House Bill No. 1157 seeks to enhance the regulation and oversight of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Oklahoma through various amendments and new provisions. The bill empowers the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board to investigate LPG-related accidents or fires, necessitating immediate notification to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator. It also restructures the Board by eliminating the chief deputy administrator position and updating qualifications for board members and the State Administrator. Additionally, the bill mandates compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for Board meetings and allows for the leasing and maintenance of vehicles for Board operations.

The legislation introduces a new Class V permit for miscellaneous permits, establishes an annual inspection fee for LPG bulk delivery trucks, and requires transporters, distributors, and retailers to file certificates of insurance with the Administrator. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Administrator and safety code enforcement officers in inspecting LPG systems and containers, while specifying that fees collected from LPG container sales will offset inspection costs. Notably, the bill deletes previous requirements regarding container authorization and ownership identification, instead mandating that all registered permit holders clearly mark their containers and obtain authorization before filling them. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
House Committee Substitute: 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Floor (House): 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Floor (Senate): 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Engrossed: 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9
Enrolled (final version): 52-420.4, 52-420.5, 52-420.9