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Legislative Issues 2022
THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITYCITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Process
City Manager asks Department Heads for items they believe require a legislative fix either on the state or federal levelItems are considered by the Council Legislative CommitteeCommittee makes recommendations to CouncilStaff works with our contracted consultants to secure bill authors and guide bills through the legislature
State Legislative Issues Accomplished in 2021
Changes to the Open Meeting Act to allow Virtual Public Meetings while the state of emergency was in placeEnabling legislation for Public Safety Districts
Allow municipalities to set public safety policies for public events
Clean up provisions regarding property returns, transfers and destruction orders
Enable COTPA/EMBARK to license CDL drivers
Allow streetcar operator to tow vehicles blocking streetcar rails
Clarify rules for metal recyclers to improve compliance and deter metal theft
Provide greater ability for cities’ zoning rules to be considered in billboard placement
State Legislative Issues 2022
Priority IssuesLocal control over local issues
Increase Funding for Transit
Continue funding the Heartland Flyer rail service
Preserve the existing sales tax base and encourage efforts to diversify revenue for municipalities
Preserve municipal ability to address derelict properties and enforce codes, zoning and design standards
State Legislative Issues 2022
Initiative Issues for 2022Clarify the statute in Title 60 governing public trusts to make it consistent with the competitive bidding act.Public Records and Privacy InterestsPublic Records Release: update the fee structure and cost recoupment
Clean up contradictory language in statute governing weapons transportEnabling legislation for redevelopment of blighted areasClean up public safety district legislation for clarification
Amend EMS response statute to address service delivery issues
State Legislative Issues 2022
Key Support IssuesPrevent fraud in sales tax collection
Open Meeting Act to allow Virtual Public Meetings
Update Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA) to increase protection
Changes to the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District
State Legislative Issues 2022
Key Support Issues (continued)Support for programs promoting healthy food
Address mental health issues for first responders through effective internal programs
Support the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in exploring revenue options for operations
State Legislative Issues 2022
Support IssuesRetain tools for economic development such as the Quality Jobs Program, Tax Increment Financing, successful tax credits and Quality Jobs.
Increased resources allocated to cities and towns for infrastructure
Support efforts to maintain Clean Air Act attainment in Oklahoma
Support criminal justice reform efforts
State Legislative Issues 2022
MonitorWater rights and supply issues
Efforts to limit dates for local elections
State fee structure with municipal impacts
Monitor medical marijuana implementation and potential impact on city operations
Monitor issues related to competitive bidding and construction contracting
Federal Legislative Issues 2022
Priority issuesPandemic-related expenses and community support
Infrastructure investment
Funding for Transportation and Transit
Airport transportation infrastructure
Implementation of Opportunity Zones in Oklahoma City
Economic Development and Local Grant Programs
Federal Legislative Issues 2022
Support issuesFAA Operations in Oklahoma City
Tinker Air Force Base
Amtrak/Passenger Rail Service
National Weather Service operations in Oklahoma
Long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
Monitor IssuesImplementation of internet sales tax collection
Retention of tax-free status of municipal bonds
Enforcement and definitions of compliance with the Clean Air Act and EPA standards
Issues that affect water and wastewater
Federal Legislative Issues 2022