This bill amends the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force's provisions, extending its sunset date from June 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The task force is tasked with providing the Legislature and the Governor with insights on organized retail crime and evaluating various countermeasures to mitigate losses from retail theft. The composition of the task force remains largely unchanged, consisting of fifteen members appointed by various state officials and organizations, with a quorum requirement of eight members for official business.
Additionally, the bill updates statutory language, including changing the term "chair" to "chairperson" and clarifying the appointment process for certain members. The task force is required to submit a report by December 31, 2025, detailing the impact of organized retail theft on state and local tax receipts, interagency coordination needs, and legislative recommendations to enhance consumer protections and address the economic effects of organized retail crime. The bill also allows the Office of the Attorney General to employ officers dedicated to preventing and prosecuting organized retail crime. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.