Req. No. 5681 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023) HOUSE BILL 2703 By: Kendrix AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to revenue and taxation; a mending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 114, which relat es to payment of certain fees; authorizing payment of fees for certain personnel related to professional organizations; providing an effective date; an d declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 68 O.S. 20 21, Section 114, is amended to read as follo ws: Section 114. The Oklahoma Tax Commission may expend monies to pay membership fees for Commission members or employees of the Commission in regional or national tax associations or dues for membership in professional organizations for Commission member s or employees of the Commission who are certified public accountants or licensed attorneys as the Commission deems i n the best interest of this state for education and training in tax administration, Req. No. 5681 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 practices, and procedures, and any other fees required to be paid by an employee in the performance of his official duties. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the pr eservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effe ct and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. 59-1-5681 MAH 01/18/23