SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1351 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 22, 2022 SENATE BILL NO. 1351 By: Haste of the Senate and Miller of the House An Act relating to damages to equipment and property of the Department of Transportation; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1002, which relates to the compromise of settlement of property damage claims ; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA : SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1002, is amended to read as follows: Section 1002. The Transportation Commission shall have authority to comprise compromise, settle or litigate claims which it may have against any person, firm or corporation for damages to or loss of property, equipment, or facilities of any kind belonging to the Department of Transportation or over which the Department or the Commission shall have jurisdiction and control for those claims exceeding the amount of Five Thous and Dollars ($5,000.00). All other claims shall be comprom ised, settled, or litigated by the Director of the Department or the Director’s designee. SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1351 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2022. COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION February 22, 2022 - DO PASS