor and Inspector, any agency, department, commission, or office of state government may participate in the incentive awards program provided for in Section 5 of this act.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 269, § 4, operative July 1, 1984.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4115. Contents of incentive awards program.

The incentive awards program provided for in the Incentive Awards for State Employees Act shall consist of:
1. individual productivity incentive awards, individual incentive compensation,and unit incentive pay for contributions resulting in increased productivity, cost curtailment, improved safety, efficiency, or morale, or better services to the citizens of this state; and
2. individual longevity incentive awards for length of service to the state.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 269, § 5, operative July 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 344, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4115A. Longevity awards.

Pursuant to rules promulgated by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, state employees shall be recognized for their length of service to the state. Recognition shall consist of certificates and lapel pins. The longevity award shall be made at five-year intervals during the month following the anniversary date of the employee to recognize years of service as defined in Section 840-2.18 of this title. The cost of the incentive award shall be billed to the employing agency.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 344, § 5. Amended by Laws 2015, c. 289, § 3.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4119. Awards exempt from retirement contributions – Funding source.

Incentive pay awards provided pursuant to the provisions of the Incentive Awards for State Employees Act shall be exempt from retirement contributions and shall not be included for the purpose of computing a retirement allowance pursuant to any public retirement system of this state. Funds for this incentive pay shall be drawn from the operating expenses of the agency, department, commission, or office for the eligible fiscal year.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 269, § 9, operative July 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 46, § 9, emerg. eff. April 23, 1985; Laws 1992, c. 126, § 2, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1016; Laws 2015, c. 289, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4121. On-the-job employee performance recognition program.

A. In order to establish a public employee benefit program to encourage outstanding performance in the workplace, the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is hereby directed to establish an on-the-job employee performance recognition program which encourages outstanding job performance and productivity.
B. In order to promote excellence in job performance and provide recognition for work units with exceptional performance, state agencies are authorized to expend from monies available in the agency's operating funds so much thereof as may be necessary for the purchase of recognition awards for presentation to the members of work units or individual employees with exceptional job performance records or for other significant contributions to the operation of the agency. State agencies may also provide for such recognition awards to be cash awards.
C. Recognition awards may be presented to members of work units or individual employees having exceptional job performance records or other significant contributions and such awards may be presented at a formal or informal ceremony, banquet or reception, the cost of which may be expended from monies available in the agency's operating funds.
D. 1. Recognition awards may consist of distinctive wearing apparel, service pins, plaques, writing pens, or other distinguished awards of a value not exceeding One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per recognized employee each fiscal year to recognize the achievement of the work unit or individual employee.
2. In addition to recognition awards listed in paragraph 1 of this subsection, the agency may establish an employee cash recognition program not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per recognized employee each fiscal year.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 396, § 29, emerg. eff. June 10, 1999. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 50, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 2001; Laws 2001, c. 348, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2001. Renumbered from § 162.6 of Title 56 by Laws 2001, c. 348, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2001. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 325, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2007, c. 342, § 6, eff. July 1, 2007; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1018.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4122. Employee productivity program.

A. State agencies may establish employee productivity programs designed to enhance their quality improvement efforts and employee productivity. Employee productivity programs shall include a process that enables employees to make recommendations to agencies that would improve employee productivity or reduce agency service costs and that provides recognition to employees whose recommendations lead to improved productivity or agency cost savings.
B. State agencies may expend monies available to them for the purchase of employee productivity program recognition awards for employees whose exceptional recommendations result in improved productivity or agency cost savings. Recognition awards shall include distinctive wearing apparel, service pins, or United States Savings Bonds, the value of which shall not exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per employee per award.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 362, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 4121 of this title to avoid a duplication in numbering.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4190. Child care centers - Administration – Priority in eligibility - Rates.

A. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is authorized to approve and administer child care centers for minor dependents of state employees, and may provide consultation to state agencies regarding child care centers.
B. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the Department of Human Services, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health are directed to assist the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services in the implementation of Sections 4190 through 4192 of this title.
C. The Director is authorized to promulgate any rules necessary for the establishment and implementation of Sections 4190 through 4192 of this title.
D. Licensed spaces in the child care centers shall be open to all eligible children, including those individuals not employed by the State of Oklahoma and those financially eligible for Department of Human Services child care assistance. However, minor dependents of state employees shall be given highest priority and children financially eligible for Department of Human Services child care assistance second priority for all vacant spaces.
E. The Director shall approve rates for child care consistent with the rates of the industry within the geographic area.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 344, § 7. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 281, § 1, emerg. eff. May 29, 1990; Laws 1992, c. 367, § 12, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1994, c. 242, § 49; Laws 1995, c. 309, § 7, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 381, § 21, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1019; Laws 2013, c. 227, § 36, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4191. Child care - Contracts - Required provider qualifications - Parental responsibility.

A. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall establish and administer child care centers with funds available for that purpose.
B. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services may approve a consortium, partnership, cooperative or agreement to provide child care centers with other public or private employers.
C. The child care centers shall be operated through a contract with child care providers. Specifications for a contract shall be developed with the assistance of, and subject to the approval of, the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Any such contract shall be made through the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The low bid will not be the single qualifier. Any child care provider shall be required to carry sufficient liability insurance coverage which will pay damages incurred as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of an employee of the child care provider within the scope of the employment of such person. Any child care provider shall meet or exceed applicable state child care facilities licensure standards.
D. Nothing in this section shall prevent the Director from utilizing paragraph 13 of Section 85.5 of this title and paragraph 3 of subsection A of Section 85.7 of this title to continue the operation of a child care center with emergency contracts when the service provider's contract is canceled or terminated before another qualified service provider is procured. The employees of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall not be employed to operate the centers.
E. Any parent utilizing the services of a child care center shall be responsible for the charges assessed by the child care provider for child care services.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 281, § 2, emerg. eff. May 29, 1990. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 309, § 8, eff. July 1, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 381, § 22, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1020.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4192. Child Care Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, to be designated the "Child Care 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 or fees. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for the purpose of establishing and administering child care centers. All expenditures from said revolving 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.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 281, § 3, emerg. eff. May 29, 1990. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 381, § 23, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4249. Definitions.

As used in Sections 4250 through 4255 of this title, terms used shall be defined as they are defined in the Rules of the Ethics Commission.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 6, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 314, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4250. Registration.

A. Every lobbyist shall be required to register with the Ethics Commission no later than December 31 of each year or within five (5) days after engaging in lobbying on behalf of one or more lobbyist principals, and pay a registration fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). All monies collected from this registration fee shall be deposited with the State Treasurer to the credit of the Ethics Commission Fund. Lobbyists shall be required to file reports in accordance with the Rules of the Ethics Commission.
B. All registrations and expenditure reports filed under this section shall be public records and shall be made available for public inspection pursuant to the Open Records Act.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 7, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 320, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2013, c. 376, § 1, emerg. eff. May 29, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 314, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4251. False statements.

No person required to be registered as a lobbyist with the Ethics Commission may:
1. Knowingly or willfully make any false statement or representation of the facts to a member of the legislative branch, judicial branch or executive branch; or
2. Knowing a document to contain a false statement, cause a copy of the document to be received by a member of the legislative branch, judicial branch or executive branch without notifying such member in writing of the truth.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 8, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 314, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4254. State officers and employees - Additional compensation for lobbying prohibited.

No state officer or state employee shall receive any additional compensation or reimbursement from any person for personally engaging in lobbying other than compensation or reimbursements provided by law for that member's job position.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 11, eff. July 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4255. Penalties.

A. Any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of Sections 4249 through this section of this title commits a misdemeanor. Nothing in Sections 4249 through this section of this title relieves a person of criminal responsibility under the laws of this state relating to perjury.
B. Any person who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of Sections 4249 through this section of this title a third and subsequent time, in addition to any other penalties provided herein, shall be prohibited from further lobbying for a period of five (5) years. If any person having been so prohibited, lobbies while prohibited, such person shall be permanently prohibited from lobbying and shall be guilty of a felony.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 12, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 314, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4256. Penalties for violation of campaign reporting rules.

A. Every candidate or candidate committee for state or county office and every other committee failing to file registrations and reports of contributions and expenditures or statements of inactivity on or before the days specified in Chapter 10 of the Rules of the Ethics Commission shall be assessed by the Ethics Commission a late filing fee of up to One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each day after a report of contributions and expenditures is due that said report remains unfiled; provided, the total amount of such fees assessed per report shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
B. Committees campaigning for or against an initiative or referendum petition, legislative referendum, or a state question who fail to file reports of contributions and expenditures on or before the days specified in Chapter 10 of the Rules of the Ethics Commission shall be assessed by the Ethics Commission a late filing fee of up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each day after a report of contributions and expenditures is due that said report remains unfiled; provided, the total amount of such fee assessed per report filing shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
C. Every person failing to file a statement of financial interests or financial disclosure statement on or before the days specified in Chapter 15 of the Rules of the Ethics Commission shall be assessed by the Ethics Commission a late filing fee of up to One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each day the statement remains unfiled; provided, the total amount of such fees assessed per statement shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
D. The treasurer, except for treasurers for candidates or candidate committees, may be liable for the late fee. Failure to file a registration, report or statement shall be deemed to be a separate offense for each day that the registration, report or statement remains unfiled after it becomes due. The first Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per calendar year derived from fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be deposited with the State Treasurer to the credit of the Ethics Commission Fund and any amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per calendar year shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund. Candidates or candidate committees shall not pay such fees from campaign funds.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 13, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 442, § 2, eff. July 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4257. Employment of former or ex officio state board or commission members.

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, no state board or commission shall employ any former member of the board or commission.
B. 1. A state board or commission may employ a former member of the board or commission if at least one (1) year has passed since the term of office of the former member has expired or since the date the former member resigned from the board or commission.
2. An institution of higher education may employ a former member of the board of regents which has oversight over the institution if at least six (6) months have passed since the term of office of the former member has expired or since the date the former member resigned from the board of regents.
C. Notwithstanding subsection B of this section, a state board or commission may employ:
1. A state employee who is an ex officio member of that board or commission and who is required by law to be a member of that board or commission; or
2. A former statewide elected official who was an ex officio member of that board or commission if the former statewide elected official completed the term in office. This subsection shall not apply to a statewide elected official who is an ex officio member of a board or commission.
D. Any person who willfully violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not longer than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment, and upon conviction shall be ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in state service and, if at the time of conviction is an employee of the state, the employee shall forfeit the position.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 14, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 101, § 1, emerg. eff. April 19, 1999; Laws 2001, c. 420, § 3, emerg. eff. June 5, 2001; Laws 2003, c. 353, § 6, emerg. eff. June 3, 2003; Laws 2004, c. 461, § 1, emerg. eff. June 8, 2004; Laws 2008, c. 2, § 1, emerg. eff. Feb. 28, 2008.
NOTE: Laws 2001, c. 266, § 3 repealed by Laws 2002, c. 22, § 34, emerg. eff. March 8, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4258. Ethics Commission Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Ethics Commission to be designated the "Ethics Commission Fund". The Ethics Commission Fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and deposits to the fund shall consist of the first One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) of fees received by the Commission each fiscal year. Fees collected each fiscal year in excess of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) shall be placed to the credit of the Ethics Commission Online Filing Revolving Fund created pursuant to Section 2 of this act.
B. All monies accruing to the credit of the Ethics Commission Fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Commission for any expenses incurred in the implementation of its duties as provided by law. 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.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 343, § 40, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 320, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1022; Laws 2015, c. 150, § 1, eff. July 1, 2015; Laws 2019, c. 440, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019; Laws 2021, c. 504, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4258.1. Political subdivisions enforcement fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Ethics Commission to be designated the "Political Subdivisions Enforcement Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all funds appropriated by the Legislature to the fund and all late filing fees, fines from settlement agreements and fines assessed by the District Court for violations of the County Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act, the Municipal Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act, and the Technology Center District and Independent School District Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Commission for any expenses incurred by the Political Subdivisions Enforcement Division. 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. No later than January 31, 2016, and every year thereafter, the State Treasurer shall transfer to the General Revenue Fund of the state any monies in the fund in excess of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). If at any time the amount of money in the fund is less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), the Executive Director of the Commission may order that there be no further enforcement by the Political Subdivisions Enforcement Division until the amount of money in the fund is more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
Added by Laws 2014, c. 313, § 33, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4258.2. Ethics Commission Online Filing Revolving Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Ethics Commission to be designated the "Ethics Commission Online Filing Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and deposits to the fund shall consist of the first Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) of monies designated for deposit to the fund pursuant to the provisions of Section 4258 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes each fiscal year and all monies appropriated to the fund pursuant to an act of the Legislature.
B. Monies designated for deposit to the fund in excess of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) each fiscal year shall be placed to the credit of the General Revenue Fund. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Commission for the purpose of:
1. Developing, maintaining and administering the Commission's online filing system; and
2. The payment of fees and charges to other state agencies for information technology services.
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.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 504, § 2, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4261. Political subdivisions - Forms required for compliance.

The Ethics Commission shall design all forms required for compliance with the County Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act, the Municipal Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act and the Technology Center District and Independent School District Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act. Such forms shall be made available in electronic form on the Commission's Internet website.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 313, § 31, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-4262. Political subdivisions enforcement division.

For purposes of enforcing the County Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act, the Municipal Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act, and the Technology Center District and Independent School District Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure Act, the Ethics Commission shall establish a special division to be known as the "Political Subdivisions Enforcement Division". The Executive Director of the Ethics Commission may employ staff for the Political Subdivisions Enforcement Division, or may contract for services to be performed by the Division, or both.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 313, § 32, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5001. Abolition of Oklahoma Economic Development Commission, the Office of the Governor - Department of Economic Development and Department of Economic and Community Affairs - Tulsa Division of Department of Commerce - Transfer of powers and duties.

A. The Oklahoma Economic Development Commission, the Office of the Governor - Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Economic and Community Affairs are hereby abolished.
B. All powers, duties, responsibilities, property, personnel, assets, liabilities, fund balances, encumbrances and obligations of the Oklahoma Economic Development Commission, the Office of the Governor - Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Economic and Community Affairs are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce or other appropriate governmental entity as provided for in this act. As soon as possible the offices and staff of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall be moved to a common location.
C. The current Tulsa field office of the Department of Commerce shall be designated as the Tulsa Division of the Department of Commerce. The Tulsa Division shall include, but not be limited to the following services: film industry promotion, international trade recruitment and export assistance, trade reference, business expansion and start-up, small business assistance, economic and community development financing, and economic and community development.
All powers, duties, responsibilities, property, personnel, and assets of the Division of Waterways of the Department of Commerce abolished by this act are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation.
The Department of Commerce shall transfer only those employees requesting to be transferred to the Tulsa Division, provided the employee meets the criteria established by the Department for positions to be placed in the Tulsa Division, and shall fill any remaining positions at the Tulsa Division through accrued vacancies within the Department of Commerce.
D. All powers, duties, responsibilities, property, personnel, assets, liabilities, fund balances, encumbrances and obligations of the film industry program in the Marketing Division of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
E. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall coordinate the transfers made pursuant to subsections B and D of this section.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 7, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 312, § 1; Laws 1992, c. 135, § 2, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1993, c. 49, § 1, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1024.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5002. Transfer of certain programs and divisions of Department of Economic and Community Affairs - Transfer of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program.

A. Except as provided for in subsection B of this section, all programs and divisions of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs not specifically transferred pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be transferred to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
B. The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program shall be transferred to the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 8, operative July 1, 1986.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.2. Statement of needs - Oklahoma Department of Commerce created - Status.

A. Recognizing the geographic diversity of this state, Oklahoma needs one central, primary public-sector economic development agency for the state in order to manage or coordinate all public sector economic development activity.
Oklahoma needs an agency to work at the community and firm level to:
1. Create new and higher quality jobs for the people of this state through the expansion, creation, restructuring and recruitment of export-oriented Oklahoma firms which produce value-added goods, services and processes;
2. Encourage statewide economic diversification and stability;
3. Maintain a two-way flow of information between the central state economic development agency and firms, farms and communities;
4. Implement the strategic economic development five-year plan; and
5. Carry out policy development and research in support of Oklahoma Futures.
B. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is hereby constituted an agency of state government.
C. Whenever the terms "Department of Economic Development" or "Department of Economic and Community Affairs" appear in the Oklahoma Statutes they shall mean and refer to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 9, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 222, § 9, operative July 1, 1987. Renumbered from § 5003 by Laws 1987, c. 222, § 122, operative July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.3. Mission of Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall be to support firms', farms' and local communities' growth, diversification, expansion and ability to compete in export markets in order to create new and better jobs for Oklahomans throughout the state.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 222, § 10, operative July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.4. Definitions.

As used in the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Act:
1. "Department" means the Oklahoma Department of Commerce;
2. "Director" means the director of the Department of Commerce;
3. "Enterprise" means a firm with its principal place of business in Oklahoma;
4. "Economic Information System" means a comprehensive statewide data collection, analysis and distribution system which makes available current and thorough information on Oklahoma economic trends and future Oklahoma economic opportunities to communities, firms, farms and individuals in the state; firms and individuals outside the state considering location in Oklahoma; and Oklahoma Futures, the Governor, the Legislature and all other state agencies and institutions; and
5. "Economic Innovation System" means a decentralized statewide system that responsively and innovatively coordinates technical assistance, grant and loan programs with local, state, federal and private sector activities into a single statewide Economic Innovation System.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 222, § 11, operative July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.5. Director of Department of Commerce.

A. The Director of the Department of Commerce shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall continue to serve until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. The salary of the Director shall be set by law.
B. The Director shall be qualified for such position by character, personality, ability, education, training and successful administrative experience in the public or private sector.
C. The Director shall employ such persons as are necessary to implement the powers and duties of the Department. Because many of the powers and duties of the Department involve working closely with the private sector, certain employee positions of the Department shall be employed and compensated in a manner that compares equally to similar positions in the private sector and shall be exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act. All other employees and positions shall be subject to the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act. Provided, nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Legislature to specify the status of positions otherwise by law. Neither shall the Director have the authority to circumvent, disregard or otherwise disobey specific provisions of law regarding positions in the Department.
D. The Director shall serve on the board of:
1. The Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authority;
2. The Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development Board;
3. The Oklahoma Development Finance Authority;
4. The Executive Bond Oversight Commission; and
5. The Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority.
E. The Director may serve as administrator of any interlocal agreement or compact to pursue economic development and to assign any employees of the Department or employee personnel to carry out duties or obligations pursuant to any interlocal agreement or compact for economic development.
F. The Director, at his or her discretion, may approve payment for affiliations or memberships of the Department or, if necessary, associate memberships for individual employees in international, national, or state economic development councils, professional organizations, or governmental associations.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 10, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 276, § 22, operative July 1, 1986; Laws 1987, c. 222, § 12, operative July 1, 1987. Renumbered from § 5004 of this title by Laws 1987, c. 222, § 122, operative July 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 266, § 34, operative July 1, 1990; Laws 1998, c. 309, § 8, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2002, c. 484, § 14, eff. July 1, 2002; Laws 2022, c. 243, § 25, emerg. eff. May 11, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.8. Annual report.

In order to ensure that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is effectively implementing its mission, purpose and objectives, the Department shall publish an annual report setting forth in detail the operations and programs conducted by it pursuant to this act or to other legislation. The report shall review both statewide progress and departmental progress according to several measures including objective measures listed in the Department's five-year plan. The Department shall present this report to the Governor and the Legislature. The annual report shall specifically account for ways in which the needs, mission and programs of the Department described in this act have been carried out and recommendations shall specifically note what changes in the activities of the Department and the programs it administers and of state government are necessary to better address the mission described in this act. The Department shall distribute its annual report by such means that will make it widely available to communities, firms and local economic development managers throughout this state.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 222, § 15, operative July 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 484, § 16, eff. July 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.9. Program performance review - Report.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall submit to the Legislature performance review information for the programs it operates or funds. This information shall be compiled into a report that shall be submitted to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations and Budget Committee by February 1 of each year. The report shall be designed to assist the appropriation committees in determining funding priorities and should provide the best available information regarding the effectiveness of these programs. This report shall complement the Department's annual budget request.
The report shall be structured so that:
1. The need for the program is clearly established;
2. The goals of the program are clearly defined;
3. Measurable objectives are set forth;
4. Actual performance data is provided and explained;
5. Performance is evaluated against objectives; and
6. Future funding recommendations and program benefits are outlined.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 208, § 25, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1987, c. 236, § 58, emerg. eff. July 20, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.10a. Termination of office outside state.

An office established by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce outside the State of Oklahoma pursuant to paragraph 16 of Section 5003.10 of this title shall not be terminated until the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce provides a written report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate of the intent of the Director to terminate the office. Termination of the office pursuant to this section shall not occur earlier than sixty (60) days following the date the report is filed as provided in this section. For purposes of this section, "termination" means a reduction in funding for an office or a change in representation.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 364, § 36, emerg. eff. June 8, 1998. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 313, § 1, emerg. eff. June 1, 2001; Laws 2013, c. 227, § 37, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.10h. Promulgation of rules.

OCAST shall promulgate rules to enforce the provisions of the Research and Development Attraction Program, including the following:
1. The application process for applying for matching funds;
2. The criteria to be used by OCAST to evaluate matching funds applications from Oklahoma-based small businesses and to determine the amount of the award;
3. OCAST shall include in its annual report the evaluation metrics which will be gathered to report efficacy of this Program back to the State of Oklahoma, which may include, but will not be limited to, volume of applications, technological diversity of companies taking up the Program, the success of Oklahoma-based small businesses at raising follow-on capital rounds or advancing in technological readiness level (TRL), and follow-on capital spent in the state and at Oklahoma-based research entities; and
4. The agreements that Oklahoma-based small businesses must enter into in regard to claiming matching funds and to ensure compliance in spending of matching funds.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 322, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-5003.11. Establishment of community development strategy and plan – Authority of Department.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall serve as the lead state agency in establishing a community development strategy and plan for the state. The Department shall have the authority to establish and administer community development programs such as certified community programs which enhance the quality of life in Oklahoma communities; the Department has the authority to administer such programs directly or by contract with qualified community development entities.
In establishing such programs, the Department shall determine needs, priorities or funding limits within the limits for such programs imposed by the Legislature. The Department may promulgate rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to clarify such programs.
The Department shall establish and develop or cause to be developed individual program budgets, work plans, and audits of each community development program established and administered. Any contract under this section shall be exempt from the Central Purchasing Act.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 264, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.