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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021)
HOUSE BILL 1140 By: Fetgatter
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S.
2011, Section 5017.7, which relates to the
International Protocol Office; modify ing references;
providing for duties to be performed by the Oklahoma
Department of Commerce; providing for duties to be
performed by associate; and providing an effective
date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 74 O.S. 2011, Section 5017.7, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 5017.7 A. The Office of the Oklahoma Secretary of
State may create and Department of Commerce shall serve as the
Oklahoma Chief International Protoc ol Office and provide a resource
for information concerning proper protocol with regard to
international diplomats and officials and shall cooperate with other
state agencies already engaged in international relations to
facilitate and coordinate governmen t resources for optimal
leveraging in achieving the common goal of advancing Oklahoma to the
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forefront of the global community. The Secretary of State An
associate with the Department of Commerce may also serve as the
official representative of the Govern or to ensure that the growing
numbers of international officials traveling to Oklahoma are warmly
received and enjoy productive visits to the state. When dealing
with international visitors of foreign governments, the Secretary of
State associate may greet chiefs of state, heads of government and
other appropriate functionaries, and may provide support to
coordinate, arrange and facilitate meetings and other engagements
between the Governor and international leaders.
B. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall, for the
encouragement of international trade opportunities for Oklahoma
businesses, encourage and assist the Office of the Oklahoma
Secretary of State in private efforts toward the development of
interpersonal relationships between citizens of this state and
citizens of other nations.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021.
58-1-6087 MAH 01/13/21