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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
HOUSE BILL NO. 4074 By: Wallace
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement
Authority; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Section 161, as
amended by Section 3, Chapter 1, 1st Extraordinary
Session, O.S.L. 2023 (73 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section
161), which relates to the powers of the Authority;
expanding authority related to property acquisition
and improvements; authorizing p roperty transactions
on the behalf of other state agencies; requiring
memoranda of understanding; and declaring an
emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 73 O.S. 2021, Section 161, as
amended by Section 3, Chapter 1, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L.
2023 (73 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 161), is amended to read as
follows:
Section 161. In addition to all other power s expressly
conferred, the Authority is hereby auth orized and empowered:
1. To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the
conduct of its business;
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2. To adopt an official seal and alter the same at plea sure;
3. To fix and revise from time to time rent for the use of any
Authority building; p rovided, that the rents when so fixed, plus
revenues derived from other sources, shall produce sufficient
revenue:
a. to pay the annual cost of the operation, mainten ance,
and repair of such building,
b. to pay as and when due the princ ipal and interest on
the bonds issued to pay for such building, and
c. to accumulate and maintain reserves for such purposes;
4. To acquire, hold, improve, and dispose of real and personal
property in the exercise of its powers an d the performance of its
duties under this act , and on behalf of other agencies of the state
as provided for in memoranda of understanding entere d into between
the Authority and su ch agency or agencies of the state;
5. To acquire by purchase or otherwise, on such terms and
conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by the
exercise of the power of condemnation in the manner hereinafter
provided, such public or pr ivate property and interests therein as
it may deem necessary for carrying out the provisions of this act.
The exercise of the power of condemnation shall be in accordance
with and subject to the provisions of any a nd all existing laws and
statutes applicable to the exercise of the power of condemnation of
property for public use. In any condemnation proceedings the court
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having jurisdiction of the suit, action or proceeding may make such
orders as may be just to th e Authority and to the owners of the
property to be condemned and may require an undertaki ng or other
security to secure such owners against any loss or damage by reason
of the failure of the Authority to accept and pay for the property,
but neither such undertaking or security nor any act or ob ligation
of the Authority shall impose any liabili ty upon the state or the
Authority except such as may be paid from the funds provided under
the provisions of the act;
6. To make and enter into all contracts and ag reements
necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the
execution of its powers under this act, and particularly to make and
enter into contracts and agreements with the departments and
agencies of the State of Oklahoma and/or federal gov ernment relating
to the rent, amortizati on of cost, and use of the building by such
departments and agencies, or relating to the construction,
improvement, repair, and maintenance of the highway infrastructure
in this state;
7. To employ employees and agen ts as may be necessary in its
judgment, including, but not limited to, legal counsel and such
other professionals as may be needed for the issuance and
administration of bonds issued under the provisions of this title
and to fix their compensation; provided, that all such expenses
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shall be payable solely from the proceeds of bonds issued under this
act or from revenues derived from the building;
8. To receive and accept from any federal agency grants or
payments for or in aid of the construction of any proje ct, and to
receive and accept aid or con tributions from any source of either
money, property, labor, or other things of value to be held, used,
and applied only for the purposes for which such grants and
contributions may be made;
9. To do any and all things necessary to comply with rules,
regulations, or requirements of any state or federal a gency
administering any law enacted by the Congress of the United States
to aid or encourage the construction or use of such building;
10. To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the
powers expressly granted in this act ; and
11. To administer the Legacy Capital Financing Act.
SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its pas sage and approval.
59-2-10393 JM 02/22/24