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, mandating that the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator be notified within one business day. 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 requires adherence to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for Board meetings and allows for the leasing and maintenance of vehicles for Board operations.

The bill introduces a new Class V permit for miscellaneous permits, establishes an annual inspection fee for LPG bulk delivery trucks, and imposes a reinspection fee for trucks that fail inspections. It grants the Administrator and designated officers peace officer authority for enforcement and mandates that manufacturers and vendors of LPG containers pay fees to cover inspection costs. Significant deletions include previous requirements for container authorization and ownership identification, replaced by new stipulations for clear marking of containers and consumer authorization before filling. The bill emphasizes safety during the transfer of LPG, requiring an attendant to monitor the liquid level gauge, and 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