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ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 2029 By: Rosino of the Senate
and
Pfeiffer of the House
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Tax Commission;
amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 105.1, which relates
to designation of peace officer; modifying authority
to designate peace officer; prescribing duties;
requiring certain certification; eliminating certain
prohibition; prohibiting certain investigations; and
providing an effective date .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 68 O.S. 2021, Section 105.1, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 105.1. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall have the
authority to designate as a peace officer the one (1) employee in
the position of Director of Internal Affairs for the purpose of
Safety and Security whose duties include conducting personnel
investigations, and background checks, and assisting with security
of Oklahoma Tax Commission facilities. An employee designated as a
peace officer pursuant to this section sha ll be certified pursuant
to Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes and have the
authority to review information contained in the files of federal,
state, or local law enforcement officials in order to conduct the
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investigations prescribed by thi s section. The employee designated
as a peace officer shall not be authorized to carry a firearm nor
shall be required to be certified pursuant to Section 3311 of Title
70 of the Oklahoma Statutes conduct any type of investigations
related to violations o f the tax laws of this state which would also
include criminal investigations .
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2024.
Passed the Senate the 4th day of March, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________,
2024.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives