ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 482 	By:	Coates, Sweeden and Leftwich of the Senate

			and

		Liebmann of the House

[ capitol and capitol buildings - Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Act - codification -		emergency ]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 350 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Act".
SECTION 2.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 351 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The purpose of the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Act is to prepare and implement a master plan for the rehabilitation of the State Capitol, thereby transforming it into a Twenty-first Century capable building while retaining its original architectural beauty, in time to commemorate the centennial of its official opening in 1917.  The State Capitol has significance in the history of the great state of Oklahoma and is recognized nationally for excellence in public building design and construction.  The State Capitol is worthy of preservation for these qualities and its appropriate rehabilitation will serve as a lasting symbol and highly visible legacy of its centennial commemoration for future generations.
SECTION 3.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 352 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A.  1.  There is hereby created the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission to continue until July 1, 2018.  The Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission shall consist of:
a.	the Governor or designee,
b.	all living former governors of this state,
c.	the Lieutenant Governor or designee,
d.	the President Pro Tempore of the Senate or designee,
e.	four members of the State Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate,
f.	the Speaker of the House of Representatives or designee,
g.	four members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
h.	the Director of the Department of Central Services,
i.	the Chair of the State Capitol Preservation Commission,
j.	the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Arts Council,
k.	the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society,
l.	the Capitol Architect and Curator,
m.	the Director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission,
n.	the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, who shall serve as ex officio members,
o.	five members to be appointed by the Governor,
p.	five members to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and
q.	five members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
2.  All appointed members' terms shall be coterminous with the terms of their appointing authorities.
3.  All ex officio members may assign a designee to represent them at meetings of the Commission.
4.  A quorum shall consist of any eight members of the Commission.
5.  All members of the Commission shall be exempt from the dual-office-holding provisions of Section 6 of Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B.  1.  The Commission shall hold its initial meeting no later than September 1, 2009, at which time, and annually thereafter, a chair and vice-chair shall be elected from its membership.  Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
2.  Members shall serve without compensation, except that members are entitled to expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided by the State Travel Reimbursement Act.  Legislators shall be reimbursed pursuant to Section 456 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.  Such reimbursement shall be paid by the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission.
SECTION 4.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 353 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A.  Duties of the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission shall be to devise a master plan to make capital improvements to the State Capitol.  The Commission's master plan shall devise a timetable and budget for completion of all parts of the master plan and shall be submitted to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.  The Commission shall submit an initial draft of the master plan to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by January 1, 2010.  The master plan shall be completed by January 1, 2011.  The Commission shall also plan festivities for the State Capitol's centennial celebration.
B.  The master plan may include, but is not limited to, the following projects and activities:
1.  Interior and exterior renovations to the State Capitol;
2.  Publications, films, and other educational materials;
3.  Bibliographical and documentary projects;
4.  Conferences, lectures, seminars, and other programs;
5.  Exhibits, including but not limited to, a centennial commemorative painting and mobile exhibits; and,
6.  Ceremonies and commemorations.
C.  To perform its duties, the Commission is authorized to appoint subcommittees which may include persons who are not members of the Commission.  Such persons shall not be entitled to compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided by the State Travel Reimbursement Act.  Such reimbursement shall be paid by the Department of Central Services.
D.  The Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission is authorized to appoint and fix the salaries and duties of an executive director and professional and administrative employees as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission as provided by law subject to appropriations by the Legislature.
E.  The Department of Central Services shall provide support for the Commission and shall budget and expend funds appropriated to the Department by the Legislature for that purpose in addition to any funds received pursuant to subsection D of Section 5 of this act for the Commission's activities.
SECTION 5.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 354 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A.  There is hereby authorized the creation of a not-for-profit corporation to raise funds and to assist in the implementation of the master plan relating to the centennial commemoration of the State Capitol in 2017.
B.  The board of directors of the corporation authorized in subsection A of this section is authorized to select a name for the corporation.  At least fifty percent (50%) of the corporation board members shall be selected from the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission’s membership.  The board shall choose its own chair and vice-chair.
C.  After proper incorporation, the not-for-profit corporation is authorized and directed to apply for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3)).
D.  In addition to funds received from the general public or other public and private sources, the not-for-profit corporation may receive funds from state agencies at such times and in such amounts as may be appropriated by the Legislature for the Oklahoma State Capitol centennial or made available to the corporation from state agencies from their sources of revenue.
E.  Costs to underwrite activities related to the commemoration of the Oklahoma State Capitol centennial may be borne from revenues of the not-for-profit corporation.
F.  Upon the incorporation, the not-for-profit corporation shall be authorized to hire staff as necessary to assist in the centennial commemoration pursuant to the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Act.
G.  The board of directors shall perform all the acts necessary for dissolution of the corporation as required by law and surrender all of the corporation rights and franchises by filing in the Office of the Secretary of State a certificate of dissolution to coincide with termination of the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission on July 1, 2018.
SECTION 6.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 355 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission to be designated the "Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission Revolving Fund".  The fund shall consist of all monies that are appropriated by the Legislature or received by the Commission from activities and donations as permitted under the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Act.  The Legislature may appropriate funds as necessary for the development of master plans for the renovation of the capitol, construction costs, and other appropriate activities.  The revolving fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations.  Expenditures from the fund shall be for expenses relating to any authorized activity of the Commission pursuant to the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Act and shall be made pursuant to law.  Warrants for expenditures from this fund shall be issued by the State Treasurer against claims signed by an authorized employee of the Commission and approved for payment by the Director of State Finance.
SECTION 7.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 356 of Title 73, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A.  The Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission shall submit a financial report of the activities of the Commission to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by March 31, 2018.  The financial report shall include a summary and accounting of all centennial projects and activities funded by the Commission, the final budget for the Commission, a list of any outstanding or anticipated obligations, and the anticipated balance of any monies remaining after July 1, 2018, in any funds designated for the Commission.
B.  Upon termination of the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission on July 1, 2018, any remaining rights and responsibilities of the Commission, including all fund balances of the Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial Commemoration and Preservation Commission Revolving Fund created in Section 6 of this act, property, furniture, equipment, supplies, and records associated with the Commission on July 1, 2018, shall be transferred to the Oklahoma Department of Central Services.
SECTION 8.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and 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 passage and approval.
Passed the Senate the 26th day of February, 2009.

	
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Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2009.

	
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