Senate Bill No. 171 requires the Department of Public Safety to create a security plan for the State Capitol Building and its grounds, which must be submitted to the State Capitol Preservation Commission and updated every three years. The bill establishes a new position, the Capitol Liaison, within the Legislative Service Bureau, who will act as the main contact for the Commission and keep the Legislature informed about the activities of the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The bill also amends existing laws regarding the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority's ability to issue obligations for acquiring and improving real property related to the Capitol, with a funding cap of $120 million, and redefines the responsibilities of the State Capitol Preservation Commission to ensure high-quality maintenance and long-term planning.

Additionally, the bill modifies the structure and responsibilities of the State Capitol Preservation Commission, detailing the appointment process for commission members and introducing new voting and nonvoting members. The Governor will serve as the first chair for a two-year term, with subsequent chairs rotating among key legislative leaders. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is tasked with developing a long-range master plan for the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, while the Oklahoma Arts Council will manage state-owned art collections. The bill repeals certain outdated provisions and allows for emergency repairs without the usual bidding requirements, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-4102, 74-4106, 74-4107
Floor (Senate): 74-4102, 74-4106, 74-4107