The bill establishes the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Act, which aims to create a dedicated fund and grant program to enhance evacuation routes for residents in landlocked areas of Oklahoma. It creates the "Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Revolving Fund" (EVAC Fund) within the State Treasury, which will be a continuous fund not subject to fiscal year limitations. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will manage this fund, which will consist of all directed deposits and will be appropriated for budgeting and expenditures related to the program.
Additionally, the bill introduces the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Grant Program (EVAC Grant Program) to support counties in constructing necessary roads in qualified landlocked areas. To qualify for grants, counties must demonstrate a material need for road construction in areas with at least 2,000 residents and limited access. The bill defines key terms such as "landlocked" and "qualified area" and outlines the procedures for grant applications and funding limits. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.