This bill appropriates $15 million to the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics from the Progressing Rural Economic Prosperity Fund. The funds are designated for necessary upgrades to infrastructure at a primary commercial airport that is categorized as a small-hub or larger, with the aim of maintaining and enhancing aerospace capabilities and promoting future economic development in the state.
The bill specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to ensure its immediate implementation upon passage and approval. This urgency is justified by the need to preserve public peace, health, or safety.