An Act
ENROLLED HOUSE
BILL NO. 1140 By: Fetgatter of the House
and
Taylor of the Senate
An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S.
2011, Section 5017.7, which relates to the
International Protocol Office; modifying 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.
SUBJECT: State government
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 Protocol Off ice 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 government reso urces for optimal
leveraging in achieving the common goal of advancing Oklahoma to the
forefront of the global community. The Secretary of State An
associate with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce may also serve as
the official representative of the Gov ernor 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 ENR. H. B. NO. 1140 Page 2
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 Comm erce 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.
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Passed the House of Representatives the 2nd day of March, 2021.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Passed the Senate the 13th day of April, 2021.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________ ________________
Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________
Governor of the State of Oklahoma
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________