House Bill No. 1814, known as the "State Parks Emergency Maintenance Act," establishes a structured approach for the maintenance and enhancement of Oklahoma's state parks. The bill requires the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) to develop an Eight-Year State Parks Emergency Maintenance Plan, which will be submitted annually to state officials starting December 31, 2025. This plan will outline the maintenance and infrastructure needs of the parks, including project priorities, cost estimates, and timelines. Additionally, the bill creates a State Parks Emergency Maintenance Revolving Fund to support the implementation of this plan, with operational expenses capped at 20% of the annual fund total. The act is declared an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage, with a specified effective date of July 1, 2025.

The bill details specific projects and their associated costs across the eight-year plan, with significant changes made to project descriptions and funding allocations. For instance, outdated project descriptions have been deleted, and new projects, such as the addition of playgrounds and extensive repairs to park facilities, have been inserted. The total estimated costs for various years are outlined, with Year 5 projects estimated at $42,425,000 and Year 6 projects at $42,300,000, both including allocations for roads and parking. The bill emphasizes the importance of improving infrastructure and safety in state parks while ensuring a strategic allocation of resources to meet the needs of visitors and the environment.