House Bill No. 1103, introduced by Gann, amends Section 1001 of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the disposition of surplus property by the Department of Transportation. The bill updates the procedures for selling surplus lands, materials, equipment, and supplies, including the requirement for the Transportation Commission to provide notice of surplus property online via the Department of Transportation's website. It removes the previous five-year condition for offering surplus property back to the original conveyer at the original price, extending the response period for acceptance of the offer from thirty to ninety days. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Commission must notify the original property owners before selling surplus land, regardless of whether it was acquired through negotiation or condemnation.
The bill also outlines the process for the sale of surplus equipment and vehicles, prioritizing offers to other state agencies and political subdivisions before public auctions. It mandates that the Department of Transportation notify the Office of Management and Enterprise Services when equipment or vehicles are deemed surplus and provides a detailed description of the items. Furthermore, it allows for the transfer of surplus bridge beams to local governments for public roadway projects, with specific conditions regarding inspection and responsibility for transportation and disposal. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.