This bill amends Section 156.1 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the use of state-owned or state-leased motor vehicles. The amendment introduces provisions that allow certain employees of the Corporation Commission, including Corporation Commissioners, division heads, emergency responders, and field inspectors not stationed at a central office, to use state vehicles for transportation related to their official duties. This is a new insertion that expands the list of employees authorized to use state vehicles, similar to other specified state employees in various departments.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the unlawful use of state vehicles by state officials and employees, stipulating that unauthorized use for personal purposes is prohibited and subject to penalties. The effective date for this amendment is set for November 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and expand the circumstances under which certain state employees can utilize state vehicles while ensuring accountability and compliance with existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-156.1