Senate Bill No. 1239 amends Section 1104 of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act by transferring the responsibility for the apportionment and distribution of fees, taxes, and penalties from the Oklahoma Tax Commission to Service Oklahoma. The bill requires Service Oklahoma to provide monthly reports to the Oklahoma Tax Commission detailing motor vehicle collection information. It allocates 1% of the collected funds to the Licensed Operator Performance Fund and specifies the distribution percentages of the remaining funds to various school districts, counties, and state funds, ensuring eligibility for funding is contingent upon meeting certain educational criteria. The bill also clarifies language regarding fund distribution and maintains existing limitations on amounts apportioned to various entities.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a tiered system for contributions to specific funds, including the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement Fund and the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Fund, with an increase in the percentage allocated to the latter over time. It introduces new provisions for the distribution of funds to counties from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2031, where 25% of the monthly allocation will be based on area, certified road miles, and the replacement cost of deficient bridges. Additionally, the first $100,000 collected from motorcycle and moped registrations will be credited to the Service Oklahoma Revolving Fund starting January 1, 2023. The bill repeals a previous section of law and declares an emergency for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-1104
Floor (Senate): 47-1104