Bill No. 2285, known as the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Act, establishes a new revolving fund within the Oklahoma Department of Transportation called the "Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Revolving Fund" (EVAC Fund). This fund is designed to support the creation of evacuation corridors for residents living in geographically landlocked areas of Oklahoma. The bill outlines the procedures for budgeting and expenditure of the fund, which will consist of all monies directed for deposit by law and will not be subject to fiscal year limitations. Additionally, the bill creates the Evacuation Vehicle Access Corridor Grant Program (EVAC Grant Program) to provide financial assistance to counties that demonstrate a material need for constructing roads in qualified landlocked areas.

The bill defines "landlocked" as areas almost entirely surrounded by land with limited access for motor vehicles, and "qualified area" as a landlocked basin with at least 2,000 residents and minimal road access. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is tasked with administering the grant program, which includes creating a standardized grant application for counties. The total grant amounts awarded will not exceed the funds available in the EVAC Fund. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.